After pulling out all stops to have a fairytale wedding, planning an equally impressive and memorable honeymoon can turn out to be an exhausting endeavour. After all, there are so many locations to choose from. While we often turn to celebrities for inspiration about what to wear as a bride or their pre-wedding skincare routines, why not get inspired by where they honeymooned?
These celeb-favourite romantic destinations promise an exciting time for you and your spouse, so bookmark this!
Maldives
This destination close to home was picked by many Bollywood celebrities for their honeymoon, from Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal. If you and your partner are self-proclaimed beach lovers, then Maldives should be a natural choice. With its stunning crystal-clear water, strips of white sandy beaches, and an underwater world teeming with exciting marine life, it will make for a holiday of a lifetime. Add to it ample privacy in luxe bungalows, water sports for the thrill seekers, and plenty of culinary options, and you’re in for a one-of-a-kind honeymoon.
Oman
Oman might not immediately come to mind as a honeymoon destination, but there’s a reason Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas chose it for their honeymoon! It has something to offer for every kind of traveller with its heritage sites and cities, imposing mountain peaks and scenic views, golden sand dunes, and an opportunity for adventurous activities. Muscat, the capital, is a must-visit for its Grand Mosque; Mutrah Souq, which is one of the oldest markets in the world; and its seafront promenade that has the turquoise sea on one side and blue-domed mosques and white-washed houses on the other.
Turkey
Dil Dhadakne Do should give you plenty of motivation to go to Turkey for your honeymoon, but if you’re still not convinced, know that the country was where celebrity couple Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal went for their honeymoon. Roam through the bazaars in Istanbul, marvel at the architecture and history of the Hagia Sophia Mosque, and take a ferry ride at Bosphorous for scenic views of both the Asian and European side of the country. Of course, no trip is to the country is complete without going on a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia—now that’s romantic!
Finland
If you’re a couple who would pick a hill station over a tropical destination, then Finland is an excellent choice for a unique honeymoon. After their Tuscany wedding, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli honeymooned in Finland. The country is as charming in summer as it is in winter. Enjoy its many saunas, stroll around towns that look straight out of a storybook, and get a chance to meet the real Santa at Rovaniemi. If you can, time your visit with the period when you’re most likely to catch a glimpse of the alluring Northern Lights—between August to April.
London
London was the city of choice for Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor to celebrate their honeymoon at, and it will make for a great destination for couples who prefer a busy, packed vacation to a slow and languid one. While all the historical landmarks—from the London Eye and the Tower Bridge, to the many museums—are not to be missed, there are other offbeat experiences to immerse yourself in during your stay. Eat your way through the popular Borough Market; visit the Sky Garden, the city’s highest public garden perched atop a skyscraper; and go deer-spotting in Richmond Park.
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