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.