Italy

Best time to go: April to October, busiest in July and August

Italy the original home of romance, Italy always exerts a magnetic appeal for honeymooners. The language, food, culture, coastline, history and inimitable style need no introduction, but bare in mind the key tourist attractions are way too busy to be romantic in the summer holidays. Rent a villa in Tuscany, soak up the sun in the Lakes, rub Gucci-clad shoulders with Europe's finest at the coastal hotels, or take in the antiquities in one of the ancient cities.

The Seychelles

Best time to go: May to November

Sheer island escapism for true romantics, the Seychelles have pristine white sand beaches, palm trees and turquoise waters, and are famous for their bare-foot luxury resorts, perfect for couples wanting to get away from it all. With little nightlife and more limited dining options, it makes sense to take advantage of the easy inter-island transport and visit two or three islands in order to appreciate their innate natural beauty.

Thailand

Best time to go: February to September (Koh Samui); November to April (Krabi and Phuket); November to March (Chiang Mai)

What makes Thailand such a perennial favourite among honeymooners is the variety it offers. For couples seeking a beach holiday and some culture, eco-tourism, adventure or city sightseeing, there are few better options. The affable nature of the locals also makes for easy, hassle-free touring, and the delicious food is a bonus.

Mauritius

Best time to go: April to June, September to November

This large tropical island off the east coast of Africa boasts white powder beaches and sparkling azure seas, but its continued ranking among the worlds top honeymoon destinations is down to the legendary reputation of its hotels. Think über-luxury, ultimate pampering, sprawling swanky resorts, gastronomic dining and late nights at the casinos.

Maldives

With a myriad of tiny islands and atolls scattered in the Indian Ocean, the azure waters of the lagoons and swaying palm trees lining the beach fulfil most honeymooners’ image of tropical paradise.

The Maldives are an idyllic place to escape the stresses of modern life and wedding planning, without having to forego any creature comforts in the luxurious and opulent accommodation the Maldives offers, they really are the perfect choice for those looking for a sumptuous and lavish honeymoon experience.

Las Vegas

Is normally famous for wild, spur of the moment weddings, but it also a top honeymoon destination. The perfect place for couples looking for great variety, fun, excitement, shows and romance too. Enjoy unsurpassed luxury in the world famous Bellagio with dancing water fountains or stay at the luxurious, all suite Venetian hotel with romantic gondola rides through the grand canal shops.

Mexico

With world renowned coastlines, pre-Hispanic cultures, vast nature reserves, warm friendly people and some infamous nightlife, its an exciting place to honeymoon with your loved one, do as much or as little as you like in Mexico, there’s a wealth of activities to do on the Caribbean or pacific coast, as well as 5 star luxurious all-inclusive resorts where you can relax, sip cocktails and watch stunning sunsets together.

Caribbean- St Lucia and Antigua

If a honeymoon trip could last for a whole year, then newlyweds could swim at a different beach in Antigua each day. With 365 beaches on this tiny Caribbean island, it is the ultimate in beach relaxation. The natural beauty of this caribbean tropical island seems to have been created for romantics.

St. Lucia is the caribbean’s lushest island and manages to combines French-Creole warmth and hospitality with English sophistication. Picturesque plantations and fishing villages are among the sights on this extraordinary island which also contains a tropical rain forest, mineral baths and Diamond Falls.