If money were no object, where would you find the luxury hotel suite or mystical safari tent under the stars? Right here actually, so stop dreaming and start saving!
Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica
Caribbean sunshine... in a master villa suite in cottage eight at Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Jamaica. Nestling on the north-west coast of Jamaica, Round Hill is one of those hotels that envelops guests in hospitality. Many a famous face has passed between the stylised stone pineapples that flank the entrance (previously a pineapple plantation). John F Kennedy and Jackie spent their honeymoon here and Stella McCartney practically grew up here. More recent guests have included Demi Moore, Goldie Hawn and Helena Christensen. Honeymooners can choose from 36 rooms in the Oceanside Pineapple House, each with large louvred windows overlooking the Caribbean Sea, or stay in one of 27 private villas. How to book Carrier (0161 491 7620, www.carrier.co.uk) offers 14 nights, room only, in the master villa suite in cottage eight at Round Hill from £1785 per person, including flights and private transfers.
Aman-i-Khas, Rajasthan, India
Exotic India... in a luxury tent at Aman-i-Khás, Rajasthan, India. Stay in one of only six air-conditioned tents set against a backdrop of brushwood hills. Each tent is fashioned into a series of 'rooms' with cotton drapes providing partitions and soaring ceilings allowing sun and moon rays to seep through. There are three additional tents, one to house a furnished lounge with glossy books on the culture of Rajasthan, another for spa treatments and a third for dining on fresh Indian and international dishes. Romantic meals for two can also be specially arranged in the ruins of Hamir or in the bush while you lounge by the fireside on Rajasthani quilts, listening to the langa singers. How to book The Aman-i-Khas experience costs from £1350, plus 10% service charge and 10% government tax, including one night at The Manor in Delhi, three nights full board at the camp, a driver for sightseeing and airport transfers. Aman Resorts (00800 2255 2626, www.amanresorts.com)
The Langham, London
Cutting–edge luxury... in The Infinity Suite at The Langham, London, a location that pushes the boundaries of hotel opulence. A sweeping entrance hall with marble floor and moody lighting beckons you into a vast lounge where the cream sofa is large enough for an intimate party. The star quality increases in the master bedroom with its four-poster with decadent drapes, two dressing rooms and the innovative infinity bath. This inspired piece of technology is guaranteed to soothe away any wedding stress. The trump card of The Infinity Suite is Oliver, the butler who can read exactly how much you want to be pampered or left alone. How to book The one-night Honeymoon Heaven package in The Infinity Suite (020 7636 1000, www.langhamhotels.com) costs £3460, including midnight feast, champagne, strawberries and chocolates, breakfast and limo transfer to a London airport or train station.
Blakes Hotel, London
Capital chic... at the Corfu Suite at Blakes Hotel, London - one of the original boutique hotels. A splendid shrine to white with a huge, romantic four-poster bed, swathes of muslin, antique bed linens and crisp Frette sheets, the suite's lighting is a perfect mix of bright during the day yet seductive at night making it ideal for honeymooners. For an ultra-chic London wedding, ceremonies for groups of up to 70 can also be arranged, followed by a sit-down dinner for up to 90. Wedding flowers are created in-house by Anouska Hempel's Design Group and, to complete the look, Anouska Hempel Couture (2 Pond Place, London SW3) has been making glamorous wedding dresses for the past 10 years. How to book The Corfu Suite honeymoon package starts at £595 (excluding VAT) and includes champagne on arrival, flowers and English breakfast. Blakes Hotel, London, SW7 (020 7370 6701, www.blakeshotels.com)
Residenza Napoleone III suite, Rome
Italian dolce vita... at the Residenza Napoleone III suite, Rome. Situated in the Palazzo Ruspoli on Via Condotti, Rome's most exclusive shopping street, an arcade of Doric columns with busts of Roman emperors and a sweeping marble staircase lead you up to the entrance of these magnificent rooms, all dripping with antique furnishings and 16th century tapestries. Hidden behind large oil paintings in the bedroom are doors that lead to a marble bathroom and small kitchen and guests have their own soft-footed personal butler who lays breakfast in the dining room and will turn down the canopied bed, light the log fire and put on a classical CD, making it the perfect escape from the modern world. How to book The Residenz Napoleone III costs from £529 per night, including breakfast. Chic Retreats on 020 7978 7164 (www.chicretreats.com).
Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Mexico
Mexican magic... in a rooftop terrace junior suite at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Mexico, with its huge bed, billowing curtains, panoramic sea views and marble bathroom with a tub for two. This five-star-plus resort attracts a steady stream of honeymooners, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin and affairs of the heart are taken very seriously. The specially appointed director of romance can arrange dinner for two on the beach, there are Sea & Star night massages to enjoy together and hammocks for two dotted around the tropical grounds. You can also marry here and most ceremonies take place on the beach at sunset or on the main terrace, a magnificent venue with panoramic sea views. How to book ITC Classics (01244 355527, www.itcclassics.co.uk) offers seven nights from £4405 per person, including flights, transfers, breakfast and lunch, dinner on five nights, bottle of champagne on arrival, sunset cruise with cocktails, a Sea & Star massage and two spa treatments each.
