RRomanticism and adventure, these are the keywords associated with this year’s honeymoon boom. Few things in life feel as united as sharing new discoveries together. This is why newly weds seek authentic and less known destinations for unforgettable holidays. If 78 percent prefer international destinations, 83 percent say they want to leave with their partner for a truly exclusive experience for two. This is what emerges from a recent survey carried out by marriage.com.
A beach in the Seychelles archipelago, the most popular destination for newlyweds.
The Seychelles archipelago (seychelles.travel) with its absolute beauty, it is confirmed as one of the most classic destinations for a honeymoon in the sensual nature of fine sandy beaches and granite rocks caressed by the ocean. An explosion of intense green and flowers exuberant in shades and shapes, always constant climate and refined cuisine: a dream that crowns couples in love. With Press Tour (presstour.it) a week’s stay in a three-star hotel Praslin on the beach, facing the island of St.Pierre and the marine park of Curieuse Island, it starts from 2500 euros per person.
Honeymoon in Iceland, between fire and ice
By putting online the wish list of the most requested places by those who are about to take the plunge, one can imagine a real world tour, traveling in an east-west direction, to help the body better overcome jet lag. The European country most desired by adventurous couples is Iceland (visiticeland.com), the very essence of the Arctic, a mix of majestic glaciers, hot springs and craggy fjords. The perfect trip for those who love extreme lands, to visit freely by renting a car. Summer is the right time to circumnavigate the island, even if in any season you travel between blue lagoons, active volcanoes and thunderous waterfalls up to the border with the polar circle, being amazed by the fatal mix of ice and fire, geysers and snow, ocean and black beaches. Alberta Travel (albertaviaggi.com) suggests itineraries off the beaten track for those who love to share the suggestions of a primordial nature. A week in a double room with car rental and overnight stays, without flights, starts from 3,720 per person. It is recommended to book well in advance.
Relax to the rhythm of reggae
Flying over the Atlantic Ocean, the first destination on the wish list is Jamaica (visitjamaica.com), a sensual Caribbean island in the Greater Antilles extending like half of Sardinia, perfect for a romantic getaway. White coves bordered by palm trees, warm sun and crystalline sea, as well as the warmth of African culture expressed in reggae music: this is why Italians are attracted to the multifaceted beauty of this island where luxury is tailor-madeespecially for those who choose one of the Sandals resorts (sandalsresorts.eu).
Like the South Coast in Whitehouse, on a long golden beach, immersed in a 200-hectare nature reserve in the south-west of the island, little beaten by tourism. The perfect setting for romantic walks hand in hand. For an unforgettable “at least once in a lifetime” effect, the Love Nest Butler Suite Sandals (from 1030 euros per night): it is equipped with an infinity pool and private butler, as well as a panoramic view to admire the sunrise or toast at sunset . Or the super-romantic overwater suites, around a heart-shaped pontoon, large, bright and with direct access to the turquoise water (from 1,940 euros per night).
Love in full sail
A cruising vessel in the Star Clipper fleet.
A little further west is Costa Rica (visitcostarica.it), a gigantic natural park rich in biodiversity, with almost half a million species of plants and animals in 52,000 square kilometres. You can savor the charm of the place by sailing aboard the Star Clipper sailing ship between December and March. Every day the thrill of setting sail to the tune of Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis, the soundtrack of the film 1492, is renewed, while the four-masted ship unfurls 3,365 square meters of sails to the wind. Perfect for sporty couples who, if they wish, can help the sailors hoist the sails, as well as being able to practice water sports at anchorages. To the privacy guaranteed to newly weds attentive to the environment, are added unique experiences such as kayak tours in the mangrove forest and the canopy tour in the jungle. Boarding is from Balboa, on the Flamenco island of Panama, or from Puntarenas, in Costa Rica. The cruise, in December, from 1,700 euros without flights (booking before April 30th, 20% reduction, starclippers.com).
Honeymoon on the road
The Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park, California, USA.
A few more degrees of longitude to the deep American West for discover the wild soul of the most iconic parks in California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona. An energetic road tour for dynamic lovers and lovers of boundless landscapes, with a happy ending. From Los Angeles it’s off to glittering Las Vegasa great base for Grand Canyon National Park, a spectacular result of millions of years of wind and water erosion.
A stop at is recommended along the way Seligmanthe town that inspired the film carsit’s at Williamson the famous Route 66. Tireless, we start again for Monument Valley, on the Utah-Arizona border. Worth the night excursion accompanied by a Navajo guide for the observation of the celestial vault. After Arches National Park, so named for the arch-shaped rock formations, it goes towards Bryce Canyonwith the famous amphitheater of red rock pinnacles. At sunset, the drive from Sunrise Point to Sunset Point is spectacular.
And then, sweet doing nothing in Bora Bora
StOn the way back to San Francisco you have to choose whether to visit the fascinating Death Valley (the hottest and driest national park) and Zabriskie Point or the Sequoia National Park, to admire the giants of the forest. The tallest is located along the circular Big Trees Trail and measures 83.8 meters and boasts a diameter of 11 meters. And after traveling more than three thousand kilometres, well-deserved relaxation in the Pacific Ocean: a few days of sweet idleness in Bora Bora, the most famous of the Tahiti islands (tahiti.com), archipelago of wonders in the southern hemisphere. with Turisanda (turisanda.it) the journey with flights to and from Italy, 12 days in the USA with car rental and overnight stays and an extension of 6 nights in the Tahiti archipelago, of which four in Bora Bora, starts from 18,500 euros per couple.
Honeymoon in sarong and kimono
Matamanoa Island, Fiji Islands.
In that same part of the globe they are found the Fiji Islands (fiji.com.fj)a true tropical marine sanctuary, among the new entries of exotic-romantic destinations for those in search of turquoise waters, rustling palms and long white beaches. It’s the right holiday to exchange sweet words in postcard settings or to unwind with water sports, such as snorkelling or diving, and admire the colorful seabed full of life. The Mamanucas are part of the Fiji archipelago, a group of about twenty islands of volcanic origin west of Viti Levu, to be reached by catamaran, ferry or hydrofoil from the port of Denaraunext to Nadi International Airport.
For a “light” honeymoon, in a sarong and barefoot, there is the island of Matamanoa, adults only, surrounded by the coral reef that formed the white sand beaches. An unusual and chic extension adds to Fiji Japan.
Toji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
The itinerary in the land of the rising sun includes visits to the main cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, where the ancient soul and millenary culture coexist in harmony with a contemporaneity projected towards the future. The combined Japan-Fiji islands with Kibotours (kibotours.com) starts from 5,690 euros, including flights, taxes and accommodation in a 4-star resort on the island of Matamanoa.
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