10 Amazing Honeymoon Trends For 2018! * That Come With Interesting Reccos
BY Apoorva | 04 Jan, 2018 | 1811 views | 5 min read
The same old Paris - Swiss route won't do anymore dear honeymooners. Especially in 2018 where money is thoughtfully used and budgets most savagely scrutinized. What you need is someone nudging you in the direction of "something different". So yes, we're the filter you need to get your honeymoon game on, pretty early in 2018.
Road trips
What's more romantic than the open road? You don’t have to do a complete road trip if you want, you can do maybe a couple of cities in between. What say?
Best road trip to try: From what we hear, the most ideal and most unique road trip idea is Iceland’s Highway One. You get to see everything from volcanoes to ice floes, fjords and waterfalls as you both drive around the countryside. If you're lucky, a chance stopover might even give you a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Two honeymoons
More and more couples are taking a shorter (and usually less expensive) mini-moon right after their wedding and a larger trip a few months later. This is a great option if wedding planning hasn't left much room in your budget (or in your vacation days).
Want to know what a mini-moon is? Read here.
What to try: Do a small trip to Malaysia and do a bigger one to Bora Bora when it can happen. Win-win.
Foodie honeymoons
How gourmet is this?! You can literally plan your whole honeymoon around where you'll have your next meal. We're talking about a seriously memorable culinary experience -- with 12-course tasting menus, wine bars with a well-versed sommelier and a market with the freshest local produce!
Best foodie destination to try: Japan is another best destination for foodies - it's sushi and sashimi culture is perfect for foodies. And Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than even Paris, so there!
Safari Max
Combine your romantic love with your love for adventure. You can stay in a jungle resort or even on the reserve and do multiple safaris.
Best safari to try: Kicheche Valley. Luxury tents, amazing views and secluded experiences for honeymooner.
Eco-Tourism Honeymoons
Pic via La Tigra Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica
Why not do a little bit for the planet while you are honeymooning? Trust us when we say that you will not be compromising on anything. Whether it's making a minimal impact on the surroundings, serving local fare in their restaurants or using solar power to run their electricity, eco-friendly resorts have proven that going green can still be totally luxurious.
Our best pick: Sandakan in Sabah, the Malaysian part of Borneo - a top ecotourism destination and you can also stay at the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, Sukau Rainforest Lodge and won the 19th Malaysia Tourism Awards for Best Hotel Services. Watch the floras and faunas of Borneo, some amazing animals like the orangutans, pygmy elephants and hornbills. We've even heard that the La Tigra Rainforest Lodge, Costa Rica is another great place for an eco trip.
Luxury Train Travel
No, it’s not the Indian railways that we are talking about! We are talking about the romance of luxury train travel. Whether you’re speeding through the rolling countryside, UNESCO World Heritage sites or mountainous terrain, a carriage for every type of couple awaits.
Best train experience to try: Napa Valley Wine Train has this really cool Moonlight Escape excursion known to be the best date experience. You can enjoy a meal by executive chef Kelly Macdonald, nice wine and a great view!
YOLO Honeymoons
YOLO, which literally means “You Only Live Once”, is a type of a honeymoon now. Since you be taking a honeymoon trip just once, why not go all out and make the most of it! So you can take a month-long honeymoon or even do multiple locations!
Best YOLO experience: Try Shark Cage Diving where you can see white sharks swimming around you while you swing in a cage.
Unplugged honeymoons
It’s time to unplug from technology and exchange tweets for the sounds of nature & instagram stories for the picturesque views around. As an added advantage, the digital detox honeymoon will leave the honeymooners recharged & renewed. Want to know more? Here are Five Honeymoon Places With No Phone Network!
Our pick: The Singita Explore Tented Camp, Tanzania where you can spend your time staring at majestic elephants, regal lions and hungry hippos. You can stay in luxe canvas tents, dine under the stars and generally disconnect in no time. After all, you will have the National Geographic channel in real time, all day, every day!
Volunteer Honeymoons
Volunteer honeymoons allow the newlyweds to travel the world while giving back to those in need of help. Such unique honeymoon trends aim at making a difference while creating lifelong memories along the way!
Best honeymoon volunteer ideas: Go to Honeymoon Volunteers to check out the latest stuff to try - from Nepal to Australia, there's a lot you could check out.
Don't forget to read about 30 Honeymoon Destinations You Have Never Heard Of!
