Dream Honeymoon Stays Worth Planning Your Entire Trip Around

Ahh, the honeymoon. After the big day comes the big trip — arguably the best part of wedding planning. Sure, the wedding day is the main attraction, but once the festivities end, the honeymoon is the first chance to sit back, relax, and bask in newlywed bliss with your forever travel companion.

And if you're committed to giving your partner the best of everything for life, you might as well start with the best travel experiences, beginning with the perfect honeymoon. But what truly makes a romantic vacation? While choosing a dreamy destination is important, it's where you stay that elevates the experience.

Your honeymoon "home" is key to a sublime, unforgettable experience. It's where you'll start and end each day, relax, retreat, and create lasting memories. But we know finding the best resort or rental can be tough, with endless scrolling often leading nowhere. So we've done the heavy lifting, curating a list of our favorite resorts, hotels, and rental properties in top honeymoon destinations.

Heading to Greece for a relaxing, scenic honeymoon? Consider a five-star hotel overlooking Santorini's blue caldera or a villa with a private infinity pool and beach views. Venturing to Africa for a safari? Set up camp at Marriott's luxury Mapito Serengeti Safari in Tanzania. Or stay in an architectural wonder — a mirrored hideaway secluded in Mexico's central highlands. Whether you're traveling to Italy, Asia, France, or Turks & Caicos, we've got you covered. Read on for our list of top honeymoon stays, from luxury resorts to top-rated Airbnbs.

Location: Kathisma Beach, Greece
Price Per Night: $616
Sleeps: 3

On the western side of Greece, the beautiful beaches of Lefkada island offer another honeymoon destination worth considering. In one of the island's most popular beach towns, you'll find sleek rental properties like this modern villa near Kathisma Beach. Built in 2021, the villa features a bedroom, living room with sofa bed, and a quaint kitchen. The highlight: a private infinity pool overlooking the Ionian Sea, with plush loungers for sun-soaked days. Unlike some rentals, you're not isolated — the villa is just five minutes from Kathisma Beach town, with restaurants, beach bars, shops, and more.

Location: Saint-Victor-la-Coste, France
Price Per Night: $643
Sleeps: 2

They say Paris is always a good idea, but so is anywhere in France — especially if a castle is involved. For a fairytale honeymoon, this whimsical castle cottage is sure to enchant. Located 20 minutes outside Avignon on the grounds of a 16th-century castle, the property offers three romantic cottages, including this one perfect for two. The cozy cottage features ornate, colorful interiors reflecting 16th-century French opulence. Outside, you'll find beautiful gardens and a large swimming pool enclosed by stone walls. The chateau's historic village offers local dining, bakeries, and scenic walking trails.

Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Price Per Night: $390
Sleeps: 2

For stylish, sustainability-conscious couples seeking an intimate, off-the-grid getaway, this mirrored design home is a top pick. Nestled in the desert, the award-winning "theatre to nature" home immerses guests in nature via its UV-coated mirror exterior, blurring indoor-outdoor boundaries. The wall-less, modern home is essentially one large living space with a central living area, sleeping area, and full kitchen. The solar-powered home features a large copper bathtub near the king-size bed and an exposed glass shower. Outside, a patio and solar-heated pool are surrounded by olive and pomegranate trees.