50 destination weddings & honeymoons

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A suite with a private pool for two is the ultimate in honeymoon seclusion. These eight come with some pretty spectacular views too. BY AMY CASSELL

Amangiri, Lake Powell, Utah The stunning Utah landscape is best experienced at Amangiri, a 34-room oasis surrounded by stark plateaus near the Arizona border and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Six of the hotel’s suites have spacious plunge pools and private, candlelit sky terraces accessed by staircase and furnished with a daybed — perfect for evening stargazing. From $1,650.

k Capella Ixtapa, Zihuatanejo, Mexico Every one of the 59 suites at this cliffside resort overlooks the Pacific, and the roomy thatch-roof terraces have daybeds, dining tables and heated plunge pools tucked away in the corner. Don’t be surprised if you never want to leave your room; with complimentary chips, guacamole and beer delivered daily during happy hour, you really won’t need to. From $275.

Cavo Tagoo, Mykonos, Greece Cavo Tagoo stays true to the stark-white Clycladic architecture Mykonos is known for, but the whitewashed interiors are refreshingly modern. Classic rooms on the lower level have private terraces and refreshing plunge pools, while the upper-level deluxe rooms come with infinity-edge pools overlooking the Aegean. A free shuttle runs between the hotel and Old Town, five minutes away. From $531.

k Earth Lodge, Mpumalanga, South Africa Spend your mornings spotting lions, giraffes and elephants from a Land Rover while on safari around Kruger National Park, and afternoons staring out over the bush from the pool on your private terrace. The lodge’s 13 suites were made from stone and built low to the ground — but while they appear minimal on the outside, inside they’re an interior designer’s dream, filled with rich metallic art and funky, locally sourced furnishings, such as handmade twig chandeliers. From $1,209 per person.

Ladera, Soufriere, St. Lucia St. Lucia oozes romance, and the 32 treehouse-style rooms at Ladera match that vibe perfectly. Situated on a ridge 1,100 feet above sea level, the three-walled suites boast panoramic views of the Caribbean, Piton mountains and town of Soufriere. Each terrace has a private plunge pool surrounded by lush landscaping; many also have waterfalls and teak swing sets hanging from the ceiling. From $400.

La Residencia, Majorca, Spain The isle of Majorca is classic Mediterranean: olive groves, quaint towns and seaside cliffs. Within the sleepy artist’s village of Deia is La Residencia, a pair of stunning stone manor houses that have been converted into a 67-room Orient-Express retreat. Here, guests lounge around the grounds, hike to the nearby swimming cove or hole up in a Tramuntana suite, with a tiled garden terrace and private pool. From $1,114.

o Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico This 491-room all-inclusive is definitely abuzz, but the quiet, adults-only Grand Class section perfectly combines luxe amenities with honeymoon privacy. All 90 suites in this section have ocean views, spa tubs and oceanfront balconies with private plunge pools; there’s even room for a massage table, should you prefer your spa treatment in suite. Top-floor rooms boast vaulted ceilings and the best views. From $557 per person.

Spice Island Beach Resort, St. George’s, Grenada This all-inclusive 32-room boutique resort on Grenada’s southwest coast is on prime real estate, steps away from expansive Grand Anse Beach. The resort’s 1,200-square-foot Anthurium pool suites are located on the lower level, and each has a private courtyard terrace, where gardens and chaise lounges surround a supersize 12-by-16-foot plunge pool. From $1,108, all-inclusive. ■