5 Honeymoon Trends Couples Need to Know About in 2025

Today’s honeymooners are shaping experiences that are more immersive, nuanced and personalized than ever before. Travel trends of the post-pandemic era continue to direct the way couples will spend their first getaway as newlyweds, but 2025 is offering up some surprising updates.

Multi-stop trips — or “trip stacking,” as they’ve been called — with friends, and also with a group of friends and extended group travel, or the “buddymoon,” seems to have dominated in the last few years but couples in 2025 are getting back to basics. Experts agree: Honeymoons are getting more thoughtful, with pared down itineraries, more meaningful destinations and a greater mix of relaxation, romance and adventure.

Below, five honeymoon trends that are setting the tone for 2025.

Concentrated Itineraries: Two or One Spot

The age of the whirlwind month-long honeymoon is giving way to intentional travel. Couples now prefer to immerse themselves in one or two meaningful places instead of racing through a long checklist.

“It used to be that many Americans felt like they needed to fill every minute of their itinerary,” said Isla Raines, a Southeast Asia specialist at the travel company Audley Travel. “Now, more are taking time off and truly living the culture of the place they’re in. It’s about depth, not speed.”

Travel advisors Mason and Eliza Ray of TerraBound Travel report on a trend they’re calling dual-purpose honeymoons: one adventurous destination followed by a relaxing one. “Imagine hiking in Patagonia, then relaxing in the vineyards of Mendoza,” they said.

Balanced, ‘Goldilocks’ Honeymoons

The days of either an all-relaxation or all-adventure honeymoon are long gone. In 2025, couples are making experiences that involve a mix of downtime, romance and adrenaline their priority.

“Honeymooners are getting something spicy,” Raines says. “They may be zip-lining through Costa Rican rainforests in the morning and relaxing in a jungle spa by the afternoon. It’s about curating the necessary amount of everything.”

This trend has given rise to honeymoons that combine street-food sampling, beach-lounging, local festivals and even snorkeling on a loose itinerary.

Edu-Vacations: The Power of Educational Travel

It’s not just rest and recreation that couples in 2025 are looking for. They are hoping to take home new insights. That’s why edu-vacations — trips centered around culture and learning — are on the rise.

Dr. Talia Monroe, a luxury travel expert and founder of Wayfinder Escapes, recommends Dominica. Home to rich rainforests, volcanic terrains and dive spots, the location is perfect for the adventurous traveler. “From traversing the Boiling Lake trail, snorkeling in Champagne Reef and discovering Kalinago culture, Dominica gives kids serious context you won’t forget,” she says.

Unplugged Escapes

In an always-online world, plenty of couples are hungry for digital detox. Which is why unplugged honeymoons in off-grid destinations are trending.

“Couples are eager to find spaces where they can truly disconnect — no Wi-Fi, no notifications,” the Rays said. In Thailand, the country’s oldest evergreen rainforest at Khao Sok National Park on Cheow Lan Lake means floating bungalows, kayaking and wildlife-spotting, and hiking without modern distractions.

Bali’s Buahan village is also a draw for those craving an immersive pixie forest experience, like with their peaceful jungle environs. For those who crave the sea, expedition cruises through Chile’s Patagonian fjords offer a chance to exporers dormant landscapes — no Wi-Fi onboard.

Unplugged travel also speaks to the growing desire for sustainability. “Couples are choosing eco-resorts and remote safaris to reduce the impact they’re making upon the earth and to take in its splendor,” says Dr. Monroe.

Sky of Time: Stargazing and Starbeing Dreams

It’s 2025, and people are still chasing stars. Commercial space travel is aspirational, but couples are traveling to some of the best places to stargaze and view other celestial events here on Earth.

One standout: Finland. “Couples are selecting Finnish Lapland for its Northern Lights vistas, limitless forests and peaceful lakes,” Dr. Monroe says. “With its saunas everywhere and serious sustainability goals, Finland offers both peace and purpose.”

March is a very magical month, because there is potential for you to see a partial solar or full moon eclipse.

Final Thoughts

The 2025 honeymoon is more important than ever. Whether by taking in local traditions, diving deep into the wild or just turning off, couples are creating richer, more meaningful travel experiences that begin the next chapter on an unforgettable note.