20 Picturesque Islands For Your Honeymoon

Let’s be honest.  With so many marriages ending in divorce, your honeymoon may just be the highpoint of your marriage.  So why not make it a vacation you will remember the rest of your life?  Why not consider taking your honeymoon on a truly picturesque island perfect for a honeymoon?  Here are the top 20.

Honeymoon Islands In The Pacific Ocean

1.  Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Located in the North Pacific Ocean, this isle is also known as “the Garden Isle” because it includes a lot of thick tropical rainforest.  Explore the popular Volcanoes National Park, go deep sea diving, take in the romantic sunset from the beach, then take a sunset cruise.  Need more to do during your stay in this famous Nirvana?  Check out the rugged mountains, stunning resorts, and picturesque waterfalls as well.

2.  Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Situated in the South Pacific Ocean, Bora Bora is a great place for a honeymoon complete with beauteous beaches, lush vegetation, and fascinating volcanic peaks and coral reefs.  You can also go on a jeep safari, take a bicycle tour or even a helicopter tour.  If you like watersports, you can go swimming, rowing, kayaking or snorkeling.  Bora Bora’s continues to rank it as one of the world’s best honeymoon isles.

3.  South Island, New Zealand

Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the largely virgin territory here continues to place the South Island on any top list of romantic spots.  Walk hand-in-hand across the popular Cape Farewell Seal Colony & Swing Bridges, take in the incredible view of the Tasman Sea, and visit the noteworthy Paparoa National Park.  If the excellent weather and beautiful scenery are not enough for you then you can always visit Waiheke Island too.

4.  Motu Tetaraire Private Island, Tahiti

Situated in the South Pacific Ocean, Motu Island provides honeymooners stunning, scenic surroundings.  Stay in a surprisingly posh Tahitian villa that actually overlooks the lovely local lagoon.  This entire isle features specific Tahitian design elements that help make it one of the world’s best islands for a honeymoon.  Check out the local pearl farms, try your hand at lobster hunting, go snorkeling, or just relax on the beach.

5.  Dolphin Island, Fiji

Found in the South Pacific Ocean, Dolphin Island is unique.  It possesses what veteran visitors call a certain “breathtaking beauty” that is both “surreal” and nigh heavenly.  The scenery is stunning and the island cottages where honeymooners stay are exceptionally luxurious and include all the “premium facilities and amenities you might expect.  To make your honeymoon memorable be sure to go swimming in the Coral Sea and do some island hopping too.

6.  Bali, Indonesia

Out in the Java Sea (or the Indian Ocean), is a bustling, hip honeymoon isle.  Visit the various exotic monuments and temples here and experience breathtaking views.  See the lush, verdant local farms and do some birdwatching or try dolphin sighting. Enjoy a peaceful walk along the charming beaches.  Take a cruise or two and snorkel amidst the colorful coral under the sea.  Wrap up your day enjoying the sunset.

7.  The Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

The Phi Phi Islands are found in the Indian Ocean.  It is located between the west Strait of Malacca and famous Phuket island.  There is so much to see here including the stunning beaches, the sturdy, rocky outcrops and the crystal clear aquamarine waters of the Andaman Sea.  Whether it be the incredible weather or the “chic” resorts, the Phi Phi Islands are definitely on the honeymoon map.

8.  The Maldives, South Asia

The Maldives is also in the Indian Ocean.  More specifically, they are off the coast of Sri Lanka.  Book your stay at one of the wonderful water villas. Enjoy a couples spa.  Take a ride on a submarine.  Explore the beaches, coral reefs, and atolls, and engage in your favorite watersports.  See some of the marine life and take a sunset cruise in your own private boat too.

9.  Republic Of Mauritius

You will find Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa.  Stroll along the sun-kissed shores, and explore the turquoise blue lagoons as the ambiance enriches your new relationship.  Stay at a beach hotel or one of their special honeymoon island resorts.  Enjoy watersports?  You can go parasailing, go for a speedboat ride or even travel beneath the sea in a sub scooter.

10.  The Republic Of Seychelles

This exceptional archipelago country in the Indian Ocean is found off the coast of East Africa.  Some critics claim this place is one of the world’s “most lavish” spots for a honeymoon.  Stay at one of the posh resorts or at a private water villa.  Sink your toes deep into the glittering beaches, explore all the island and take in all the picture-perfect sunsets.

11.  Reunion Island

This pristine overseas region of France is located in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa.  The exotic and exclusive isle is considered a dream destination for honeymooners complete with memorable views and beauteous surroundings.  Here you can sunbathe on Ermitage Beach, hike to the incredible waterfall on the river Langevin, cruise around the water on a catamaran, go scuba diving, surfing or take a micro flight.

Honeymoon Islands In The North Atlantic Ocean And The Caribbean Sea

12.  Grenada, West Indies

Grenada is located in between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the Caribbean Islands. Said by some travel experts to be one of the world’s “most enchanting Caribbean islands,” it is famous for it many cocoa, nutmeg and vanilla plantations, and nigh virgin beaches.  Explore St. George, go rum tasting at the well-known River Antoine Distillery, go diving and look for marine life.

13.  Jamaica, The Caribbean

Jamaica is between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea in the Caribbean Islands.  It is long been famous for its seafood and beach fun and is also well-known as a romantic getaway.  Here honeymooners can enjoy an exciting nightlife thanks to the many beachfront nightclubs and pubs.  You can enjoy the great local cuisine and listen to live music by a lot of different bands.

14.  Royal Belize Island, Belize

Found in the Caribbean Sea, Royal Belize is a popular private island honeymoon retreat.  It includes more than 7.5 acres of private property.  The resort includes a boatman, a personal chef, and a personal masseuse who provide guests with award-winning services.  If you choose to leave your sea-facing villa, you can engage in such outdoor activities as conch hunting, reef snorkeling, and even spearfishing.

15.  Isla Kiniw, Curaçao

Situated in the Caribbean Sea, Isla Kiniw is an idyllic, private island perfect for any honeymoon couple.  This island has also been officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Enjoy an intimate, romantic stroll on the private beach, dine at an onsite barbeque, or take a diving excursion.  Isla Kiniw is especially recommended for those who enjoy watersports such as deep sea fishing too.

16.  St. Lucia, West Indies

The idyllic romantic isle of St. Lucia is located between the North Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.  This is a great honeymoon spot for any honeymooning couple who truly love adventure.  This is also the perfect place for watersports such as scuba diving.  Take your spouse’s hand and enjoy a romantic stroll through famous Treetop Adventure Park or the popular Morne Coubaril Estate.

17.  Turks and Caicos, UK

This exotic British Overseas Territory is found near the Bahamas in the North Atlantic Ocean.  It includes 40 coral islands.  This sunny slice of heaven includes incredible scenery and an ambiance for romance. Stay at any one of the local resorts and laze around on the sundeck.  If you enjoy the water, go scuba diving.  Finally, have a romantic candle-lit dinner for two on a secluded island.

18.  Florida Keys, USA

The Florida Keys are actually a tropical coral cay archipelago found off the southern coast of the state of Florida between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.  They are favored for their fun activities, superb weather and impressive natural surroundings.  Check in at one of the luxurious beachfront resorts and go for a romantic cruise, scuba diving or go fishing.