When people get married, it's difficult to predict if the marriage will last, however, starting off on the right foot is always a good way to begin. The honeymoon is important for couples to truly celebrate who they've become together, and to see each other's best qualities. It's a great way to make lasting memories, and a great excuse to go on the adventure of a lifetime. Here are some travel tips on the best honeymoon destinations for different types of couples.
1. Romantic Couples: Santorini, Greece - Gorgeous Mediterranean sunsets and pristine white private villas await couples longing for a romantic getaway. With the backdrop of the Aegean Sea and the volcanic island's steep rock faces, this place provides stunning backdrops for Instagram and photo albums. (READ: Top Five Most Instagrammable Places In The World)
2. Beach-Loving Couples: Koh Tao, Thailand - An exclusive beach resort, Koh Tao Bamboo Huts are for adults only, so you'll be sure no annoying kids prank call your room or start crying at the buffet. (READ: Top Five Adult-Only Resorts) At the resort, 19 huts are perched over rocks at the water's edge and feature both a balcony and pavilion facing the sunset, as well as a private swimming pool and Jacuzzi. According to The Knot, the island features many lovely beaches, and couples can take a motorbike and choose their favorite. Couples might also enjoy taking the plunge and going for scuba diving at Koh Tao's beautiful coral reefs.
3. Exotic Getaway: Kas and Cappadocia, Turkey - After living it up in Cappadocia's magical valleys aboard hot air balloons, retreat to Kas, a beachfront town along the Turquoise Coast, which, according to Harpers Bazaar, is named for its gorgeous horizon. One of the best places to stay is the Peninsula Gardens Hotel, a five-star property atop beautiful coastal cliffs facing the sunset. Each suite here is equipped with private plunge pool.
4. Adventure Seekers: Ring Road, Iceland - With sceneries shifting every few minutes, Iceland features large grassy tundras, volcanic landscapes, soaring geysers and the cool blue of its bubbling Blue Lagoon. (READ: How to Plan Your Own Iceland Vacation) A phenomenon well-known here is the Northern Lights, which is easily seen a few hours drive North of capital city Reykjavik, by Snaefellsjökull National Park, known for its blue glaciers and lava formations. Cap the day off with a relaxing in-water couples massage therapy at the famous Blue Lagoon.
5. Budget Travelers: Palawan, Philippines - Known as "the final frontier", this beautiful archipelago features thousands of smaller islands, where you and the love of your life can choose one to hide away in. (READ: Five Islands You've Never Heard of But Should Visit Now) Besides marveling at the tall, leafy limestone formations dotting the blue-green waters while island hopping, couples should definitely kayak the Puerto Princesa Underground River, named one of the Seven Wonders of the World. End the day at the Sheridan Beach Resort and Spa, an eco-resort bordered by the West Philippine Sea and cool mountain ranges.
