The Most Unforgettable Honeymoon Destinations For This Year And Beyond

Longing for a road trip through California’s Big Sur? Then be sure to stop by the Post Ranch Inn along the way – a series of cottages and rooms strung along a rocky-ridged slip of Californian cliff. Built from recycled redwood, they offer soothing seclusion and breathtaking views of the sparkling ocean and uninterrupted night sky. The on-site spa makes all its own products using Big Sur’s native flowers, and there are three beautiful pools to choose from, including one lined with sea-weathered jade.

Lounging on a beach not your thing? Then Our Habitas just might be – a safari hotel, but not as you know it. You’ll be awed by giraffes, elephants and rhino, while also being exposed to the most magical parts of Namibia’s historic culture – from listening to bushmen from local tribes swap stories to being swaddled in the Himba people’s red-ochre body paint in the spa. All of the rooms are glass-walled, to allow you to make the most of your surroundings, and there’s a freeform, rock-edged pool and spa that uses ancestral practices and locally grown plants to create indulgent treatments.

Wedding prep and planning can take their toll, so if a wellness retreat is what you’re in need of after the big day, head to Arctic Bath, a floating hotel in Swedish Lapland. From (very) cold-water swimming to husky-drawn sled rides through the forest in winter, to hot tub sessions and river paddling in the summer, this magical destination is picture-book pretty. You can choose to stay in a stilted land cabin or free-floating water cabin (connected to the land via a walkway), and there’s an on-site spa with an open-air plunge pool, sauna, steam room and a wealth of rejuvenating treatments to be experienced.

Looking for a short-but-sweet break? Try Vestige Son Vell in Menorca, a grand agricultural estate that’s been lovingly restored to create a breathtaking destination surrounded by working farmland, citrus groves, olive trees, and spectacular gardens. On-site, you’ll find an open-air cinema, a scenic pool, complete with bar, in-room spa treatments and two beautiful restaurants, Vermell and Sa Clarisa.

If a blowout trip is what you’re after, check into The Sanubari, a beach resort that sits on a vast swathe of off-the-radar isle Sumba. Paradise found it may be, but there’s plenty more to do here than simply relax. As well as a public beach, there’s a 120-hectare reserve to wander around, a farm, outdoor gym, volleyball court, bikes to borrow and snorkelling kit to hire. Accommodation is in the form of six villas that blend seamlessly into the sand, some with their own private pools.