Hopefully you’re planning ahead for your honeymoon and scoping out potential options long before your actual departure date. If you’re like me, you’ll spend hours looking at travel sites just wondering which location would make for your own perfect honeymoon. To get you inspired, here are the most popular honeymoon destinations of 2019.
I might be biased because it’s where I honeymooned this year, though Bora Bora consistently tops the charts of the most popular honeymoon spots. Couples love the privacy and allure of the overwater bungalows as well as the insanely blue waters. Although it’s not a location for couples that want tons and tons of activities to do, it’s perfect for couples that want to relax on the beach and do a couple of the few water or hiking-based activities offered in the area.
Whether couples go for the Hobbit set, hiking through beautiful mountains, or thrill seeking adventures, they’re flocking to New Zealand. It has become quite the popular honeymoon destination, especially among adventurous and outdoorsy couples. Choose whether you want to visit the North Island or the South Island unless you’ve got a few weeks to tour both.
For couples that are drawn to the Caribbean, St. Lucia has been an incredibly popular honeymoon location for as long as I can remember. I swear that every wedding where I was a flower girl in my youth was for a couple honeymooning in St. Lucia. Expect to find pristine beaches and lush mountains in this tropical paradise.
Santorini is probably the first island that comes to mind when you think of Greece. It’s white and blue architecture draw tons of tourists to the island – so much so that it might actually be too crowded to enjoy your honeymoon. Instead, I recommend staying on another island, such as Corfu, and perhaps taking a day trip to Santorini so you don’t feel like you missed out.
Not all honeymooners are seeking a tropical experience for their post-wedding vacay. Iceland inarguably has become more and more popular over the years and honeymooners are taking note. If the sound of skiing, dipping in hot springs, and seeing the Northern Lights all in one trip appeals to you, Iceland is your go-to honeymoon spot.
Beaches and jungles are just two of the gorgeous finds in Thailand, although the urban Bangkok happens to be one of the world’s top vacation destinations. Whether you want a peaceful honeymoon surrounded by nature or a bustling one in any of Thailand’s largest cities, there’s plenty to choose from here.
For honeymooners who love Italian culture and also the allure of sporting a bikini on their trip, the Amalfi Coast is perfect. One of the reasons this Italian paradise is such a popular honeymoon destination are the colorful villages found on the area’s steep cliffs. With picturesque backdrops like that, it’s easy to see why the Amalfi Coast has become a hit with newlyweds.
A classic vacation destination, Hawaii boasts insanely gorgeous beaches, lush mountain hikes, beautiful plant life, and some of the best surfing opportunities in the world. Because it offers so many activities and attractions, couples with all kinds of preferences and interests flock to Hawaii for their honeymoon. Maui and Kauai are especially popular newlywed locales, so be sure to check those out if Hawaii sounds dreamy to you.
Cavin Elizabeth is a wedding film photographer based in San Diego, California. Her wedding work has taken her all over the United States and abroad. In addition to being a photographer, Cavin is an educator and an avid blogger of wedding planning tips for brides and grooms. She authored the book A Bride’s Guide to a Picture Perfect Wedding, which teaches couples how to make wedding plans that are best for photography.
