Quality time with your soul-mate (Couples edition)
A. Luxury honeymoon destinations in India
Escape into the country’s most luxurious couple’s destinations, handpicked with love by Experts
- Karwaan, Jaisalmer, India – A regal Jaisalmer glamping escape
- Syna Tiger Resort, Bandhavgarh, India – Wildlife resort near Bandhavgarh National park
- The artist house, Udaipur – A regal Udaipur stay in restored theater
- Fort Jadhavgadh, Pune, India – Royal heritage fort stay near Pune
- Tarangi Jim Corbett Resort & Spa – tranquill riverside Uttrakhand retreat near Jim Corbett National park
- Royal Tulip Shimla, Kufri Hills – Tranquill five star hillside hideaway near Shimla
- Brij Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan – Lakeside Heritage Escape near Jaipur
- The Rohet House, Jodhpur, Rajasthan – Boutique Jodhpur Luxury
- The windflower resort & spa, Coorg, Luxe Coorg coffee estate escape
B. Top 6 international honeymoon destinations for couples
Presenting the best honeymoon destinations outside India, handpicked by Experts, to plan an incredibly romantic vacation that’ll make sure you have unlimited memories
Mauritius: Mauritius is a slice of paradise whose very name evokes images of azure blue seas and pristine beaches
Things to do:
- Take a private cruise to watch a spectacular Mauritius sunset
- Go parasailing with your partner at the picturesque Ile Aux Cerfs, off the East Coast
- Picnic by the giant water lilies at the Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
Phuket and Krabi: If you’re looking for a fun, island-hopping honeymoon that goes beyond just beaches, Phuket and Krabi, in Southern Thailand, are perfect for a young couple!
Things to do:
- Take a kayaking tour for two through Krabi’s mangrove forests
- Get up, close and personal with exotic marine life. Go for a couple snorkeling/scuba diving experience in Krabi
- Dance the night away at Bangla Road, Phuket’s most happening nightlife hotspot: try your hand at cocktail-making or catch a show by the famous Simon cabaret
Bali: If you’re looking for a honeymoon destination that has relaxing on the beach sprinkled with a bit of culture, spirituality, and adventure, Bali is for you.
Things to do:
- Trek up Mount Batur to see the sunrise, and have a romantic breakfast on top of an active volcano!
- Take a couple cooking classes and learn how to make Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice) together.
- Spend an evening watching the spectacular Balinese Kecak and Fire Dance at the Uluwatu Temple and get transported to another world.
Lucerne and Paris: A complete experience in itself, Switzerland followed by a trip to the city of love ensures you come back from the honeymoon with the perfect pictures to make people envious back home.
Things to do:
- Learn to tango with your partner by the Seine, at the mini amphitheaters in the 5th arrondissement
- Enjoy a traditional Parisian dinner with wine and oysters (aphrodisiacs!) at a sidewalk café
- Take a romantic stroll down the flower-covered Chapel Bridge over Lake Lucerne
- Enjoy a romantic meal while sitting in a cafe with a view of the snow clad Alps.
Maldives: If you’re the kind who likes to go all out, be it for the wedding or the honeymoon, then Maldives is where you can sweep your partner off your feet.
Things to do:
- Maldives is all about indulgence; resorts here can organize a candlelit dinner on a private island, or arrange for a dip in a private infinity pool at sunset
- Try an exotic couples spa therapy to melt away all the stress of the wedding
- Take a private yacht into the heart of the Indian Ocean on a dolphin cruise with your partner
Greece: Possibly the best vantage point for the Mediterranean, Santorini in Greece promises vistas of azure seas and skies which hold you in awe. Athens and Delphi with their legendary ruins are also a must-visit.
Things to do:
- Get a postcard-perfect shot clicked with your significant other in Santorini
- Take a yacht cruise on the Mediterranean and get swayed away by the stunning sunsets