Wedded bliss: Couples are looking for honeymoons that give them something a little differentIt is the most important holiday you will ever take as a couple - so two weeks lounging on a beach just doesn't cut it anymore as a honeymoon option.
A new generation of couples is coming to the fore, and they have their eyes on something beyond the stalwarts of sun, sea and sand. Instead, they are opting for that something extra, perhaps a few nights on a romantic safari or a magical train journey.
'Today's newlyweds are more travel-savvy than ever before,' says honeymoon expert Jane Anderson, editor of www.101honeymoons.co.uk.
'Couples are marrying later in life, so chances are, they're experienced travellers, and have already been on many beach holidays together.
'The recession has made couples consider how they can get the most out of their honeymoon budget and they're not prepared to fritter it away,' adds Miss Anderson.
'They want to be seen to be going to the latest hot destination, whether that's South America or Oman, or opulent destinations where they've seen their favourite celebrity honeymoon - be that Eva Longoria at Parrot Cay in the Turks & Caicos, or Beyoncé at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona.'
So, if you are looking for the ultimate honeymoon to follow your perfect wedding day, where should you choose? Jane Anderson's alternative top ten honeymoons should provide plenty of inspiration...
The Aegean
Turkey’s Aegean coast combines spectacular archaeological sites, such as the ancient cities of Ephesus and Troy, with life-affirming coastal beauty. You’ll find plenty of uber-chic boutique hotels so you don’t have to lift a finger. Top ‘n’ tail with a city stopover in intoxicating Istanbul, and an exclusive gulet cruise.
For more information visit: www.exclusiveescapes.co.uk.
Romance in the stones: The ancient city of Priene near the Turkish Aegean coastOn yer bikesCouples that play together, stay together. If you share a love of cycling, Headwater has done the legwork and come up with inspiring routes, some off-road.
Romantic itineraries include gastronomic routes in Chianti and Provence. And the best thing is, your bags are taken from hotel to hotel for you. They’ll even get the wine orders in. For more information visit: www.headwater.com
Half and half: A safari followed by a luxury beach break is a good way to enjoy two honeymoons in oneSouthern Tanzania & the Zanzibar archipelago
This exotic twin-centre honeymoon combines all the high-octane joy of a safari in the Tanzanian bush - from game-spotting to luxury camps and sundowners on the boot of your 4WD - with the seductively spicy romance of Zanzibar, where you can explore the labyrinthine streets of Stone Town and relax on white sand beaches. Combine Selous Safari Camp with Fumba Beach Lodge - two honeymoons for the price of one. For more information visit: For more information visit: www.rainbowtours.co.uk
Bahamas
Honeymooners are swept off their feet by the diminutive and contrasting Out Islands of the Bahamas, where you can try everything from overwater spas to bone fishing.
The pastel cottages and pink sands of Harbour Island belie the fact that this is a millionaires' playground, while just across the water are the deserted surf beaches of rugged Eleuthera. As the saying goes, opposites attract. For more information, see www.bahamasflavour.co.uk.
The town of Fira in Santorini is a hilltop paradise for newlywedsBoutique hotels in Santorini
Don’t be fooled by the twee white sugar cube dwellings that adorn Santorini. This is one of most sought-after of the Cyclades Islands, and behind the cobbled streets and blue domes lies a world of Greek chic. For short-haul honeymoon heaven, this Aegean idyll delivers, with infinity-pooled boutique hideaways, sexy tavernas, and swoon-inducing views over the caldera. For more information, visit: www.planet-holidays.co.uk
Sri Lanka
You can delight in the legacy of Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa when you stay at Kandalama Hotel or become an Aman-junkie when you combine Amanwella in the 17th century Dutch fortified town of Galle with Amangalla on the sensational sandy shore of Tangalle. And if you fancy tying the knot here, you can even do it on elephant back. For more information visit: www.ampersandtravel.com
Timeless: The Pyramids of Egypt have been welcoming couples ever since Anthony met CleopatraEgypt
Egypt is so easy to get to and so foreign, making it all the more alluring for couples who have never visited. Cairo is a crazy sprawl of a city, with breathtaking delights from the Sphinx to Villa Belle Epoque, a break-through boutique hotel.
Avoid the big boats and take a slow romantic cruise down the Nile on a colonial-style dahabiyya. For more information, visit: www.balesworldwide.com
Brazil
Havaiana flip-flops at the ready. It’s time to pull out all the stops with an intoxicating Brazilian honeymoon. Follow the jet-set and combine Ipanema beach life with after-sun partying in Rio, change pace with an Amazonian riverboat adventure, then kick back in trendy Trancoso on the Bahia coast, or opt for an exclusive retreat on the Emerald Coast. Multiple honeymoons for the price of one. For more information, visit: www.dehouche.com
Celtic charm: The Cornish coast is a treasure trove of hidden hideawaysCornwall
Nestling on Portloe waterfront, The Lugger is one of Cornwall’s most romantic hideaways. A new Cottage Suite sits up the pathway from the main building, and offers arresting Atlantic views - as well as a sun-drenched private patio. Inside there’s a large bedroom, lounge with cozy log burner and kitchen, so you can hole up in wedded bliss. For more information, visit www.luggerhotel.co.uk
The Maldives
It’s new, it’s environmentally aware and it’s on a relatively untouched atoll. If you’re honeymooning with a conscience, but can’t resist the lure of the big azure, Alila Villa Hadahaa is the place for you. Dock your iPod in your aqua villa, indulge yourself at the spa and take advantage of free experiences such as a reef exploration. This is boutique Maldives with bells on. For more information, visit www.scottdunn.com
To find out what kind of honeymooner you are, why not try out the quiz, http://www.101honeymoons.co.uk/best-honeymoon-destinations/
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