Trends In Honeymoon Vacations

Bill Fischer, founder of Fischer Travel in New York, says that honeymoon vacations are getting more and more extravagant. “We just finished planning a four-month honeymoon all over the world for a couple,” he explains. “They’re going to Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia, New Zealand and India. The bride had her sister come over for three weeks, now her parents are there and her in-laws are meeting them in China.” He says that many couples come to travel agents for their romantic travel needs — whether it is a castle, a villa or an island destination. Here are some of the latest honeymoon trends to consider.

Not every couple craves lounging on the beach all day for their honeymoon vacation package. Active adventurers may prefer surf lessons, mountain climbs, four wheeling and skydiving. Adventurous honeymoon can include a nature trek at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in South Africa (www.tintswalo.com), a bike tour of the Mediterranean island of Gozo (www.breakaway-adventures.com) or a helicopter tour of the glaciers on Vancouver Island (www.nimmobay.com). Visit www.voyagetrek.com to find tour operators that can accommodate your travel adventures, whether it is horseback riding or zip-lining.

Many couples are looking to stay in a “home away from home” on their honeymoon vacations, which is why the Private Villa romantic vacation idea is picking up steam. Couples can choose from a country cottage to a beach rental to a luxurious mansion. While these exclusive rentals often cost a pretty penny, many people feel it is totally worth it to be left alone for their whole honeymoon, while still receiving the best treatment from personal butlers, chefs, housekeepers and masseuses. Popular romantic destinations include Amanyara in Turks and Caicos (www.amanresorts.com), Cotton Bay Villas in the Bahamas (www.discovercottonbay.com) and the Ritz-Carlton in Bali (www.ritzcarlton.com). For a more comprehensive listing of 1,600 villas, visit www.wimco.com.

Some couples who feel indecisive or who don’t travel much may want to plan “country hopping” honeymoon vacations. This is ideal for people who like a blend of old world and new world, of beach and city, of culture and pampering. One possible itinerary is to begin in metropolitan Dubai, then fly five hours to sandy beaches in The Maldives. Couples can also visit romantic destinations like Sicily (Italy), Athens (Greece) and Crete (Greece) on a Mediterranean cruise. In the Caribbean, couples can experience the nightlife of Antigua and the wildlife of Dominica. In Europe, cheap airfare can be found at www.ryanair.com and www.easyjet.com.

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