Top 10 honeymoon destinations

Nestling in turquoise waters in the far north of Seychelles, Denis Island offers the ultimate barefoot luxury experience. Step out from your cottage on to the stunning white sand beach, relax on your verandah, explore the island or enjoy an indulgent spa treatment in your own private cabana. Denis Island will embrace you with a warm welcome for an unforgettable experience.

For the purest white-sand beaches and the turquoise Caribbean, choose Esencia, an intimately stylish beachfront retreat on Mexico's Riviera Maya. Fill your days with snorkelling and diving, exploring Mayan ruins or pampering yourself in the hotel's organic jungle spa, and enjoy margaritas and gourmet romantic candle-lit dinners in the evening.

Set on the beautiful island of St Lucia, this stunning hotel certainly has the ultimate wow factor. With Sanctuaries so breathtaking you will never want to leave them, romance is assured. Honeymooners receive champagne and canapes as well as a half day sailing cruise.

With jaw-dropping views out over the iconic limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, the Ocean View Villas at Six Senses Yao Noi are the Asia Pacific team’s top pick for a honeymoon. With a secluded private pool and attentive butler service, these villas are the essence of rustic luxury and your private deck is the perfect spot for a romantic candle-lit BBQ, under the glittering night sky.

Soneva Fushi is everything you could possibly ask for, from a desert island holiday without compromising on the luxury. Combine vast water villas set over the aqua lagoon with private jungle reserves complete with personal swimming pools, throw in service which is second to none, exquisite food and exceptional touches like an outdoor cinema and a underground wine cellars, not to mention some of the best diving in the world and there is little left to wish for.

Few people know that you can do a 'safari and beach' honeymoon combining India and the Maldives. Meander through luscious spice plantations, unveil renowned fruits and spot extraordinary wildlife in the luxurious plantation retreat located in the heart of Thekkady and near to Periyar Wildlife Reserve before sinking into relaxation on an idyllic island in the Maldives and feel a sense of calm wash over you as you embrace pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Spend three nights in the wonderful game rich South Luangwa National Park - rise early and explore the area with your expert guide, to find the lion, elephant and leopard that the park is famous for. Then, after a short charter flight across the border, take a scenic cessna flight up Lake Malawi to Likoma Island, and spend eight nights in this barefoot beach paradise in the middle of the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi. Swim, snorkel, dive, explore the islands on the lodge's quadbikes, or just relax on the beach in one of the hammocks and soak up the atmosphere.