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Soneva Jani overwater villa with private slide into the Maldivian lagoon 1 Honeymoon
Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Soneva Jani
Overwater Villa$$$$
"The waterslide from your bedroom into the lagoon is the most joyful thing in luxury hospitality."
9.8Room
9.6Service
8.5Location
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Canaves Oia Epitome whitewashed cliffside suites overlooking the Santorini caldera 2 Proposal
Oia, Santorini
Canaves Oia Epitome
Boutique$$$$
"If you propose here and she says no, it wasn't the hotel's fault."
9.5Room
9.7Service
9.8Location
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Aman Tokyo high-rise lobby with floor-to-ceiling skyline views over Otemachi 3 Business
Otemachi, Tokyo
Aman Tokyo
Five-Star$$$$
"Japanese minimalism meets boardroom gravity. The lobby alone closes deals."
9.7Room
9.9Service
9.4Location
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Aerial view of Maldives islands and turquoise lagoons Maldives80 hotels · from $400/night Santorini whitewashed village clinging to the caldera at sunset Santorini80 hotels · from $250/night Tegalalang rice terraces in Bali, Indonesia Bali120 hotels · from $150/night Eiffel Tower seen across Parisian rooftops Paris200 hotels · from $200/night Dubai Marina skyline at dusk with Burj Khalifa in the distance Dubai150 hotels · from $300/night Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge at twilight New York200 hotels · from $250/night Pastel buildings stacked on the Amalfi Coast cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea Amalfi Coast80 hotels · from $350/night Tokyo cityscape at night with neon-lit avenues Tokyo150 hotels · from $200/night
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From the Journal

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Overwater villa at sunset
Honeymoon
Best Honeymoon Hotels in the World 2026
The 30 most romantic hotels on earth for newlyweds.
2026 · 20 min read
Grand luxury hotel lobby
Insider Tips
How to Get a Free Hotel Upgrade: 15 Tips
Former hotel staff reveal the secrets that actually work.
2026 · 12 min read
Aerial view of Maldives islands
Destination Guide
Maldives: Which Island, Which Resort?
The definitive guide to choosing your Maldives hotel.
2026 · 25 min read
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