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Ultra Romantic Honeymoons to Exotic Destinations

Honeymoon Ideas: Thailand, Bali, Java, Morocco, Tanzania, South Africa and Mauritius

Make your honeymoon one you and your partner will never forget. TravelWizard.com has put together a collection of super romantic, luxury honeymoons to very exotic destinations. Share an experience of a lifetime on one of these exquisite luxury honeymoon packages. Call 1-800-330-8820 to speak to a Virtuoso Honeymoon Specialist about one of these featured honeymoons or to create the honeymoon of your dreams. Don't forget to sign up for our honeymoon registry service.

THAI INDULGENCE: A Deluxe Honeymoon
13 days priced from
$13,800.00 per couple

With picturesque sandy beaches, golden temples, lush landscape, delicious cuisine, and decadent resorts, Thailand is one of Asia's most romantic destinations. Begin in Bangkok at the Peninsula Hotel, where you’ll travel by longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River and its canals. Visit the Temple of Dawn, the Grand Palace, and the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew, a glistening temple that houses the country’s most sacred religious image –- the Emerald Buddha. Also visit the Jim Thompson House, a beautiful Thai-style home that once belonged to silk industry legend Jim Thompson. Next, fly to Phuket for a three-night stay at the Amanpuri, Phuket’s most exclusive resort. Relax at the spa and enjoy the beautiful beach and fine food. A highlight of your stay will be the cruise aboard a luxury yacht to Phang Nga Bay. Next, fly to Chiang Rai, home to tribal groups that once migrated from southern China. Touring in the Golden Triangle includes local hilltribe villages, the ancient ruins at Chiang Saen, a boat trip on the Mae Kok River, and an elephant ride through rice paddies. Continue by road to the northern capital of Chiang Mai for three nights at the Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai, located in the peaceful valley of Mae Rim. Spend your days at leisure, taking walks through the rice fields, indulging in optional spa treatments, or lounging by the pool. Return to Bangkok and enjoy a night at the Sukhothai, a boutique property known for its architectural elegance.

HONEYMOON IN BALI & JAVA
13 days priced from $24,100.00 per couple

This ultra-deluxe honeymoon allows travelers to indulge both their sense of adventure and their desire for a relaxed, romantic journey. The trip starts in Bali at a leisurely pace, first with three nights at the Bulgari Resort and then four nights at the Four Seasons Resort at Sayan. Plenty of time for relaxing and a few outings to see the sights are interspersed with special experiences like a couples massage and a renewal of commitment vows followed by dinner on the beach as the sun sets. From Bali, fly to Yogyakarta and check in to the Amanjiwo, the most exclusive property in Java and many people’s favorite hotel in Indonesia. Explore the magnificent temple complex at Borobudur and other Javanese highlights like the Sultan’s palace and the evocative moss-laden ruins of Taman Sari. After two fascinating nights in Yogyakarta, return to Bali and the sumptuous Amankila near Candidasa. During your three nights here, take a whitewater rafting trip on the Talaga Waja River, learn about the cultural history of the original inhabitants of Bali with visits to the villages of Tenganan and Sideman, and enjoy the sparkling infinity pools and magical views from the Amankila, a blissful way to conclude this beautiful trip.

ROMANTIC MOROCCO HONEYMOON
13 days priced from $26,2600.00 per couple

This honeymoon highlights Morocco’s romantic riad and resort properties. After arriving, travel to Fes for three nights at the Maison Bleue: the property’s understated elegance makes it one of the most luxurious in the country. Tour Fes’s medina and artisan quarters from your base, and spend a good amount of time in the ancient souks. Next head to Marrakech, where you will stay at the extraordinary Amanjena, situated on the outskirts of Marrakech. Tour the Saadian Tombs and other city highlights and then enjoy romantic dinners at Marrakesh’s sumptuous palace restaurants. A highlight of your time in Marrakech is the hot-air balloon ride, which offers sweeping views of the Atlas Mountains to the south and Marrakech’s pink architecture below. Explore the Menara and Majorelle gardens by caleche, a traditional horse-drawn carriage. After enjoying the city and leisure time at the Amanjena, drive to Asni in the High Atlas Mountains and settle into Kasbah Tamadot, recently renovated and opened as a sumptuous boutique property by Richard Branson. Refreshed by cool mountain breezes and time at leisure, descend to the coastal town of Essaouira for two nights at L’Heure Bleue Palais, a renovated palace inside the medina with a glorious rooftop pool. Return to Marrakech for a final night at the Villa Des Orangers, a riad of unparalleled beauty and ornamentation.

ROMANTIC SOUTH AFRICA & MAURITIUS HONEYMOON
13 days priced from $36,400.00 per couple

This ultra-luxurious romantic honeymoon to South Africa kicks off on the beaches of magical Mauritius before hitting two of South Africa’s most sumptuous game lodges and then concluding in Cape Town for winetasting, shopping, and exploration. Start with five nights at Le Prince Maurice, one of the most exclusive properties in Mauritius. Laze on white sand beaches and enjoy the famous turquoise waters of Africa’s most famous island; there are also two world-class golf courses adjacent to the hotel for those that want to hit the links. After relaxing for four days, head to Singita Ebony in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and then Royal Malewane in Kruger National Park -– these two safari lodges are perenially dueling it out for the title of South Africa’s finest and you will likely have your own passionate opinion once you’ve stayed at both. After hopefully spotting at least a few of the Big Five, head to Cape Town, where you will check in to the lovely Kensington Place for three nights. Spend a full day in the Winelands visiting vineyards and sipping some of the region’s finest vintages and then another day taking in the spectacular scenery of the Cape Peninsula. So romantique!

ULTIMATE AFRICAN HONEYMOON
13 days priced from $39,800.00 per couple

What better combination than the most famous attractions of Tanzania - Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater - followed by a leisurely rest on one of the world's most gorgeous protected beaches? Two nights each at two of Tanzania's most famous safari parks give a good introduction to animals and landscape that inhabit these endless rolling plains. After time at Lake Manyara and the Serengeti, move to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and ancient Olduvai Gorge safeguard the secrets of our collective history. Spend two days learning about the crater on game drives and bush walks, where you may expect to see elephants, jackals, buffalo, blue monkey, and bush pigs, among other local residents. After all of this active exploration, head to the North Island in the Seychelles, a private island sanctuary that was purchased with the intent of creating a "Noah's Ark" where endangered Seychelles flora and fauna would be carefully monitored and protected. On North Island, 11 super-deluxe guest villas ensure that each visitor receives a maximum of privacy and staff attention. Kayak, scuba dive, enjoy the beautiful pool, have a spa treatment, or do nothing at all - and enjoy every blissful minute of it.