A honeymoon should never be out of the box or off the peg. It is a moment to savour and celebrate, something truly special that is just for you and your beloved, and as such should reflect your love for each other and the unique and beautiful thing that is your life together.
Not all couples are the same, and what might be a special and amazing destination for one pair might be a cringefest for another. This is why it is so important to tailor your honeymoon to your interests and, yes, to your quirks.
Whether you love the adventure of sailing to Alaska, the excitement of cycling through Italian hill towns, or the relaxation of bumming around on a deserted beach, ensuring that your honeymoon suits your personalities is what will make it exceptional. Here’s how to plan the perfect honeymoon based on your unique quirks as a couple.
For the Beach Bums: Sun, Sand, and Serenity
If your idea of a good time involves sun loungers, sandy beaches, gentle waves rolling onto the shore, and soaking up the sun, then a beach honeymoon is going to be ideal.
You’ll want to start off picking the perfect beach honeymoon destination. There are loads of amazing places to choose from, whether you want to stay close to home in Florida, California, or Hawaii, or head somewhere more exotic like the Maldives, the Seychelles, or French Polynesia.
Wherever you go, you’ll want to plan a mix of relaxation and excitement to ensure a wonderful time throughout your stay. On a beach honeymoon, the relaxation section takes care of itself, with hours of chilling out by the pool or on the beach, cocktail in hand. But it is worth mixing in a few other things to do like scuba diving a local reef, taking a romantic sunset cruise, or exploring local markets or street food stands. This will give your honeymoon more depth and interest, and make it even more memorable for you both.
For the Backpackers: Adventure and Discovery
If your tastes are a bit more extreme or on the edge, then you are going to want to focus your honeymoon on adventure and discovery. If you are the kind of couple who prefer backpacking to beaches and hiking boots over flip-flops then it is important to let your adventurous side loose when planning your getaway.
Start off with a destination that combines backcountry beauty with exciting culture. These are often spots that are a little further away from the traditional tourist trail, off the beaten track. Southeast Asia, South America, and Eastern Europe are all famous as backpacking destinations thanks to their blend of excitement, natural beauty, and affordability. You’ll get the chance to hike mountains, eat amazing local cuisine, and explore rich historical sites everywhere you go.
You will want to pick a few unforgettable, unique places to visit and things to do, to really make your post-wedding trip memorable. Heading to somewhere like Peru’s Machu Picchu, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, or Croatia’s Dubrovnik will give your adventurous honeymoon the dash of glitz and glamour it needs to make it truly special.
Whatever your travel style, it is vitally important that your honeymoon is a reflection of you both, individually and as a couple. Whether you love lazing by the beach or trekking up mountain peaks, your honeymoon will be defined by your unique quirks and interests. So don’t settle for something standard – branch out! Let your spirit soar and choose somewhere to go and something to do that really speaks to you, so you both can enjoy every single moment of one of the most important trips you’ll ever take.
