What is luxury honeymoon?

Where else could top Billionaires’ list other than the world’s most romantic country, Italy? Known for its passion, fabulous scenery and delicious food, Italy offers loved-up couples a wealth of gorgeous streets to stroll down, wonderful wine and coffee and of course, the language of love. If it’s sandy beaches you and your love crave – perhaps to relax from the stress of the big day – then the beautiful island of Sardinia could well be the perfect choice.

Known for its thalasso spa – described as a ‘haven of peace and wellbeing’ – the luxury Forte Village Resort in Santa Margherita Di Pula offers an array of massages and other treatments under a sun-baked sky on the private beach. The hotel’s Belvedere restaurant has also just been awarded a new Michelin star, making the destination the ideal choice for foodies. Accommodation wise, guests can choose from a range of brand new, spacious deluxe bungalows at the new Hotel Bouganville and Le Palme, with luxury villas with private gardens and private swimming pools also on offer.

If minimalism is more your style, check out the boutique Coluccia Hotel & Beach Club in the Coluccia Peninsula, ideal for honeymooners looking to escape the tourist trail and have some time alone. The hotel overlooks the island of Spargi in the Maddalena Archipelago and boasts a small gym, boutique spa centre, relaxation area, two massage rooms and a Turkish bath. The lively port town of Santa Teresa Gallury, with its shops, vibrant cafes and weekly market, is close by.

Depending on what time of year you plan to honeymoon, Puglia in the south of Italy offers an array of historic sites for culture vultures, coupled with stunning, uncrowded beaches on which to laze with your love. With the weather starting to warm up in April, newlyweds could head to the five-star Borgo Egnazia Hotel, which boasts 63 luxury rooms and suites – some with private pools – set in 49 acres of olive groves. Located close to Fasano on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, the hotel’s central Borgo is designed to replicate a traditional Apulian village, while Italian cooking classes can be taken at the hotel’s Mia Cucina trattoria.