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Best honeymoon destinations in April: 5 places to go
April is the turn between seasons in many places, which means calm seas and fewer people. These are five honeymoon destinations for April, and the hotel we would choose in each.
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The Seychelles is our first choice for an April honeymoon, when the wind changes and the sea turns glassy. The Maldives is still in its dry season, and the Riviera Maya and Koh Samui are hot and dry. Oman works early in the month, before it gets too hot. Easter fills many hotels, so book 6 months ahead.
Our first choice: See rooms at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
In April the wind drops over the Indian Ocean, and the Seychelles enjoys some of its calmest weeks of the year. It is also the last part of the dry season in the Maldives and Mexico. For couples marrying in early spring, April offers plenty of good choices and fewer crowds than in February.
Five honeymoon destinations for April
Seychelles: Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, Mahé
April and May are the calmest months in the Seychelles, with little wind and clear water for snorkelling. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles has villas on the hillside above Petite Anse, one of the loveliest bays on Mahé, with views straight out to sea. Take the boat on to Praslin and La Digue one day.
Best for: couples who want views and privacy on a big island with plenty to see.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Rangali Island
One of the ocean-view villas at Conrad Maldives.
Maldives: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
April is the last month of the dry season in the Maldives, with a warm, calm sea. Conrad Rangali is known for Ithaa, the underwater restaurant where you dine five metres below the surface as fish swim past. The resort spans two islands, and one is quieter and aimed more at adults.
Best for: couples who want variety and a dinner they will never forget.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Xpu-Ha
The villas at Hotel Esencia sit in a former private estate.
Mexico: Hotel Esencia, Xpu-Ha
April is still dry season on the Riviera Maya. Hotel Esencia was once a private villa on a quiet bay between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Today it has a spa, two outdoor pools and a terrace for every room. The cenotes and Maya ruins of Tulum are a short drive away.
Best for: couples who want a quiet beach with Tulum close by.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Hotel Esencia
Lamai
The villas sit on the hillside above the bay.
Thailand: Banyan Tree Samui, Koh Samui
April is hot and dry on Koh Samui, before the rains arrive. Banyan Tree has its own bay at Lamai, with pool villas on the hillside and a small beach below. The spa is one of the reasons to stay, and Chaweng is a short trip away when you want to go out.
Best for: couples who want a pool villa and an excellent spa.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Banyan Tree Samui
Muscat
The pools at The Chedi run between the palms towards the sea.
Oman: The Chedi Muscat
Oman is calmer than its Gulf neighbours, with mountains, desert and small fishing villages. The Chedi sits on the beach in Muscat and is known for its long, still pools between the palms. Breakfast is included. Go early in April, as it gets very hot by the end of the month.
Best for: couples who want calm and architecture with a shorter flight.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at The Chedi Muscat
Frequently asked questions about an April honeymoon
Where is best for a honeymoon in April?
The Seychelles is the best choice, as April is one of its calmest months with little wind. The Maldives is at the end of its dry season, and the Riviera Maya and Koh Samui are hot and dry. Oman suits the start of the month. In Europe it is still too cool to swim, so wait until May for the Mediterranean.
Is April a good month for the Maldives?
Yes. April is the last month of the dry season, with a warm sea and often excellent visibility. Towards the end of the month more showers can arrive as the wet season approaches. Prices are lower than around Christmas and Easter, especially in the second half of April.
Is April a good month for the Seychelles?
Yes, April and May are among the best months in the Seychelles. The wind changes between the monsoons and the sea becomes calmer than the rest of the year. That means good conditions for snorkelling and boat trips between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on Mahé is our pick.
When should you book an April honeymoon?
Four to six months ahead is enough for most destinations. If Easter falls in April, book earlier, as prices rise and the best villas go first. Mention that you are newlyweds when you book, as hotels often do something extra.