4 dream destinations for an unforgettable honeymoon

He or she has said « yes » and now you’re looking for the idyllic spot for your honeymoon? Zoom in on 4 dream destinations for an unforgettable honeymoon.

Near or far, classic or legendary, adventurous or romantic in every way: the honeymoon is a grail for newlyweds. A mythical Polynesian holiday on stilts? A romantic rendezvous in Italy, re-enacting the best shots of La Dolce Vita? A reunion on a Mediterranean island, halfway between the unmissable « coconut palm-gold beach » and authentic Greece? The choice is yours! But when it comes to choosing exceptional accommodation, you can rely on our partner. Splendia offers boutique and prestige hotels in the finest honeymoon destinations. Here are four of them.

Corfu, a Mediterranean stroll

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Don’t let its Lilliputian size fool you! A small confetti of paradise among Greece’s Ionian islands, Corfu is a honeymoon destination that combines relaxation and discovery. The island is ideal for idlers dreaming of a romantic sunset with fan-shaped feet. The island’s long, golden beaches, bathed by the Mediterranean, are also ideal for water sports.

Corfu also appeals to lovers of history and architecture, not least thanks to the eponymous old town. From Spianada square to the fortress, from the churches to Sissi’s palace, Corfu is a constant reminder of its former Venetian domination. We could stroll for hours, hand in hand, through its maze of colorful houses. Of course, the Greek island itself is full of historic sites, charming harbours and picturesque villages. So beautiful that they look like something out of a movie set…

Nature lovers can rest assured that the wild island is a veritable jewel of nature. The mountains and woods, a fabulous playground for hiking, offer an escape to the great outdoors. The trails that wind their way around the island are all opportunities to enjoy endemic, typically Mediterranean flora and fauna. Nature unfurls between vineyards, olive groves, lemon groves and towering cypress trees.

Finally, Corfu invites you to say I love you a hundred times over a romantic dinner. Of course, Greece is also home to a delicious and delicate gastronomy. An explosion of citrus fruits, olive oil, herbs, feta and fish whose « healthy » reputation is reassuring.

Cinq Terre, a colorful honeymoon destination

Choose a honeymoon destination as expressive as it is enchanting. Head for the sunny Italian Riviera, where Dolce Vita takes on its full meaning. More precisely, head for the Cinque Terre. This string of colorful villages has a charm all of its own. The picture is captivating. So sublime, you’d think it had been drawn by an artist. These five exceptional villages look out over the sea, solid in a rugged landscape.

Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso al Mare: each one will add its own special magic to your honeymoon. A sheer railroad links these colorful, romantic villages. In fact, it’s the railway that sets the pace for the tide of travelers that ebbs and flows in and out of Cinque Terre.

Now imagine.

You and your other half, strolling between colorful, faded facades, in old alleys whose verticality seems surreal. A deep, sparkling blue cove: a beautiful backdrop for a romantic boat trip. Dented staircases full of charm, secret narrow passages, like little tunnels where lovers can hide. Stolen kisses under flower-filled balconies… Fishermen still hauling in their nets, hauling in fresh fish that will end up on the menu for a candlelit dinner. A plate of traditional anchovies. Trails that cut through hillsides and vineyards, leading to promontories and views splashed with a painter’s palette. Harvesters crouching, tumbling down the steps with their baskets on their backs and their bunches harvested. A glass of wine on a terrace suspended above the void, sheltered between low dry stone walls.

In short, the villages of the Cinque Terre are a breathtakingly romantic honeymoon destination.

Tuscany, love in Italy’s hinterland

Europe’s latest honeymoon destination, and Italy’s second, have you considered Tuscany? This region, straddling the border between terroir and history, lends itself to a verdant, calm and authentic honeymoon .

Here, time seems to stand still. Vineyards blend with olive groves, light shaves the countryside, laying down a golden veil, unique and delicate in many ways. Roads wind through solitary cypress groves. Picturesque villages jealously guard their churches, cobbled alleyways and ancient houses. They paint a masterly picture, contrasting with the feminine curves of the endless plains.

Where will you take your loved one to visit Tuscany? To Siena, lively in the Piazza del Campo and around the Palazzo Pubblico? To the cottony landscapes of Valdichiana, proud of its « chianino » (a local honey)? In Florence, for the umpteenth declaration on the Ponte Vecchio and in front of Italy’s most beautiful churches? In a more confidential village, such as San Gimignano, whose atmosphere and medieval monuments seduce you in a split second? Or maybe you’d prefer to visit Montepulciano, the birthplace of Vino Mobile? Alternatively, there’s Pisa and its famous leaning tower. The perfect romantic selfie!

Better still, embark on a two-week road trip and discover each destination as it winds its way around the gentle slopes of the Tuscan hills.

Bora-Bora, mythical honeymoon destination

French Polynesia is THE dream honeymoon destination. In the collective imagination, it represents paradise on earth and paradise for lovers. Amidst the coral islets (motus, as the Polynesians say) and piercing blue atolls, one island stands out for newlyweds. Bora-Bora, of course!

Set against a postcard backdrop, the island epitomizes all the aesthetic clichés of an island paradise: immaculate sand, coconut palms plunging into staggeringly blue water, bungalows on stilts, emerald coral islets piercing the lagoon… In its warm waters of contrasting colors and relief, blooming with coral and exotic plants, parade extraordinary marine species. From July to October, all eyes are on the water, in search of whales.

This honeymoon destination also offers the most beautiful sunsets. Here, the colors of the sky meet the sea, evocative reflections for the sentimental. In terms of activities, Bora-Bora invites you to dive, stroll in the turquoise sea, hike and enjoy cultural encounters.

Accommodations on stilts, flanked by the world’s most beautiful waters, embody the apotheosis of romance. Other top-of-the-range accommodations, secluded and tucked away in lush natural surroundings, offer dreamy intimacy for honeymooners.

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