A Honeymoon That Moves at Your Pace

A honeymoon should be as personal as your wedding – whether that means sun-soaked days of rest or a journey fuelled by curiosity. A multi-stop itinerary gives you the freedom to shape the experience around your shared passions, pace, and personality. Because after the vows and celebrations, what better way to begin married life than your way?

For the gourmands

If food is your love language, begin in Brussels. With 31 Michelin-starred restaurants, it’s one of Europe’s lesser-known food capitals. Think experimental tasting menus at Menssa, or a romantic dinner at the brasserie Lola on the Grand Sablon. And for honest, authentic Italian dining just steps from the Grand-Place, visit Ristorante Bocconi at Hotel Amigo.

Next stop: hop on the Eurostar to London, where the food scene reads like a love letter to global kitchens. Sample Michelin-starred dining at Mexican restaurant Kol, or for elevated British cuisine in the heart of Mayfair, Charlie’s at Brown’s Hotel serves classics with a modern twist. When it’s time for a nightcap, slink into the naughty corner at the Donovan Bar. 

Finally, head north to Edinburgh, where the food scene is as rich as the history. At The Balmoral, Chef Mathew Sherry’s seven-course tasting menu at Number One celebrates seasonal produce and Scottish flavours through a contemporary approach. And with the hotel’s Irene Forte Spa now open, it’s a serene space to conclude your trip. 

For the art lovers

In Italy, romance is all around. Begin in Florence, where Hotel Savoy places you moments from Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, Michelangelo’s David, and the sun-drenched squares where these masters once lived. Stay in the Artist Suite, home to rotating exhibitions from emerging and established creatives, with all works available to purchase as a special memento of your trip.

Travelling via train, live out your very own Roman Holiday in the Italian capital. Staying at Hotel de Russie, stroll through the nearby Villa Borghese and its namesake gallery, or explore Rome’s contemporary side at MACRO and MAXXI. To truly mark the occasion, book the Picasso Suite, named in honour of the artist’s stay here in 1917.

For the history buffs

For couples with a love of ancient culture, Sicily promises a honeymoon that feels like a journey through time. Begin at Villa Igiea in Palermo, a fabled 19th-century palazzo once owned by the Florio family. Allow the concierge team to arrange a fascinating tour that will take you from baroque fountains to Arab-Norman cathedrals, and even out to Monreale for a view of its famed mosaics.

Travel down to the island’s southern shores at Verdura Resort. Set against the sparkling Mediterranean, this is your Sicilian sanctuary. Spend mornings exploring the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and afternoons at the Irene Forte Spa. Finish the day with an aperitivo at the aptly named Sunset Bar - the perfect end to your historic honeymoon.

Whether you’re seeking out Michelin stars, Renaissance masterpieces, or ancient ruins, a multi-stop honeymoon lets you do it all with Rocco Forte Hotels.