The Best Honeymoon Destinations, From the Namib Desert to the Amalfi Coast

"Located near the Arizona-Utah border, the Amangiri—a favorite couples getaway of, well, seemingly every celebrity, from the Kardashians to the Biebers—is dramatically secluded. The minimalist-modern resort sits in the middle of Grand Staircase-Escalante, over one million acres of protected land that was the last area to be mapped in the contiguous United States. On the hotel’s 600 acres, you’ll find canyons and mountains, mesas, rivers, and deserts. Hiking is a must-do at the Amangiri, as is tackling its via ferrata (or, a climbing trail that you scale with cables). Then there are journeys to nearby slot canyons—fantastical sandstone creations that will take your breath away. Stay in the main property, or in their luxurious tented camp, Camp Sakira."

"Eco-adventurers will find a perfect romantic respite at Nayara Tented Camp, a luxurious getaway bordering Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano National Park. Tents are surrounded with guarumo trees and the brightly plummet toucans and howler monkeys that reside with them, and their private plunge pools are fed with water from the volcano. Take a yoga class in their open air studio, and then go on a hiking adventure through the rainforest."

"“Old meets new at Reschio, a place where you can feel the heft of centuries in the solid stone ramparts and brush up against the most up-to-the-minute modern comforts,” Vogue editor Chloe Schama wrote of Castello di Reschio, a 1,000-year-old castle-turned-hotel nestled high in Italy’s Umbrian Hills. There’s a strong commitment to sustainability—most of the produce comes from the estate’s own gardens, vineyards, and beehives—as well as design: the interiors are adorned with intricate stucco work, stone-carved firepalces, antique artworks and trompe l’oeil ceilings."

"Looking for a minimoon closer to home? Go to Twin Farms, a bucolic Vermont resort that exudes New England charm. Their ten cottages, spread throughout 300 acres, are all different in style: one, for example, features paintings by Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, David Bates, and Frank Stella, while another embraces Japanese minimalism. Included in every stay? A picnic of your choosing—whether it’s Sandwiches at their private ski mountain summit, charcuterie by their on-site pond, or canapés on one of their many hiking trails."

"Here’s the short sell: the Rosewood Las Ventanas in Los Cabos is so romantic that it’s a favorite getaway of PDA-enthusiasts Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. The long one? With over 350 days of sunshine a year, the five-star resort has a sprawling beach, eight different pools, and a bar dedicated solely to tequila and ceviche. There’s also an onsite Department of Romance, which specializes in making honeymoons memorable. (Some activities they’ve organized in the past? Sleeping under the stars, a personalized message in a bottle, and a tequila masterclass for two.)"

"There is no shortage of romantic places to stay in the dreamy, la dolce vita destination of the Amalfi Coast. However, we’re going to pick just one: Belmond Hotel Caruso. High in the hills of Ravello, its relative remoteness from the busy towns below allows for a more private, tucked away experience. Wander through the property’s abundant gardens, go shopping in the quaint town of Ravello, embark on one of the property’s complimentary boat excursions, and most of all, eat some pasta."

"Le Toiny is for those seeking discreet, romantic glamour while still wanting to experience the social island that is St. Barths. The whole property is surrounded by wild and rugged terrain—to get to the beach club, guests must board an open-air white safari jeep that will navigate several steep dirt curves before reaching its luxurious, tucked away destination, known for its lobster salad and Minuty. The rooms are airy, crisp, and undoubtedly luxurious—plus, each comes with a private plunge pool with ocean views."

"It takes at least three flights to reach andBeyond Sossusvlei, a remote lodge deep in the Namib desert. But those willing to take the long journey will be well rewarded with a landscape that feels more like Mars than earth, a night sky that’s the second-darkest in the world, and an adventure that’ll stick with you for a lifetime. Spend your morning e-biking through the property’s 31,419-acre private sandy reserve, or perhaps take a hot air balloon as the sun rises. Then, cool off by your stone-and-glass studio’s infinity pool as the afternoon temperature rises. When you’re ready to adventure out again, have one of the property’s rangers take you out for a cocktail hour deep in the dunes, or perhaps hike the dunes. . . and then have a cocktail hour."