5 Honeymoon Destinations for 5 Totally Different Couples

After months of planning, people-pleasing, and picking the perfect linen color... you need a honeymoon.

Not because it’s tradition, but because it’s the first chapter of your next season—and you deserve to start it slow, sweet, and maybe slightly sunburnt.

Whether you’re the Maldives-and-mimosas type or a "let’s road trip and eat snacks" couple, I pulled together something fun for you.

Whatever your vibe is, there’s a destination to match. And yes—Netflix-and-room-service counts as romance.

1. The Adventurous Van Life Couple: Iceland by Camper Van

For couples who want waterfalls over white linens and volcanoes over vows, Iceland is your dream playground.

Top 5 Places to Visit:

• Skógafoss Waterfall

• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach

• Fagradalsfjall Volcano (yes, you can hike it)

• The DC-3 Plane Wreck at Sólheimasandur

Top 3 Things to Do:

1. Hike through volcanic lava fields.

2. Soak in a hidden hot spring.

3. Watch the northern lights from your van.

   
   

Pro Tip: Rent a camper van with a heater and kitchen setup. Iceland gets chilly, even in summer.

2. The Coastal Hiking Couple: Norway Road Trip North

This one’s for the mountain goats in love. Starting in Stavanger and winding your way up through the most magical fjord country, this is a trip you’ll never forget.

Top 5 Hikes:

1. Preikestolen (Stavanger) – Iconic cliff with epic fjord views.

2. Vidden from Ulriken to Fløyen (Bergen) – Best during golden hour or the midnight sun.

3. Kattanakken (Stryn/Olden) – Ridge hike with views of glaciers and turquoise lakes.

4. Torghatten (Brønnøysund area) – The mountain with a hole in it, a quirky and epic coastal climb.

5. Ryten to Kvalvika Beach (Lofoten) – Ends overlooking a secret beach. Unreal.

   
   

3 Unique Cabin Stays Along the Route:

• Birdbox Langeland (Førde area) – Stay in a literal glass box in the trees.

• Woodnest Treehouse (Odda) – Luxury in the canopy with fjord views.

• Eliassen Rorbuer (Lofoten) – Classic red fisherman cabins on the sea.

3. The Luxe Asia Lovers: Thailand, But Make It Private

Start with city sparkle and end with ocean serenity. Thailand is chef’s kiss for couples who want luxury, culture, and serious R&R.

Stop 1: The City (2 nights):

Bangkok

• Stay: SO/ Bangkok Hotel or The Okura Prestige (rooftop pools!)

• Do: Visit Wat Arun, shop night markets, and sip cocktails with skyline views.

Stop 2: The Beach (Rest of the trip)

Option 1: Koh Samui

• Stay: Samujana Villas or Villa Riva (both with private chefs!)

• See/Do:

  1. Snorkeling in Ang Thong Marine Park

  2. Sunset at Big Buddha

  3. Thai cooking class by the beach

Option 2: Phuket

• Stay: Trisara Private Villas or The Aquila Villa (both oceanview + chef)

• See/Do:

  1. Island hop to Phi Phi

  2. Visit elephant sanctuary

  3. Private boat tour + snorkeling

Option 3: Krabi

• Stay: Rayavadee Resort or Baan Chang Villas

• See/Do:

  1. Railay Beach

  2. Kayak mangrove forests

  3. Sunset yoga on the sand

4. The Wild at Heart Safari Couple: Kenya

Think giraffes outside your window, candlelit dinners in the bush, and once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Kenya is magic.

Top 5 Things to Do:

1. Safari in Masai Mara (best place to see the Big Five)

2. Feed giraffes at Giraffe Manor

3. Sunrise hot air balloon ride

4. Visit a Maasai village

5. Chill on the beach in Diani post-safari

   
   

3 Unique Places to Stay:

• Giraffe Manor (Nairobi) – Giraffes literally visit your breakfast table.

• Angama Mara (Masai Mara) – Unreal views over the Great Rift Valley.

• The Sands at Nomad (Diani Beach) – Luxe beachfront escape.

5. The “Somewhere Totally Different” Couple: Slovenia

Europe’s best-kept secret. Think lakes, castles, wine country, and a fraction of the crowds.

Base Yourself In:

• Lake Bled for the fairytale vibes

• Ljubljana for cozy city charm

• Goriška Brda for wine & views

Top 5 Experiences:

1. Row a wooden boat to Bled Island

2. Stay in a treehouse at Garden Village Bled

3. Wine tasting in Brda (Slovenia’s Tuscany)

4. Explore Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle

5. Dine al fresco by the Ljubljanica river

   
   
   
   
   
   

No matter your vibe, your budget, or your ideal travel playlist, your honeymoon deserves to feel like a deep exhale.

Because you did it. You planned the big day. Now it’s time to live the big dream.

Happy adventuring,

Natalie