If you’re looking to plan the perfect honeymoon a number of factors must be considered but none more than the destination you end up visiting. The list below offers three suggestions to inspire your honeymoon holiday:
Known as being the “land of smiles”, Thailand has something to offer everyone, whether you’re looking for a laid back beach vibe, the hustle of the city, or the traditional culture of the hill tribes.
Thailand remains a firm favourite for honeymooners but it’s very different today, to how it used to be, even ten years ago. There is much development, though there are still a few unspoilt areas remaining in terms of the smaller islands between Krabi and Phuket.
Indeed, there are a number of five star options perfect for honeymoons in the regions of Krabi, Phuket and Koh Samui, but for a more authentic experience, albeit inland, you might want to consider visiting more remote parts of the North West, such as Pai, which can be found close to the border of Myanmar.
ITALY
Another firm favourite destination, on every honeymooner’s bucket list is Italy. There are two regions within Italy that are particularly perfect for honeymoons: Lake Garda and Lake Como (about an hour from Milan airport) and Tuscany (the best option being to fly into Pisa).
The lakes offer a certain refinement whilst retaining a comfortable, authentic and down to earth vibe that is the opposite of the pretentious vibe that can be found in some of the major tourist spots.
Here, you can take scenic boat rides, go horse riding, climbing, walking and even paragliding. It’s the perfect backdrop for a wedding, though if you’re on honeymoon here you should consider getting a wedding photographer in order to take a few beautiful shots – as the scenery is just perfect.
Tuscany is a further popular choice as enchanting region has marvellously mild weather, almost half of Italy’s artistic heritage, and traditional local people that make Tuscany feel less of a tourist destination and more like a welcome home.
For a real treat, if you have the budget then you might want to head to Borgo Santo Pietro – which has been voted as THE world’s most romantic hotel and deserves a place on everyone’s honeymoon bucket list.
SAFARI
The final option is to go on a safari, as this will create a truly memorable experience. For many, a wildlife safari is one the most desired trip of their life, and this is exactly what you should expect from your honeymoon. There are budget options, but budget is a relative term, when it comes to facilitating a safari.
In summary, a honeymoon is the one time you should probably feel justified in splurging – and the three options above are guaranteed to provide great value, in terms of the experience you’ll have there. Admittedly, they’re not the cheapest, and you shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking that Thailand is a cheap country – it can be, but only if you’re willing to live like a backpacker. If you want a “dream experience” then it will still be reasonably expensive.
That said, it’s not just about money – a honeymoon should be more than a luxury resort – it should be a life enhancing experience where memories are made that last a lifetime.
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