Zika-Free Honeymoons 2025
With the warnings about the dangers of the Zika virus, planning your honeymoon while avoiding affected destinations can feel overwhelming. At Honeymoon Dreams, we’ve made it easier to narrow down your options by highlighting Zika-free honeymoon destinations.
What is the Zika Virus?
Zika is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes. For most people, it causes no symptoms or only mild ones, such as fever and rash. However, it can pose serious risks to pregnant women, as Zika has been linked to birth defects like microcephaly (abnormally small heads).
Zika and Travel: What You Need to Know
Zika does not occur in the UK, but it has been reported in parts of the Pacific Islands, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia. If you’re planning a honeymoon or babymoon, it’s essential to check travel health guidance before booking.
NHS and CDC Travel Advice
According to the NHS, only “green areas” are considered Zika-free, meaning they pose no risk of Zika transmission. These are typically the safest options, though many are not traditional honeymoon destinations.
For a relaxing yet Zika-free honeymoon or babymoon, Mauritius, Seychelles, the UAE (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Qatar, and many parts of Europe are excellent choices. For something more adventurous, consider New Zealand, Canada, Hong Kong, or South Korea.
View the full list of CDC “green areas” here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-information
Check NHS travel health by country: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/
Travel Advice for Pregnant Women
If you’re currently pregnant:
- Avoid non-essential travel to areas with a high risk of Zika.
- Consider postponing trips to moderate-risk regions until after pregnancy.
Trying to Conceive?
Planning a pregnancy? Here’s what to know:
- Avoid trying to conceive while in high or moderate-risk areas.
- Wait 8 weeks after returning from a Zika-risk area before trying.
- If you had symptoms, wait 8 weeks from recovery.
- If a male partner has travelled to a Zika-risk area, use effective contraception during travel and for 6 months after return or symptom onset.
Top Zika-Free Honeymoon & Babymoon Destinations
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
- UAE – Dubai, Abu Dhabi
- Qatar
- Europe – Greece, Italy, France, Croatia, Cyprus, Sweden, etc.
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Hong Kong
- South Korea