Apsley Travel · Bespoke Luxury Travel
Couples typically invest £15,000–50,000+ in a two-week luxury honeymoon through Apsley; the Maldives' top resorts — Soneva Fushi and Jani, Cheval Blanc Randheli, Velaa, Joali — run £1,500–5,000 per night for villa categories, while safari-and-beach twin-centres start around £20,000 for two. Every honeymoon is designed one-to-one; we don't sell packages.
| Style | Nights | All-in for two, inc. flights (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| Maldives, mid-luxury (Como Cocoa, One&Only Reethi Rah entry villa) | 10–12 | £15,000–25,000 |
| Maldives, top tier (Soneva, Cheval Blanc, Velaa, Joali) | 10–12 | £30,000–70,000 |
| Seychelles island-hopping (North Island, Fregate, Six Senses Zil Pasyon) | 10–12 | £25,000–55,000 |
| Safari + beach (Kenya/Tanzania + Zanzibar or Seychelles) | 12–14 | £25,000–60,000 |
| Italy grand tour (Amalfi + Tuscany + Venice or Sicily) | 12–14 | £15,000–35,000 |
| French Polynesia (Bora Bora, Tetiaroa) | 12–14 | £30,000–65,000 |
One resort per island, private overwater and beach villas, world's most consistent shallow reef snorkelling straight off the villa. Boat/seaplane transfers built in. Best for a two-island stay — one atoll for reef, one for spa or diving. Wet season roughly May–October, dry season November–April.
Granitic islands with genuinely dramatic beaches (Anse Source d'Argent, Anse Lazio), island-hopping between Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, private islands (North, Fregate, Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Félicité). More diverse in landscape than the Maldives, warmer water year-round; peak weather April–May and October–November.
Larger island with mountains, distilleries, rum, golf, botanical gardens — a proper destination for couples who don't want to be resort-bound for two weeks. The One&Only Le Saint Géran, LUX* Grand Gaube and Constance Prince Maurice are the polished options. Peak May–December.
January–March: Maldives, Seychelles, Thailand, southern Serengeti calving. April–May: shoulder Maldives/Seychelles bargain; Italy pre-season. June–August: Mediterranean peak, East African migration begins, Botswana dry season. September–October: the sweet spot — migration crossings peak, Med still summer, Maldives shoulder. November–December: Caribbean and Indian Ocean high season; Christmas–New Year is the highest premium week of the year in the Maldives and St Barths.
Honeymoons through Apsley suit couples for whom the honeymoon is a genuine milestone spend and where getting it right — the right island, the right villa category, the right week — matters more than the price. We do not sell package honeymoons. We do arrange integrated private jet arrivals into Malé, Victoria (SEZ) or Kilimanjaro when the schedule justifies it, and we plan late-honeymoon safari extensions where the couple wants adventure alongside beach.
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For two weeks, £15,000–25,000 covers a strong mid-luxury Maldives or Seychelles trip; £25,000–45,000 opens up the top-tier villas at Soneva, Cheval Blanc or a safari-and-beach twin-centre; £45,000–80,000+ moves into overwater residences, private-island buyouts and multi-region itineraries. All-in figures always include international flights, transfers and taxes.
The Maldives if you prioritise overwater villas, in-villa privacy and consistent shallow reef straight off the terrace. The Seychelles if you want more dramatic landscapes, warmer water year-round and the ability to island-hop between granite islands. Prices are broadly comparable at the top tier; the Seychelles suits couples who don't want to be resort-bound.
Maldives: November to April is dry season, with December to March the peak. Seychelles: April–May and October–November are the sweet spots for calm water and warm sun. Mauritius: May–December is broadly good, with August–October reliable. Avoid the wet-season peak (July–August in Maldives, December–February in Seychelles' north-west monsoon) for pure beach weather.
Overwater is the honeymoon icon — direct reef access, privacy, sunrise or sunset views. Beach villas are typically larger for the money, cooler in the day, and often better for two-week stays. Many couples split — three or four nights in one category, then move for the second half. Apsley pre-negotiates in-stay category upgrades where feasible.
For Christmas–New Year Maldives at Soneva, Cheval Blanc or Velaa, 12–18 months. For August European honeymoons in Italy or Greece, 9–12 months. For most other windows, 6–9 months is comfortable. Late bookings (6–8 weeks) are possible but choice narrows sharply on the strongest villas.
Yes — anything from an in-villa proposal set-up (photographer, private beach, ring security) to full destination weddings and vow renewals. Every property we recommend has a wedding coordinator, and we vet the ones who deliver. Give us at least 4 months' lead time for a properly staged proposal.
5–7 nights in the Amalfi Coast, Ibiza, Marrakech, the Cotswolds' finest, Iceland or a Caribbean short-hop all work well. Budget £5,000–15,000 for two, all-in. We plan minimoons frequently for couples who take the full honeymoon later in the year (or on a milestone anniversary).
Tell us at the outset. All correspondence, calls and documentation go to the address, phone and email you nominate — nothing arrives at a shared inbox. We can meet you in-office or by video at a time when your partner is elsewhere. Deposits are taken by card or bank transfer with a discreet descriptor.