Love is in the air: 2025’s trending honeymoon destinations

◉ Our latest research reveals the destinations set to dominate honeymoon travel in 2025

◉ The Seychelles ranks as the most sought-after honeymoon hotspot, earning a trending score of 83 out of 100, followed closely by Mauritius and Italy

◉ The Indian Ocean reigns supreme, with over half of the top 10 destinations located along its breathtaking coastline or on its exquisite islands

As we move out of ‘engagement season’ (Christmas through to Valentines Day), many couples are inevitably starting to think about where they’d like to celebrate their newlywed bliss after the wedding is all done and dusted.

We’ve analysed the last two years of our booking data, combined with global search trends, to reveal that classic exotic honeymoon destinations across the Indian Ocean are set to see the biggest influx of lovebirds in 2025.

‘Unspoiled’ Indian Ocean gem named top trending 2025 honeymoon destination

With a trending score of 83.3 out of 100, the Seychelles takes the top spot as 2025’s most sought-after honeymoon hotspot. The archipelago, known for its pristine Maldives-esque beaches, diverse landscapes and rich Creole culture, is a less crowded alternative to more traditional honeymoon destinations like Santorini and Bali.

The Indian Ocean’s 2025 appeal doesn’t stop there – Mauritius follows closely in second place with a trending score of 78 out of 100. Recently named Tripadvisor’s Best Honeymoon Destination for 2025, the biodiverse African nation is undoubtedly a fantastic place for newlyweds to celebrate, with luxurious resorts, endless activities on offer and impressive natural beauty and beaches alike.

Completing the top three, Italy also continues to draw the eyes of honeymooners, no doubt in part due to its historic association with romance and steady stream of celebrity nuptials providing honeymoon inspiration to the masses.

2025’s Top 10 trending honeymoon destinations

1. Seychelles

The Seychelles has long been an idyllic destination for a holiday, but thanks to a 125% surge in Google searches as well as an 86% increase in our bookings, it’s made its way onto the honeymoon bucket lists of engaged couples worldwide this year, as well as being named their most sought-after honeymoon spot of 2025.

The archipelago is well-known for boasting pristine and unspoiled beaches, and with the islands themselves dating back over 750 million years, as well as the strikingly blue waters being home to over 1,000 species of fish and beautiful coral reefs – the Seychelles are a paradise for newlyweds.

2. Mauritius

Our booking data shows Mauritius remains one of the most frequently booked honeymoon destinations, which when combined with an impressive 4,000 monthly Google searches for honeymoons secures its spot as the second most sought-after location for post-nuptial celebrations this year.

Whether it’s lounging in a high-end hotel, sampling the fresh local seafood or taking part in thrilling water sports, scenic hiking or sunset cruises, Mauritius offers no end of opportunities for relaxation or adventure for those kicking off married life.

3. Italy

Italy is one of the world’s classic romantic getaway destinations, with a rich cultural tapestry running through its cities and villages, world-class cuisine and an enchanting coastline to travel along. Our booking data shows an impressive 122% increase year-on-year for Italy honeymoons, landing it firmly in third place. Whether it’s the rolling hills of Tuscany, romantic canals of Venice or the ancient ruins of Rome, couples travelling to Italy for their honeymoon will certainly feel loved up while they explore the country.

4. Thailand

Thailand secures its spot in the top five thanks to ranking as one of our most booked honeymoon destinations this year, alongside an impressive 6,600 monthly Google searches.

A true tropical paradise, Thailand is a haven for foodies and market-lovers, while its world-famous beaches offer no end of Instagram, relaxation and swimming opportunities too. With the current season of The White Lotus filmed in Koh Samui, the country is surely set to see an influx of more visitors in the coming years – much like Taormina in Sicily which saw a 50% increase in searches following the very successful season two.

5. Sri Lanka

Another Indian Ocean gem, Sri Lanka completes our top five trending honeymoon destinations for 2025, scoring so highly due to a 50% rise in bookings, as well as a 21% increase in Google searches year-on-year.

From the golden southern beaches where loved up newlyweds can sip on coconuts, sunbathe, or surf, to the lush tea plantations or elephant dotted national parks, Sri Lanka is an excellent honeymoon destination which offers the perfect blend of cultural immersion, relaxation and adventure.

This feature was created on 20th March 2025. The information within this feature is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication.