Where To Honeymoon In July

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Bora Bora is on many honeymoon wish lists and with wonderful honeymoon resorts like The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort and Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora, it’s easy to see why!

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For some couples wondering where to honeymoon in July, you may think Australia is out because it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, but it’s great for couples who may prefer to visit outside of the peak, extremely hot months

If you’re seeking an epic July honeymoon road trip, then add it to your shortlist!

It’s a wonderful time to visit the Northern Territory, including the iconic Red Centre, where you visit Uluru and the surrounding expanses.

The Ghan train from Adelaide to Darwin is 100% worth considering for a romantic honeymoon train journey of a lifetime.

However it is colder in iconic cities like Sydney and Melbourne. You can experience winter sports near Melbourne.

Queensland experiences typical tropical seasons ‘rainy’ and ‘dry’ and July with pleasant temperatures in the early 20s°C / 70s°F.

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It is wintertime in New Zealand, so unless you’re planning a winter sports July honeymoon, we’d recommend waiting until at least the southern hemisphere spring from late September onwards.

It’s the middle of the dry season in Botswana and game viewing is at its best in the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.

Although the peak time for Victoria Falls is from March to May, July is a pleasant month for visibility of these incredible waterfalls.

Consider a safari in Zambia or Zimbabwe for a true off-the-beaten-track Africa honeymoon delight.

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With the Skeleton Coast, Etosha National Park and the Kalahari desert, you’re in for a road trip you’ll never forget in Namibia.

Explore the unique wildlife and views of the cosmos. It’s one of our favourite honeymoon destinations in July for couples who’ve been everywhere.

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The most popular route for an incredible adventure honeymoon road trip in South Africa is Cape Town and the Garden Route.

However, July is cooler in these areas, but it is a great time to visit Kruger National Park and other parts of the country like KwaZulu-Natal.

South Africa’s Johannesburg airport is a great jump off point to other destinations in the region, too.

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It’s the ideal time of year for Tanzania and Kenya if you’re seeking a safari and beach July honeymoon, discover the differences between them!

The wildebeest migration passes through the Masai Mara / northern Serengeti in July.

We can’t get enough of a dreamy safari and beach honeymoon in Tanzania but it is peak season so book early.

See the majestic wildlife, including the Big 5, with Mount Kenya or Mount Kilimanjaro in the background and then finish with a heavenly Indian Ocean beach honeymoon in Zanzibar or on Diani Beach near Mombassa.

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For couples wondering where to honeymoon in July for off-the-beaten track adventures, consider gorilla trekking in Rwanda with an Indian Ocean beach add-on.

It’s hot in Morocco and Egypt, so we’d recommend choosing a different time of year for these North African gems.

These are July honeymoon destinations for couples who want really want something different to the most popular destinations.

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It’s also a great month to visit Seychelles as it’s the dry season. We adore this island nation.

Go on an island hopping honeymoon adventure. Hire a car and discover the best beaches in the world. Find out everything you need to know with our essential honeymoon guide for Seychelles.

Say hello to some Tortoises, hike through Vallée de Mai and take a bike ride to the stunning beach, Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue, where you can hire crystal kayaks.

Combine Seychelles with a safari in Kenya or South Africa. Nairobi and Johannesburg have direct flights with Kenya Airways and Air Seychelles, respectively.

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In the other Indian Ocean honeymoon paradise of Mauritius, it is winter time with average temperatures of 22°C / 75°F. Perfect for couples who want a tropical honeymoon without high temperatures.

One tip is to stay on the less breezy west coast at this time of year. Check out our favourite lavish Mauritius honeymoon hotels for inspiration.

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A Maldives honeymoon is on many wish lists. However, it is the rainy season, although couples do travel to this paradise throughout the year and July has less rainfall than other rainy season months.

You should be prepared for some thunderstorms and overcast days but plenty of sunshine too. It’s unlikely you’d experience a week of adverse weather, but this time of year does come with a warning.

If you’re wondering, Is the Maldives boring? We don’t think so! You’ll find discounted prices, and it’s one of the cheapest times to travel.

However you could choose an alternative to the Maldives if you want the weather forecast to be better!

Maybe consider Bora Bora where it’s the dry season? Discover the differences between Bora Bora vs the Maldives!

We’ve also got a handy guide to whether Seychelles, Maldives or Mauritius is the right choice for you, too.

