10 Exotic Couple Getaways For A Romantic Summer Honeymoon: Part 2

1. Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Emboodhu Finolhu Island, Maldives

Setting: a natural lagoon. Mode of transport: a speedboat. Colours: crystal blue waters and tropical flora. We’re talking about the private retreat—Taj Exotica Resort & Spa that offers private sun decks and lagoon villas as well as ocean suites with pools. Indulge in Indian aromatherapy massages at their spa and enjoy a sunset dinner on a floating deck.

2. Amanbagh, Ajabgarh, Rajasthan 

Posing as a green relief in the midst of the arid Aravallis, Amanbagh is your ideal culture-tripping spot. This Rajasthani-style retreat is only 90 minutes from Jaipur. Seasonal menus centred on the harvest from the resort’s 8,000-square-metre organic gardens are a treat. Listen to folk musicians performing local folk music, while you savour your meals.

3. Banyan Tree Phuket, Phuket, Thailand 

This one’s clearly for bliss-seeking, idyllic newlyweds. Tucked away in the Andaman, and nestled in Laguna Phuket, this tropical beauty is full of sensual notes. Open-air spa pavillions mimic the splendour of royal Thai salas, while a host of Ayurvedic therapies offer ultimate detoxification rituals.

4. Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, Machu Picchu, Peru 

Brush up your world-history lesson as you visit this Peruvian gem, which is located adjacent to the ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. It’s a thrill of a different kind. The two of you, arm in arm, cut off from the world—savouring local delicacies, perched on the terrace, browsing the exotic orchard garden, or unwinding after a day’s hike with a massage.

5. Alila Jabal Akhdar, Alila Jabal Akhdar

Take your lover atop the mountain spa and see her/him gush! Perched atop a canyon, on 2,000 metres above sea level, and overlooking the spectacular Al Hajar mountain range, the newly launched al fresco Spa Arbour, delivers an array of spa treatments sculpted out of local traditions. Indulge in a 60- or 90-minute slow-stroke massage with the benefits of Thai stretching technique, or a treatment using moisturising oils and acupressure.

6. & Beyond Camp, Botswana, Africa

It’s time to go glamping for honeymooners and holiday-makers alike. Botswana is blessed with some of Africa’s most beautiful reserves and an array of exceptional wildlife. The Okavango Delta is a magical oasis. &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp combines more two worlds—the remote and wild game viewing experience of Botswana’s lush grasslands offset with details of the delta’s waterways with the elegance of an exclusive club.

7. Lombok Island, Indonesia

An oasis for those seeking secluded white sand beaches, sun kissed palm-finger shores, rice terraces disappearing into the distant mountain ranges, ancient temples with classic carved archways, shopping for pearls, pottery, traditional weaving clothes—Lombok is the idyllic private island experience. There are a number of interesting places to visit and ample of activities to indulge in. Surfing, trekking, diving, mountain climbing, sea kayaking, golfing, cycling, rice field walks, island camping, snorkelling, sailing, rent-a-car are a few.

8. Golden Wood, Sakleshpur, Karnataka 

Camping beside a lake and star-gazing, anyone? Visit this 150-year-old property to wake up to wilderness. A complete eco holiday—walk down the Elephant Corridor, or go trekking or biking in a 500-acre coffee plantation on one of the most adventurous trails. Right from the in-resort grown pepper and cardamom, the food draws from native Malnad cuisine.

9. Samujana, Koh Samui, Thailand 

An exclusive villa estate spread out on Koh Samui in Thailand, offering a collection of 24 spacious private residences each with its private infinity pool offering breathtaking views, Samujana beckons for a private beach hideaway. Samujana villas have access to the resort’s secluded and intimate beach.Koh Samui is one of the most enchanting islands in Asia, with an outstanding display of wildlife, including turtles, monkeys, and dolphins, as well as all of the culture that Thailand has to offer.

10. QT Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

Perfectly groomed and accessorised, QT Melbourne shimmers within the high-end fashion district of one of Australia’s most creative cities. The design-led hotel’s hallmark is a series of innovative food and drink experiences, including The Cake Shop, a high-end Japanese knife store, and the rooftop at QT overlooking Melbourne’s skyline.

Where are you heading for your honeymoon?  

Assisted by Dishari Basu.