This coastal city has the most wonderful scenery you can dream of. The urban area counts on an infinite number of buildings and sites that are breathtaking. Modernist artists, like Antoni Gaudí, contributed to the beautification of Barcelona and transformed it into a jewel of Modernism. You will spend hours sightseeing and taking pictures of the beautiful buildings you find along your way.

Barcelona is a coastal city that is bathed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, which means it has great beaches that you can enjoy and relax on. As well as being a coastal city, Barcelona is surrounded by mountains as well. If you want a little more adventure, try the amazing mountain of Montjuic and breathe the fresh air of this wonderful green area with your new husband or wife. A visit to the castle on top of the mountain can be very romantic!

If you are looking for something a little more romantic, there is nothing better than sharing a romantic dinner with your partner in one of the most luxurious restaurants in Barcelona. You can experience the most delicious Catalan dishes while enjoying the great views of the city.

If you like to party, Barcelona offers a great variety of nightclubs with all kinds of music. You can start by going to a bar and have some drinks or tapas, “patatas bravas” is a must! Then go to a disco and dance the night away!

After a long day going non-stop, you can enjoy the quietness and privacy of your accommodation. There are great apartments in Barcelona for couples with all modern conveniences and fully-equipped kitchens.

So, would you like to celebrate your love in Barcelona?

A City Honeymoon

You might not think of Bangkok when you think of a romantic honeymoon in the tropics, but Thailand’s capital is full of life and culture. Stay in a luxury hotel and explore the city together. You’ll see fine art, tour Buddhist temples, and experience the Thai culture. If you just want to relax and pamper yourselves, make an appointment at a spa for an extravagant massage or treatment. Plenty of restaurants offer delicious cuisine, and you can burn it off by dancing all night at a local disco.

A Honeymoon off the Beaten Path

Chiang Main offers newlyweds the option of discovering the bustling largest city in northern Thailand or heading to the outskirts for a jungle tour. It’s quieter than Bangkok, but it still offers plenty to do. The city is home to more than 300 temples, which are free to visit. The old city walls of historic Chiang Mai are still standing and are surrounded by a moat. The old city hall is now home to an art and cultural center, and several ancient temples still stand inside the walls.

Just outside of Chiang Mai is a natural wonderland. Three different elephant parks give you the opportunity to see these gentle creatures in action. You can take elephant rides or watch performances at Maesa Elephant Camp. If you’re more interested in seeing elephants in a natural habitat, visit the Elephant Nature Park, which is a sanctuary for injured elephants or other elephants that would not survive in the wild.

If experiencing an adventure together is your idea of romance and bonding, take a canopy tour above the rainforest. Two different companies—AFECT and Flight of the Gibbon—offer zipline tours through the lush jungle. You can hike to a waterfall, where you can languish beside each other and enjoy the magical beauty.

A Beach Honeymoon

If you prefer the beach, you won’t have to look far in Thailand. About an hour outside of Thailand is Pattaya, a beach town with booming nightlife and plenty of entertainment. If you go down to the beach, you’ll get to be alone with your sweetheart. Instead of staying in a huge resort, consider booking your stay at a private bungalow on the beach. You’ll be able to trade the sounds of the disco for the sounds of the ocean after a night on the town.

Phuket is another popular beach destination. Besides having some of the most glamorous resorts, Phuket is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand (and the world). Enjoy your new spouse next to a secluded lagoon, or sip a tropical drink on a white sand beach.

Spending a week or two of uninterrupted pleasure is one of the best parts of getting married. Whether your honeymoon plans involve action, adventure, or rejuvenation, include Thailand in those plans. Enjoying each other’s company in one of the most amazing places on earth will give you memories to last a lifetime.

Author’s Bio

Travel writer Sally Marsh helps couples plan for honeymoons in Thailand. Her recommendations on Phuket hotels, Thailand destinations, Koh Samui restaurants and so much more can be found on the thailandholidays.net site.

If there’s not much money in the piggy bank, however, you may be worrying that a honeymoon isn’t in the cards for you. Not true. With just a little planning and some creative thinking, the perfect, affordable, newlywed getaway may be more achievable than you think.

Budget Honeymoon Tip #1: Stay Close to Home

The absolutely best way to make a budget honeymoon happen is to stick close to home. Take some time to look at your surroundings through a set of honeymoon lenses. Are there any romantic bed and breakfasts within driving distance? Perhaps you live in a great city, but never seem to take advantage of it all. We’ve all heard of “stay-cations”… why not plan a “stay-moon”?

Budget Honeymoon Tip #2: Beg (With Dignity, of Course!)

You’ve always loved Aunt Edna; she’s a little kooky and has a penchant for saying it like it is. Since she’s never been one to shy away from bluntness, why not ask if she’ll lend you her lovely timeshare as a wedding present?

Don’t have a relative with a timeshare? No Matter. Nowadays, it is perfectly acceptable for couples to create a honeymoon registry.  Don’t expect one person to fork over all the dough, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how many people will chip in to make your honeymoon happen!

Budget Honeymoon Tip #3: Tropical Can Be Cheap

If a tropical honeymoon is what you’ve always dreamed of, you can still make it happen on the cheap. A lot of people forget that Florida is more than just Disney World and club-centric Miami. There are hundreds of hotels, resorts and getaways perfectly suited for a budget honeymoon. Other less expensive tropical destinations include Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.

Budget Honeymoon Tip #4: Go Rugged

If the goal of your honeymoon is to really get away from it all after the wedding, consider camping. No longer is camping reserved for just the outdoorsy types. It’s the 21st century and “luxury camping” is en vogue. The best part, a 5-star camping trip is significantly cheaper than a 5-star spa getaway (and you can always choose a camping ground with natural, free hot-tubs). Besides, Mother Nature doesn’t mess around; the national parks are more beautiful and soothing than anything you’ll experience at a luxury resort.

