And they lived happily ever after the honeymoon

It should come as no surprise that hotels love honeymooners. And with all the postponed weddings coming to life – the romantic honeymoons couples dream of (and save up for!) are also back. With more brides and grooms opting for smaller weddings, they can splurge on those bucket list destinations for their honeymoon. 

Sea & Sand

“The InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is seeing a surge in bookings from couples as confidence and appetite builds for international travel,” says Lachlan Walker, Area General Manager, South Pacific. “Many of these couples are celebrating honeymoons, but also milestone anniversaries and birthdays.” With Fiji reopening to travelers at the end of 2021 couples are eager to book their long-awaited honeymoons. The small island nation in the South Pacific does not disappoint and neither does this resort. There is a couples-only restaurant with signature dining and a wine cellar with bottles from around the world, an award-winning day spa, a couples infinity pool, and so much more.

With 17 brands and more than 6,000 properties worldwide, IHG Hotels & Resorts has properties in the most desirable destinations in the world. Take the Maldives. This island nation off the coast of India frequently makes lists of top honeymoon destinations, and it’s easy to see why. It has something for everyone, from adrenaline-pumping water sports to tranquil days lying in your very own water villa in the middle of the ocean.

“Since the resort reopened in September of 2020, we’ve seen a consistent flow of couples,” says Coetzer Deysel, General Manager, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. “Depending on the easing of travel restrictions, we are hoping to see a higher number of couples later this year from the U.S., UK, Germany and other European countries.” Right now, couples can take advantage of the Island Romance package that includes a three-course dinner, a 60-minute couples spa treatment, and a bottle of champagne on arrival.

While Fiji and the Maldives offer 360 degrees of ocean views, sun, and sand, perhaps you want your beachside getaway with some European flair. Consider Regent Porto Montenegro. This hotel and its surroundings offer seriously elevated eye-candy. The city of Herveg Novi, home to Montenegro’s crown jewel, Bay of Kotor, is drenched in old-world glamour. Described as where the mountain meets the sea, this luxurious property will take your breath away as you spend your days lounging on the beaches of the Adriatic Sea while looking out onto the Balkan Mountains.

Craving Culture

If you aren’t partial to beaches and resorts and are craving a honeymoon with some more action and city life, a stay at Kimpton St. George in Toronto might be just what Cupid ordered. Right now, you can book your stay at this beautiful, bohemian property with the Breakfast for Two package that serves up the most important meal of the day (and coffee, of course!) with a delivery to your room each morning. Whether it’s food, architecture, music, or more – Toronto is a thriving, vibrant Canadian city. You can spend one day walking the streets of Old Toronto and eating traditional fare in Greektown or Portugal Village, and the next day sitting by the reflecting pool at Nathan Phillips Square near city hall.

Further south, Mexico is one of the most popular honeymoon countries in North America, and for good reason. The nation is saturated with stunning beaches, historically rich cities, and sumptuous food. A tucked-away retreat, Hotel Indigo Guanajuato is one of the region’s most underrated honeymoon spots (especially for foodies!). “This is a beautiful destination for honeymooners,” says General Manager, Olga Medel. “We even have our very own story similar to Romeo & Juliet in our famous Callejon del Beso, which according to legend, says lovers who kiss standing on its third step, will enjoy 15 years of bliss.” But romantic legend aside, Guanajuato – just a short flight from Mexico City – is a lovely retreat with a town lined with baroque, colonial architecture that serves up some of the best street food Mexico has to offer. 

Up Close & Personal

One of the most cherished parts of honeymooning is all the alone time you enjoy as a couple. A special time to unwind and reconnect, and if you’re an IHG Rewards member, you can choose from not only the vast array of IHG properties, but also more than 500 intimate and unique Mr & Mrs Smith hotels around the world. There’s Kanopi House, a romantic treehouse hideaway in the lush forests of Jamaica, and El Llorenc Parc de la Mar, a Spanish escape in Mallorca unlike any other. In the U.S., The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana is surrounded by mountains and serenity, but if you’re looking for some friendly competition there’s a four-lane bowling alley inside the hotel saloon. And for wine lovers, there is no place quite like Italy, and no place quite like Borgo Pignano, a honeymoon under the Tuscan sun with poolside views of the rolling hills and vineyards.

Indulgent & Sustainable

We’ve covered beaches, romance, city life, and off-the-beaten-path delights, but there’s one area of travel that is becoming increasingly important to all IHG brands and guests: sustainable travel experiences.

Enter Six Senses. 

If you want the ultimate in luxury and a honeymoon that will make you feel like royalty, this is the hotel brand for you. With properties in the most jaw-dropping corners of the globe, a Six Senses honeymoon will have you falling in love all over again. The best part? Every Six Senses hotel is committed in some way to giving back to the community and ecosystem that it calls home. 

Whatever your honeymoon vibe and however you choose to celebrate your love – we’ve got the right property in the right setting just waiting for you. Call it a match made in... well, you know.

To explore and plan the perfect honeymoon, visit ihg.com.