If you’re about to be married and looking for the best honeymoon destinations, researching locations one by one can be quite overwhelming. There are so many beautiful cities and countries around the world, and it’s all but impossible to choose. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve done the research for you and have chosen the top 5 honeymoon destinations in the Middle East and Asia. 

1. Bali, Indonesia
 

For couples who want a slow-paced tropical adventure, no travel destination is more ideal that Bali. This region in Indonesia is home to a total of 14,752 small islands! These islands make up part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and are one of four Sunda Island clusters that are divided into four countries.

Your plane will likely land at the Denpasar International Airport in the South Kutra district of Bali. From there, countless beach resorts are only a half an hour’s drive away. You can rent a car or take a bus from the capital city of Jakarta.

For visitors, Bali is the perfect combination of Asian food, rich culture, and glamorous beach resorts and water sports. If you want to spend your days wading in the crystal clear blue waters, you can go water skiing, parasailing, fly fishing, or get a massage right on the beach.

Much of modern Indonesia is Muslim. However, if you take a hike deep into the jungle, you can still find ancient Hindu temples and monks that keep to traditional Hindu practices. Bali is full of ancient stone temples and climbing towers faded by time and colored with green moss. The quiet stillness couples can experience at these sites can help them find a closeness in their relationship they possibly didn’t know was there. 
 

2. Jordan 
 

Jordan is known throughout the world for its ancient archeological site of Petra. However, this is only one of many ancient sites that dot the sandy countryside. Jordan is a perfect honeymoon destination for those who want to leave the modern world behind and immerse themselves in traditions.

Like many countries in the Middle East, summers in Jordan are brutal and can reach far into the triple digits. However, choosing to travel in the hot summer months will save you quite a bit of money on airfare and lodging if you’re on a budget. Winter months are much more comfortable, but you will pay peak travel prices.

Amman is the capital of Jordan and the 4th most visited city in the Middle East. It’s the perfect juxtaposition of old and new, as the city is a blend of multiple cultures that is constant growing. Here, you can stay in luxurious resorts and experience authentic Arabic art, cuisine, and ancient mosques.  

For a relaxing get-away, choose a hotel close to the Dead Sea. You can float for hours and cover yourself in black mud to rejuvenate your skin and clear your mind. If you want to get away from Amman and spend time under the stars, visiting Petra at night will be a sight you’ll never forget. The entire site is lit up with candles and shows a romantic and mysterious side to the desert you won’t see anywhere else.  
 

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3. Istanbul, Turkey
 

Turkey is nestled right along the borders of the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. This makes one of its largest cities, Istanbul, a mecca for couples who want to experience all kinds of different histories, cultures, and architecture in one place.

Though there are outdoor activities outside the city, main activities for visitors include shows, restaurants, shopping, and site-seeing. You can take a ferry to the Princes Island and rent a horse-drawn phaeton carriage or enjoy dinner and live music at Maiden’s Tower.

Like most of Europe, Turkey experiences four distinct seasons. Winter and summer each have extreme temperatures, so it’s best to visit during the spring or fall. 
 

4. Dubai, United Arabic Emirates 
 

Dubai is the best of both worlds for couples who are looking for a spot that is both exotic and modern. Dubai is a fast-paced metropolis infused with the old-world Arabic traditions and culture that the Middle East is known for.

The best time of year to visit is winter, as temperatures rarely drop below the 70’s. If you’re visiting during summer months, be prepared for temperatures so hot, even the locals stay indoors.

Modern Dubai is full of resorts, restaurants, shops, as well as beaches and water sports. Along with stereotypical city amenities, you can also venture outside city limits to experience all that the mysterious desert has to offer. Book a desert safari for an overnight camping trip on the sand dunes or wake up early for a hot air balloon ride to watch the sunrise.

If you want to plan your trip around local holidays, the Bedouin tribes outside of the city have various festivals for date stuffing, camel riding, as well as music and dancing. Dubai is also the perfect place to experience Ramadan, the Islamic holiday that lasts through the whole month of April. While most of the Middle East is very strict about the practice eating and drinking in public, Dubai embraces its foreign visitors by keeping most businesses open during the whole month of Ramadan.  
 

5. Japan
 

Japan is known throughout the world as a peaceful, artistic, and hospitable culture with world-class technology next to old-world beliefs and traditions. This makes it an ideal honeymoon destination for couples who want to experience a new culture without sacrificing modern amenities.

No matter where you are in the country, you will most certainly find scenic hikes, ancient temples, and relaxing hot springs. Thrill seekers can climb the snowy peaks of  Mount Fuji or Daisetsuzan, while calmer couples can take slow walks to bask in the beauty of the world-famous cherry blossoms that bloom every summer.

Japan has four distinct seasons that are similar to most of the western hemisphere. spring and fall are ideal times to travel, while summer and winter both have extreme temperatures. In fact, countries like Japan and Korea have some of the coldest winters on record, with arctic winds coming down directly from Tibet and the Himalayas.  

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