Stuck for ideas?

Don’t fancy the idea of lazing on a beach or following the herd? Take a look at some honeymoons with a difference.

Take to the open roads

If you’ve always dreamed of hitting the road like in the movies, pick up a map and plan your route. The USA is perhaps the best place to take this kind of honeymoon -- the roads are good and the exploring endless. Bear in mind that you'll probably want some time to relax, so take lots of breaks and spend several nights in each of your destinations.

Go on a honeymoon cruise

If luxury on board a cruise ship sounds like bliss, head off on the open seas. Whether you voyage down the Nile or head across the Atlantic on the QM2, make sure you choose a cruise that's heading for an area you would like to visit. Look for a cruise that offers activities that appeal to you, whether that’s a casino and nightclub on board, to yoga classes and a luxury spa.

Beach with a difference

If you want to enjoy a few days on the beach, but want a bit of variation, head to Brazil, Morocco or South Africa. Brazil has an endless coastline coupled with the buzz of cities like Rio de Janeiro, the samba beat of Salvador de Bahia and the wilds of the Amazon rainforest. In Morocco you can travel between the large seaside resorts of the coast and the shopping paradise of Marrakech, or head into the Atlas mountains for a trek. South Africa again has stunning beaches, excellent game parks and exciting cities.

Gourmet experience

If you love wine and fine cuisine, make the most of it on your honeymoon. Wine connoisseurs might want a week in the Champagne region of France, or you could combine a food and wine holiday in Tuscany, the South of France, South Africa or Australia. Fans of spicy cuisine should head to Vietnam, India or Sri Lanka. Don’t forget that you’ll want to enjoy romantic dinners together on your honeymoon, so do consider the cuisine before you book. If you're not a fan of spicy food, for example, avoid south Asia, while if you enjoy seafood, you might decide to head to the Caribbean.

Special Interest

Use your honeymoon to enjoy a special interest that you both enjoy. If you both love movies, for example, you could plan a trip to the Cannes Film Festival, or a honeymoon in Los Angeles. If you're both fans of yoga, you might use your honeymoon to visit a relaxing yoga retreat, while keen cyclists could plan an exploration on their bikes. Or you could both learn a new skill, like scuba diving in the Maldives.

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