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Honeymoons
We understand how important your honeymoon is to you and that there is no room for error in what should be one of the most memorable and special holidays you will take in a lifetime.
Let us alleviate some of the pressures associated with planning your wedding and help organise a honeymoon to match your dreams and expectations. Whatever you envisage your perfect journey to be; be it activity and adventurous or some simply well-earned downtime on a picture-perfect beach, Exceptional Travel will put together the ideal holiday to ensure you have a treasured start to your married life.
We offer blissful hideaways where you can simply lounge on pure white, palm-fringed beaches and bathe in crystal-clear waters, adventurous escapes in wildly romantic locations and everything in between. As we personally design all honeymoons from a blank sheet of paper, there are no rules, only possibilities…
Where to stay for Honeymoons
20 Degrés Sud
Small and elegant, 20 Degrés Sud offers guests a warm and personal service within a haven of refinement and style. It is ideal for those who like to explore without being tied into a resort, but who want somewhere peaceful and private to return to. Nestled in a coconut grove in the mouth of the bay, this is a boutique resort with 36 colonial-style rooms.
Pacuare Lodge
Tucked away in the middle of 840 acres of private reserve, Pacuare Lodge sits peacefully on the banks of the mighty Pacuare River. This remote lodge is best accessed (at least one way) via a half-day white water rafting ride passing stunning rainforests, narrow canyons, and waterfalls on every side.
Hotel Santa Teresa Rio McGallery
The Hotel Santa Teresa Rio McGallery by Sofitel provides peaceful a peaceful escape from the busy streets of Rio hidden within an oasis of calm. The pool and terrace of the Santa Teresa face the twinkling lights of the city over Guanabara Bay and this is a fantastic spot for those who prefer to combine the hustle and bustle of Rio with some peace and quiet to escape to.
Casa Cairuçu
Casa Cairuçu takes its name from its spectacular location near to the coastal town of Paraty. A few steps from the calm, protected waters of Paraty Bay, this pretty, three bedroom house is located inside the Environmental Protection Area (APA) of Cairuçu surrounded by pristine beaches, uninterrupted swathes of rainforest and traditional fishing communities.
Vira Vira
Located in the heart of Chile’s Lake District and tucked away within a private 22 hectare estate, this excellent &Beyond property is one of the top options for a visit to this stunning region. It doesn’t take long for most guests to feel completely rejuvenated and recharged once they step into this peaceful oasis.
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Between a beach and freshwater lagoon, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara offers refreshing luxury, and also a gateway to Oman’s cultural treasures. It is a beachfront oasis that is the first luxury villa resort of its kind in Salalah, along the south coast of Dhofar.
Al Bustan Palace
An iconic Omani hotel, built in 1985 for the GCC Summit, delivering opulence and luxurious surroundings expected of Middle Eastern Heads of State. With 1km of private beachfront, the longest in Oman, and extensive facilities found within the beautiful gardens, Al Bustan Palace provides ample opportunities to relax and entertain. 250 rooms and suites seamlessly […]
Alila Diwa Goa
Set amidst the serene landscape of lush, verdant rice plantations flowing towards the Arabian Sea, relaxation reigns at this Goa resort.
Ant’s Hill
Ants Hill is perched on an escarpment, on its own private reserve in the malaria-free Waterberg Biosphere. With spectacular views of the Waterberg plateau and mountains beyond, this gorgeous bush home is owner run and very family-friendly, priding itself on its relaxed ambiance and flexible approach to activities and mealtimes.
Awasi Atacama
Awasi is the perfect base from which to explore the Atacama Desert. The atmosphere at this charming lodge is immediately warm and friendly and every detail has been thought through from hand-made blankets to keep you warm at night to surprise picnic lunches prepared in hidden spots of the desert with views that you will never forget.
Awasi Iguazu
Awasi Iguazú is the perfect spot to explore the spectacular Iguazu waterfalls as well as the miles of rainforest that surround them. Few people take the time to venture further than the waterfalls and the forests are almost empty.