Brazil can be a year-round destination. Although July is winter time, you get balmy temperatures, so it’s a great time to visit if you prefer to go outside of the more humid months.

It’s also the beginning of the dry season in the Amazon rainforest.

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July is wintertime in Argentina, so much of the country is cold and we would only recommend it for skiing or winter sports around areas like Patagonia.

However, it never gets too cold in Buenos Aires. So, you could plan a honeymoon in Argentina and stick with the northern half of the country around Iguazu Falls and hop over the border of Brazil for a multi-destination honeymoon adventure.

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It’s one of the best times of the year to visit Peru. Hike the Inca Trail (book early as permits are limited!) and visit the Nazca Lines, Arequipa, the Amazon and Lake Titicaca, Peru is one of the best July honeymoon destinations for adventure and culture lovers.

Take the Belmond Andean Explorer for a unique train journey throughout the country.

Tag on the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia to Argentina to Peru to make an epic multi-destination honeymoon.

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Visit Ecuador and the iconic Galapagos Islands for whales and dolphins spotting.

Plus, the giant tortoises start to look for nesting areas at this time of year.

Discover Colombia, ideal for honeymoon adventure seekers with its varying climates, beautiful beaches and high altitude cities and jungle interior.

July is the peak time of the year to travel, so prices are a premium, however, and destinations can be more crowded. Recent years have seen scorching heatwaves in and forest fires, too.

Yet, because of the diversity and size, it’s a great destination for a shorter honeymoon or a longer honeymoon trip.

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Summer is in full swing in Canada. Take a drive through the Rockies on an epic honeymoon road trip.

Explore the beautiful surrounds of Banff, Jasper and Vancouver Island. Vancouver is also one of the best jump-off points for a cruise to Alaska.

Ships weave through the Inside Passage, a coastal route filled with majestic fjords, glaciers and lush scenery.

On the east coast, Toronto and Niagara Falls and French speaking Montreal and Quebec await. Toronto is a great city to pair with other destinations in the Americas like the Caribbean.

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California is also one of our favourite destinations for an epic honeymoon road trip. While some destinations might be a little too hot like Death Valley, the coastal drive is one of our favourites.

From San Francisco to Los Angeles to San Diego, it is one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Visit the vineyards of Napa Valley, stop at cute towns like Monterey and Pismo Beach.

Watch Redwoods turn into palm trees as you go further south to experience that SoCal beach vibe from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles to San Diego.

Many couples tag on Las Vegas for a fun stop to their California honeymoon, but it is extremely hot in the desert at this time of year, although the hotels have plenty inside to keep you entertained for a couple of days.

Consider a dreamy island hop honeymoon in Hawaii.

The hardest part is choosing which islands! Will it be heavenly Maui, fun Oahu, laid back Kauai or adventurous Big Island?

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With many incredible national parks and iconic cities throughout the USA, there are endless honeymoon combinations.

Drive from New York and Boston through New England.

Consider Montana & Wyoming for incredible national parks like Yellowstone.

Find out more with our 50 best honeymoon destinations in the USA – we’ve got the lowdown on every state!

It is early in the hurricane season, which can affect the Caribbean islands and the coastal southern US states like Florida.

Many couples still choose to travel to these regions at this time of year before the riskiest months of later in the season.

There are some stunning Caribbean honeymoon destinations like the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Antigua and Cuba if you’re not risk adverse.

You could consider countries in the southern Caribbean. For example, a honeymoon in St. Lucia or Barbados? Some islands are outside the ‘hurricane belt’ like Aruba and Curaçao.

However, it’s worth noting predicting hurricanes isn’t an exact science!

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Central American countries like Belize also experience their rainy season at this time of year, although many couples still travel for the discounted rates.

It is the rainy season in Costa Rica (although it’s one of the least wet months of the season) so if you don’t mind some rain you could consider a Costa Rica honeymoon adventure.

Although there are better times of the year to truly experience this adventure honeymoon gem.

While it is the rainy season in the wonderful Riviera Maya in Mexico, you are unlikely to encounter extreme weather but it is hot and humid. We love the all-inclusive Secrets resorts.

You could consider Cabo on the Pacific Ocean coast, easily accessible from Los Angeles and a perfect add on to a road trip or city stop honeymoon in the USA.

