The Perfect Honeymoon Destination Isn't All Over Instagram—Yet
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A honeymoon is—in theory, at least—a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So why go where the crowds are? While the Maldives are great, we asked Jack Ezon, travel expert and founder of Embark Beyond, for a suite of fresh ideas to really make everyone jealous.
Something Old
“Greece is great for those who want laid-back charm with theatrical vistas,” Ezon says. Instead of Santorini, head to Kéa; an all-villa One&Only hotel opens there this summer, meaning you’ll be one of the first to stay on a little-known island with culture that dates back to the Bronze Age. (To book, contact Jack Ezon: jack@embarkbeyond.com)
Something New
“South Africa is the perfect combination of…well, everything,” Ezon says. “Art, food, shopping, adventure.” A safari is obligatory, of course, and for that you’ll want to stay at Waterside, the latest lodge to join the Royal Malewane portfolio. Done up in jewel-tone maximalism, it’s Instagram gold. (To book, contact Cherri Briggs: cherri@exploreafrica.net)
Something Cultured
The lavender fields of Provence are nice, but France’s castle- and vineyard-laced Loire Valley is far more romantic. Especially when you can stay in a palace of your own, like the 20-room Château Louise de la Vallière, a newly restored—by Jacques Garcia, no less—16th-century gem that once belonged to Louis XIV’s mistress. (To book, contact Jack Ezon: jack@embarkbeyond.com)
Something Blue
Polynesian royalty used to vacation on Tetiaroa, a tiny atoll now accessible only via a 20-minute flight from Tahiti. These days it attracts American royalty (the Obamas, Jay-Z and Beyoncé), who crave the amenity-rich, edge-of-the-world seclusion of the Brando. Once you’ve settled into your private beach villa, you’ll feel like a royal too. (To book, contact Jack Ezon: jack@embarkbeyond.com)
This story appears in the April 2023 issue of Town & Country. SUBSCRIBE NOW
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