Awasi Patagonia
Awasi Patagonia gives its guests front row seats to one of the most stunning views in the country. Every cabin comes with your own private guide and 4WD vehicle. At the end of a day’s exploring, return to your private cabin for a soak in the hot tub, a glas of red wine by the fire and a hearty meal in the Relais & Chateaux restaurant.
Azura Benguerra
Azura is Mozambique’s first luxury ‘eco’ retreat. Built entirely by hand by the local community and operated in partnership with them, this boutique resort has just 15 villas, each with their own infinity pool and designed for both pampering and barefoot escapism.
Belle Mare Plage
The Belle Mare Plage’s 278 rooms and villas are set in two storey houses around lush tropical gardens, each with its own private balcony or terrace giving onto the gardens or beach and tastefully furnished in warm colours. It is protected by offshore coral reefs making the resort ideal for swimming, snorkelling and water sports.
Birkenhead House
Birkenhead House is an Hermanus hotel in an enviable location atop the rugged cliffs of the Cape Coast, giving it dazzling ocean views and easy access to the beach. Birkenhead House is the epitome of contemporary beach house cool: modern, stylish and visually stunning.
Blue Safari – Cosmoledo Atoll and Astove Atoll
Situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean in one of the last untouched frontiers, Blue Safari are pioneering a new style of distinctive lodging and experiential travel, all while actively conserving this pristine region.
Borana Lodge
Borana Lodge is world-renowned as being at the forefront of Kenya’s wildlife conservation efforts. Located at the heart of 32,000 acre Borana Conservancy, Kenya’s newest and most successful rhino sanctuary, Borana Lodge lies at the foot of Mount Kenya, with an organic design and panoramic views over the Samangua Valley Plateau.
Cape Lodge
Located on its own vineyard in the magnificent Margaret River Wine Region, Cape Lodge is likened to staying at a private country estate, yet with all the trappings and facilities of a world class private boutique hotel.
Cape Weligama
Cape Weligama is a gorgeous cliff top resort that inhabits twelve manicured acres above the Indian Ocean on Sri Lanka’s southern coast, just thirty minutes south east of Galle.
Casa Pestagua
A beautifully renovated 18th century heritage mansion within the historic walled city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast. The lush gardens and relaxed ambiance is perfect for enjoying one of the most beautiful old cities in Colombia.
Casas Brancas
Casas Brancas is a charming and stylish boutique property in the heart of Buzios. The rooms are light and fresh and most have direct views of the ocean from the floor to ceiling windows and a private terrace. The atmosphere is warm and friendly with pretty views of the bay from the bar (best enjoyed with a lovingly created caipirina cocktail).
Chable Maroma
Flanked by tropical jungle and a spectacular coastline of white, Caribbean beach, Chable Maroma is a truly special Mexican retreat with unbroken views of the turquoise ocean ahead. The scenic setting provides a decadent immersion in beachside tranquillity far from the madding crowd.
Chable Yucatan
Chable is one of the Yucatan’s most stylish retreats that offers a world-class wellness programme amid a spectacular and private jungle setting. Hidden amid Mayan forest and 750 acres of private land, this unique retreat is only 25 minutes from Merida but feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of a busy town.
Cocoa Island
Cocoa Island by COMO is an intimate private Maldives island resort with just 33 overwater suites. Encircled with powder white sand, the carefree, understated luxury experience at Cocoa Island includes holistic wellness treatments at COMO Shambhala Retreat, South Indian-influenced cuisine and worldclass diving.
Cottar’s Camp
Extending an era of luxury and quality, Cottar’s returns to the original spirit and essence of ‘safari’, reminiscent of a golden era – an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance. Situated in an untouched exclusive concession, the camp and the area guarantee privacy and an abundance of wildlife.
Dar Ahlam
Meaning “House of Dreams”, Dar Ahlam is a cool, calm oasis in the southern most region of the High Atlas Mountains, known as the gateway to the vast Sahara Desert.
Delfin
The Delfin fleet delivers on every front from exceptional service and stylish accommodation to extremely knowledgeable and passionate guides, who have designed a range of wonderful ways to experience the Amazon.
