You spend some much time figuring out whether your partner is truly the one, and then you start planning the wedding. You most likely want your wedding to be special, thus you have headaches from arranging everything, and figuring out whom to invite.
As soon as you settle everything with the wedding, another headache arrives – where to spend your honeymoon. And, of course, if your wedding must be unforgettable, than your honeymoon must unforgettable too, so no destinations on budget.
In order to save you from headaches, planetofbrides site created a list of top honeymoon destinations for you to choose.
Bali, Indonesia
Why Bali is one of the best honeymoon destinations? Well, it is often dubbed the Isle of the Gods for a reason. Bali was the place for romance seekers even before Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling novel “Eat, Pray, Love” (2010) hit the screens. Aside from being one of the most romantic places in the worlds it is one of the cheap honeymoon destinations. You can rent one of the villas of the Mulia Resort for just $380. You can then arrange a trip to Pura Luhur Uluwatu temple, situated on the top of the 200 feet cliff, where you can observe one of the most unforgettable sunsets in your life.
Sonoma, California
Wine, delicious food and perfect scenery, what else do you need for your honeymoon? Just rent one of those chic barn rooms at the Forestville’s Farmhouse Inn for $600, and enjoy your honeymoon. But don’t limit yourself to that. Aside from getting access to the wineries that are usually not open for general customers, you can visit the local fare, were you can enjoy delicious food. You know that California chefs were doing farm-to-table long before it became mainstream. So, world-class wine, food, scenery… here’s to your love!
Orkney, Scotland
Whether you’ve been “Downtown Abbey”-daydreaming or was impressed by the beauty of Scotland after watching Jonathan Glazer’s “Under the Skin” (2013), Orkney would fulfil your dreams completely. Rent a suit at the family-run Kirkwall Hotel for $150. Enjoy your stay at this Victorian building that opens a picturesque view on the Kirkwall’s Harbour. If you thought that the UK has only Stonehenge, think twice. Take a trip to the Ring of Brodgar, another ring of standing stones. So, beautiful nature, a hotel situated in Victorian building, which often appears in 19th century novels… seem like one of the unique honeymoon destinations, ha?
Harbour Island, Bahamas
When it comes to romantic places, the Bahamas are inevitable. We assure you that if you’ve never been to Harbour Island, the beloved resort for celebrities like Mick Jagger and Bill Gates, you would be stunned by its pink-sand beaches and crystal clear water. While you may think that it’s overly expensive, you can easily rent the one bed suite with an outdoor patio at the Tingum Village Hotel for less than $150. Aside from pink sand beaches, you can feast yourself with the open air lunch at the Sip Sip, with daily menu changes.
Santorini, Greece
Well, if you want a pompous honeymoon, then Santorini is the place to go. Rent a cliff-side terrace at the Perivolas Hotel for about $500. The suite with the view on the Aegean Sea is Instagram-worthy place. From ancient sites to red-sand beaches, from Bronze Age settlement to wineries, you can find it all here. The small volcanic island of Santorini has much more to offer for honeymooners than just a picturesque sunset that reinforces the romantic atmosphere.