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Caribbean cruises can be a good choice at this time. Although the weather could be sunny or mixed, prices can be cheaper – find out more about our favourite honeymoon cruises.

You can expect some rain showers and occasionally adverse weather, although these honeymoon destinations in July are still popular despite the weather being unpredictable.

However, it is a peak month, so expect crowds and hot weather. Recent years have seen extremely scorching heatwaves in southern European countries, too.

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Go island hopping in Greece. Stay in a stunning sunset view suite at a honeymoon hotel in Santorini or picturesque Mykonos with its pretty Chora and boutique hotel boltholes.

You could get off the beaten track in the Greek Islands, too.

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Take a food tour of the iconic lakes, valleys, mountains and coastline of Italy – Lake Como, Lake Garda, the magnificent Amalfi Coast, Puglia, Tuscany, the Dolomites, the Italian Riviera. The cities are magic.

Explore the museums and architecture of Florence and the waterways and incredible architecture of Venice. Explore Rome – there is so much to see and do in the Eternal City.

With Italy, the hardest part of planning a honeymoon is narrowing down which Italian honeymoon destinations you can bear to leave off your itinerary!

You can also plan a Greece AND Italy honeymoon if you have more time. But just remember, you’ll have many anniversaries to go back!

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Or if you’ve been there, done that, then consider Croatia with some wonderful islands and cities to explore.

Explore the striking cities and beaches of Spain and Portugal.

Party the days and nights away in magical Ibiza or cool Berlin. Explore the pretty towns of the French Riviera in the south of France.

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Take the Bernina Express from Switzerland to Italy. Train travel is one of the best ways to get around continental Europe (and a great way to make your honeymoon more sustainable)!

Get off the beaten track in Slovenia or Montenegro.

Take a cruise around the Mediterranean or Aegean Sea, stopping at Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Croatia and Turkey.

There are many extraordinary minimoon and honeymoon destinations in July and endless multi-destination combinations.

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Visit the Baltic capitals of Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Take a cruise through the Norwegian Fjords.

Do a city hop through London, Paris, and Amsterdam.

Explore the cities, towns and coasts of Ireland with it’s romantic countryside hotels or England, Wales & Scotland. The weather is usually much cooler in these destinations, too.

The hardest part of choosing where to honeymoon in July in Europe is the sheer number of incredible destinations you have to choose from!

But yes, be prepared for other tourists!

If you’re not used to this kind of weather, it can be uncomfortable. Monsoon can bring anything from a quick daily afternoon shower to heavier downpours, thunderstorms and even floods.

Many couples still travel to Asia despite the chance of poor weather.

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However, while much of the continent is experiencing monsoon, our honeymoon favourite, Bali, is the exception.

In fact, it is one of the best times time to visit Indonesia! Good news for couples wondering where to honeymoon in July.

With so much to do in Bali, from the ancient sacred temples to fun beach clubs, it is just about as perfect as honeymoon destinations in July go.

You have beaches and islands, wildlife, shopping and luxury hotels with private pools and abundant floating breakfasts.

You can island hop to the Gili Islands near Lombok or the nearer and instagram-worthy Nusa Islands.

And best of all, it’s very affordable, so ideal if you’re planning a budget-savvy honeymoon.

Consider other islands of Indonesia. We love Komodo National Park. You can see Komodo dragons on Rinca Island and visit Pink Beach and take a boat trip to a sandbar.

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In another one of our favourite honeymoon destinations, Thailand, the rainy season in most of the country so stick to the east coast islands like Koh Samui for the best chance of good weather.

You could add on a city stopover in Singapore – book a couple of nights in the incredible Marina Bay Sands hotel – home to one of our favourite rooftop pools.

Turkey’s Mediterranean beaches are very popular although still be prepared for the heat.

Dubai in the United Arab Emirates usually has temperatures exceeding 40°C/100°F, for example.

However, the luxury hotels‘ prices are at their lowest, so if you want to stop for a couple of days because you’re flying through with Emirates, Dubai has lots of indoor pursuits, too.

You can visit Ski Dubai & the Dubai Mall. Marvel at the views from Burj Khalifa. Feel the sea breeze on a speedboat tour of Dubai Marina and explore the Museum of the Future.

As you can see for couples wondering where to honeymoon in July and are flying through Dubai, it is possible to have a jam-packed July Dubai honeymoon itinerary despite the heat.