Denis Island
A privately owned coral island, Denis Island is the perfect location for those seeking true escapism, total relaxation and tranquillity. The 375 acres of Denis Island barely rise a few feet above sea level and are fringed by coconut palms, brilliant white sand and coral reefs. Denis Island Private epitomises the Seychelles experience.
Flor Blanca
Flor Blanca is flanked by unspoiled tropical jungle and seven acres of world famous surf that rolls onto the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. The property is well known for its yoga and pilates lessons that are delivered by internationally trained instructors in a studio overlooking the jungle.
Four Seasons, Desroches
Four Seasons at Desroches is a 5* Seychelles resort in the Amirante Islands – a cluster of remote coral atolls that are considered some of the world’s most pristine and untouched. This resort is remote and secluded yet a 35 minute flight from Mahé and offers couples and families a luxurious island hideaway for rejuvenation and adventure.
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
The Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai is spectacularly located in the lush Mae Rim Valley, just 30 minutes north of the city of Chiang Mai.
Gili Lankanfushi
The first all over-water villa resort and located in one of the largest lagoons of Maldives, Gili Lankanfushi surrounds the bijou island of Lankanfushi and exudes sophisticated barefoot luxury. The 44 villas are all crafted in a traditional style from natural materials, sustainable woods and traditional fabrics.
Hacienda de San Antonio
Hacienda de San Antonio is part of the Goldsmith family’s portfolio of luxury private retreats in Mexico. Everything about Hacienda de San Antonio feels decadent and ‘other worldly’. You half expect Gatsby himself to appear at the rooftop bar and order a gin cocktail.
Hemingways Watamu
Hemingways Watamu lies within the Watamu Marine National Park, approximately 90 miles north of Mombasa. The ambience of the hotel is one of relaxed sophistication with the friendliness of a privately-owned hotel matched by the facilities and standards of an international resort.
Hotel B, Lima
This restored mansion is Lima’s only Relais & Chateaux property and is bursting with bundles of charm to reflect is heritage as the former summer home of a wealthy Peruvian family. This is one of the city’s first truly stylish boutique hotels and a fantastic option for those stopping over in Lima.
Hotel Esencia
Esencia is a luxury retreat on the shores of the Caribbean Sea. The property can claim one of the best beach fronts in the region and, for many years, it has remained one of our favourite beach hideaways in the Yucatan.
Kasbah Tamadot
Kasbah Tamadot was bought by Sir Richard Branson during preparations for one of his famous ballooning expeditions in the late 1990’s, and opened as a luxury boutique hotel in 2005. Kasbah Tamadot is a majestic retreat sumptuously decorated for decadent mountain luxury.
Kaya Mawa
Translated as “Maybe tomorrow”, the lodge uses the stunning natural surroundings to create an idyllic island lodge of unique character and imagination with a very special ambiance. Kaya Mawa sits in a pretty bay, covered with mango trees and ancient baobabs, encircled by glorious sandy beaches and rocky coves.
Kinondu Kwetu
Kinondo Kwetu’s secluded position means that its beach and adjoining gardens are utterly private. After bathing in the sea, you can completely relax in the hotel’s grounds and two pools, beneath the shade of towering baobab and palm trees.
KK Beach
KK Beach is a contemporary and stylish beachfront boutique hotel with ten stunning rooms, overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Lake House
Lake House is a tranquil retreat set in six acres of country gardens right on the edge of Lake Daylesford. This small luxury hotel is renowned for its sublime restaurant and cellar, which draw gourmet fans from all over the world. Exploring the property is in itself an adventure.
Las Alamandas
Las Alamandas is hidden amid 1,200 acres of a pristine nature reserve on the Costalegre coastline between Merida and Puerto Vallarta. Las Alamandas is breathtakingly romantic with plenty of nooks and crannies to rest and relax in the privacy of lush gardens that fringe the miles of beach ahead.
Las Balsas
Hosteria Las Balsas is a small luxury boutique hotel on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina’s Lake District. Located to the north of Bariloche, this Relais & Chateaux property offers the finest cuisine and accommodation in the area.
