Wedding season approaches and with it, a slew of brides and grooms looking for last minute honeymoon ideas, destinations, good prices, and places to book their trips—including me.
As a travel writer for TripAtlas.com, there’s no way I could just settle for an all-inclusive package to Aruba and I refused to fall into the typical honeymoon destination traps. With my spreadsheet blank and ready to plan an itinerary, I came up with some great ideas for a non-typical honeymoon destination and here they are!
Hidden treasures, exotic destinations, little known deserted islands, alternatives to the typical honeymoon destination, hideouts in fortified cities, and destinations brimming with culture and life is what you’ll find on this list. Forget Maui, Tahiti, or Venice.
Retreat to mysterious Marrakech
If you’re looking for an exotic and mysterious location, then Marrakech is your oyster. The Marrakech Medina is the old city where you’ll find endless winding narrow streets, souks or shops selling all kinds of goods, ancient mosques and more. The Djemaa El-Fna is the largest and busiest night market and square in the world, full of snake charmers, music, mischievous monkeys, acrobats, and street food. On the other hand, Gueliz is Marrakech’s new district where modern shopping and restaurants are found.
Hideout on a deserted island in the Bahamas
If you’re looking for truly deserted islands—and no, Tahiti doesn’t count—then look to the Bahamas. Sure, you’ve heard of Nassau and Paradise Island but what about Long Island? Eleuthera? Exumas? You don’t want to miss out on the world’s best-kept secret for hidden island getaways and truly secluded beaches. Don’t believe me? Find out why Long Island: the “Real” Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
Discover lush paradise in Kauai
Forget Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Maui or Big Island. Known as the Garden Island of Hawaii, Kauai’s landscape alone is worth the visit. Lush tropical greenery, waterfalls at every turn, secret swimming holes, mountains that reach the heavens, the most stunning coastline in the world, sandy beaches perfect for surfers and small town friendliness are just a taste of what can be found in Kauai.
