Luxury Honeymoon Ideas

Creating private, exclusive, carefully crafted journeys to big cities and World Heritage Sites alike, offering all kinds of outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and fascinating guided tours, Blue Parallel gives you behind the scenes access to some of the world's most amazing destinations.

A big part of Blue Parallel's focus is on outdoor experiences and natural adventures of all kinds. Blue Parallel is one of the leading names when it comes to luxury travel in Latin America and the Mediterranean, with this company excelling in every single aspect of organizing luxury trips and experiences.

This award-winning West Indies resort is a one-of-a-kind Caribbean getaway. Secret Bay ’s honeymoon villas have spectacular views of the sea from their positions high on the cliffs. Discreet attendants are on call to provide guests with five-star service and the concierge can arrange for personalized experiences including private concerts, intimate dinners, individualized yoga classes, and sunset sailing for two. The resort’s eight sustainable villas and bungalows were built from locally sourced materials and come equipped with modern conveniences, so guests can stay in touch with the outside world – though one might forget it even exists in this lush environment.

Ross Boulevard, Dominica, Phone: 767-445-4444

Old Edwards Inn is a European-style resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Period antiques and fine linens give the rooms and suites their Old World ambiance, but guests will also appreciate the inn’s modern amenities. The resort’s onsite spa was rated as the Top Hotel Spa in North America by Condé Nast and offers a full menu of services including the Bliss for Two Massage in their couple’s suite. Newlyweds will also enjoy the property’s 18-hole golf course, clay tennis courts, and the outdoor heated mineral pool. The Romantic Mountain Escape Package is the perfect option for couples on their honeymoon.

445 Main Street, Highlands, NC, Phone: 866-526-8008

Located in the British Virgin Islands, Peter Island is an unforgettable destination with luxury accommodations, curated amenities, and first-class service. Opportunities for romance abound at Peter Island. From a picnic lunch on Honeymoon Beach to private sunset viewings at The Loop to couple’s spa treatments on Big Reef Bay, Peter Island offers honeymooners unique opportunities to spend time together in a relaxing environment surrounded by natural beauty. The rooms, suites, and luxury villas on the island all have views of the turquoise-blue water of the Caribbean, as do the resort’s restaurants and lounges. Honeymooner and Island Romance packages are available upon request.

Deadman’s Bay, British Virgin Islands, Phone: 800-346-4451

For a truly unique honeymoon experience, newlyweds can stay at the Jardin Escondido, where movie director Francis Ford Coppola stayed while he lived in Buenos Aires. He later partnered with the Bourbon Hotel chain to develop the property and share his love of the local culture with visitors from all over the world. Couples can enjoy quiet afternoons in the library reading Latin American literature, an evening in one of the elegantly appointed suites watching a film from the curated video library, and a traditional Argentinian barbecue on request. The Wedding Night Package includes breakfast in bed, afternoon tea service, a bottle of sparkling wine, and petit fours for a sweet treat.

4746 Gorriti Street, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Phone: +54-11-48-34-61-66

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The former family retreat for Hollywood’s Coppola dynasty, the Blancanequx Lodge is a tropical paradise in a remote part of Belize’s rainforest. Twenty luxuriously appointed rooms await couples who want their honeymoon to be the experience of a lifetime. Cabañas, villas, and the Enchanted Cottage all offer unparalleled amenities such as a mini-bar stocked with domestically produced Belikin beer and local snacks as well as handmade soaps and a copy of the Coppola-founded Zoetrope magazine. Ingredients from the property’s organic garden are used to prepare gourmet meals in the onsite restaurants. The resort’s Deluxe Honeymoon Package offers the perfect combination of romance and adventure.

Mountain Pine Ridge, Belize, Phone: +50-18-24-38-78

The Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort lies at the base of a volcano in lush tropical surroundings that make the property a perfect tourist destination. Its thermal springs and botanical gardens are ideal settings for relaxation and romance. Wedding couples can choose from the Romantic Jungle Temptation and Rainforest Bliss packages, both of which include adventure tours, massages at the spa, complimentary access to the gardens and thermal springs, and three-course meals featuring local Costa Rican cuisine. Adults will also enjoy the serenity of the Shangri-La Gardens and an open-air lounge, where butlers serve guests drinks and snacks in private cabanas.

Noreste de Centro de la Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, Arenal, Costa Rica, Phone: 877-277-8291

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Located on a private forest reserve, the Mashpi Lodge offers its guests contemporary accommodations in astoundingly beautiful surroundings. Rooms all have floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the forest, but visitors will want to experience the natural environment up close. This can be done via rides on the resort’s gondolas and sky bikes that travel on cables above the forest canopy, or on hikes along secluded paths that lead to misty waterfalls. Couple’s massages and a soak in the open air hot tub are in order after a day of outdoor activities, followed by an intimate dinner in the lodge’s restaurant and drinks at the Explorer’s Bar.

Bolivar Oe6-41, Cuenca, Ecuador, Phone: +593-24-00-41-00

This retreat offers a Romance Package that will fulfill the desires of any couple wanting a truly tropical honeymoon. Guests will enjoy three gourmet meals each day as well as cocktails and canapés every evening at sunset. There is also a private island escape and resort credit for spa treatments, excursions, or drinks. Dinner by lantern light on the resort’s private pier or ocean decks will set the mood for an evening of romance. Garden view and ocean view rooms and suites are equipped with private label toiletries, complimentary soft drinks and bottled water, and a menu from which guests can choose the perfect pillow for peaceful slumber.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Island Resort, Lesiaceva Point Road, Savusavu, Fiji, Phone: 800-246-3454