Le Farnatchi
A luxury riad centrally located within Marrakech’s old medina. Privately owned with an award winning Spa and Restaurant, Le Farnatchi provides a wonderfully tranquil, opulent retreat, from where to explore the bustling city.
Le Saint Geran
Le Saint Geran is the incomparable and distinguished ‘Grande Dame’ of Mauritius, sitting serenely on its own private peninsula on the country’s north-east coast, with a white sand beach on one side and a sheltered lagoon on the other. Discreet luxury prevails throughout this all-suite haven.
Les Jardin des Douars
20 minutes from the coastal town of Essaouira, tucked away in the hills, Les Jardin des Douars is an oasis amongst lush gardens of argan trees, aloes, olives and palms.
Lewa House
Located at the centre of the renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Lewa House is set on top of a hill with extensive views over gentle rolling hills with Mount Kenya to the south and the rugged Mathews Range and the sacred mountain of Ol Olokwe to the north. Owner-operated with only 10 rooms, Lewa House is an charming intimate lodge, perfect for the seasoned safari connoisseur or first time safari goer.
Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
The Lion Sands lodges, including Ivory lodge, are set along the banks of the perennial Sabie River, and each have breath-taking views – no one more inspiring than the next. Every day, the appearance of animals at the water’s edge presents you with a natural theatre.
Lizard Island
Lizard Island, Australia’s northern-most island beach resort, is truly secluded from the rest of the world. It is right on the Great Barrier Reef, 240 kms north of Cairns with 24 powdery-white beaches, over 1000 hectares of national park, 40 understated beach luxe suites, Azure Spa, and the bluest of clear blue ocean views from every angle.
Mahua Kothi
Mahua Kothi or homestead is named after the Mahua tree which is prized and revered in the region. 12 standalone luxury cottages blend into a 45 acre private forest on the periphery of the national park.
Manda Bay
Manda Bay is a rustic beach hideaway found on an idyllic island within Kenya’s Lamu Archipelago. Accessed only by speedboat, Manda Bay lies on the remote north western tip of Manda Island, on the Kenyan coast. This friendly owner-run lodge offers wonderful beach front accommodation, informal pampering and barefoot luxury, superbly combining the bush and beach experience.
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Matetsi Private Game Reserve is tucked into a nine mile stretch of private land that runs along the banks of the Zambezi River. Beyond the river bank, 123 000 acres of a private game reserve is yours to explore in the hands of first-class guides.
Miavana
Brand new, ultra-luxury lodge, Miavana is a private, four island paradise, surrounded by powder-soft beaches and pristine coral reefs, just 3.5kms off north east coast of Madagascar in the Nosy Ankao Archipelago. Miavana is home to just 14 vast villas each with ocean and beach views.
Milaidhoo
Milaidhoo is a tiny tropical island, an emerald drop of paradise wrapped in soft white sands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef, lapped by warm turquoise waters and hidden in the heart of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is a boutique luxury resort in the Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve, close to Hanifaru Bay, 126km north west of Male.
Nihi Sumba
Nihi Sumba, formerly Nihiwatu, is a unique and intimate, luxury eco retreat, situated within 560 hectares and 2.5km of pristine beach on the little known and beautifully preserved Indonesian island of Sumba.
NIYAMA
NIYAMA is a luxury contemporary and vibrant resort for the stylish aspirational traveller, incorporating traditional Maldivian elegance in a naturally modern aesthetic. Split over two islands, Niyama Private Islands Maldives offers up the luxury of choice for active couples and fun loving families.
North Island
North Island is designed to offer the ultimate in romance, superb beaches, watersports and immaculate service. A place of barefoot luxury for those seeking an unspoilt, spectacular tropical retreat. It is one of the ‘inner’ islands of the Seychelles – often referred to as being amongst the most beautiful on Earth.
Ol Donyo Lodge
Ol Donyo Lodge is set on the Maasai-owned Mbirikani Group Ranch, comprising of 275,000 acres of wilderness bordering the Chyulu Hills National Park. With majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance, this 16 bed luxury lodge is one of only two Relais & Chateaux properties found in Kenya, a harmonious blend of contemporary and rustic, merging the landscape into each fabulous pool suite.
