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 honeymoons 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.
The romantic cruise is ever-popular for honeymoon vacations because the all inclusive prices are surprisingly low and there is great flexibility to engage in active pursuits at the port stops or simply lounge on the ship. The latest trends point to luxury boats with just a few dozen rooms, rather than the enormous cruise liners. Imagine cruising the Nile River for a week on the Oberoi (www.oberoihotels.com), with Egyptologists there to educate you and masseuses to relax you. For a glimpse of paradise, you can hop aboard a 60-person yacht in Bora Bora and cruise the French Polynesian Islands for six nights (www.boraboracruises.com). If you love flora and fauna, visit the Galapagos Islands (www.expeditions.com) or look for a cruise itinerary going to romantic locales around the world (www.crystalcruises.com).
Self-professed "foodies" may want to look for a romantic destination that can light up their senses. These honeymoon vacations may whisk couples to a tapas menu restaurant, a winery, a fresh produce market or a world renowned restaurant. Paris is considered one of the epicenters of gourmet eats, which brings many couples to the world-famous L'Atelier de Jol Robuchon, which offers taste-sized portions of their signature dishes (www.joel-robuchon.com). If you love tequila, you won't want to miss the 100+ taste samples of this alcohol at the Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (www.esperanzaresort.com). In Barcelona, Spain, TabaC24 serves a wide list of must-try tapas delights (www.comerc24.com). Cooking classes can also provide newlyweds with the tools they need to eat healthy and happy for years to come, so visit www.epiculinary.com for a list of culinary vacations throughout Italy, France, Spain and Mexico. - 31363
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 honeymoons 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.
The romantic cruise is ever-popular for honeymoon vacations because the all inclusive prices are surprisingly low and there is great flexibility to engage in active pursuits at the port stops or simply lounge on the ship. The latest trends point to luxury boats with just a few dozen rooms, rather than the enormous cruise liners. Imagine cruising the Nile River for a week on the Oberoi (www.oberoihotels.com), with Egyptologists there to educate you and masseuses to relax you. For a glimpse of paradise, you can hop aboard a 60-person yacht in Bora Bora and cruise the French Polynesian Islands for six nights (www.boraboracruises.com). If you love flora and fauna, visit the Galapagos Islands (www.expeditions.com) or look for a cruise itinerary going to romantic locales around the world (www.crystalcruises.com).
Self-professed "foodies" may want to look for a romantic destination that can light up their senses. These honeymoon vacations may whisk couples to a tapas menu restaurant, a winery, a fresh produce market or a world renowned restaurant. Paris is considered one of the epicenters of gourmet eats, which brings many couples to the world-famous L'Atelier de Jol Robuchon, which offers taste-sized portions of their signature dishes (www.joel-robuchon.com). If you love tequila, you won't want to miss the 100+ taste samples of this alcohol at the Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (www.esperanzaresort.com). In Barcelona, Spain, TabaC24 serves a wide list of must-try tapas delights (www.comerc24.com). Cooking classes can also provide newlyweds with the tools they need to eat healthy and happy for years to come, so visit www.epiculinary.com for a list of culinary vacations throughout Italy, France, Spain and Mexico. - 31363
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