When you own a half-billion-dollar boat, it’s hard for any hotel or travel experience to measure up. Then you add the occasion of a honeymoon, and it’s like, no pressure. But even one of the richest men in the world hasn’t been anywhere. These are three places that could still blow anyone’s mind. Because after their summer wedding, we know that Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s honeymoon destinations will be on everyone’s mind.
The Honeymoon Spot: Bhutan
When a place measures its prosperity on the Gross Domestic Happiness scale, we think it should be where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez honeymoon. We’re not making a play on words either. The country’s royal governance actually measures the happiness of people living in the country on an official index. This means that the country doesn’t have to do much by way of tourism to produce really great experiences. The daily tourism tax means that there are no crowds to compete with. There is also no traffic and very little pollution. Part of the tourism fee covers carbon offset for tourists.
Though the country is tiny, the mysterious and sacred nature of its culture grounded in the Himalayan mountains makes it grand. Due to the hefty cost of travel, a Bhutanese experience is guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Of course, if the Bezoses love it, they might be back.
Where to stay: Amankora + the Six Senses Paro
The Aman lodges offer five unique experiences across the country so you don’t have to choose mountains vs. rivers. The residences boast ultra-luxe and homely interiors, à la the Aman way. However, the Aman Bhutan experience is most well known for the guided tours that define each stay, with local guides showing off the range of cultural and natural experiences that Bhutan has to offer. To mix it up a little bit in the city of Paro, the Six Senses has large villas that would impress even the new Mr. and Mrs. Bezos.
The Honeymoon Spot: Fiji + New Zealand
The best way to build the bond of a lifetime is to share wild and rugged experiences together. Where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez will honeymoon should have a range of exciting experiences that bring their souls even closer. We think that they should put a combination of New Zealand and Fiji on the list. Some say Fiji is the soft coral capital of the world, having some of the best places to dive and snorkel – activities we think the Bezos family will be game for.
Made up of 333 islands, the nation is filled with cool places to hike, eat fresh seafood, relax at beach clubs, and just enjoy the white sand beaches. Plus, Fiji is one of the honeymoon capitals of the world, so romance is the name of the game here.
Where to stay: COMO Luacala Island
Como Luacala Island has the reputation of being one of the best hotels in the world, and also one of the most private. The couple can really get away from it all and immerse into the local culture. Also, many travel to Fiji to celebrate water and marine life. Luacala Island is a whole private island resort that centers the water in every way. It’s also the kind of place where there’s virtually a whole army on staff, even though there are only 25 villas. Jeff Bezos is probably used to having everything at the snap of a finger, but in case he isn’t, Luacala Island will be happy to oblige.
Part II: New Zealand
With so much riding on his shoulders, Jeff needs a honeymoon destination that feels away from it all. Short of leaving planet Earth (which he might not be opposed to), a trip to New Zealand offers a real escape from the everyday.
The tiny pair of islands near Australia is where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez should travel for their honeymoon. Gorgeous black sand beaches and volcanic landscapes yield rolling grassy hills, packed with fantastical flora and fauna. The blend of tropical and inland vacation styles yields a well-rounded vacation in which adorable coastal coffee shops, surfing lessons, impeccable golf, and otherworldly forested adventures are on the menu.
Where to Stay: Rosewood Hotels + Minaret Station
NZ is land of helicopters and the new Mrs. Bezos can fly them from destination to destination – that is, from The Rosewood to Minaret Station. The Rosewood caters to a formal crowd who may not be super into the barefoot culture of NZ. That being said, if you are barefoot, the staff won’t mind. Laid back and refined is the name of the game with top-tier seasonal food at the restaurant, and super luxe interiors.
However, wintertime calls for skis, and Minaret Station is the chalet of your dreams. The remote hotel covers all the bells and whistles while simultaneously giving prime access to the best ski slopes on the island.
The Honeymoon Spot: Kenya
Kenya won’t disappoint the new Mr. and Mrs. Bezos. The African gem has an impressive range of unique experiences that one can not get anywhere else. In addition to ocean views and beaches, the lands are home to wildlife migrations, a rich culture, and contrasting terrain of forest, grassy plains, and rocky mountains.
The place where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez will honeymoon has to teach them the life lessons they need in marriage. Kenyan safaris demonstrate the raw power of the natural world. Plus, experiencing large wild animals together will bring forth a beautiful marriage.
Where to stay: Sirai + Safari at Singita
Sirai has some of the most exquisite and off-the-radar villas in the world on the coast of Kenya. The coastal paradise of Sirai Beach offers simultaneous seclusion and connection to the land and sea. The couple can horseback ride at the equestrian sanctuary, and indulge in any water sort of their choosing.
Then they should catch the Great Migration in Tanzania at a Singita lodge. It’s easy to do a couple of countries in one go, and Singita Lodge is a must-do when in Africa.
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FAQS
Q: Where should Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez honeymoon in Bhutan?
A: Amankora and the Six Senses Thimpu
Q: What islands should the couple consider?
A: Fiji and New Zealand.
Q: We know you’re thinking about where Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s honeymoon will be because it will be a dream trip. Which honeymoon trip is within a normal person’s reach?
A: Money can’t buy you love, but it can buy you a lifetime honeymoon. Honestly, all of the places on our list are premium luxury lifetime experiences. None of them are run-of-the-mill. If we had to choose one that a normal working millionaire could reasonably plan, Sirai and Singita might be the easiest trips to add to your list.