Remember, don’t let a little thing like a bank account get in the way of making your dream honeymoon a reality.  When your big day comes to its emotional, exciting, whirlwind close, you’re going to want to escape, relax, decompress and spend time with your new spouse. So don’t be discouraged, and start planning that budget honeymoon today!

Author’s Bio

Heather Johnson writes for HoneymoonDestinations.org, the best honeymoon research and planning website.

1. Try a trip up Table Mountain in the cable car at sunset. For a memorable adventure and a chance to enjoy the world-famous views of the peninsula, this is sure to be a moment you will both be able to treasure for years to come.
2. Visit the Cape Winelands to sample award-winning wines. The quaint towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl are home to a number of excellent wine estates, with a chance to sample a range of white, red and sparkling wines and also enjoy delicious meals and spectacular views on these popular Cape Town tours.
3. Horse riding on Long Beach in Noordhoek. This long stretch of beach is aptly named, offering the perfect place for a romantic horse riding experience at sunrise or sunset – gently walking or trotting along the beach, with the waves underfoot and the ocean spanning as far as the eye can see.
4. Enjoy a Garden Route tour. Named after the lush green scenery found in this area, a Garden Route tour offers an excellent activity on your Cape Town honeymoon. Choose a longer tour over a few days, or take a shorter day tour – attractions such as Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, Nature’s Valley, Oudtshoorn and many other hot-spots can be enjoyed along this route.
5. World-class wining and dining. A trip to Cape Town would not be complete without enjoying the heavenly local cuisine and fine wines. Across the city, a range of excellent restaurants can be found, with something to suit every palate. Specialities include fresh seafood, spicy Malay curries, biltong and “wors”, which is the South African braai (barbeque) sausage done to perfection.
6. Great beaches from coast to coast. From the chilly Atlantic Seaboard beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno, to the warmer Indian Ocean beaches of Muizenberg and Fish Hoek, and even the penguin inhabited beach of Boulders, Cape Town offers a wide range of beaches to enjoy.
7. Shark cage diving for couples with a taste for adventure. For newlyweds wanting the thrill of getting up close and personal with Great White sharks, a shark cage diving experience is sure to be the highlight of your honeymoon! Viewing can also be done from the boat for those who prefer to stay onboard rather than venture into the water.
8. Shop til you drop at the V&A Waterfront. Because no honeymoon is complete without a good shopping session, the V&A Waterfront is not to be missed – here you can find a wide range of shops selling everything from high-end designer clothing to locally made curios and crafts, as well as department stores, book stores, speciality stores and plenty more. Explore the range of shops and pick up a few souvenirs of your honeymoon in Cape Town to take a slice of the Cape home with you.

Author Bio:

Angela Brown is a travel writer at African Eagle Day Tours offering Cape Town Tours in and around the City of Cape Town, South Africa. Some of the best tours in Cape Town include, the Cape Peninsula, Garden route tours and Cape Town safari tours.

Sunbathe in Splendour at the Intercontinental Bali Resort

Bali is one paradise within paradise, when you live somewhere as beautiful as Indonesia it can be hard to find somewhere to go on vacation that will take your breath away, and Bali is often the favourite choice. With beautiful crisp blue seas, rolling stretches of white sand and resorts like the Intercontinental; Bali truly is a destination to take your breath away.

The resort itself has thirty five acres of pristine coastline, three restaurants, including one located by the side of the pool, which lit up at night & overlooking the ocean is sure to take your breath away even before you taste the amazing selection of food available.

But what makes this an amazing honeymoon destination is the sheer romance available at the resort, with suites that will make you feel truly at home, gauze draped tents by the ocean for intimate dinners and a wide range of activities including Balinese music, you will be able to start wedded life in sheer luxury.

16^th Century romance at the Hotel Monasterio, Cusco

Imagine being transported back to the 16^th century, a time of stunning architecture when romance and chivalry was a way of life. Now imagine all this in the stunning landscapes of Cusco in Peru.

The Hotel Monasterio is a 16^th century monastery, beautifully converted into a luxurious hotel, nestled almost 10,000 feet above sea level. Affording spectacular views of the stunning landscapes and the picturesque city of Cusco below.

From this beautiful base you can explore the city, once the capital city of the Incan empire, and take in its rich culture, take a journey to Machu Piccu, or for a more relaxed time enjoy the hotel facilities such as a warm hand drawn bath or relaxing massage.

Overall though, you can enjoy the romance and charm of this most unique honeymoon destination.

Musical Magic at the Aria Hotel, Prague

Prague is one of the most up and coming cities in Europe, the perfect mix of culture, history and modern elegance. Boasting the largest castle in the world, you can hardly take a step in Prague without encountering something that takes your breath away.

With cobbles side streets hiding beautiful restaurants and cafes, elegant bars and river cruises, you can always be sure of finding something to charm and entertain you.

This is never truer than when you stay at the Aria hotel, each floor of this boutique hotel is dedicated to a specific musical genre. Walking up the path from the wrought iron gates to the front door you will find yourself walking over an Italian mosaic of an ancient Gregorian chant that leads through the reception out to the winter garden beyond.

You can also enjoy a music library and private screening room, as well as getting advice on current cultural and musical activities from the hotels music director, Dr Irvana Stehlikova.

If culture and history are what you’re looking for from a honeymoon, the Aria hotel is sure to impress.

Sarah Goodwin is an avid traveler & writer for Kiwi Collection (www.kiwicollection.com) a hand picked, curated collection of luxury hotels and resorts.