Breathtaking: 10 bucket list-worthy beach honeymoon destinations

A once-in-a-lifetime trip calls for a once-in-a-lifetime stretch of sand. For a vacay to remember, put one of these epic escapes on your honeymoon itinerary. (Shutterstock)

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A once-in-a-lifetime trip calls for a once-in-a-lifetime stretch of sand. For a vacay to remember, put one of these epic escapes on your honeymoon itinerary. (Shutterstock)

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Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: With two miles of golden sand, and barely-there bikinis, Ipanema gets our vote for the sexiest city beach on the planet. Though the water quality can be iffy, the people-watching is insane, whether you’re on the sand, ordering a drink at a boardwalk stand, or samba dancing at a nearby club. (Shutterstock)

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The Baths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands: Giant granite boulders guard the shoreline of this national park, adding even more drama to the Caribbean seascape. Swim to the sand from a boat, or hike over land through otherworldly caves and grottoes. Trust us, your Instagram feed is going to be ridiculous. (Shutterstock)

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Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos: The 12 miles of silky white powder and turquoise water are so unreal, they look Photoshopped. Plus, you’ll have access to the Western Hemisphere’s third-largest barrier reef: Diving, snorkeling, bonefishing, and windsurfing are practically religions on these isles. (Shutterstock)

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José Ignacio, Uruguay: An Argentinian polo player to your left, a Brazilian rock star to your right, and — wait, is that Shakira? This boho beach town, tucked between two golden stretches of sand, is where South America’s glitterati soak up the sun. Take your pick of strands: low-key Playa Mansa, where locals take in the windswept views with caipiroskas (a caipirinha made with vodka) in hand, or hipper Playa Brava, where on a good night, the bay sparkles with bioluminescence. (Shutterstock)

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Railay Bay, Thailand: With colourful long-tail boats pulled up on the golden sand and jungly cliffs looming above, exotic photo-ops are everywhere. Adding to the mystique? It’s accessible only by boat. Plus, right on Railay is the Rayavadee Resort, covered in palm trees and tropical blooms, with two-story teak-filled bungalows. (Shutterstock)

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Benguerra Island, Mozambique: If you’re doing a safari in southern Africa, tacking on time at the beach is a must — and remote, reef-fringed Benguerra Island, in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, is the continent’s coastal paradise of the moment. Expect endless empty swaths, towering dunes, and sand bars that appear only at low tide. (Shutterstock)

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Seminyak, Bali: Consider yourself in good company: Ashton and Mila took one of their first vacations as a bona fide couple here. Surfers, sybarites, and spirituality seekers love spots in this exotic setting. It’s your honeymoon, so treat yourselves to daily massages at any of the small budget-friendly spas around town. (Shutterstock)

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Bodrum, Turkey: Carefree members of the Gypset — fashion nomads who take their wanderlust as seriously as their style — flock to this luxe locale. Türkbükü, a beach-club-dotted town, is just a ferry ride away from the ruin-filled Greek isle of Patmos. And the chic 74-room Maçakizi hotel, where European socialites lose their inhibitions (and their bikini tops) before leaping into the Aegean Sea, is a must-see. (Shutterstock)

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Boulders Beach, Simon’s Town, South Africa: An army of African penguins has made itself at home on this boulder-stacked swath. Many visitors soak in the cuteness from a boardwalk overlooking part of the colony, but locals know to head straight for the sand to take in the sun and frolic in the surf near their newfound friends. (Shutterstock)

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Hvar, Croatia: European royals (Prince Harry) and American celebs (Hayden Panettiere, Gwynnie) stop here for fun and sun. The strip at Bonj “Les Bains” beach club is like a catwalk for the jet set and when you’re ready for a break from the parties in Hvar, jump on a water taxi to one of the chilled-out Pakleni islands, or rent a boat (starting at $60) and spend the day island hopping. (Shutterstock)