Many newlyweds now stray away from the “typical” honeymoon and look for more adventurous ways to take full advantage of their once in a lifetime vacation. Here are the top deals for adventurous newlyweds looking for the most exotic honeymoon destinations.
Auckland, New Zealand
If you choose to visit New Zealand for your adventurous honeymoon getaway, you’ll find the SKYCITY Grand Hotel an irresistible accommodation. Not only does this 5-star hotel offer day spas and award-winning cuisine, they offer many honeymoon packages that feature even more perks,such as Auckland City Sights Tours and free tickets to the SKYCITY entertainment complex, with a large range of restaurants, cafes and bars, a theatre, the iconic Sky Tower and 24 hour casinos.
Auckland offers adventurers endless options for activity and fun, such as hiking the Waitakere Ranges with its impressive waterfalls and beautiful beaches. Also a literal “hot spot” for adventurers, you and your new spouse can hike to Auckland’s many volcanic cones, such as One Tree Hill or Mount Eden. Honeymooners can also take a ferry from downtown to the popular volcanic island of Rangitoto where you can climb to the summit for fantastic and romantic views of the city.
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok loves to attract tourists, especially honeymooners. A popular hotel for tourists, the Radisson Hotel in Bangkok offers honeymoon packages, some of which involve complimentary food and drink, as well as guaranteed luxury rooms at an unbeatable price. This exotic hotspot not only offers visits to the historical Grand Palace, endless museums and Buddist temples, but honeymooners can also take bicycle tours of Bangkok from downtown to China Town. Boat trips are also popular, especially those along the Chao Phraya River.
Fiji
Fiji will prove a honeymooner’s paradise. You will find amazing accommodations, including Hilton’s Fiji Beach Resort & Spa, which loves pampering its honeymoon guests with free breakfast and often offers an extra night’s stay for free. Another great accommodation for newlyweds, The Naviti Resort also offers free breakfasts, fruit baskets and wine to help you celebrate your new marriage.Fiji, located in the gorgeous South Pacific Ocean, consists of an archipelago with 332 islands, approximately 110 of which are inhabited, which leads to a lot of exploring for adventurous newlyweds. In addition to exploring uninhabited islands, some of the most popular activities in Fiji include whitewater rafting and sea kayaking.
Hong Kong, China
Not only is The Peninsula Hong Kong one of the best hotels in the world, it’s one of the most recognizable historic buildings in Hong Kong. The Peninsula Hotel has some of the world’s top restaurants right inside its doors, including the gourmet French restaurant Gaddi’s, which has one of the first Chef’s Tables in Hong Kong. You may even get to catch one of The Peninsula Hotel’s famous fashion shows as it’s hosted world renown brands such as Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Gucci, Prada, Shiatzy Chen, Louis Vuitton and Cartier.For adventurous honeymooners, Hong Kong holds endless opportunities, such as beautiful beaches, top-rated amusement parks, endless shopping and marketplaces, not to mention the bountiful cultural stops including museums, nature tours and numerous exciting, historical festivals that take place throughout the year.
Moorea, French Polynesia
An island northwest of Tahiti, Moorea was declared the most beautiful island in the world by the popular Frommer’s travel guide. Known for its honeymoon packages, Moorea Pearl Resort & Spa will wine and dine you with free champagne after you return from a day of swimming, snorkeling and discovering the island’s many volcanoes and coral reefs.Other popular activities for adventurous honeymooners include surfing, hiking and horseback riding, which is a great way to see the beautiful interior of the island, where you can pick fresh fruits from trees and pineapples from the ground to eat.
Phuket, Thailand
The Chedi Hotel Phuket in Thailand is known for its luxurious thatched cottages and miles of sandy, private beaches where honeymooners can snorkel, sea kayak and even venture on jungle safaris. Thailand has it all and when it comes to honeymoon packages. The Chedi Hotel Phuket offers are hard to beat with free spa treatments, fruit baskets, flowers and lovely decorated rooms for those just married.Scuba diving is immensely popular in Phuket, as well as jet skiing and parasailing.
Phuket has also become the sailing and yachting center of Thailand, so there are bountiful trips and packages to choose from. As if that’s not enough, Phuket is also a popular spot for diving, windsurfing, deep sea fishing and sea canoeing.Using this guide to the top exotic honeymoon destinations from around the world will save you valuable time as you prepare for your wedding, and all accommodations listed here guarantee quality arrangements. Most importantly, they promise a honeymoon of a lifetime, especially for those adventurous newlyweds.