Where To Honeymoon In August

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They’re two of the most beautiful destinations for an August honeymoon as it’s the dry season in the region.

It’s easy to see why French Polynesia’s beautiful honeymoon island of Bora Bora is on many bucket lists.

The overwater villa concept here in the 1960s and it continues to be a dream August honeymoon destination for many couples with magical romantic resorts.

But did you know there are even more islands in French Polynesia that are perfect for a honeymoon.

If you’re also thinking about the Maldives? We’ve got a handy comparison.

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It is winter in Australia, so it is colder in the states of Victoria (around Melbourne) & South Australia (around Adelaide) and Western Australia (around Perth). It’s a great time for winter sports in Victoria.

However, for couples who are looking for warm weather and wondering where to honeymoon in August, Australia can stay on your wish list.

It’s a really pleasant time to visit the vast Northern Territory for sacred Uluru, the Red Centre and Darwin.

We love Queensland in winter and you will too, if you prefer to avoid the blistering temperatures of summer. In August you’ll find easy temperatures in the early 20s°C / 70s°F.

Perfect for snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef and sailing the Whitsunday Islands and grabbing a car or RV to drive down the coast on the Bruce Highway to Brisbane on an epic road trip!

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It’s the middle of winter in New Zealand, so while it’s not the best time to visit for a road trip.

The weather is mild on the north island and colder on the south island (ideal for a winter sports honeymoon!).

Embark on a trip of a lifetime across the savannah on a Big 5 safari. It’s a wonderful month to visit national parks like the Serengeti in Tanzania and Maasai Mara in Kenya (both are incredible – see the unique differences between them).

One of the earth’s most incredible wildlife spectacles, the great migration, passes through the northern Serengeti in August. This is where 1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are on the move through the savannah.

There are so many ways to see these magnificent honeymoon destinations in August. From basic campsites to ultra-luxury lodges.

Explore the Maasai Mara and Serengeti in land rover that turns into a hotel suite or on a luxury fly-in safari.

You can finish up on some beautiful Indian Ocean beaches on Tanzania’s picturesque island of Zanzibar or Kenya’s Diani Beach or get off the beaten track in the Lamu archipelago.

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It’s an ideal time to visit Botswana. Water levels in the Okavango Delta are high, meaning you’ll find some of the best safari tours in Africa. Botswana has the highest density of elephants in Africa!

The peak time for Victoria Falls is from March to May, but you can expect plenty of water falling over the precipice in August.

Devil’s Pool usually opens in the second half of the month for brave souls who want to swim at the edge of the waterfall cliff. As the name suggests, only dare devils need apply!

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We love Namibia for a honeymoon road trip with a difference, and it’s one of our favourite recommendations for an August honeymoon.

The wildlife of Etosha National Park and the people of the Kalahari desert and the starry night sky will be unforgettable.

Climb the sand dunes of Sossusvlei and do a skydive in Swakopmund. Namibia is perfect for couples looking for unique honeymoon destinations in August.

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South Africa is one of our all-time favourite honeymoon destinations.

It is cooler around Cape Town and the popular Garden Route road trip route, although many couples still plan an epic South Africa itinerary as it’s great value if you’re not seeking super hot temperatures and you don’t mind the odd rain shower.

It is a great time to visit Kruger National Park in the northwest of the country. See the Big 5 in one of the best national parks in Africa!

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There are also some more off-the-beaten track destinations worth considering, like Rwanda & Uganda for a gorilla trekking and safari honeymoon.

We’d recommend avoiding the north African countries like Morocco & Egypt at this time of year as the temperatures are extremely hot.

In addition to the Indian Ocean haven of Zanzibar, it’s also a good time of year to visit Madagascar and Mozambique, two truly off the beaten track destinations.

The honeymoon islands of Seychelles are perfect for an August honeymoon. Go island hopping through this slice of heaven on earth.

Explore the best beaches in the world. Go scuba diving, snorkelling, hiking and see giant tortoises up close. Combine with a safari in Kenya or South Africa. Nairobi and Johannesburg have direct flights.

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Its winter in Mauritius with pleasant temperatures (around early 20s°C / 70s°F) – ideal if you don’t like it too hot.

If you’re planning a Mauritius honeymoon itinerary, there are some wonderful honeymoon hotels in Mauritius! Opt to stay on the northwest/west coast to avoid the Indian Ocean trade winds of the season.

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The Maldives experiences it’s rainy season from May to October, although it experiences plenty of sunny days during this time too.

Many couples still go as it’s a good time of year to find value and cheaper water villas.

Just be forewarned that you might experience some showers, thunderstorms or overcast days or you could get lucky and have nothing but sunshine too!

