One of the most special holidays you'll ever have, your honeymoon should be the trip of a lifetime. Whether you'd rather have a romantic trip to a charming European city, to stretch out on a white-sanded beach with a cocktail in hand or to tour dramatic scenery and ancient ruins, your honeymoon is the ideal opportunity to indulge in luxurious travel.
Maldives
If your idea of a perfect holiday is to walk barefoot on white beaches, lie on hammocks under palm trees and have coconut scented massages in shady waterfront bungalows, the Maldives should be your honeymoon destination of choice. Stay at Cheval Blanc Randheli, a resort run by Louis Vuitton, for a paradisiacal island experience with luxurious facilities. This hotel is located on the Noonu atoll, a private island, and runs unforgettable experiences like moonlit diving, treasure hunts, beach barbeques and charming trips out to sea on dhonis, traditional wooden boats.
Bali
With unspoiled beaches, verdant rice paddies and overgrown ancient temples, Bali is a magical place. Towering over lush rainforest, Hanging Gardens Ubud is one of the most stunning hotels in the world. Its deep green glass-sided infinity pools hover at the edge of the property, and each suite has its own granite infinity pool for your private use. Enjoy a traditional Balinese massage while being bathed in the sounds of exotic birds and waterfalls, and feast on fresh Indonesian dishes over a candlelit dinner with a bottle of sparkling wine. In the day, explore cultural hub Ubud, with its myriad of yoga studios, organic restaurants and arts and crafts workshops. Photo from the The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Greece
The simple beauty of the Greek Islands, with their fresh seafood, white-washed villages and private bays fringed with pine trees, makes for an unforgettable honeymoon. Stay at Villa Irita on the remote and beautiful coast of Corfu, renovated from a crumbling ruin to a characterful self-catering cottage in 2012. Spend your days wandering around rugged terraces of olive trees which line a bay looking over the Ionian Sea, and swim at Agni beach, which is also home to a fine selection of tavernas serving traditional Greek dishes. The landscape around, beloved of writer Gerald Durrell, is also perfect for wildlife spotting, including lizards, owls and eagles.
Zanzibar
For a stunning Indian Ocean retreat, head to Zanzibar, one of the spice islands east of Africa. Stay at Mnemba Island Lodge for a luxurious experience - you'll be one of ten in their chic beachside huts with thatched porches, looking over impossibly white sands and crystal clear waters. The resort provides private butlers, so you can pick from their expert cocktail menu at the drop of a hat, or for activities enrol in their onsite diving school or stretch out in a private yoga lesson. Sights of spectacular Tanzanian wildlife are also within reach - spot dolphins, turtle hatchings and rare coconut crabs on tours organized by the hotel.
Scotland
There are few places more romantic than the Scottish countryside, with its wild moors of heather, dramatic peaks and deep lochs. If you prefer your honeymoon with a dose of the gothic, stay at Glengorm Castle on the Isle of Mull. Treat yourself to the Compass Room, a secluded chamber right at the top of the historic tower, which offers views in all four directions. In the daytime, wander around the 5,000 acre surrounding estate, where you can spot golden eagles, herds of Highland Cattle, Blackface sheep and majestic red deer. Enjoy supper and complimentary local whiskey in their atmospheric library, warmed by a open fire and stacked with hundreds of books.