Paradise Cove
Located at the water’s edge on a sheltered cove in northern Mauritius, the Paradise Cove Boutique Hotel and Spa proves to be an absolutely idyllic island retreat, with experiences tailor-made just for couples. The hotel is nestled in a beautiful 30,000 m2 tropical garden around the beautiful cove in very private and intimate surroundings.
Pousada Maravilha
This intimate and friendly lodge is one of the only properties with unbroken sea views on Fernando do Noronha. The team who operate the lodge are passionate about playing their part in the conservation of this pristine archipelago and everything they do is carried out with thought and care for the island they inhabit.
Puqio
A beautifully simple yet exceptionally comfortable “safari style” property in the dramatic Southern Peruvian Andes. Specialising in providing an off the beat experience into Peru’s Colca Valley with soaring condors and roaming lamas.
Reserva do Ibitipoca
Reserva do Ibitipoca is a stunning hideaway in the rolling hills of Ibitipoca State Park amid swathes of Atlantic Rainforest that drape the Ibitipoca mountain
range and the Mantiqueira mountains.
Riad Tarabel
A colonial style mansion, generously built around three courtyards with 10 airy rooms and suites. This adults-only haven is the epitome of subtle sophistication: colourful murals, lush palm leaves, ornate shutters, sleek rattan and bamboo furniture, wooden ceiling fans, warm nooks and comfy open lounge areas. Each guestroom is unique, with beautiful family furniture sourced […]
Rincon del Socorro
The Ibera Wetlands are often overshadowed by Brazil’s larger and wider-known Pantanal but they are just as spectacular. Ibera means ‘bright water’ in the local guarani dialect and, when the sun catches the water and every horizon flashes sliver, it is easy to see why.
Santorini Mozambique
Overlooking the sandy beach of Kingfisher Bay, Santorini Mozambique is a luxury boutique hotel just north of Vilanculos town.
Sausage Tree Camp
Set in the most stunning location on the banks of the Zambezi River, Sausage Tree Camp really is in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park’s best game viewing area. The camp overlooks an expanse of narrow channels and low set reed islands teeming with game, with the magnificent Zambezi escarpment as the backdrop.
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa comprises a total of three hotels, catering for myriad of travellers and parties from young families to young-at-heart couples. The family friendly Al Waha offers several swimming pools set among date palms while Al Bandar has been designed to reflect a small town with a variety of fine restaurants.
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa
Located near Gan in the south of The Maldives, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa is the definition of luxury, a place where all experiences are tailored to suit your passions. Retreat in style in one of Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa’s private villas perched atop the emerald green jungle or strung along the turquoise shoreline.
Shinta Mani Wild
Shinta Mani Wild is a radical new fusion of world-class design, hospitality and conservation. The camp was born when world-renowned designer Bill Bensley identified an unprotected, 350-hectare wildlife corridor – and set out to save it from poaching, mining and logging.
Singita Grumeti Reserve
Singita Grumeti is an exclusive private reserve located adjacent to the Western Corridor of the Serengeti National Park in the path of the famed wildebeest migration. Offering unparalleled levels of African luxury, there are just four superb permanents lodges and one mobile camp within 350,000 acres of magnificent wilderness.
Singita Pamushana Lodge
Set in Zimbabwe’s remote southeast, an area that is virtually untouched, is Singita Pamushana Lodge. Accessed by a scheduled flight from Johannesburg twice weekly, catching your first glimpse of the 130,000 acre Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, it’s kopje’s, wildlife and ancient trees as you descend. Home to one of the highest concentrations of black rhino, along […]
Sirikoi
At Sirikoi the spacious living and dining area, infinity swimming pool and veranda deck are set within extensive lawns, scattered acacia trees and overlooking a natural waterhole where wild animals frequently visit to wallow and drink.
Six Senses Krabey Island
An idyllic 30-acre private island is the setting for Six Senses Krabey which embraces just 40 pool villas set in a lush jungle landscape with a rocky coastline, fringed by a boardwalk that is a glorious fusion of land and water.
