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Top Luxury Honeymoon Destinations

A luxury honeymoon should be about enjoying life-changing experiences and celebrating in epic style. Pelorus has created some incredible honeymoons for newly-weds and will get to know you both to plan the ultimate custom vacation.

ISLAND HOPPING IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Stay onboard a luxury superyacht as your base for exploring the stunning archipelago of islands in French Polynesia. Home to more than 1,000 species of fish, you can expect clear turquoise waters with incredible marine life waiting to be discovered as you dive or snorkel together alongside expert marine biologists. Gain exclusive access to assist with conservation of the coral reefs, enabling a life-changing chance to protect and preserve the species that call the surrounding waters their home.

Explore secluded islands with pink sand beaches and swaying palm trees, and watch the sun go down at night as you dine comfortably on the beach with local musicians performing for you and creating the perfect romantic backdrop to your honeymoon in French Polynesia. 

French Polynesia Marine
Snorkelling French Polynesia

COASTLINE, CULTURE AND CAMPARI IN  ITALY

Embark on a honeymoon exploring the culturally-rich Italy, home to more UNESCO sites than anywhere else on earth. Delight in top-quality, world-famous food and wine, sourced locally and served fresh as you watch the sun go down over the sparkling ocean and rustic buildings of Italy’s southern coast stacked on the hillside. You can even have a go yourselves in a hands-on cooking class with a Michelin-starred chef.

Stay in world-class luxurious accommodation with views to die for and spa facilities to guarantee a relaxing and rejuvenating break to celebrate the start of your marriage. Cycle through Puglia’s breath-taking countryside on bicycles or opt for an old-school vintage car for the most authentic way to see your surroundings. 

Italy Puglia Streets
Puglia Coastline, Honeymoon Destinations

THE CHATEAUX AND WINES OF ENCHANTING FRANCE

Fall in love with France as you delight in a sensational honeymoon in this romantic country. Visit a charming chateau and vineyard in the Loire Valley for a private tour, and indulge in a gourmet picnic on the estate as you enjoy a glass of the finest vintage produced in the very land that surrounds you. Journey further south to Provence into the land of lavender fields and quaint villages. Taste the world-famous wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and immerse yourselves in the history and architecture of the nearby Roman town, Arles. 

Adventure through Camargue on horseback, allowing you to discover an untouched natural region inaccessible by car, home to bulls, horses, and pink flamingos. Kayak and dive off the southern coast of the country, and watch the sun set from above as you soar through the sky in a hot air balloon in a truly intimate experience. 

Luxury Honeymoons and Proposals Château d'Amboise © L. De Serres
Wild horses in a field in Carmague

A JUNGLE EXPLORATION OF COSTA RICA

Base your unique and exotic honeymoon in Costa Rica in an eco-lodge in the heart of the jungle, accessed by white-water rafting the river or flying in by helicopter. Appreciate the incredible environment around you, which is home to a vast number of rare wildlife and other species. Get involved in conservation efforts alongside locals who are passionate to share their appreciation for this wonderful country, both in the South Pacific waters and deep in the rainforest. Hike past jaw-dropping volcanoes alongside an expert guide, and stop for refreshing swims in freshwater pools and waterfalls.

Your Costa Rican honeymoon wouldn’t be complete without the opportunity to try surfing in the world-class waves where you’ll get the chance to hone your skills with a private instructor, before watching the sun go down on the beach with a romantic picnic for two. 

Costa Rica Trails Sunset
Costa Rica Volcano

SAKE AND CHAMPAGNE POWDER IN JAPAN

Kickstart your marriage with epic adventure on Japan’s world-renowned powder slopes. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture memories on this adventure playground, as you use a cat ski to access deserted, natural slopes offering endless runs of fresh powder snow to enjoy.

By night, embark on an exhilarating experience night skiing to create unforgettable memories with your other half, skiing beneath a starlit sky, or cosy up under fur blankets together on a reindeer-drawn sleigh ride through the forest. Then delight in a traditional Onsen, allowing the hot volcanic spring water to soak and relieve your muscles after an action-packed day on the slopes. 

Niseko, Japan Cross-country Skiing
Onsen, Japan Volcanic Pools

THE ULTIMATE AFRICAN SAFARI BY LAND AND BY SEA

Delight in honeymoon bliss on an African safari adventure, sleeping under the stars and sighting captivating wildlife. The two of you will embark on game drives alongside an expert guide, watching the dramatic landscape around you transform as the sun sets, or go horseback riding through the plains and keep an eye out for wild animals roaming around you. Listen to the sounds of nature and animals as you settle down for a special night camping under the stars in an experience you will never forget.

Take a private helicopter flight over breath-taking, striking landscapes and let your jaw drop as you soar over Victoria Falls in Zambia, witnessing it from an angle that few get to see, and then land for an exhilarating experience bungee jumping off the world-famous bridge. Draw your unforgettable honeymoon to a close with a luxurious break on Mozambique’s glorious beaches, discovering the Bazaruto Archipelago and its epic marine wildlife. 

African safari game drive
Helicopter Victoria Falls Zambia

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