You can’t overstate the benefits of a good honeymoon in your relationship. Couples who go away to exotic countries and make unforgettable memories on their honeymoons tend to be a lot happier than ones that don’t; travelling to such destinations can be expensive, but it’s worth doing despite the costs. If your honeymoon is just around the corner and you are looking for places to go, this post has you covered. You will find out information about some of the world’s most romantic honeymoon destinations here in this article:
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Cancun, Mexico
Cancun is one of Mexico’s most popular tourist destinations. In the past, the city was associated primarily with spring breakers. However, the city’s tourism board has pivoted and markets it more to families and couples. While other parts of Mexico are extremely dangerous, Cancun is for the most part very safe. Violence against tourists is almost unheard of there; it is therefore the best place to take a honeymoon in Mexico. Cancun also happens to be one of the most beautiful cities in North America.
Because of how popular the area is with tourists, experts recommend booking hotel rooms several months in advance of your trip, unless you create a comprehensive list of the best hotels in Cancun, pick one, and then book your room early, there is no guarantee there will be any space for you. Leaving anything until the last minute is a bad idea when you are going somewhere as busy as Cancun. The same is also true for airline flights, especially in the spring and summer. Booking early can save you money as well.
Paris, France
Paris is a city unlike any other. Its winding cobbled streets, romantic cafés, and beautiful Renaissance architecture make it the ideal place to go on a honeymoon. As you would expect from one of the world’s premier tourist destinations, it also happens to be an extremely expensive city to visit. The average person has to save up for months before they can afford a trip there. Flights, hotels and general living in the city can cost thousands for a weeklong break. As with Cancun experts recommend booking everything several weeks or months in advance, so you make early bird savings.
If you do intend on visiting Paris, then it’s a good idea to create a travel itinerary so that each day’s activities are clearly mapped out. Leaving things to chance or not planning activities can result in confusion and stress. Your honeymoon should be as tranquil and relaxing as you can possibly make it.
London, England
You can reach London from Paris using the Eurostar service. The train arrives in a little under three hours, however, you do need to book tickets early to secure a place on it as they sell out fast. While London isn’t a city that is widely considered romantic it can be if you go at the right time of year. During the summer the city comes alive and looks its most beautiful. Rose gardens, rivers and huge parks teem with couples young and old; many of them are completely free to enter which means there will be no shortage of places to visit with your new spouse on your trip there. In addition to free gardens London has a number of public galleries and museums that anyone can get into with or without tickets; these places like the British Museum for example are completely free to enter. If you both enjoy history and culture then you are guaranteed a good time in England’s capital city and the former seat of the British Empire.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s capital city; most people have only ever heard of it because of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations. However, there’s a lot more to Rio di Janeiro than just street festivals. The city has some of the best beaches in South America and is surrounded by thousands of acres of jungle. Its architecture is a mix of colonial and modern making it the ideal place for people who’re moved by beauty and history. There are an endless amount of cafés and restaurants in Brazil catering to couples and those on honeymoons. If you plan on visiting then create a list of eateries you plan on visiting, so you can try the best food the city has to offer. At night Rio comes alive but at the same time has a serious crime problem so stay in tourist areas and avoid venturing into any of the city’s favelas.
Venice, Italy
Venice is without a shadow of a doubt one of Italy’s most magical cities. Experts claim that within the next century, it is going to become completely engulfed by water and wiped off of the face of the earth. It is therefore somewhere you and your new spouse should prioritise seeing. Historically, it was one of the most significant cities in Italy and at one time an independent city-state much like the Vatican is today. Cars are not permitted in Venice and travellers can only get around by gondola or on foot. It is therefore a fantastic place to travel if you want a quieter honeymoon.
Travelling to Venice is like travelling back in time. The city’s peacefulness makes it unlike anywhere else in the entire world; it is truly a magical and beautiful city that is bound to make any honeymoon great. You will want to book everything as early as you can because, like the other cities mentioned here so far, it is popular and therefore expensive if bookings are left until the last minute.
New York, United States
New York isn’t considered romantic by people who live there but like London, at certain times of the year, the city comes alive. Many would argue that while London’s charm is in the summer New York’s is in the winter. When it snows New York is transformed into a literal winter wonderland. If you have never visited before then you should definitely going during the Christmas period because that’s when the most stuff is happening there. When it snows the city is beautiful, too; Central Park in particular is the best place to visit when the city is snowing.
Another good thing about visiting during the winter is that that’s when the city’s Catholic churches have their festivals and ceremonies out on the street. You can witness these in Little Italy and other Catholic neighbourhoods; you do not have to be religious to enjoy or even participate in these processions.
Rome, Italy
Back to Italy, Rome is romantic there is no denying it. While the city is more commonly associated with history there is a lot more to it than just the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Some of the best hotels and restaurants in the entire country are located i n Rome, its capital. If you plan on visiting any of them then make bookings and reservations months before you plan on travelling there as Rome is without a shadow of a doubt the most popular tourist destination in all of Italy and arguably Europe. Leaving things until the last minute is going to result in you missing out on being able to visit and see things.
A travel itinerary for Rome is equally as important as it is for Cancun being that there is so much for travellers to see. Without an itinerary, there is no way you’ll be able to see everything the city has to offer. Make sure to take nighttime strolls around because as with Rio de Janeiro, the night is when Rome comes alive.
Santorini, Greece
Santorini is arguably Greece’s most romantic island; it is definitely its most photographed. Travelling to Santorini can be hit or miss since at some times of the year it’s bustling with tourists and at others, it isn’t. When you travel during peak tourist season it can be an uncomfortable place to take a holiday due to the sheer volume of people walking around. Many would argue it is better to go on the island’s shoulder season when it is a little quieter. Whenever you visit anywhere during its shoulder season, however, you then have to contend with fewer amenities and places open to tourists due to the fact that the residents close up for this period, awaiting busier times of the year. You’ll want to make reservations many months in advance if you are visiting in the shoulder season so you can ensure the places you plan on travelling to are actually open. If you do not then they may close and you won’t be guaranteed entry on arrival.
Mumbai, India
Mumbai is one of India’s most vibrant cities. While India as a country is a busy and hectic place Mumbai is something else. If you and your new spouse are searching for somewhere quiet to visit, Mumbai isn’t it; Mumbai’s better for people who want real adventure and to experience one of the most entertaining cities in the entire world. If you plan on visiting then it’s important to create an itinerary and download a map of the city to your phone so you do not get lost.
Most people only ever get married once. One wedding means one honeymoon. If you are planning on taking a trip with your spouse then you need to find somewhere that is perfect for both of you. All of the destinations featured in this post are immensely popular with other married couples so should be equally as good for you two.
I love your suggestions for romantic getaways for the perfect honeymoon. Well, I don’t find London all that romantic but I love the rest!