Chartering a private yacht, whether it’s a traditional wooden vessel or more modern, guarantees privacy and stress-free moments. You can tour the scenic coastline, take a sunset cruise with a candlelit dinner or head to peaceful coves at nearby Orak Island.

Bodrum is also a wonderful destination for horseback riding as a couple. Take a scenic trail along the beach, and then into the shade of the pine forests, where you can stop to swim in cool creeks and picnic under the trees.

Love can be celebrated in particularly special ways at Susona Bodrum, LXR Hotels & Resorts. The resort has its own boat for private tours of the coast or fishing excursions. Food-focused couples will love the Taste of Aegean Wine & Cheese experience, guided by the hotel’s executive chef and sommelier or the chance to enjoy a romantic personal barbecue under the stars in Talay Lounge while overlooking the Aegean Bay.

Charter a yacht and sail out onto the alluring waters. Your personal crew can take you to unpopulated islands or to meet local hosts away from the crowds. If you’d care to get closer to the spectacular coral reefs, then a private guide can lead you on an underwater scooter adventure.

For an experience that’s equal parts ease and excitement, head to Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. This unparalleled twin-island resort promotes authentic well-being from the moment you arrive in its corner of paradise. Honeymooners should consider booking THE MURAKA — a two-level luxury residence with a main bedroom located 16 feet (4.8 meters) below sea level, 24-hour butler service and a private chef. The resort’s over-water spa is another one of its star amenities, and a short bridge leads you out across the lapping waves to the sumptuous treatment suites. Their tranquil infinity pool is exclusive to adults, and you can indulge in a private dinner set up on the beach.

Another one-of-a-kind romantic ambience awaits you at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Their honeymoon package includes a welcome bottle of champagne, a floral bath ritual during turndown service and a professional photoshoot. For the ultimate paradise escape, stay in one of the resort’s lavish overwater villas with a private pool and stunning ocean views. Couples massages and private beachside dinners are also available, and the resort offers ample opportunities to enjoy the water, from catamaran tours to glass-bottom boats.

To see some of the region’s majestic underwater wildlife, get to the best snorkeling spots quickly by booking a helicopter tour that can take you there directly. Bonus: You’ll also get a private aerial tour of the island.

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is devoted to memorable honeymoons, with a wealth of experiences on offer. Guests can opt for an indigenous, sensuous cocoa ceremony, a candlelit private table by the ocean at El Farallon or a Lovers Soak Tub Experience with sparkling banana fruit bomb and strawberry, mango and melon body milk — plus champagne and sweet treats, of course. A floating breakfast service in your own personal plunge pool and private yacht excursions across the Sea of Cortez complete the ultimate couples’ getaway.

A honeymoon is one of the most special trips that couples can enjoy. In these must-visit destinations, you — and your love — are guaranteed to make exciting and romantic memories that last for years to come.