Honeymoon destination

Honeymoon destination – Choosing a honeymoon destination is the icing on the wedding cake for newlyweds. It’s a chance to relax and unwind after what was possibly an acutely stressful period. While many newlyweds will drift towards the romantic isles of Greece, or the bright city lights of New York, there’s a growing tendency to buck the trend.

The main points to consider when planning a honeymoon are: time, budget, and interests. The first two will determine how far you can travel, while the latter will help you hone in on an exciting destination.

We recommend when booking the honeymoon, that you resist the temptation to mention that it is a honeymoon. As with the wedding itself, the travel industry is well aware that honeymooners are a premium market, and with that comes premium prices.

To help you in your quest we’ve put together four mouth-watering lists of ideas for your honeymoon. Including idyllic city breaks which don’t need to cost the moon; adventure lovers’ top destinations; traditional romance on the world’s favourite islands; and closer to home, five thrilling destinations across your threshold.

Honeymoon City Breaks

  • Vienna
  • Budapest
  • St. Petersburg
  • Paris
  • Seville
  • Honeymoon Island Retreats

U.S. Virgin Islands

  • Tahiti
  • Hawaii
  • Sri Lanka
  • Bali
  • Honeymoon Adventure

Honeymoons are the perfect way to celebrate your union, but be careful to make sure you’re not on course for a clash with the stereotype. If you’ve never been the type to lounge around on a sun-drenched beach while hummingbirds dart around exotic flowers, then make sure your honeymoon doesn’t fall into the trap of expectation.

Honeymoons are the perfect time to explore destinations you’ve hankered for throughout the years. It’s perfectly acceptable to combine destinations, so that both individuals are satisfied. After all, the goal of a honeymoon is purely to enjoy some well-earned space, and reflect on the road ahead.

Egypt
Tanzania
Trans-Siberian Railway
Nepal
New Zealand
Honeymoon Staycation

Lake District
Isle of Skye
Isle of Wight
Cornwall
New Forest