For your very first vacation as husband and wife, we know you want to travel somewhere intimate and relaxing, where you can get away from the hustle and bustle but still have access to great pampering and fantastic amenities. To ensure that this once-in-a-lifetime experience is just that, we've come up with a series of romantic destinations that will leave you with wonderful memories and great Kodak moments for your children in the years to come. A stay at any of these resorts will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to conquer the real world as you return home ready to start your life as a married couple.

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UNITED STATES

Florida
The Setai
www.thesetai.com

With its steamy Latin vibe, Miami is one of the hottest honeymoon destinations in the U.S. Although it's always had plenty of sexy hotels, The Setai is in a league of its own. Details entice the senses: cool granite, smooth teak, shimmering silk. At the spa, take a flower petal bath inspired by the Balinese royal wedding ceremony. Or share an intimate tête-à-tête at the Champagne, Crustacean and Caviar Bar before heading off for a night of dancing in Little Havana.

Montana
The Resort at Paws Up
www.pawsup.com

Relaxing in nature doesn't have to mean roughing it, especially if you choose to snuggle up in Tent City at this bucolic Rocky Mountain resort. Tents come with luxe linens, art on the walls and electricity. You can also celebrate your love in a historic farmhouse or former hayloft. Barbecue is paired with flights of vintage Pinot Noir, and to alleviate all the stress you accumulated planning that perfect wedding, the Après Adventure Massage for Two is a must.

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AFRICA

Seychelles
Banyan Tree
www.banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Seychelles is nestled away in Intendance Bay where you’ll be hard pressed to find a better view of the spectacular Indian Ocean. It’s intimacy on a grand scale, with only 60 villas, but each is set far enough apart to ensure privacy. Your honeymoon accommodations come complete with colonial décor. High sloping ceilings, airy verandas and louvered doors with woven ethnic textiles are all you need to get in the mood for a romantic honeymoon. Relax in your private plunge pool or Jacuzzi, or sip cocktails alongside the 75-foot infinity pool. Banyan Tree is also renowned for its great spa, where you’ll receive your treatments in open-air pagodas imported by the Thai staff – a true feast for both the body and soul.

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AUSTRALIA

Hayman Island
Hayman Island Resort
www.hayman.com

Rather than catching a plane to your honeymoon after the big day, why not stroll to your room following a ceremony on a coral reef? Or you might hold services at the Stella Maris Chapel, overlooking Whitsunday Passage and the neighboring islands. Intimate activities range from quiet walks in the bushland to dinner on your private balcony. If you're seeking a specific mood, penthouse accommodations are themed—Italian, Greek, Moroccan...


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BHUTAN

Paro
Amankora Paro
www.amanresorts.com

The barren drama of the landscape, combined with the serene isolation of the Eastern Himalayas, make Amankora Paro a treasure for sensualists. So few tourists come to this country each year that you'll feel as if you're pioneering together and experiencing a truly one-of-a-kind honeymoon. Savor cozy wood-paneled interiors, traditional bukhari (wood-burning) stoves and views onto impressive, snow-capped Jhomolhari Mountain.

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FRANCE

Paris
Hôtel du Petit Moulin
www.paris-hotel-petitmoulin.com

Hôtel du Petit Moulin reminds you that Paris, like a relationship, has many moods. Designed by Christian Lacroix, this eccentric hostelry pairs the 17th-century architecture of a former bakery with inventive design. Rustic meets Zen meets pop—turn one corner and you'll encounter a heart-shaped mirror on a passion red wall, turn another and you're face to face with a whimsical mural parodying Chagall. Any couple can check into Ritz Paris; if you pride yourselves on being unconventional, this hotel is for you.

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FRENCH POLYNESIA

Bora Bora
Le Meridien Bora Bora
www.starwoodhotels.com

It doesn’t get more romantic than this. Think Christopher Atkins and Brooke Shields in “The Blue Lagoon,” but without teenagers. Located on the edge of an azure blue lagoon alongside lush tropical rainforests, this island honeymoon hideaway with swaying palm trees is as gorgeous as it sounds. At Le Meridien, you can stay in one of 99 bungalows, some of which have glass-bottomed floors revealing the amazing marine life below. Or choose a beach bungalow where you can cuddle up with your new spouse in a hammock on your private beach. Spend your days indulging in water activities from jet skiing, scuba diving and even shark feeding. If you’re a little less adventurous, you can always visit the Turtle Sanctuary and “adopt” a turtle.

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ITALY

Lake Garda
Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli
www.villafeltrinelli.com

If you and your sweetie are envisioning a dream home, why not dream big? A former manor house built in 1892, the ornate, lakefront Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli will certainly give you something to aspire to. A superb restoration by haute hotelier Bob Burns ranges from the gorgeous carved wood ceilings to the garden with its olive groves and tiers of lemon trees. Planning a spring wedding? We can’t imagine a more enchanted April.

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MEXICO

Yelapa
Verana
www.verana.com

Built on a hillside overlooking the ocean with panoramic views of the mountains deep in the Valle del Sierra Oriental, you’ll relish the seclusion of this remote Mexican jungle resort, while still being surrounded by and pampered with luxuries. You won’t forget your honeymoon as you arrive by boat along the Pacific coast and then hike up the jungle path to the retreat, while donkeys carry your luggage up behind you. Relax in the infinity-edged spring water pool, quench your thirst at the outdoor bar, and begin your life of wedded bliss surrounded by fan palms, citrus trees and bougainvillea. Consider his and her spa treatments and indulge in the open-air soaking baths by candlelight under the night sky.

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MOROCCO

Marrakech
Dar Rhizlane
www.dar-rhizlane.com

The privately owned Dar Rhizlane bills itself as a guest palace, and certainly lives up to the assertion, but on a far more intimate level than Buckingham and Versailles. Although you’re just steps from the lively Medina, you can easily hide away amid the orange trees, rose bushes, jasmine and palms. Steal a kiss beneath a wisteria-draped arch, or sip evening cocktails in the glow of the candlelit pool.