HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
October 10, 2016 4 min read
An amazing marriage begins with a wonderfulhoneymoon. But what makes ahoneymoon great? Find out with ourhoneymoon ideas featuring relaxing beaches, fun activities and plenty of opportunities for you to make fond memories with your other half. Get in thehoney-mood at these heavenly tropical honeymoon destinations!
The Hawaii Experience at Maui
If you’re heading to Maui for aHaiwaiian honeymoon, you’ll be able to try an unforgettablehelicopter ride in the sky, experience a Maui luau, get couple’s spa massages and other Hawaiian treats.
West Maui is a popular beach vacation spot as it’s filled with sights to see and interesting activities. If you don’t mind fully tourist spots that are a little on the commercial side, drive to the sandyKahana and Napili beaches. There’s tons ofvacation resortsto choose from, such asNapili Kai Beach Resort,Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa andThe Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas. Luau, a Hawaiian party often accompanied with dance and fire performances are also available at most restaurants and hotels.
For a quieter seasidehoneymoon, find the stretch of beach atOneloa Bay which is around 10 minutes away fromMakaluapuna point. You’ll be able to sit back and relax with your feet in the sand, and take gorgeous photos of the sea.
The Tropical Beaches of Bali, Indonesia
If you’re seeking the mostromantic honeymoon getawayin Bali, try Ubud. Here, intimate candlelit dinners and couple’s massages await you.
The Semaya at Banjur Baung, Desa Sayan is a goodcouple’s resortto stay at when you’re on aromantic beach vacation. It hosts100 candles dinners including private candlelight dinners in villas or beside the river. You can even have dinner in Ubud with the love of your life in abirds nest canopy, surrounded by lush greenery. Dine on fine western dishes, accompanied by the sound of the Ayung River Valley flowing beneath the canopy.
Sanur beach isa great honeymoon destinationbecause it’s close to Ubud but isn’t as busy as Kuta. During yourromantic vacation, try activities like surfing lessons or head out to a beach club for the day. You and your other half could also admire exquisite flowers in theBali Orchid Gardens, a relaxing landscaped garden located 3km north of Sanur along Jl Ngurah Rai.
Afterwards, you can spend time at the child-freeKejora Suites, a relaxing luxury boutique hotel, perfect forromantic vacations for two. The concierge can arrange a few trips to temples, to Lembongan Island, or to explore the local art scene onBalinese Art Day, which includes dressing up in traditional Balinese clothes and Balinese dancing lessons.
The Beautiful Shores of Seychelles
An island blessed with a year-long tropical climate, Seychelles is the home of one of the largest coral islands,Aldabra Atoll(a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It’s also a beautiful tropical honeymoon destination. You’ll be able to see giant land tortoises, colonial frigatebirds and exotic flowers near stunning, untouched beaches.
And if you’re looking for a quiet island getaway to soak up the sun with your hubby or wife, rent a villa on a private island. You can pick from a few popular islands such as theCousine Island, Praslin, Frégate Island or Denis Island.
During your island vacation, be sure to take a walk through the special reserve onCousine Island. There are many endemic Seychelles birds such as the Seychelles Warbler, Fody and Magpie Robin, located in the bird sanctuary on Cousine Island. On the other hand,Praslinis the second largest island and has a wide range of hotels and resorts for couples.
Named after the frigatebird,Frégate Island is the perfect tropical getawayfor those who appreciate privacy and tranquility.Likewise,Denis Island has white sandy beaches, making it the ideal island vacation spot for those who want to try out exciting water activities such as surfing, snorkeling and diving spots. Pick the tropical honeymoon destinations you’ll visit depending on your budget and what you prefer to do.
Have you ever dreamt of exploring tropical island getaways by renting a boat? On a yacht, you can have a relaxinghoneymoonexploring many islands dotting the Seychelles Archipelago, or even have a grand time fishing. Staying in the Seychelles isn’t for budget travellers though, so it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for honeymoon packages and promotions before you go.
See The Best of Bahamas
Romantic sunsets, wild nights and pigs in the seas, Bahamas is one of thebest caribbean vacation spotsoffering just the right amount of fun and attraction for newlyweds to whet their appetite for more action.
Listed as one of the top 10 water parks in the world, the Atlantis water park onParadise Island would be an exciting tropical honeymoon destination with private cabanas, pools and slides for a good splashing fun. Take a leap of faith down the Mayan Temple slide (a replica of The Temple of Doom from Indiana Jones), into a steep tunnel where you can see sharks swimming around you and exit into The Cenote.
Enjoy yourromantic island getaway by stopping by local restaurants to taste their friedconch fritters, spicy lobsters and other Caribbean seafood. You can also hop to a bar for fresh fruit shakes, the local kalik beers, sky juice (a mixture of gin, coconut water and condensed milk) or delicious rum.
For acool vacation, open your eyes to odd sights such aspigs swimming in the ocean. These adorable pigs swim aroundExuma Cays, Bahamas, at an uninhabited island. Their origin remains a mystery since these pigs are not native creatures. You can feed them fruits and vegetables or rent a yacht to watch them paddle in the soft lapping waves.
For anaffordable tropical vacation, travelling to Bahamas during the off-season will be the cheapest. However, there will be less choices on where to go as some of thetropical island getaways are closed during the hurricane seasons. On the bright side, you won’t be competing with other vacationers.
If you haven’t found your dreamtropical honeymoon destination yet, try our list of7 Off the Beaten PathHoneymoonDestinations. You can also see a list ofunforgettable spots for your wedding if you’re still looking for the perfect place.
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