Top 10 traditional honeymoons

Where do we love going on honeymoon? Here’s our list of the UK’s top 10 traditional honeymoon haunts.

Barbados

Best time to go: November to July

Ever-popular Barbados is the perfect destination for first timers to the Caribbean, as it’s big and busy enough to provide plenty to see and do, while managing to retain its essential island character. The stunning west coast boasts some of the world’s most celebrated beach hotels - all gastronomic food and celebrities in the peak season from Christmas to Easter.

Mauritius

Best time to go: April to June, September to November

This large tropical island off the east coast of Africa boasts white powder beaches and sparkling azure seas, but its continued ranking among the world¹s top honeymoon destinations is down to the legendary reputation of its hotels. Think über-luxury, ultimate pampering, sprawling swanky resorts, gastronomic dining and late nights at the casinos.

Antigua

Best time to go: November to July

Renowned more for its beaches than the nightlife, Antigua is a great destination for a two-centred honeymoon, combined with nearby St Kitts, Nevis or the British Virgin Islands. Don’t miss Sunday afternoon at Shirley Heights, host to the infamous weekly jump-ups (parties) overlooking English Harbour, when the rum flows to the reggae beat of the island’s steel drums.

Italy

Best time to go: April to October, busiest in July and August

Ultimately romantic, Italy always exerts a magnetic appeal for honeymooners. The language, food, culture, coastline, history and inimitable style need no introduction, but bear in mind the key tourist attractions are way too busy to be romantic in the summer holidays. Rent a villa in Tuscany or its lesser explored neighbour Umbria, soak up the sun in the Lakes, rub Gucci-clad shoulders with Europe's finest at the coastal hotels, or take in the antiquities in one of the ancient cities.

The Seychelles

Best time to go: May to November

Sheer island escapism for true romantics -- the Seychelles have pristine white sand beaches, palm trees and turquoise waters, and are famous for their bare-foot luxury resorts, perfect for couples wanting to get away from it all. With little nightlife and more limited dining options, it makes sense to take advantage of the easy inter-island transport and visit two or three islands in order to appreciate their innate natural beauty.

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