What Kind of Honeymoon Do You Dream Of?
A honeymoon isn’t just a holiday—it’s a pause, somewhere between the rush of wedding festivities and the long stretch of ordinary days to come. And sometimes, it needs a place that feels apart from the world. Not necessarily perfect, but far enough away to make space for something new. There’s no shortage of destinations that offer this kind of backdrop. The Seychelles. The Maldives. The Bahamas. Different names, different flavors. Each has its own way of slowing down time.
Seychelles: the classic destination for newlyweds
The Seychelles often comes up in quiet conversations about honeymoons. Probably because it fits the image so well—an archipelago of 115 islands scattered like a trail across the Indian Ocean. Long beaches, pale sand, coconut trees swaying like they have all day. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t ask anything of you.
Most of the islands are under some form of protection. That means the waters stay clear, and the marine life—turtles, reef fish, birds that seem unbothered by company—remains visible, almost welcoming. The climate doesn’t change much. Sunlight, warmth, and salt air seem to hover steadily over the year.
Accommodations range from upscale hotels to small guesthouses. Some of them are built in traditional styles, close to the shoreline or tucked under palms, without too much distance between the indoors and the outside. And even with just 455 km² of territory, there’s always something—massages in open-air spas, local walks, maybe a boat ride between islands. Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue have enough variety to keep things moving gently.
A visit to Victoria’s market—Sir Selwyn Clarke—is worth a slow morning. The mix of spices, fruit, and voices gives a different sense of the islands. Less postcard, more pulse.
To plan a honeymoon in the Seychelles without added pressure, turning to a local travel expert can help. Some couples choose to combine several islands—or even other countries—for something a little more unexpected.
Bahamas: the ideal destination for a romantic vacation
There are beaches here with sand so faintly pink it almost seems imagined. And the sea stays warm and clear across the seasons. Winter is mild, summer warm but not oppressive. It’s a place where time stretches out.
For those who prefer activity, Grand Bahama and a few other well-known islands offer more than just calm views. Diving, water-skiing, sailing, fishing, even golf—it’s all here, if the mood calls for it. The trick is to choose your pace.
The islands also protect some striking patches of wilderness.
For a glimpse beyond the beaches, a walk through places like:
- Abaco National Park
- The Inagua National Park
- The Rand Nature Centre
- The Lucayen National Park
- Blue Holes National Park
- Exumas Islands National Land and Marine Park
They are spread throughout the different islands of the archipelago. Moreover, the Bahamas presents an incredible cultural wealth. If your honeymoon coincides with the holiday season, you’ll probably have the chance to attend the Junkanoo. It’s a bi-annual visual and audio celebration that takes place on Bay Street in Nassau (the archipelago’s capital).
The Maldives: another ideal destination for a successful honeymoon
The Maldives is an island state in the Laquedives Sea made up of 26 atolls and 1,190 islands of which only 500 are inhabited. It is however a very touristy country that welcomes every year many travelers including young couples looking for calm and escape.
The Maldives is a real tropical paradise where the turquoise, crystal clear and warm waters of the Indian Ocean are populated by thousands of multicolored fish. The immaculate beach that borders each island with its fine sand offers a unique and unforgettable spectacle. The most visited islands of this archipelago have hotels accessible to all budgets.
The privacy and comfort of the newlyweds are assured. The activities that can be done as a couple are diversified. Numerous spas are available for couples’ relaxation sessions. For those who prefer thrills, the Maldives is famous for diving and several other water activities.