We’re nothing less than obsessed with a heavenly honeymoon in Maldives.

Overwater bungalows with water slides, adults only vibes, delectable cuisine, the powdery sand, the azure Indian Ocean, the most luxurious resorts in the world – a honeymoon dream.

However, maybe you don’t want to risk the chance of rain? Consider some Maldives alternatives.

If you’re wondering about Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius? They may look similar, but they’re actually quite different. We’ve got the lowdown so you can make the right decision.

So if you’re wondering where to honeymoon in August, add this magnificently diverse continent to your wish list.

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If you’ve had the iconic Inca Trail on your bucket list, August is one of the best times to do it (book early as there are limited permits issued for each month).

In fact, Peru is a wonderful August honeymoon destination. Explore the Amazon Rainforest, Arequipa and the Nazca Lines, there is so much to see and do in Peru.

From Lake Titicaca and Puno, head over the Andes into La Paz in Bolivia and down through the Uyuni Salt Flats to Salta in Argentina – a great route for intrepid honeymoon adventure seekers with more time.

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In Argentina it is wintertime and bitterly cold in the south around Patagonia, so not ideal unless you want to go skiing.

However, you can still experience some of the highlights of an Argentina honeymoon like Buenos Aires and the beautiful Iguazu Falls.

You could also pop to Brazil from Iguazu Falls, too, making an easy South America multi-destination honeymoon.

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Brazil may not be a busy as high summer but the weather is pleasant in Rio de Janeiro and the conditions are dry in the Amazon rainforest.

Ecuador is also a great destination for an adventure honeymoon. Hop over to the Galapagos Islands, considered a year-round destination and August is one of the less humid months to visit.

We love Colombia for a mix of adventure and beach. Visit Medellín and Bogota. The climate conditions are diverse in the country.

There are many mini moon or micro honeymoon options, too. As it is one of the busiest months for travel across the continent, expect the tourist hotspots to be busy.

In recent years, we’ve seen extreme climate catastrophes such as forest fires and heatwaves. If you can wait until September, it can be a better, less busy time to travel.

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But what can you do? You could take a romantic road trip through Canada.

The majestic mountains and lakes of the Canadian Rockies are perfect for an August honeymoon. Stop by Banff and Jasper. Make some time for Vancouver Island.

Hop on a cruise to Alaska from Vancouver. The Inside Passage is one of the most scenic places in the world, perfect for an August honeymoon.

Explore the east coast cities of Toronto and Montreal. Zip line to Niagara Falls.

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You’ve many epic honeymoon road trip options in the USA too.

California‘s Pacific Coast Highway 1 is forever popular, and it’s easy to see why.

Start in San Francisco with side trips to Napa Valley and Yosemite National Park before heading down the coastal drive from Monterey and Carmel via Big Sur to Cambria and Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego.

Some couples will tag on a honeymoon stop in Las Vegas via Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park but beware that the desert is hot hot hot in August.

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It’s a wonderful time to plan a heavenly honeymoon in Hawaii – one of the world’s most iconic honeymoon destinations in August.

Magical beaches, active volcanos and stunning hikes. Or already know what islands you’d like to visit? Then check our our Maui Island Guide, Kauai Island Guide and Oahu Island Guide to help you decide.

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From picturesque New England to the open expanses of the Mid West, we’ve got honeymoon ideas for every US state if you need more inspiration.

Stopover in one of the east coast cities like New York, Washington or Boston.

It is hurricane season around the coastal southern US states like Florida. Adverse weather can happen at this time of year, although it is not a given either!

There are islands in the southern Caribbean like Aruba that rarely experience hurricanes.

We always err on the side of caution for such a big trip!

But, if you decide you’re not too worried about the weather, a Caribbean honeymoon in St. Lucia, Antigua, Cuba, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, Turks and Caicos or the Dominican Republic awaits.

Stunning beaches, divine hotels and unique island culture are just waiting to be explored. You are spoiled for choice and hotel rates are cheaper as it’s low season!

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It’s also the rainy season in Central America. While there are better times to plan a honeymoon in Costa Rica or Belize, many adventure seekers still travel there.

Costa Rica has some beautifully unique hotels and there are endless things to do in Costa Rica for adventure seekers!

It is the rainy season in many of Mexico’s honeymoon destinations. The beautiful Riviera Maya and Cabo on the Pacific Coast, although Mexico usually avoids extreme weather, so many couples still travel there on an August honeymoon.

There are some beautiful five-star, all-inclusive places to stay, like Secrets Resorts. However, you might see some rain showers and thunderstorms.

