Travel Ideas
The Four Honeymoons you need!
Four Honeymoons and a Wedding!
Yes, really – romantic travel can form the backbone of your celebrations. Here’s why and where to go…
PRE-MOON
This is a thing, trust us! You will need a break before the wedding, to remind yourselves why you are doing this, and to take a break from the relentless treadmill that planning can be. Leave the laptops at home and take a long weekend to fall in love all over again.
Intercontinental Cascais-Estoril
Weddings fly by in a whirlwind of excitement so why not have a tranquil pre-moon at InterContinental Cascais-Estoril to reconnect before changing from fiancé to spouse? Located on the Portuguese Riviera, this five-star hotel is a sanctuary of calm and romance boasting spectacular views of the glistening Atlantic and rustic natural surroundings. A haven of contemporary luxury, InterContinental Cascais-Estoril has 59 rooms and suites, each with private balconies overseeing Cascais Bay, perfect for a sunset cocktail. Organising a wedding is a frantic, often stressy time so the happy couple can restore inner peace at the SPA InterContinental by L’Occitane with Provencal-inspired treatments. The luxurious hotel perfectly combines the beauty of the coast and fascinating Portuguese culture.
A three-night stay at InterContinental Cascais-Estoril starts from €570 on a bed and breakfast basis in a Cosy Garden Room. Flights can be booked via EasyJet, British Airways, or TAP Air Portugal from London to Lisbon Airport. Follow @intercontinentalcascaisestoril
MINI-MOON
As if you need a reason! You’ve literally just got married – yay! For best results, take a few nights out while you are still on a high – go somewhere short haul and all-out luxurious to indulge in your just-married euphoria before you return to everyone else’s tales of the best day of your lives!
Lošinj Hotels & Villas, Croatia
The five-star Boutique Hotel Alhambra, part of Lošinj Hotels & Villas on the Croatian island of Lošinj is perfect for a short-haul minimoon. Boutique Hotel Alhambra offers a range of chic accommodations boasting picturesque gardens or bay views, the perfect backdrop to toast the next chapter of life. The newlyweds can enjoy their first meals as spouses at the Michelin-starred Alfred Keller Restaurant, which provides the finest Adriatic dishes and over 400 world-class national and international wines. Lošinj Island is a gloriously unspoiled piece of forested land with air infused with the soothing scent of aromatic herbs. After exploring the serene island or soaking in the Croatian sun, spouses can retreat to the Cube Alhambra Spa to enjoy a range of couple’s massages, Finnish and Turkish saunas, or a swim in the indoor seawater pool. A luxurious haven, Boutique Hotel Alhambra provides happy couples with intimate and culturally-enriching experiences.
The price for a three-night stay at Boutique Hotel Alhambra starts from €1,380 on a bed and breakfast basis in a Deluxe Room Park View. Flights can be booked via EasyJet from London to Rijeka Airport or Pula Airport.
Follow @boutiquehotelalhambra @losinjhotels
MIDI-MOON
You maximoon is on the horizon but you can’t wait to indulge in travel as a Mr & Mrs. Here’s where a medium-haul, daytime-flight destination comes in – somewhere in the middle east where you can wrap up the wedmin and come back refreshed for the final months before your once-in-a-lifetime trip.
Dunes, Oman
Dunes by Al Nahda is a luxurious tented hotel in the heart of the Oman Desert and is a transcendent Midimoon destination for newlyweds seeking a Middle Eastern location rich in culture and glorious twinkling night skies. Spread out across 17 acres of golden sands, Dunes by Al Nahda has 50 individual tens that showcase the best of Omani craftsmanship with plush interiors, comfortable bedrooms, and the air of rustic luxury. Dunes by Al Nahda was designed to celebrate the country’s rich heritage and extraordinary environment. From the delicious authentic cuisine to the award-winning URU Spa with an Egyptian Sand Spa, the perfect place to relax using the vitalising minerals and warmth of the sand after the stressful wedding planning period, the five-star hotel considered the zenith of Omani elegance, pays homage to the stunning desert surroundings in a comfortable and luxurious manner.
The price for a three-night stay at Dunes by Al Nahda starts from £900 on a bed and breakfast basis. Flights can be booked via Oman Air or Emirates via Dubai.
Follow @dunesbyalnahda
MAXI-MOON
This is it! The main event! The trip that will be forever etched in your memories as the indulgent, bonanza trip – your first true adventure together! You will need something truly special, just like this…
Blue Safari Seychelles
Considered one of the most unspoiled and pristine Outer Islands of Seychelles, the multi-award-winning Alphonse Island is a truly sensational destination – ideal for newlyweds looking for a total blowout honeymoon. Part of Blue Safari Seychelles’ impressive portfolio, Alphonse Island provides honeymooners with a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Alphonse Island has an unrivalled tranquil atmosphere, perfect for a romantic getaway where couples can focus on reconnecting with themselves and nature, particularly after the stressful period that accompanies planning a wedding. With palm-fringed, white-sand beaches, gently lapped by the glistening Indian Ocean, Alphonse Island is picture-perfect with unforgettable sunsets, providing an idyllic backdrop for a couple to toast to marriage.
There is no fear of itchy feet at Alphonse Island since they offer a plethora of sustainability-oriented activities for newlyweds to make lifelong memories together. Having signed the UNESCO Sustainable Travel Pledge, Alphonse Island honours and protects the diverse land and marine life that makes this destination so unique. The happy couple can encounter manta and eagle rays, Green and Hawksbill turtles, or Napoleon wrasse, and more when snorkelling and scuba diving with the Five-Star PADI Dive Centre. Guests can also partake in conservation activities including underwater wildlife photography, exploring the Reef Flats, or planting native trees – one-of-a-kind honeymoon stories guaranteed to delight family and friends at home. This haven for romance provides a completely unique honeymoon dining experience that would make anyone envious which is the legendary flats lunch. Newly-weds can dine alfresco on the pristine sands and enjoy freshly caught fish, barbecued meats, and healthy salads and fruit whilst dangling their feet in the balmy ocean. This five-star island is perfect for in-love couples to cut themselves off from the outside world, focus on spending quality time with their new spouse, and start one of life’s greatest adventures in completely breathtaking surroundings.
The price for a seven-night package on Alphonse Island starts from US$7,675 per person in a Beach Bungalow based on two people sharing. This includes domestic transfers, non-motorised activities, snorkelling and watersport equipment, three daily meals, soft drinks during activities, water, and fly-fishing rod and reel rental. Flights can be booked via Etihad Airways via Abu Dhabi.
Follow @bluesafariseychelles
£1,000s of prizes up for grabs every month with The Bridal Buzz!
