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 does not occur in the UK, but outbreaks have been reported in parts of:
- The Pacific Islands
- South and Central America
- The Caribbean
- Africa
- Southeast Asia
If you’re planning to honeymoon in areas where Zika is present, it’s essential to seek travel health advice before your trip.
Travel Advice for Pregnant Women
If you’re pregnant, it’s advised to:
- Postpone non-essential travel to areas with high Zika risk.
- Consider postponing travel to areas with moderate risk until after pregnancy.
Trying to Conceive?
If you’re trying to get pregnant:
- Avoid becoming pregnant while in an area with high or moderate Zika risk.
- Wait 8 weeks after returning home before trying to conceive.
- If you had Zika symptoms, wait 8 weeks after full recovery.
If your male partner travelled to an area with Zika risk:
- Use effective contraception during travel and for 6 months after return or after the onset of symptoms.
- This helps prevent sexual transmission and unintended pregnancy.
Zika-Free Honeymoon Destinations
Enjoy a stress-free honeymoon in one of these Zika-free or low-risk destinations:
- Cape Town
- Madagascar
- Dubai
- Abu Dhabi
- Oman
- Hong Kong
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Greece
- Cyprus
- Italy
- France
- Croatia
- Sweden
- Many more
- Mauritius
- Seychelles
- Sri Lanka
- Los Angeles
- Las Vegas
- New York
- San Francisco
Low-Risk Zika Destinations
These locations are considered low risk:
- Florida
- French Polynesia
- Cayman Islands
- Chile (including Easter Island)
- Cook Islands
- Texas
For More Information
For up-to-date information on Zika and travel health:
Visit the NHS website for health advice.
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