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Best honeymoon destinations in October: 5 places to go
When autumn arrives at home, it is still summer in plenty of places. These are five honeymoon destinations for October, and the hotel we would choose in each.
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The Seychelles is our first choice for an October honeymoon, when the wind changes and the sea turns calm. Maui has one of its quietest months, and it is spring in Mauritius. For a shorter trip, Santorini and Crete are still warm early in the month.
Our first choice: See rooms at Six Senses Zil Pasyon
In October autumn arrives in northern Europe, while the Seychelles enjoys some of its calmest weeks. The wind changes between the monsoons, and the sea around the granite islands turns glassy. If you are marrying in autumn, October is a good month to travel far, but also to stretch the Mediterranean summer a little longer.
Five honeymoon destinations for October
Seychelles: Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Félicité
October and November are among the best months in the Seychelles, with little wind and clear water. Six Senses Zil Pasyon is the only resort on the small island of Félicité, with villas among the granite boulders. Boats run across to La Digue and the beach at Anse Source d’Argent.
Best for: couples who want an island almost to themselves.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Six Senses Zil Pasyon
Maui: Andaz Maui at Wailea
October is one of the quietest months on Maui, with lower prices and plenty of room on the beaches at Wailea. Andaz sits on Mokapu Beach, with terraced pools stepping down to the sea, a spa and restaurants serving local food. The style is more relaxed than its neighbours along the coast.
Best for: couples who want Hawaii without the high-season crowds.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Andaz Maui at Wailea
Perivolos
Santo Miramare sits by the black beach on the south of the island.
Santorini: Santo Miramare Resort, Perivolos
In early October the sea around Santorini is still warm, and there are fewer cruise ships every week. Santo Miramare sits on the long black beach at Perivolos on the south side of the island. Red Beach at Akrotiri is a short trip away, and the caldera is half an hour by car.
Best for: couples who want a beach rather than a cliff view, on a quieter part of the island.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Santo Miramare Resort
Elounda
The view across Mirabello Bay from Elounda Beach.
Crete: Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
The season on Crete runs to the end of October, and the sea is warm after the summer. Elounda Beach sits on Mirabello Bay in the east of the island and has been one of Crete’s best-known luxury hotels for generations, with villas right by the water. Take a boat to the fortress island of Spinalonga nearby.
Best for: couples who want a classic luxury hotel with a short flight.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
Mauritius: Constance Belle Mare Plage
October is spring in Mauritius, with a warmer sea and little rain before summer arrives. Constance Belle Mare Plage is on the east coast with a long sandy beach and two 18-hole golf courses. All-inclusive is an optional package that includes access to the course. See our Mauritius honeymoon guide.
Best for: couples where at least one of you wants to play golf.
Book your honeymoon: See rooms at Constance Belle Mare Plage
What to avoid in October
October and November can be wet across much of Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean is still in hurricane season. Bali moves towards its rainy season late in the month. The Seychelles, Mauritius and Maui are safer bets for settled warmth.
Frequently asked questions about an October honeymoon
Where is best for a honeymoon in October?
The Seychelles is the best choice, with a calm sea and little wind between the monsoons. Maui has one of its quietest months, and Mauritius enjoys spring with a warmer sea. For a shorter trip, Santorini and Crete are still warm in early October, though many hotels close towards the end of the month.
Is October a good month for the Seychelles?
Yes. October and November are the changeover between the two monsoons, when the wind is lightest and the sea calmest. That means clear water for snorkelling and smooth boat trips between the islands. Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Félicité is our pick, with boats across to La Digue.
Is Greece warm in October?
In early October it is still warm enough to swim on Santorini and Crete, as the sea holds on to the summer heat. It gets cooler towards the end of the month, and several hotels and restaurants close for the season. Go in the first two weeks if you want beach weather.
When should you book an October honeymoon?
Four to six months ahead is enough for most destinations, but around the October half term the best villas in the Seychelles and on Maui book up quickly. For Crete and Santorini, three months is often enough. Mention that you are newlyweds when you book, as hotels often do something extra for you.