HoneymoonMaldives
Overwater villas, clear lagoons and calm snorkeling conditions.
- Best season
- Nov – Apr
- Getting there
- Fly into Malé (MLE)
- Water & air
- 82–88°F year round
Travel
Dream Beach Destinations
Six coastlines we return to, with the honest version: best months, what the water is actually like and the gear that earns its luggage space.
Honeymoon
Surf & StyleBali
Cliff-top beach clubs, surf breaks and a wide range of coastal stays.
- Best season
- May – Sep
- Getting there
- Fly into Denpasar (DPS)
- Water & air
- 80–88°F, dry May–Sep
Quick EscapeBahamas
Bright sand beaches and easy island escapes from the US East Coast.
- Best season
- Dec – May
- Getting there
- Fly into Nassau (NAS)
- Water & air
- 75–85°F winter
FamilyMaui
Volcanic coastline, turtle-filled bays and scenic coastal drives.
- Best season
- Apr – Oct
- Getting there
- Fly into Kahului (OGG)
- Water & air
- 78–86°F
CouplesSantorini
Volcanic beaches, caldera views and distinctive coastal scenery.
- Best season
- May – Oct
- Getting there
- Fly into Thira (JTR)
- Water & air
- 72–84°F summer
LuxuryBora Bora
A lagoon-focused destination known for mountain and overwater views.
- Best season
- May – Oct
- Getting there
- Fly via Papeete (PPT)
- Water & air
- 79–86°F
Before you fly
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