Indulge in the honeymoon of your dreams to de-stress and rediscover each other after the wedding.
EVERYONE talks about having the “wedding of their dreams”, but what about the honeymoon of your dreams? Let’s be honest, planning a wedding takes up a lot of time and one thing’s for sure – it’s the honeymoon that offers the perfect opportunity for newlyweds to spend quality time together.
Be it the beach holiday you’ve always wanted to go on, an action-packed adventure or a month getting lost in Europe, these days, going just about anywhere is a possibility. And with budget airlines and travel portals offering competitive rates, jetsetting away need not be as expensive as it used to be.
Experience of a lifetime: A trip to Venice, Italy, would not be complete without a romantic ride in a gondola. Tropical paradise
I know we live in a country that is Truly Asia, and truth be told – there are many pristine beaches nearby. But if you’re looking for something a little out of reach, then look no further than the Maldives. It is the current “in” place for honeymooners and it is the only island I’ve been to where I literally felt like a drop in the ocean.
Whatever your pleasure – an underwater spa, a dive with mantra rays or a lavish villa overlooking the water – the Maldives has it all. Research online and if you need some help, the agency AtollParadise.com was great at recommending resorts for me.
For your information, it is quite a common sight to see Korean couples embarking on mini-photoshoots of themselves! I once saw a guy direct his wife under the hot noon sun, “Pose. Change! Pose. Change!” Not sure if this will catch on with Malaysians, but hey, it’s an idea (wink).
Spoiled rotten
So, you feel like a little pampering after all that hand-shaking and gift opening. Then how about a trip on the famous Orient Express? There are a few options to choose from but for a honeymoon, I’d pick the London to Venice route. Spend a night in a posh London hotel, then board the train and enjoy the luxury of your own personal steward for the entire trip. Not only do you end up in wonderfully romantic Venice but you also stop off in Paris and Verona on the way!
All this, while getting to travel through some of Europe’s most beautiful scenery. And best of all, the Euro and Pounds Sterling aren’t as high as they used to be, which is another reason to convince yourself to go!
Just the two of us ...
OK, admittedly the wedding had more guests than your high school prom and after all the hustle and bustle of it – all you really, really want to do is to be left alone with each other. For this, there are few places better than Banff, Canada.
In the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery you can find, are some lovely places to stay, from exclusive hotels to quiet, yet luxurious and secluded cabins. There’s nothing like getting back to nature, and where better than somewhere with beautiful lakes, fresh air and no one to disturb you for miles around. Take a dip together in the natural hot springs and soak in the peace and tranquility.
Roughing it out
Clearly, you’re not the average couple, and admit it, deep down, you wanted to join The Amazing Race Asia! So how about a little adventure? Go on a safari.
Okavango Delta, Botswana, will make you feel like Jane before she met Tarzan. And this region, in the middle of southern Africa is truly a nature lovers’ heaven.
Stay in the most opulent tent you can imagine, with a private deck overlooking the watering hole of hippos, elephants and water birds.
After a day out animal-spotting, which also includes a sumptuous picnic, no timetable and even a helicopter safari, watch that famous African-red sunset from the deck of the Fish Eagle Bar at Eagle Island Camp, described as one of the most romantic places to sip a cocktail.
Staying put
That’s enough dreaming for now. Well, maybe not, some dreams do come true; and to prove it here are plenty of things you can do without needing to break the bank.
For some couples out there, it’s difficult to have a proper honeymoon due to work schedules or budgets. I found a cool local portal called Red Ribbon Days (redribbondays.com.my) that offers a range of unforgettable experiences that won’t take up too much of your time, either.
Fancy a spa weekend? Imagine a couple of days of being treated like royalty, and given all the scrubs, treatments and massages you could wish for.
Or perhaps you would rather something to get the adrenalin going – like a white water rafting weekend for two?
From specially tailored dinners to shopping getaways, there is something for everyone on this website and it definitely makes indulging in a honeymoon at home rather appealing.
Whatever it is you’ve decided to do, remember, the most important thing is to just enjoy your time with each other.
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