Knowing that NBA players enjoy a lavish lifestyle, we can expect nothing less than an exotic location for their honeymoon. On top of that, they have a deep enough pocket with their multi-million dollar salaries to travel to every corner of the world.
We are approaching the offseason, where they take this time to relax, spend time with their family and friends, or go on an unforgettable vacation. After spending hundreds of thousands on an engagement ring, it is time to find a paradise place where you can enjoy few days with your loved one.
So, if you are saving some money for
your honeymoon, maybe it is a good idea to take a page of their book and travel to a place where you can enjoy life. And if the destination is good enough for NBA stars, it will definitely be great for most people.
LeBron James
Right from the start, we have King James. LeBron is one of the best players in the world and according to this list from TwinSpires Edge the best small forward in the history of NBA: edge.twinspires.com/nba/the-best-small-forwards-in-nba-history/
James spent his honeymoon in Italy. Just after signing a multi-million dollar contract with Los Angeles Lakers, he decided to book a trip to Italy enjoying a couple of Italian spots, including Venice.
LeBron along with his family enjoyed a luxurious yacht while browsing the astonishing scenery that Positano has to offer. He also spends a couple of days in Capri, which is a great destination for your honeymoon.
Michael Jordan
One of the most successful players in the NBA went all-in on their honeymoon enjoying a luxurious lifestyle with his new bride Yvette Prieto in Greece. They’ve visited a couple of places in Greece and booked a yacht for traveling Greek Islands.Â
Michael Jordan was quite popular with the locals as he walked with baggy clothes and a cigar in his hand. The 6’6” went shopping in Mykonos and traveled to many different cities in Greece.
After their traveling, they decided to dock the yacht at the millionaire’s playground of Spetses for their honeymoon ceremony.Â
Dwayne Wade
The famous Miami Heat’s shooting guard and actress Gabrielle Union couldn’t settle for only one location for their honeymoon. They decided to book a trip to tropical islands in Asia, visiting the Maldives in an ultimate luxury resort. This is more of a private and relaxed honeymoon where the two of you will have time to relax and spent more time together.
After that, Dwayne and Gabrielle decided to check out Tanzania located on the east coast of Africa. They were located in an amazing resort which can be seen from Wade’s picture on Instagram. They’ve also visited mount Kilimanjaro and took a safari tour at Serengeti national park making a close content with some of the wildlife.Â
Steph Curry
Steph Curry and his wife Ayesha took a gorgeous 10-day honeymoon in Bora Bora. It was a low-key celebration with just the two of them. Bora Bora is an island group in the Leeward Islands that is paradise on earth.
Steph Curry loves to travel the world in the offseason as he is seen many times traveling to exotic destinations, especially for their wedding anniversary, which has developed into a tradition.
He and his wife Ayesha went through St. Tropez in France to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. Since he is one of the highest-paid players in the NBA league, he can afford a yacht and sail the Riviera.
However, it seems like their favorite destination for relaxing is in Maui, Hawaii where they spend a lot of their free time with their daughters Riley and Ryan.
Final Words
These are some of the top destinations that athletes choose for their honeymoon or relaxing time. Since they have packed season, they tend to use the most out of their free time during the off-season, which proves that these are great place fit for some of the best athletes in the NBA.
Most NBA stars decide to keep their honeymoon destinations private, just so they can enjoy an isolated time with their loved ones.