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While most honeymoon destinations are utterly enchanting by themselves, that doesn’t mean your romantic efforts should end right there. To make a honeymoon truly special, it takes some extra planning and initiative. Read on to discover simple ways you can add romance to your honeymoon ensuring it’s a passion-filled getaway from beginning to end.
Call room service
Indulge in a wide variety of gourmet food selections while in the comfort of your luxurious guest room. Many hotels now team up with celebrity chefs to bring guests five-star menu options. For instance, honeymooners staying at the Surrey in New York City can take advantage of some of the world’s finest cuisine thanks to room service via Café Boulud. The experience should be even better when you’re clad in comfy slippers and lavish cotton robes.
Pick a room with exciting amenities
It will be easy to take the romance to another level if your accommodations feature invigorating extras like a plunge pool, clawfoot bathtub, or Jacuzzi. Draw a bath, add some rose petals, and then pop open a bottle of your favourite champagne.
Pack the sexy lingerie
Consider bringing a few sensual outfits that your significant other hasn’t seen before. These surprise wardrobe additions will surely spice things up throughout the trip and keep the sparks flying.
Add custom touches
Set the mood by adding little personal details throughout your honeymoon. Ideas include scented candles, chocolates, bath salts, fresh flowers, music, and bubbly. Just a few extra touches in your hotel room can take great ambiance and make it extraordinary.
Surprise each other
Unexpected gifts and gestures can be extremely romantic. Whether it’s a hand-written letter, wedding picture, poem, or jewellery, the extra thought and effort says a lot about your mutual affection. Another unique idea: Bring along a mini camcorder and record secret messages for each other, only to reveal once you’re back at home.
Plan a private picnic
Choose a vineyard, secluded beach, rolling hillside, or anything in between. Head to a local market to pick out a few of your favourite food items. Be sure to bring a bottle of wine or champagne and make a toast to your new life together.
If you’re lucky enough, some hotels around the world offer ultimate picnic experiences. For instance at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in Florida, couples can choose from three different outings, one being a private island picnic reached via Cessna Seaplane.
Watch the sunset
Incredible settings can often make for unforgettable sunsets, especially if they feature a dazzling array of colours. Meanwhile, these five places around the world have made watching the sunset an event that no honeymooner should miss.
Dinner with a view
There may be nothing more romantic than an amazing meal featuring a jaw-dropping vantage point. Enjoy speciality cocktails or share a bottle of wine over appetizers, entrees, and dessert. Bonus points if you can arrange a special meal for two.
Go exploring together
Set aside at least one day to skip the tour groups. Instead, seek out adventure by taking out loaner bikes, going for a scenic hike, or discovering a local waterfall together. It can be whatever activity that appeals to you most, just look for unique ways to discover a new destination together and don’t forget to share a kiss or two along the way!
Couples massage
A rejuvenating spa session will certainly be a memorable and romantic honeymoon experience for you and your significant other. It’s common now for top spas around the country to offer incredible amenities like romantic suites for two, food and wine tastings, whirlpools and hot springs, and thatched-roof beachside accommodations.
The point of a honeymoon is to spend some downtime with your beloved after all the hustle and bustle of the wedding is finally done. It really shouldn’t matter where you spend your honeymoon and staying close to home may be the idea choice. Call it a ‘staycation’ or perhaps a ‘homeymoon’ and enjoy disconnecting from the rest of the world as if you were on a deserted island. No phones, computers, or stress should be allowed. Spend days checking out local attractions and quiet evenings dancing and romancing.
Time share tradeoffs
If you have friends or relatives that have timeshares or own their own vacation home, see if they would be willing to gift you some time there as a wedding present. If that is an uncomfortable conversation, offer to pay something towards a rental fee which can be significantly cheaper than a commercial rental space.
Get outdoorsy
If you are a couple that likes adventure, consider a week-long campout at the local state park. You are likely to get lots of privacy and peace. Find a park that offers other activities you enjoy like boating, hiking, or other nature-friendly fun on the cheap.
Upgrade locally
If you are not the tent-sleeping type of couple, consider reserving a room at an exclusive hotel in the local area. It will still cost you for the reservations but you’ll save on the high cost of airline tickets and other travel expenses since you are staying local. Also, be sure to ask about AAA or government discounts. Aaron and I got a discount on our wedding night hotel room because I worked for the state at the time. That was a nice unexpected discount!
Mixed up road trip
Pack the car and head out to several locations you’d like to visit that can be done in a week’s time. Plan for stopping locations on the way to one destination to see the sights and plan a different route for the way home. You can save money by booking rooms at B & B’s, motels, or campgrounds along the way. The time spent together seeing and learning new things together can be a great break from reality.
Retreat yourself
If you and your spouse have a common hobby or passion research places that offer retreats for a weekend or longer. There are retreats for a number of interests. A retreat will allow you as a couple to spend quality time together while doing something you love. See what is closest to home so you don’t have to spend money on flights.
Spend time volunteering
If you and your spouse are the volunteer type, check out the many opportunities where you can get away from home together but can give your time to help others. There may be some organisations or volunteer opportunities that are available where your travel costs are covered in exchange for your time, assistance, and skill sets. It’s a great way to give back to others while spending quality time with your new husband or wife.
Go off season
Even if you can’t afford a traditional honeymoon immediately after your wedding day, doesn’t mean you don’t get to have one. If you have a location in mind, consider the cost differences for going in the off-season. Use some of your wedding cash to start a savings account to pay for an off-season trip so the cost isn’t a burden.
Make it a first
If you need some additional time to save up for a honeymoon, target your first year anniversary as the trip date. This gives you a whole year to find a place you want to go and save up the cash you need without blowing out your budget. Speak with a travel agent about a vacation payment plan to get you started so you’ll know exactly how much to save up.
