Honeymoons in Thailand

Thailand works its way onto everyone’s travel bucket list at some point, so why not tick it off with your now official travel partner for life? They might not know that’s what they signed up for but after this epic honeymoon, we’re sure they won’t be mad about it… The country is literally nicknamed ‘the land of smiles’, and this is meant to be the happiest time of your life – perfect.

Fill your albums full of photos of grand temples, wild monkeys and beautiful beaches you wouldn’t believe. Phuket is Thailand’s prime island and balances party vibes with the white sands at Bang Tao and Tri Trang Beach. For something a bit quieter, Khao Lak is on the southwest coast, with big beaches, a night market and plenty of watersports to keep you busy. This region is also home to the famous Dragon Cave Temple. Or, Bangkok is always a go-to for a bit of culture – check out its Wat Paknam temple to see the Big Buddha. Then, Koh Samui’s green jungles, waterfalls and world-class food are definitely worth a stop on your honeymoon tour, if only for the sunsets.

The national parks here are really something else. Erawan National Park is filled with waterfalls, lakes and landscapes that won’t let you put your camera away. It’s also where you’ll find free-roaming elephants and we’ve got loads of approved experiences you can treat yourselves to, to spot these incredible creatures. Or, if underwater wildlife is more your thing, pick snorkelling in the Similan Islands. Here, you can be lucky enough to swim alongside turtles and loads of brightly coloured fish and coral. If you’re flexible with dates, Whale Shark season is from January to March, which might help to sway you… You can’t stay on these islands, which makes them even more special, but you can do a daytrip from Phuket or Khao Lak.

If you pick to move about or stay in one place, make sure you have time to enjoy your hotel here. From great-value, lower-starred places to the big five-star resorts, there are some real gems. Think private huts hidden away among palm trees, sweeping infinity pools or luxury high-rise builds with an epic rooftop. You definitely get more for your money here and that goes for the food and spa treatments too, so you can lock in a few couples’ massages and load up on pad thai and tom yum soup without blowing the budget.