Six Senses Laamu
Just an inter-island plane trip from Malé International Airport and a short boat ride brings you to the pristine palm-fringed paradise of Laamu. The resort features 97 villa accommodations, with most being set over the lagoon’s turquoise waters and some on the island, and all constructed of sustainably sourced materials.
Six Senses Yao Noi
Six Senses Yao Noi sets the highest benchmark for island resort living in Asia. The attention to detail and focus on the unique destination reinforces the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
Six Senses Zighy Bay
Six Senses Zighy Bay is located on the northern Musandam Peninsula in the Sultanate of Oman. The setting of these 82 indigenous village-style pool villa accommodations is spectacular, guarded by the dramatic Hajar Mountains and private sandy beach.
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
One of the country’s most high-profile recent openings, and a certain magnet for British honeymooners, Six Senses Zil Pasyon stands on the 652-acre Félicité Island and is dramatically beautiful. It is located on Félicité, a private island where massive granite rocks and coral fringed beaches create an air of drama and beauty.
Soneva Kiri
Award-winning luxury resort Soneva Kiri is located on Thailand’s fourth largest but least populated island, Koh Kood, offering an unrivalled combination of luxury, an integral environmental approach, authentic Thai experiences and mouth-watering organic food.
Song Saa
Spanning two discreet islands, the resort known locally as Song Saa – a Khmer name meaning “the sweethearts” is as intimate and seductive as the name implies.
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Tanda Tula Safari Camp is located in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park. This East-African camp is unique, being both owner run and one of the few tented bush camps in the area, offering a luxurious yet authentic safari experience.
The Blue Train
The Blue Train combines five-star accommodation with the charm and romance of train travel. Take a journey into a timeless world of grace and elegance, where breath-taking scenery stirs your imagination and luxurious comfort soothes body and soul. Sit back and enjoy being pampered on South Africa’s “Blue Jewel”.
The Oberoi
The Oberoi is one of Mauritius’ most romantic hotels, with mountain views, gourmet restaurants, a holistic spa and faultless service. An idyllic sanctuary overlooking Turtle Bay on the glorious northwest coast of Mauritius, it is set in 20 acres of fabulous tropical gardens. A honeymooner’s heaven, it offers everything you need for an idyllic island break.
Thonga Beach Lodge
Thonga Beach Lodge is set above a secluded bay and nestled into the indigenous coastal dune forest of the KwaZulu Natal’s Maputuland coast. This rustic luxury lodge is the ideal place to discover one of South Africa’s last unspoilt wilderness beaches.
Txai
Everything about Txai feels exclusive. Private bungalows with peaceful terraces facing the fringes of the forest or the Atlantic ocean; a near Olympic sized swimming pool lined with palm trees and a spa is widely recognised for its excellent treatments.
Uga Bay
Overlooking the serene seas of Pasikuda Bay, Uga Bay is a contemporary tropical beach resort fused with a Mediterranean theme. Brimming with coastal charm, the beachfront hotel boasts spectacular views of the palm fringed garden and pristine Indian Ocean.
Uga Chena Huts
Nestled between Sri Lanka’s tropical beaches where sea-turtles come to lay their eggs by moonlight and the tropical jungle of Yala National Park, Uga Chena Huts is the perfect place to enjoy the wildlife rich safaris and golden beaches of Yala.
Uxua Casa Hotel
Tucked away in the main ‘Quadrado’ Square of Trancoso, Uxua Casa Hotel remains one of the most sought-after boutique hotels in Brazil. The ten charming cottages, gardens and main house have been carefully designed to reflect Bahia’s laid-back and fun-loving culture.
Why House
Why House is a beautiful, home-from-home, chic hotel sitting within an elegantly manicured, spacious walled garden of tropical plants, fruit and spice trees.
Wild Coast Tented Lodge
Wild Coast Tented Lodge is adjacent to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, renowned for its leopard population. This spectacular luxury tented camp is situated on a rugged, empty beach, overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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