By Month
Honeymoon in December: the 8 best destinations
A December honeymoon rewards picking the right destination more than any other planning decision. The list below is filtered from 100+ honeymoon destinations to the ones that score 4 or 5 out of 5 specifically for this month — weather, crowds, value, and the verdict from our destination data.
Where to go in December
- Thailand — Perfect weather, book far ahead.
- Mexico — Perfect weather, book a year ahead.
- Kenya — Excellent, book a year ahead.
- Japan — Underrated — quiet and beautiful.
- Vietnam — Excellent season; festive crowds.
- Galapagos — Holiday peak — green islands, warm seas, festive booking pressure.
- Caribbean — First two weeks are the year's best value.
- Amalfi Coast — Romantic and quiet.
The top 6 hotels in those destinations
Kenya · 5★ · score 96/100
from $1800/night
Angama Mara sits on the edge of the Great Rift Valley escarpment above the Mara Triangle, 500 metres above the plains, with glass-walled tented suites that frame what is arguably the most dramatic safari view on earth. Two separate camps — …
Japan · 5★ · score 95/100
from $1800/night
Aman Kyoto is almost universally regarded as the most romantic hotel in Japan — a hidden forest sanctuary of just 26 suites nestled against an ancient cedar grove on the edge of the Kinkaku-ji temple precinct. The seamless marriage of Aman'…
Vietnam · 5★ · score 95/100
from $1500/night
Amanoi in Ninh Thuan province is the most dramatically beautiful resort in Vietnam — 35 pavilions and villas set above the extraordinary limestone karst cove of Vinh Hy Bay in Nui Chua National Park, where jungle-clad mountains plunge into …
Thailand · 5★ · score 95/100
from $1200/night
Amanpuri — meaning 'Place of Peace' in Sanskrit — was the very first Aman resort, opened in 1988 on Pansea Beach in Phuket, and it remains the gold standard of intimate Thai luxury. Thirty-five pavilions and forty private pool villas cascad…
Amalfi Coast · 5★ · score 95/100
from $900/night
Le Sirenuse is the most iconic hotel in Positano and arguably the greatest grand hotel on the entire Amalfi Coast — a 58-room palazzo owned by the Sersale family since 1951, when they converted their summer residence into a hotel that has s…
Japan · 5★ · score 94/100
from $1500/night
Amanemu occupies a singular position in Japan's luxury landscape — an Aman resort in the sacred landscape of Ise-Shima National Park, inspired by traditional shoin architecture and centred on one of Japan's most revered spiritual sites, Ise…
Why December
The destinations above share a calendar window: dry season locally, prices below their absolute peak, crowds light enough that a sunset terrace doesn’t require a 6pm reservation. None of these things show up on a generic “best honeymoon month” chart — they come from each destination’s own twelve-month rhythm.
What to avoid in December
The destinations that aren’t on this list are off-list for a reason — usually monsoon, hurricane, off-season closure, or a price/crowd combination that makes the honeymoon worse without making it cheaper enough. The honest move is to take the list as a hard filter.
Related: best time to honeymoon
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to honeymoon?
Yes — December is a strong honeymoon month with many destinations at or near their peak. Thailand, Mexico, Kenya are all especially good.
What's the cheapest honeymoon destination in December?
Shoulder-season pricing varies by region; the destinations above flag their relative price tier. The biggest savings usually come from going one month either side of peak — and the destinations that work in those months are what this list captures.
Should I worry about hurricanes / monsoons in December?
The list filters out destinations whose own data flags severe weather in this month. If a destination you love isn't here, that's usually why — check that destination's month-by-month table on its page for the specifics.
What's the single best December pick?
Thailand — Perfect weather, book far ahead. See the full destination guide for hotels.