{"id":36880,"date":"2025-04-30T06:33:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T06:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/?p=36880"},"modified":"2025-05-01T08:36:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T08:36:41","slug":"americans-dreaming-of-honeymoon-in-maldives-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2025\/04\/americans-dreaming-of-honeymoon-in-maldives-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Americans dreaming of honeymoon in Maldives 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maldives has once again secured its place as one of the world\u2019s most coveted honeymoon destinations, ranking second globally among Americans planning their post-wedding getaways in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>According to a new study by UK-based swimwear brand Pour Moi, which analysed Google search data across the United States, the Maldives received 73,700 annual searches from honeymooning Americans eager to escape to its world-famous turquoise waters and luxury overwater villas.<\/p>\n<p>The Indian Ocean paradise trails just behind Seychelles, which claimed the top spot with nearly 75,000 searches. Greece, Costa Rica, and Italy rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20773\" style=\"width: 779px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-20773\" src=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/varu-by-atmophere-honeymoon-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Varu by Atmosphere\" width=\"779\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/varu-by-atmophere-honeymoon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/varu-by-atmophere-honeymoon-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/varu-by-atmophere-honeymoon-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/varu-by-atmophere-honeymoon-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/varu-by-atmophere-honeymoon.jpg 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Honeymoon at Varu by Atmosphere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The research examined over 490 global destinations to uncover where newlyweds are dreaming of heading this year. With its postcard-perfect beaches, serene lagoons, and opulent resorts offering private pools, spas, and gourmet dining, the Maldives continues to stand out as the ultimate destination for romance, relaxation, and indulgence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis stunning group of islands remains one of the most sought-after spots for couples who want an unforgettable start to married life,\u201d said Marina Nicoli, Marketing Manager at Pour Moi. \u201cThe Maldives offers that rare combination of seclusion, natural beauty, and luxury that honeymooners crave.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While entire countries were ranked based on interest, individual destinations within these countries also caught the spotlight. Santorini, Greece, emerged as the top individual honeymoon destination, followed by Bali in Indonesia and Italy\u2019s Amalfi Coast. However, the Maldives\u2019 reputation as an all-encompassing destination\u2014offering entire islands as private resorts\u2014cements its appeal to Americans looking for the perfect blend of privacy and pampering.<\/p>\n<p>The Maldives\u2019 second-place ranking highlights a continuing trend among U.S. couples seeking intimate, far-flung getaways. Pour Moi\u2019s findings show a shift away from traditional city escapes toward nature-rich retreats that promise rest, romance, and Instagram-worthy moments.<\/p>\n<p>Top 10 Countries for U.S. Honeymoon Searches in 2025:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seychelles \u2013 74,960 searches<\/li>\n<li>Maldives \u2013 73,700 searches<\/li>\n<li>Greece \u2013 49,100 searches<\/li>\n<li>Costa Rica \u2013 47,000 searches<\/li>\n<li>Italy \u2013 36,900 searches<\/li>\n<li>Thailand \u2013 25,800 searches<\/li>\n<li>Fiji \u2013 25,600 searches<\/li>\n<li>Japan \u2013 24,500 searches<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand \u2013 18,300 searches<\/li>\n<li>Iceland \u2013 15,180 searches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the Maldives already a firm favourite among international travellers, this new data reaffirms its global status as a dream destination\u2014especially for couples ready to celebrate the start of their forever.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title mh-posts-list-title\"><a title=\"10 Unforgettable Things to Do on a Honeymoon in the Maldives\" href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2024\/06\/10-unforgettable-things-to-do-on-a-honeymoon-in-the-maldives\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">10 Unforgettable Things to Do on a Honeymoon in the Maldives<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title mh-posts-list-title\"><a title=\"The 12 Best Honeymoon Resorts in Maldives\" href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/the-12-best-honeymoon-resorts-in-maldives\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Best Honeymoon Resorts in Maldives <\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title mh-posts-list-title\"><a title=\"The ultimate Honeymoon in the Maldives\" href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2023\/01\/the-ultimate-honeymoon-in-the-maldives\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The ultimate Honeymoon in the Maldives <\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title mh-posts-list-title\"><a title=\"Romantic Honeymoon Maldives\" href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2018\/12\/romantic-honeymoon-maldives\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Romantic Honeymoon Maldives <\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\">Maldives has once again secured its place as one of the world\u2019s most coveted honeymoon destinations, ranking second globally among Americans planning their post-wedding getaways in 2025. According to a new study by UK-based swimwear <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/2025\/04\/americans-dreaming-of-honeymoon-in-maldives-2025\/\" title=\"Americans dreaming of honeymoon in Maldives 2025\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":36882,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[160,777,1157,332],"class_list":{"0":"post-36880","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-travel","8":"tag-honeymoon-maldives","9":"tag-leading-honeymoon-destination","10":"tag-romance-in-paradise","11":"tag-weddings-and-honeymoons-in-paradise"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36880"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36880\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36921,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36880\/revisions\/36921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36880"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maldives-paradise.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}