Popular with honeymooners, Loisaba's 'star bed' is completely exposed to the elements, standing on an elevated, open-air platform in the middle of a 60,000-acre private reserve in Kenya. Loisaba Wilderness is outstandingly beautiful, its abundant wildlife is truly wild and its accommodation is comfortable beyond measure. www.loisaba.com

The islands of the Maldives are quintessential honeymoon destinations with deserted beaches that vie for the title “most romantic spot in the world.” This archipelago of dozens of atolls and more than 1,100 coral islands span 35,000 square feet of the Indian Ocean and is located about 500 miles southwest of Sri Lanka. The Maldives are truly one of the last unspoiled island getaways in the world. .