Santorini caldera suites, Bora Bora overwater bungalows, Tuscany vineyard villas — the most romantic places on Earth ranked for couples in 2026.
Planning the Perfect Luxury Honeymoon
A honeymoon is, for most couples, a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The right destination should feel timeless, effortlessly beautiful, and removed from ordinary life. Here are the twelve locations our editors return to year after year.
1. Santorini, Greece
The caldera view from Oia is perhaps the most photographed sunset on Earth. Boutique cave hotels carved into the volcanic cliffside offer private infinity pools that appear to float above the Aegean. Best hotels: Canaves Oia Epitome, Grace Hotel Santorini.
2. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
The original overwater bungalow destination, set on a lagoon so impossibly blue it looks digitally enhanced. Mount Otemanu provides a dramatic volcanic backdrop. Best hotels: Four Seasons Bora Bora, St. Regis Bora Bora.
3. Maldives
50+ atolls of white sand and crystal-clear water, accessible by seaplane. The defining luxury experience for honeymooners who want total privacy and silence. Best hotels: Soneva Jani, Velaa Private Island.
4. Amalfi Coast, Italy
Clifftop palazzos draped in bougainvillea, lemon groves tumbling to turquoise coves, and the best seafood in Italy. The Amalfi Coast is quintessentially romantic. Best hotels: Belmond Hotel Caruso, Il San Pietro di Positano.
5. Tuscany, Italy
Rolling hills, Renaissance villas, Chianti vineyards, and truffle season dinners by candlelight. Tuscany rewards slow travel and lingering breakfasts. Best hotels: Castiglion del Bosco, Adler Thermae.
Booking Advice
For Santorini and Bora Bora, book 6–12 months ahead for June–September travel. Shoulder season (April–May, October) offers better rates with almost identical weather.
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