Chapter One: Honeymoon Destinations for Literature Lovers
If you and your partner bond over books, quote lines from your favourite novels, or spend weekends browsing old bookstores, this one’s for you. A honeymoon doesn’t just have to be beaches and cocktails (though we’re not complaining); it can also be about places that feel like they’ve jumped right out of a classic novel.
From charming cafés that inspired famous writers, scenic lanes that once hosted poets, to hotels that have seen chapters of love unfold, there are a few honeymoon spots every literature-loving couple will swoon over that are equal parts romantic and nerdy.
Honeymoon Spots For Literature Geeks
Oxford, England
If your vibe is ancient bookstores and cobbled lanes that give absolute classic literature, Oxford is your place. The city has been an inspiration for various writers and authors, and a lot of classic stories have taken shape in the lanes of Oxford, so if you feel like punting down the Thames is just the kind of dreamy experience you want to have with your partner, let Oxford embrace you. Take a literary walking tour, or sip high tea at The Eagle and Child or even better, lose yourselves amidst the shelves of old libraries.
Manifest recommends: Stay at the Old Parsonage Hotel — cosy, elegant, and perfectly English. Don’t miss a sunset stroll through Christ Church Meadow.
Paris, France
A honeymoon in Paris hits differently when you follow in the footsteps of literary legends. Think Hemingway’s cafés, Shakespeare and Company bookshop, and quiet corners by the Seine for stolen kisses and scribbled love notes. It’s equal parts romantic, bohemian, and cinematic.
Manifest recommends: Book a suite at Hotel Lutetia, once home to writers and artists. Pair your morning espresso with a book and a view of the Left Bank.
Edinburgh, Scotland
If your vibe with the magical universe of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter, and want to experience something as beautiful as the novel series, Edinburgh is the one for you. The kind of city that makes you believe in magic, if you don’t already, Edinburgh is every bit like a classic novel with its misty alleys, Gothic architecture and literary festival. It’s a heaven for bibliophiles with a taste for the mysterious.
Manifest recommends: Stay at The Balmoral Hotel, where Rowling finished The Deathly Hallows. Go for a whisky tasting at dusk — it’s pure poetic romance.
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, with its quiet temples and moss gardens, makes for the perfect place for lovers who read between the lines. If you love a traditional tea house and a meditative escape, visit Kyoto. You can walk the Philosopher’s Path or write your own haiku poems under the beautiful and calming cherry blossoms. Kyoto is a poetic experience meant for people who can understand the emotion beyond the written word.
Manifest recommends: Check into Hoshinoya Kyoto, a luxury ryokan by the river. Private boat rides and candlelit kaiseki dinners are pure verse.
Verona, Italy
Verona is Shakespeare’s ultimate love letter. It is every bit romantic and absolutely cinematic for that perfect, dreamy getaway for couples who are looking for every moment of their getaway to feel like a sonnet turned into real-life experiences. You can wander through Juliet’s balcony, sip Prosecco in piazzas or even spend evenings sipping on wine in each other’s company. Verona is for couples who believe in grand gestures and a romance that knows no bounds.
Manifest Recommends: Book your stay at the Due Torri Hotel, where you can soak in the old-world charm of the city. Take a trip to Lake Garda and let the dreamy experience pull you in.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is a place brimming with character and an unmatched charm. Home to literary giants like James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, it is a place for the souls of the storytellers. You can choose to explore the vintage pubs that have once witnessed poetic debates, or you can visit the Dublin Writers Museum, or you can spend your afternoons reading your favourite pieces by the River Liffey, Dublin gives you the fondest of memories, even through lazy moments
Manifest recommends: Book a stay at the Merrion and let Dublin’s most refined addresses make your experience rather royal in the most poetic way. Spend your evenings with live folk music.
Santorini, Greece
Santorini might be famous for sunsets, but it’s also a writer’s muse. The island’s tranquillity, whitewashed charm, and endless sea views will have you writing your own epic love story. Between wine tastings, cliffside dinners, and slow mornings, it’s poetry in motion.
Manifest recommends: Stay at Canaves Oia Suites for private plunge pools and endless Aegean blues. Bring a journal — you’ll want to write here.