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The way couples travel for weddings, honeymoons and special occasions is changing.
In 2025, brides, grooms, and honeymooners are moving beyond the familiar in search of unique, sustainable, and deeply personal romance travel experiences.
Traditional “bucket list” destinations such as France or the Maldives still shine, but more couples are craving the road less travelled: eco-luxury retreats in the rainforest, historic towns full of cultural charm, or secret beaches framed by rugged coastlines.
This year, expect to see couples embracing hidden-gem destinations, eco-conscious luxury, multi-destination celebrations, cultural immersion, and adventure-romance pairings. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime wedding or the honeymoon of your dreams, here are the top romance travel trends of 2025 and the destinations leading the way into 2026 and beyond.
The romance travel market itself is booming, with analysts predicting 11.1% annual growth through 2028 (LOVU Business).
At the same time, the destination wedding industry is expected to expand from $36.2B in 2024 to $47.5B in 2025 (The Business Research Company).
Couples are saying goodbye to over-crowded resorts and predictable choices. Instead, they want destinations that feel exclusive, authentic, and untouched. Hidden gems promise beauty without the crowds, and romance with a sense of discovery.
✨ Why it’s trending:
✨ Top hidden-gem choices: Nicaragua, Montenegro, Slovenia
Rancho Santana, is one Nicaragua’s most aspirational resorts. With five private beaches, luxury villas, horseback riding, surfing, and world-class dining, it seamlessly blends barefoot adventure with romance. Perfect for couples seeking a wedding or honeymoon in a destination that feels both wild and luxurious.
Romantic travel is becoming greener. Couples want sustainable luxury that combines environmental responsibility with comfort and indulgence.
Eco-conscious romance is no longer niche. In fact, over 30% of couples now prioritise sustainability in their travel choices, and more than 50% of those planning destination weddings say sustainability is a must (Condor Ferries).
✨ Why it’s trending:
✨ Top eco-luxury choices: Costa Rica, Indonesia inc. Bali, Bhutan
For couples who want both sustainability and romance, The Jing Luxury Stay in Bali offers an intimate escape surrounded by nature. Its villas combine eco-conscious design with elegant Balinese touches, making it perfect for honeymoons that feel private, authentic, and indulgent.
Why choose just one destination when you can combine two or more? In 2025, couples are planning multi-destination celebrations, marrying in one location and honeymooning in another. This creates a unique, extended journey filled with variety.
✨ Why it’s trending:
✨ Top multi-destination choices: Greece island hopping, Caribbean twin-islands, Belize + Costa Rica
At the Sheraton Rhodes Resort couples can say their vows overlooking the Aegean Sea. Afterwards, they can honeymoon on a nearby island such as Santorini, Milos, or Paros. This seamless combination of glamorous weddings and dreamy honeymoons makes Greece a perfect choice for couples who want two experiences in one.
More couples want weddings and honeymoons that immerse them in authentic culture, beyond the walls of a resort. From ceremonies inspired by local traditions to honeymoons full of food, art, and music, cultural immersion creates deeply meaningful experiences.
✨ Why it’s trending:
✨ Top cultural romance choices: Mexico, Morocco, Turkey
Journeys Worldwide specialises in tailor-made itineraries that bring culture to the heart of romance. Whether it’s weaving local traditions into your wedding, planning a honeymoon around food and music, or creating meaningful encounters, they help couples design celebrations deeply connected to local life.
For many couples, the perfect honeymoon balances thrill and intimacy. Adventure travel has gone luxury, with couples seeking safaris, desert treks, or glacier hikes by day, followed by indulgent romance in the evening.
✨ Why it’s trending:
✨ Top adventure-romance choices: South Africa, Iceland, Costa Rica
For couples wanting desert adventure with refined luxury, the Amar Luxury Desert Ecolodge in Abu Dhabi is the perfect choice. From camel rides across golden dunes to starlit dinners in the desert, Amar delivers both excitement and romance in one unforgettable honeymoon.
With so many options, how do you decide?
What’s your travel style — luxury, adventure, or cultural immersion?
What season works best for you? Peak vs. off-season?
What’s your budget? Hidden gems and emerging destinations often stretch it further.
Q: What are the top honeymoon trends in 2025?
A: In 2025, couples are looking for honeymoons that feel unique and personal. The biggest trends include hidden-gem destinations, eco-luxury retreats, cultural immersion experiences, and adventure honeymoons that combine thrills with romance.
Q: Which destinations are best for eco-luxury honeymoons?
A: Top eco-luxury honeymoon destinations include Costa Rica’s rainforest retreats, the Seychelles’ barefoot eco-lodges, and Bali’s boutique escapes like The Jing Luxury Stay. These offer the perfect mix of sustainability and indulgence.
Q: What’s the most romantic hidden-gem destination for weddings?
A: One of the best hidden gems for weddings in 2025 is Rancho Santana in Nicaragua. With five private beaches, ocean-view villas, and dramatic Pacific sunsets, it’s perfect for couples who want exclusivity and romance away from the crowds.
Q: How do couples combine weddings and honeymoons in 2025?
A: Many couples are choosing multi-destination celebrations. For example, you can have a seaside wedding in Rhodes at the Sheraton Rhodes Resort, then continue your honeymoon on a nearby Greek island like Santorini or Milos. This gives you two unique experiences in one unforgettable trip.
2025 is the year to think beyond the ordinary. Whether you want a hidden-gem retreat like Rancho Santana, an eco-luxury honeymoon at The Jing, a glamorous Greek wedding at Sheraton Rhodes, a cultural journey with Journeys Worldwide, or desert adventure at Amar Luxury Desert Ecolodge, the possibilities are endless.
With the global destination wedding market growing by nearly 31% year-on-year and sustainability shaping more than half of couples’ decisions, now is the perfect time to plan a wedding or honeymoon that embraces 2025’s most meaningful trends.
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