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$$$$ · Ultra-luxury
Maldives
MaldivesOverwater villas on glass-clear lagoons.
- Best:
- November–April
- Flight:
- 20–24 hrs
Sun, sand, lagoons
The best tropical honeymoon destinations
From overwater villas in the Maldives to jungle-meets-sea hideaways in Tulum, these are the tropical honeymoons we'd book again.
Quick answer
The best tropical honeymoon destinations are the Maldives, Bora Bora, Bali, Maui, Tulum, the Seychelles, St. Lucia, Fiji, Mauritius, Phuket, Aruba, Kauai, and Costa Rica — pick by flight tolerance and which season you can travel.
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$$ · Mid-range
Bali
IndonesiaRice terraces, jungle pools, and beach bars.
- Best:
- April–October
- Flight:
- 20–24 hrs
3
$$$ · Luxury
Maui
United StatesVolcanic coast and the road to Hana.
- Best:
- April–May, September–November
- Flight:
- 6–11 hrs
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$$$$ · Ultra-luxury
Bora Bora
French PolynesiaMount Otemanu rising from a turquoise lagoon.
- Best:
- May–October
- Flight:
- 12–16 hrs
5
$$ · Mid-range
Tulum
MexicoCenotes, Mayan ruins, and a barefoot beach scene.
- Best:
- November–April
- Flight:
- 3–5 hrs
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$$$$ · Ultra-luxury
Seychelles
SeychellesGranite boulders, jungle interior, untouched beaches.
- Best:
- April–May, October–November
- Flight:
- 20+ hrs
7
$$$ · Luxury
Fiji
FijiSoft-coral reefs and the warmest welcome in the Pacific.
- Best:
- May–October
- Flight:
- 11–14 hrs
8
$$ · Mid-range
Costa Rica
Costa RicaCloud forests, volcanoes, and Pacific surf towns.
- Best:
- December–April
- Flight:
- 4–7 hrs
9
$$$ · Luxury
St. Lucia
St. LuciaTwin Pitons rising straight out of the Caribbean.
- Best:
- December–April
- Flight:
- 5–8 hrs
10
$$ · Mid-range
Phuket & Phang Nga
ThailandLimestone islands, longtail boats, and great food.
- Best:
- November–April
- Flight:
- 20+ hrs
11
$$$ · Luxury
Mauritius
MauritiusAll-inclusive ease in the Indian Ocean.
- Best:
- May–December
- Flight:
- 22+ hrs
12
$$ · Mid-range
Aruba
ArubaOutside the hurricane belt — sun nearly every day.
- Best:
- Year-round (April–August driest)
- Flight:
- 4–6 hrs
13
$$$ · Luxury
Kauai
United StatesThe Garden Isle's dramatic cliffs and waterfalls.
- Best:
- April–June, September–November
- Flight:
- 6–11 hrs
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Frequently asked questions
+What is the best tropical honeymoon destination?
The Maldives is the classic pick for an overwater honeymoon, Bora Bora for French Polynesian luxury, and St. Lucia or Aruba for shorter Caribbean trips from the US.
+When is the best time for a tropical honeymoon?
Caribbean and Maldives: December–April (dry season). Bali and Phuket: April–October. Fiji and Mauritius: May–October. Avoid Caribbean September–October peak hurricane months.
+What's the most romantic tropical destination for couples?
For overwater bungalows: the Maldives or Bora Bora. For jungle-meets-beach: Bali or Tulum. For dramatic scenery: St. Lucia or the Seychelles.