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Consider a fun cruise honeymoon. This is a great way to get a taste of the Caribbean and there are some beautiful ships to choose from. However, the weather can be mixed in August.

The Caribbean islands and Mexico are still popular despite the unpredictability of the weather. You may go and barely see a cloud in the sky!

Along with July, this is peak time for Europe.If you can wait, Europe is better in September as crowds dissipate a little after the school holidays.

If an August honeymoon is a must, just remember, it is one of the busiest months for travel across the continent, so expect the tourist hotspots to be busy.

It can also get extremely hot in Southern Europe, with recent years seeing oppressive heatwaves.

Despite the crowds, there are many magnificent honeymoon and micro honeymoon destinations and a vast array of exciting multi-centre combinations.

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Go island-hopping in Greece.

Santorini is one of the most beloved honeymoon destinations in Europe.

The picturesque cliff top villages and towns, the vineyards, restaurants and stunning hotels with magical views are irresistible.

Nearby Mykonos is a slice of heaven, too, with beautiful hotels to choose from.

There are other off the beaten track islands to explore, too. Greece is one of our favourite August honeymoon destinations.

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We love Spain, too. Discover sandy beach coves in the Balearic islands like Mallorca and Menorca and dance the night away in Ibiza.

Explore the tapas bars, architecture and museums of Madrid, Barcelona & Seville.

Take a foodie tour of Portugal. The beautiful cities of Lisbon and Porto are a must and and you hop over to the ‘Hawaii of Europe’, the Azores islands.

Sail the south of France. The French Riviera has some beautiful towns like Antibes and Èze.

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Explore magical Italy – the food, architecture, scenery, history and culture are unparalleled in this European jewel.

From Puglia to the iconic honeymoon haven, the Amalfi Coast to Tuscany to Lake Garda and Lake Como – there are so many beautiful Italian honeymoon itineraries. Choose between Milan, Venice, Verona and don’t miss a honeymoon stop in Florence.

Explore all the highlights of the Eternal City of Rome. You’ll definitely need to book an anniversary trip, too!

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Take a honeymoon road trip in Ireland along the Wild Atlantic Way or visit Scotland, England & Wales.

Take Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express from the streets of Paris to the legendary canals of Venice.

We love Iceland in summer for a unique and romantic road trip on the Ring Road.

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Explore Scandinavia and the Baltic capitals like Copenhagen, Stockholm and Helsinki. See the Norwegian Fjords by cruise.

Switzerland‘s Alpine hills and Germany‘s Bavarian castles are super romantic, too. Take a bike tour in the Netherlands, Amsterdam is one of Europe’s prettiest cities with canals and unique architecture.

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If you’ve already explored the other Mediterranean coast destinations and you’re wondering where to honeymoon in August, Croatia is fantastic.

With beautiful cities like Dubrovnik and islands like Hvar, Brač, and Korčula – it’s one of the best honeymoon destinations in August.

Get off the beaten track in Montenegro and Slovenia or choose to explore Turkey, the beaches resorts are excellent value.

With an August honeymoon in Europe, it really is a case of so much to do, so little time!

If you’re not used to humid weather, it can be uncomfortable. Rain and humidity in will vary in strength in some of our favourite destinations.

While many couples still travel, there are better times to visit many of our favourites, like Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, India, Bhutan, Nepal, China, Japan, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

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However, it is an excellent time to visit Indonesia – explore the beaches, nightlife, culture and history of one of our favourite August honeymoon destinations, Bali.

Treat yourselves by splashing out on a luxury hotel with a floating breakfast in a private pool. It’s one of the most affordable destinations for a honeymoon in August, too!

Make time for other parts of Indonesia and it’s thousands of islands. We recommend a honeymoon stop in the Gili Islands or Java and Flores. There are so many islands to explore!

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Add on Singapore for a multi-destination honeymoon. This tiny city-state is packed full of things to do on August honeymoon.

Explore the culinary highlights, including Michelin star restaurants and street food.

Have a Singapore Sling at Raffles, visit a theme park and stay at the famed Marina Bay Sands so you can access the incredible rooftop pool!

However, Dubai is a big airport hub, so if you are travelling through to somewhere else and want to stopover for a few days, there are plenty of indoor pursuits to experience on a honeymoon in Dubai.

The Museum of the Future, Ski Dubai and afternoon tea at Burj Al Arab are all well air conditioned.

Plus, you can book one of the many luxury hotels. Maybe opt for an option with a stunning rooftop pool to cool off!

Turkey’s Turquoise Coast basks in the hot Mediterranean sun so if you’re looking for somewhere in the region, make this top of your list.