Unplugged Honeymoons: Disconnect to Reconnect in 2025
If the wedding planning spreadsheets haven’t made your eyes twitch yet, the group chats probably have. You’ve been fielding vendor emails, mom’s outfit pics, and ten thousand Pinterest tabs for months—and now, it’s time for you two to get off the grid and back to each other.
Enter: the unplugged honeymoon.
No Slack notifications. No Instagram scroll. No guilt for putting your phone in airplane mode and leaving it there. Just sunshine, sleep-ins, and "oh wow, remember this feeling?" vibes.
Here are the best ways to plan an unplugged honeymoon in 2025 - and why your relationship (and your sanity) will thank you.
1. Choose the Right Destination
Want a screen-free escape? Start with destinations that make it easy to unplug on purpose. Think: places with patchy Wi-Fi, too much natural beauty to stare at your phone, and the kind of slow mornings that turn into long, lazy afternoons.
Top unplugged honeymoon destinations for 2025:
Belize – jungle hideouts, coral reefs, and that perfect blend of barefoot adventure and laid-back charm
The Azores, Portugal – rugged coastlines and thermal springs, no tech required
St. Lucia – misty mountains, private beaches, and next-level sunsets
Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula – yoga, wildlife, and the kind of peace you can’t download
The Maldives – because nothing says "digital detox" like an overwater bungalow with no agenda
2. Build a "Loose Plan" – Then Leave Room for Nothing
Not every day needs to be scheduled. Actually, none of them do. The beauty of an unplugged honeymoon is getting bored enough to rediscover each other—not because your calendar says it's time for a couples massage at 3:45.
Mix in a few experiences (a local cooking class, maybe a sunset boat ride), but let spontaneity lead. Yes, that means sleeping in without guilt and eating gelato twice in one afternoon.
3. Tell People You’re Going Off the Grid
Set expectations in advance. Let your families, wedding vendors, and BFF group chat know you’re going tech-light and will check in if and when you feel like it. You’re not being rude—you’re being romantic.
And hey, this also prevents 47 "how was the wedding?!" texts while you're mid-beach nap
4. Skip the Big Resorts, Opt for Barefoot Luxury
The vibe? Breezy linen, open-air showers, and maybe a hammock or two. Instead of mega-resorts with activity schedules and pool DJs, look for eco-luxury properties, boutique hotels, or locally-owned lodges where "off the beaten path" is part of the charm.
You want just enough service to feel spoiled and just enough solitude to reconnect.
5. Capture the Moment, But Save the Posts
You don’t have to go full blackout to enjoy an unplugged honeymoon. Snap your dreamy pics, write a few notes in your phone journal, and record your favorite little moments. Just save the posting for later. There’s something freeing about keeping the magic to yourselves—at least until the flight home.
Unplugged honeymoons aren’t just a trend - they’re an act of rebellion (and self-care) in a world that never logs off. So go ahead: silence the noise, ditch the Wi-Fi, and lean into the kind of honeymoon that leaves you refreshed, not just sunburned.
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