On May 19th, the world will be watching as Prince Harry marries his fiancée Meghan Markle and here at Destination2, we are equally excited to watch the happy couple celebrate their love. After the announcement that they will be heading to Africa for their honeymoon, Destination2 have taken a look at more luxurious honeymoon destinations around the globe that are truly fit for royalty.

Digital Marketing Manager Will Collins says: “With a fantastic range of luxury destinations available through Destination2, we believe that everybody deserves a touch of indulgence in their life. From those searching for the ultimate opulent getaway to sublime experiences that don't break the bank, our team of experts are ready to advise on the perfect honeymoon destinations.”

Thailand

Prince Harry himself previously said that he and his brother 'were brought up outdoors' and 'appreciate nature and everything about it' so we recommend the stunning wilds of Thailand, particularly the secluded Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. Nestled among verdant foliage, the private pool villas of the Four Seasons Resort are perched on the hillside with paradisiacal views over the emerald seas and surrounding islands. The resort is also close to the beautiful Blue Lagoon, a breath-taking lake surrounded by towering limestone and tropical jungle, perfect for a couple seeking privacy, relaxation and a little bit of adventure.

Italy

Known to take a less traditional approach to the usual proceedings, for example choosing to get married on a Saturday when most royals marry on a weekday, we almost expected the couple to shun a far-flung secluded resort in favour of a romantic retreat closer to home. One destination that would certainly have fit the bill is the Amalfi Coast, in Italy. Other famous faces that have a penchant for the pretty pastel houses of Italianate coastal towns are John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, who honeymooned in Portofino in the north, Beyonce and Jay-Z, who recently holidayed in Capri and Reese Witherspoon, who enjoyed her honeymoon around the area with Tim Roth.

Oman

It doesn't get much more private than 2,000 metres above sea level, in a resort surrounded by mountains, reachable only by 4X4. The Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdhar Resort in Oman stretches out atop the Hajar Mountains and, rather poignantly, the site the hotel was built on was visited by the prince's mother and father in 1986. The hotel has constructed a platform jutting into the canyon and named it 'Diana's Point', offering visitors the chance to enjoy the awe-inspiring surroundings, just as she did years before.

Antigua

Eyebrows were raised during Prince Harry's late 2016 visit to Antigua, and Barbuda, when he was invited by the nation's leader, Gaston Browne, to honeymoon on the beautiful islands with his 'new princess'. It's not hard to see why the couple could have chosen to take up the offer with hotels like the Cocobay Resort. This idyllic romantic hideaway, with picture-perfect pastel-coloured cottages tucked into the verdant hillside, features private pools and hammocks with outdoor bathtubs. The setting of the cottages makes for some unparalleled stargazing and beach days spent lounging beneath swaying palms.

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a destination known to be frequented by royalty and Prince Harry himself paid the emirate a visit back in 2014, when he took part in a charity polo match for his Africa-based charity Sentebale. The perfect destination for a combination of relaxation and thrilling activities, we can picture any happy couple enjoying a hideaway amongst the red dunes of Abu Dhabi, spending Arabian nights beneath the stars in a Bedouin tent and action-packed days together. The perfect place to do all of this and more is the Qasr Al Sarab Resort and Spa by Anantara.

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For more information, please contact laurag@destination2.co.uk

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Notes to Editors:

Destination2 is a luxury travel company employing 70 staff based across Chester and Stockport. Offering a range of luxury destinations, the team have a combined 70 years' experience in the travel industry and a dedicated team of specialist consultants use their expertise to offer tailor-made holidays at incredible value for money. As a fully bonded member of The Global Travel Group and DNATA, all holidays booked through Destination2 are fully ATOL Bonded (A.T.O.L 3973) thus giving customers confidence in securing the best rates in the industry.