For couples getting married in 2024, now is the time to start thinking about your honeymoon, to have enough time to plan every detail and, why not, take advantage of early booking offers.
No doubt, the trend for honeymoons in 2024 is combined trips: what better idea than to take advantage of the most important trip of a couple’s life to visit two or more destinations, instead of just one, and thus experience different experiences and multiply the emotions?
Two trips in one, deserts and tropical paradises, ultra-modern cities and countries where the oldest traditions are still alive… worlds and cultures sometimes very distant but, at the same time, just a few hours flight away. The options are endless, but here we propose 5 of the best travel ideas for your honeymoon in 2024.
1) Sri Lanka & Maldives
A classic for honeymoons and our star combo: choosing Sri Lanka and Maldives is always a very good option and represents a perfect trip for all those couples looking for a mix of adventure and relaxation!
Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, offers culture, history, and nature. From the famous Sigiriya rock to the sacred city of Kandy, from a picturesque train journey through the tea plantations of Hill Country to the Dambulla caves, from the national parks of Yala and Udawalawe to the colonial city of Galle. And… another good news: Sri Lanka is only 1h30 flight from the Maldives!
The Maldives islands represent paradise for honeymoon couples: choose your favorite resort to enjoy a few days of romance and relaxation in a natural Eden of unparalleled beauty. In the Maldives, you won’t get bored! Among water and land sports, snorkeling, boat excursions and other incredible experiences, such as the possibility of swimming with manta rays or whale sharks, there is always some activity to enjoy!
If this combo seems interesting but you already know one of the two destinations, we also suggest the options India & Maldives or Sri Lanka & Seychelles.
2) South Africa & Seychelles
Africa has a special charm and, for lovers of this continent, the South Africa & Seychelles combo represents a unique opportunity to explore two completely different countries in terms of landscapes, history, and culture.
South Africa, the rainbow nation, offers such a variety of experiences, that a single trip is not enough to experience them all. For an unforgettable honeymoon, do not miss Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, and, of course, a few days of safaris in the Kruger National Park or in a private reserve around it.
From the city of Johannesburg, there are direct flights to the Seychelles islands, one of the most romantic destinations in the world! In addition to enjoying its picture-postcard beaches, in the Seychelles you can venture into the tropical rainforest of its mountains or dive into its vibrant Creole culture, one of the most interesting in the Indian Ocean. If you have enough days, it is worth visiting different islands: Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue are the three most important and have different characteristics from each other, dare to discover them!
3) Vietnam & Cambodia
The richness and cultural diversity of Asia make any country on this continent an ideal option for couples looking for a trip where they can be surprised and amazed every day. The Vietnam & Cambodia combo is ideal for lovers of ancient traditions, natural treasures, and, of course, exquisite Asian cuisine.
Vietnam has become the trendy destination in Southeast Asia and it’s easy to see why. The bustling city of Hanoi, the mystical Hoi-An, the modern Ho Chi Minh, the rice fields of Mai Chau and Halong Bay, where you can take a romantic cruise… any site in Vietnam will leave you amazed. As well as Vietnamese cuisine, incredibly surprising and delicious!
From Vietnam, fly to Siem Reap to explore one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world: the majestic and mysterious temples of Angkor are, without a doubt, the main attraction of Cambodia, a country that also stands out for its Buddhist traditions and the warmth of its people.
It’s hard to imagine a honeymoon without a few days on a paradisiacal beach: combine your Vietnam and Cambodia tour with a stay in the Maldives to complete your dream trip.
4) Dubai & Kenya
The energy of the city of the future, the majestic and wild beauty of the savannah, ancestral cultures and the charm of the beaches of the African continent: choosing a Dubai & Kenya combo offers you all these experiences in one trip, for a honeymoon full of emotions.
Thanks to its strategic position, Dubai connects Europe with East Africa. Take advantage of a stopover to enjoy a few days in this vibrant city, which will surprise you with its modern buildings and its offer of attractions and activities for all tastes.
Discover the parks of Kenya: Masai Mara, Amboseli, Nakuru, Samburu…. each one offers exciting safari experiences in very different natural environments from each other. We suggest a safari tour of at least 4 or 5 nights to be able to combine different parks and to have more opportunities to spot the Big Five and other wild animals. There is no better way to end a safari than with a stay at a resort on the Kenyan coast. After so much adventure, how about the idea of relaxing and being pampered at an all-inclusive resort?
If you already know Dubai, why not discover Doha or Abu Dhabi? Like Dubai, they offer an ideal option to take advantage of a stopover before heading to Kenya. Tanzania and the island of Zanzibar also represent an excellent alternative to Kenya for a safari tour with a beach extension.
5) Oman & Maldives
Do you like to be different, step out of the ordinary, and explore unusual destinations? The Oman & Maldives combo may be the trip you were looking for: from the sand of the Omani desert to the sand of the beaches of the Maldives, two opposite and fascinating worlds in a trip full of surprises.
Oman, a hidden jewel of the Arabian Peninsula, is a destination to discover, a magical corner where tradition, culture, and nature come together in perfect balance. You will visit ancient forts, crystal-clear water wadis, mountains, and one of the world’s largest deserts, Wahiba Sands. Discover a genuine country that stands out for the legendary hospitality of its inhabitants.
The direct flight between Muscat and Malé makes the Maldives an ideal option to combine with Oman. What do you think of the idea of going from a night in the desert to a stay in a villa over the water?
Did you know that Zanzibar was the capital of the Sultanate of Oman? Choose to combine Oman & Zanzibar to visit two very different destinations, but with a common past and culture.
