eight Royal Honeymoon Locations to Encourage Your Personal

No matter where you choose to honeymoon with your significant other, it’s bound to be magical and romantic. After months (years in some cases) of planning the wedding, choosing a honeymoon destination can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the process. For couples who want an epic and beautiful honeymoon that will make them forget the stress after the wedding, there is no better place to find inspiration than royal couples around the world.

From secluded islands in Fiji to luxury safaris in Namibia, here are eight of our favorite royal honeymoon destinations to inspire yourselves.

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Greece: India Hicks and David Flint Wood

Prince Charles’ goddaughter and Lord Louis Mountbatten’s granddaughter, designer India Hicks married David Flint Wood in her home village of Oxfordshire. After their intimate and relaxed wedding, the couple flew to Greece for a luxurious honeymoon. They began their journey by exploring ancient Greek ruins, and according to Hicks’ Instagram, they took an unusual approach when another couple attended their honeymoon and hosted the newlyweds on their boat for the week. The couples cruised around various islands in Greece, many of which were off the beaten track. They’ve done everything from climbing the hills of Folegandros to the monastery, swimming through the Milos Caves and sailing around the lowest tip of the Cyclades.

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Seychelles: Prince William and Kate Middleton

After their wedding in Westminster Abbey, Prince William and Kate Middleton flew to one of the most remote islands in the world on a private jet. The couple are reported to have honeymooned in the Seychelles, where they stayed at the exclusive luxury private island resort north island. The resort has only 11 villas, and the couple stayed in theirs for 10 days, sunning themselves in the Indian Ocean and doing so in complete privacy. The villa included a freshwater pool, private garden, personal chef and butler. While the royal couple’s resort costs more than $6,000 a night, we recommend checking out similar resorts, such as Anantara Maia Seychelles if you want to repeat your honeymoon on a smaller budget.

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India: King Jigme Khesar and Queen Jetsun Pema

When King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan married Jetsun Pema in 2001, their royal wedding was one of the most watched events in the history of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It’s fitting that the couple indulged in an epic nine-day honeymoon adventure across India. The newlyweds embarked on a luxury train tour of Rajasthan, stopping at Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur. Sources say that a specially customized carriage section was added to the train just for them. The luxurious train suite has been designed with a dining room, a bedroom and a fully equipped kitchen.

For couples looking to recreate this journey, companies like Express of the Maharajas offer unique luxury train journeys across India.

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Tanzania: Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary

After the lavish wedding of Frederik, Crown Prince of Denmark, and Mary Donaldson took place in Copenhagen Cathedral, they relaxed on a three-week honeymoon in Tanzania, Africa. It was reported that during their honeymoon they climbed Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and enjoyed African safaris to admire the wildlife on their unforgettable getaway. If this trip is your thing, travel planning companies such as And beyond can recreate the ultimate honeymoon in Tanzania for you.

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Namibia: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

One of Britain’s most famous royal couples, Prince Harry and Meghan Marle, have postponed their post-nuptial honeymoon, but when they finally left, they got it right. The couple stayed in luxury Hoanib Valley Camp, an intimate retreat with just six villas. Of course, as with any other safari-oriented honeymoon, the main activities they took part in were wildlife viewing to see giraffes, elephants and rhinos on their lodge grounds; game drives; nature walks; rhino tracking; and more. This goal is dear to Harry, who takes his African conservation efforts seriously. The property they stayed at is a “joint venture between the local communities and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the world’s only pan-African giraffe conservation organization,” according to the website. Hoanib Valley Camp is located deep in north-western Namibia and daily rates start at $2,420 and go up to $12,480 per person.

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Fiji: Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia

Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and model Sofia Hellqvist embarked on a luxury island getaway just hours after their late night wedding reception in the chapel of Stockholm’s Royal Palace. The newlyweds arrived by private plane for a 12-day vacation at a luxury resort on one of Fiji’s small, remote islands. The couple attended Laucala Private Island Escape where rooms start at $6,000 per night. Pictures were taken of the couple enjoying a day of boating on the turquoise waters and lying on the private beaches. For couples planning a Fiji honeymoon much like the Swedish royalty like 5 star luxury resorts Six Senses Fiji and Matangi Private Island Resort are among the best rated.

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Galapagos Islands: Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III

For an epic honeymoon, Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III set sail. from Monaco via the Galapagos Islands aboard a 147-foot yacht gifted to them by Aristotle Onassis. The Galapagos Islands offer a fantastic experience for those in search of romance, adventure and relaxation. During their honeymoon, they encountered unique wildlife such as marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and giant Galapagos tortoises. Exactly this yacht has now been acquired by Quasar Expeditions and is now renamed M/Y Grace. You can spend up to $9,000 and rent Grace Kelly’s suite, or you can do the same on a more modest cruise ship or boat.

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Tahiti: Princess Caroline Louise Marguerite and Phillipe Junot

When Princess Caroline of Hanover tied the knot with Parisian banker Philippe Junot in 1978, they chose one of the world’s most desirable island destinations for their honeymoon: Tahiti. The pair reportedly ventured through the islands of French Polynesia after a high-profile wedding. For couples looking to honeymoon in French Polynesia, stay in an overwater bungalow at resorts like the 5-star hotel Four seasons of Bora Bora is the way to go.