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5 South Pacific islands for honeymooners

Lush rainforests, pristine waters, luxury resorts and magical sunsets - the South Pacific Islands are the ideal place for honeymooners to relax and ensure their first holiday as newlyweds kicks off in style.

Lush rainforests, pristine waters, luxury resorts and magical sunsets – the South Pacific Islands are the ideal place for honeymooners to relax and ensure their first holiday as newlyweds kicks off in style.

Here’s our top 5 picks of the islands that will suit every type of honeymooner.

 

1. Upolu, Samoa 

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Best for a relaxing tropical escape

Samoa’s second largest island is packed with waterfalls, sea caves and reefs as well as a dazzling marine ecosystem.

Get caught up the the tropical grandeur at the contemporary Sinalei Reef Resort where couples can enjoy a game of golf, garden walks or a taste of Samoa with a cooking class hosted by renowned Hawaiian chef Colin Chung.

For the ultimate in serenity The Seabreeze Resort is a tropical oasis and proud nominee for Australasia’s most romantic resort at the 22nd Annual World Travel Awards.

 

2. Cook Islands

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Best for nightlife and adventure

Watch a sensory dance show performed by locals, drink cocktails by the pool, soak up the atmosphere at the lively town of Avarua then nurse your hangover on white, sandy beaches.

Rarotonga, the hub of the Cook Islands is ideal for young honeymooners who like to party. The Rarotongan offers an affordable stay for couples with organised trips to the rainforest, shopping tours and a horseback adventure around the island.

 

3. Moorea

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Best for beauty and mystique 

A few minutes from the island of Tahiti by plane, and only thirty minutes by high-speed catamaran, the heart-shaped island of Moorea is a magical place for honeymooners.

Nestled between two bays and set against a beautiful mountain backdrop, the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa is the perfect place to relax and let any wedding stresses melt away as you embrace the tropical surroundings.

For a mythical hotel that honours Polynesian culture and traditions, the Moorea Pearl Resort features three stone Tiki sculptures in the lobby, garden and pool. With a gourmet restaurant, infinity pool and on-site diving centre there’ll be lots of memorable moments to share.

 

4. Mamanuca, Fiji 

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Best for privacy and exclusivity

The Mamanuca Group of islands in Fiji has a number of resorts dedicated to couples and is easy to access with flight transfers from the Nadi International Airport and daily boat transfers.

The uber luxe Likuliku Lagoon Resort offers Fiji’s only over water accommodation with carefully crafted Bures where you can laze on your private deck or luxuriate in your bathtub, looking over the azure blue lagoon and waiting for the chef’s evening canape plate to arrive.

Another adult’s only haven in the group of islands west of Fiji is Matamanoa Luxury Island Resort,  which is located on a volcanic cone surrounded by a marine sanctuary and offers nightly entertainment from crab racing competitions to string band serenades.

 

5. Bora Bora, French Polynesia 

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Best for luxury 

The most famous of French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands, Bora Bora was recently awarded the title of “the best island in the world” by U.S. News.

The Four Seasons is the ultimate romantic retreat, with couple spa treatments, sunset cruises and breakfast delivered to private bungalowS by canoe.

Nearby, the St Regis is a Polynesian paradise with a newly branded Clarins spa, chic sushi restaurant and stylish overwater bungalows.

What’s the most romantic destination you’ve been too? Are you an adventure couple or do you prefer to relax and unwind?