After you’ve given your beautiful cubic zirconia engagement ring some company on your hand with a wedding band and after your reception has wound down, what comes next? The honeymoon, of course! But where should you go? If you have the means, here are 10 honeymoon suites courtesy of The Knot that are so incredibly luxurious that you’ll be sure to remember your stay for the rest of your life.
Springs Villa at Nayara Springs in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, from $590/night
Looking for a little privacy so you can truly enjoy your first days as a married couple? Springs Villa is the perfect place. Not only is it hidden amidst the verdant jungle of Arenal Volcano National Park, but it’s also 100 percent kid-free. The boutique adults-only hotel makes for a wonderful jungle getaway for any would-be Tarzans and Janes to swing off to. Private attendants will swath your bed in netting and decorate it in rose petals. Of course, you’ll want to get outside and see the sights a little too while still relaxing, so lounge around in a personal hammock or the hot-spring-fed pool and say hello to the only locals around – monkeys.
Dhoni Suite at Cocoa Island in Makunufushi, Maldives, from $850/night
Speaking of privacy, how does staying at one of the smallest and least-spoiled Maldivian islands sound? To stay at Dhoni Suite you’ll have to take a boat onto the Indian Ocean to Cocoa Island and check into one of their fabulous rooms, like one overlooking a nearby turquoise lagoon with views so spectacular you almost literally won’t believe your eyes. And if you’re looking for something different, this is just the thing – the suites are fashioned after local fishing boats called “dhonis.”
Deluxe Overwater Lagoon Suite at Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, from $700/night
Oh look, another super secluded luxury honeymoon suite. Seeing a pattern here? Well, what do you expect? Everyone wants a little alone time at a beautiful getaway spot after their wedding has wound down. This incredible lagoon suite is so secluded it even has a private outdoor shower (it’s more luxurious than it sounds, trust us). And if you need more champagne, top-shelf tequila, guac…anything, your butler will bring it to you.
Aviary Cottage at Twin Farms in Barnard, Vermont, $2,475/person
Thinking about something a bit more rustic but every bit as secluded? This Vermont cottage is hidden amid 300 wooded acres and is about as luxurious as a cottage in the woods can possibly be. The all-inclusive getaway features windows extending from the floors all the way to its high ceilings, an indoor stone hot tub with fireplace – which you may legitimately not want to leave the entire time you’re on your honeymoon – and a dozy red-leather king-sized bed. After the stresses of wedding planning, a little R & R at Aviary Cottage could be just the thing you need.
Butterfly Suite at The Caves in Negril, Jamaica, from $560/night
Here’s one last quiet option before we move toward some suites that are more in the center of the action, so to speak. This Jamaican suite overlooks the Caribbean Sea off some quaint cliff sides. They’re serious about privacy here, too. You won’t run into any overzealous staffers trying to get you to participate in silly games or anything like that. Of course, if you’re feeling adventurous, feel free to jump off the cliffs and into the Caribbean.
The Erotic Suite at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, from $3,000/night
Is cliff jumping not adventurous enough for you? Well, Vegas has an altogether different type of adventure planned for honeymooners at The Palms’ Erotic Suite. A unique shower with mood lighting and a rotating king-sized bed underneath an overhead mirror are just some of the suite’s features that will entice you to get a little, um, adventurous.
Suite Chaillot at Shangri-la in Paris, from $25,519/night
If you’re thinking about spending more on a single night of honeymoon accommodations than many people spend on a new car, Paris has you covered. At Suite Chaillot you’ll get an 1,175-square-feet one-bedroom pad at the former mansion of Napoleon Bonaparte’s great-nephew. You’ll also get an unparalleled view of the Eiffel Tower while you drink champagne on the corner terrace of what’s basically your very own Parisian apartment.
Royal Suite at Burj Al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from $11,009/night
This royal two-bedroom suite will make you feel like you’re, well, you know…royalty. A private elevator opens up to a bi-level world of luxury for the sake of luxury, like a 24-karat iPad and 17 choices of pillows. In case you get bored of one room, there are two master bedrooms and two Jacuzzis. Oh, and there’s also a movie room where you can laze about in style.
Grand Luxe Suite at The St. Regis Bal Harbour in Miami Beach, Florida, from $729/month
South Beach isn’t just for dieters – it’s also for honeymooners. This chic oceanfront room sits high above the busy waterfront playground that is northern Miami Beach’s Bal Harbour. Glamourous metal décor, super comfy 400-count bed linens, a breathtaking view of the Atlantic and an entire team of butlers will make sure you enjoy your stay.
Orchid Suite at Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu, from $7,000/night
Waikiki Beach is well known as a major honeymoon spot, but the ocean-level, 2,365 square-feet Orchid Suite offers newlyweds their own personal slice of paradise with its private lanai and garden. Don’t waste money on postcards – step out onto your balcony and take a picture of the beautiful Diamond Head crater view. And after days spent enjoying all that Hawaii has to offer, you can spend your nights in the luxury home movie theater.
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