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Honeymoon Ideas – Our Top 3 Suggestions for those looking for Something Different

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The wedding season is officially upon us, and if you are one of the lucky ones heading up the aisle to say your “I Do’s” in 2012, then you are most probably up to your ears in colour schemes, wedding cake samples, and honeymoon brochures!

Planning a wedding can be great fun, and providing you do not suffer from a case of ‘Bridezilla’ or indeed ‘Groomzilla’ the lead up to your big day can be just as much fun as the event itself.

Once the dress, the venue, and the invitations are confirmed, the next part of your wedding plan should be all about the honeymoon.  A chance to get away from it all, enjoy your first days as newlyweds, and relax after months of wedding stress, a luxury honeymoon is all about warm sunshine and soft sandy beaches… or is it?

The demand for ‘unusual’ honeymoon destinations is definitely on the increase, and if you would like to do something a little bit different after your wedding, our Top 3 Unusual Honeymoon Ideas may just give you some inspiration:

Driving Across America

Something I can highly recommend! We flew into Los Angeles, picked up a rental car, and spent the next four weeks driving cross the Southern States all the way to Key West!  With no fixed plans and no timetable, it was exciting, romantic, and a completely stress free honeymoon.

Alpine Retreat

Heading away from the beach and into the mountains, an Alpine honeymoon is just about as romantic as it gets!  Just imagine… a secluded log cabin set alongside a picturesque lake, surrounded by nothing but trees and wild birds, an open fire, a bottle of wine, and the one you love – surely this is a honeymoon of dreams!

A Luxury Train Ride across Africa

There is something incredibly romantic about Africa, and one of the best ways to visit the many countries spread out across this vast continent is by train.  Rovos Rail offers the most spectacular journeys through South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Tanzania, and once you are aboard one of the luxury locomotives, you will be treated like kings & queens. Opulent cabins, fine dining, exquisite wines, and superior service make this a honeymoon to remember.

The start of a new life, honeymoons are all about indulgence, so why not treat yourselves, and do something a little bit different!

Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations for 2012 Weddings

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With just 2 days to go until the arrival of May, the 2012 wedding season is about to burst into life as brides and grooms from every corner of the globe head up the aisle to say their “I do’s”.

May and September tend to be the busiest months of the year for weddings in the UK, and if you are one of the lucky ones marrying your sweetheart this year, why not take advantage of the rainy weekend, stay indoors, and book your dream honeymoon holiday to somewhere warm and exotic!

When it comes to the cost of your honeymoon, it seems the sky is the limit.  After researching all morning the average spend ranges between £3000 and £7000 for a two-week break, and many savvy newlyweds now ask their guests to contribute to their honeymoon fund rather than buying a gift, so that they can splash out on a memorable holiday and enjoy those first weeks as a couple – what a great idea!

So with your perfect partner, honeymoon budget, and your wedding dates all planned, the only thing left to decide where to go! So without further ado, here is our list of Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations for 2012 Weddings…

Mauritius is not just one of our favourite honeymoon destinations; it tops most other lists too!  A paradise bathing in the Indian Ocean, it is perhaps the most romantic holiday spot in the world.  Sophisticated resorts with endless spa treatments, powder white sandy beaches, warm sunshine, and indulgent dining venues – what more could newlyweds want!

The Caribbean attracts honeymooners from all over the world, and with such an amazing choice of beautiful islands, it is no wonder that it remains such a popular destination.  If we were to choose one island for a truly romantic honeymoon, it would have to be Anguilla.  Laid back, relaxed, and breathtakingly beautiful, this tiny island has it all.

The Greek Islands are picture-postcard perfect during the summer months, and Santorini with its stunning blue and white buildings, cobbled streets and abundance of wild flowers is a wonderful place to spend a romantic holiday with a loved one.

Those looking for something a little bit different should consider South Africa for their honeymoon.  Combining a city break, a wine tasting tour and perhaps a safari, is a great way to celebrate your marriage, and you could always add-on a week in neighbouring Mauritius to get the best of both worlds!

If your honeymoon is going to be your ‘holiday of a lifetime’, why not take the plunge and head down under to Australia!  A magnificent country that has something for everyone, Oz is a wonderful place to visit, and there is nothing more romantic that drinking a glass of wine together while watching the sun set over Ayres Rock.

Wherever you decide to go on your honeymoon just remember, “Short honeymoons are better than no honeymoons, but long honeymoons are best of all” – enjoy!