Studies have discovered that 99% of couples who choose a traditional wedding go on a honeymoon. In the UK, the average honeymoon costs just over £3,500. Considering that the average cost of a summer holiday for a family of four costs close to £1,000, its clear to see that couples certainly splash out for their after-wedding vacation.
Many people get
inspiration from their friends and family for a honeymoon. In fact,
an outstanding 80% of honeymooners in the last 5 years used social
media to research their ideal destinations.
There is a lot to
consider before you decide on your dream destination. Here to ease
the stress, Angelic Diamonds, retailers of beautiful engagement rings, tell us the top luxury honeymoon locations of
2018 and how to perfectly plan your romantic trip there (down to the
pound).
Kuoni, a luxury travel
operator, revealed their top booked honeymoon destinations.
Maldives
Situated in South Asia,
this destination is a dream holiday for many. It’s made up of more
than 1,000 coral islands and is famous for its sugar-white sand
beaches, private islands and luxurious resorts. It oozes magnificence
and romance, no wonder it was revealed to be the top honeymoon
destination of 2018.
Cost of flight:
£474*
Accommodation cost
per night:
Budget: £110 -
£290
Mid-range: £220+
Top-end: £545+
Mid-range: £220+
Top-end: £545+
A must-do:
Head over to the Piano
Deck at Baros. This is a platform built in the heart of the
ocean that can be hired for a few hours for breakfast, lunch, dinner
or spa treatments. Why not treat yourselves to a sunrise breakfast
for £235.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has only
recently become a popular tourist destination, but it’s clear to
see why. With eight UNESCO sites and many opportunities to have
memorable experiences, it’s an amazing place to visit.
Cost of flight:
£346*
Accommodation cost
per night:
Budget: £10 -
£17
Mid-range: £17
- £42
Top-end: £42+
A must-do:
Travel to the World’s
End by foot. This is a sheer cliff situated in Horton Plains National
Park which looks over tiny villages and tea plantations. The round
trip is around 7.5km by foot, and many say that you won’t regret it
(and it costs under £20).
Mauritius
Mauritius is well-known
for being luxurious. There’s plenty to do in the way of activities
but, of course, you can lie on the beautiful beaches all day if you’d
prefer — take your pick…
Cost of flight:
£369*
Accommodation cost
per night:
Budget: £35 -
£66
Mid-range: £70 - £133
Top-end: £133+
Mid-range: £70 - £133
Top-end: £133+
A must-do:
Take time out to go to
the Chamarel Waterfall. Surround yourself with luscious vegetation
instead of the sandy beaches you may have become accustomed to and
explore the southern side of the island.
Thailand
Kuoni’s booking
figures revealed that Thailand is the second most popular honeymoon
destination for LGBT couples and fourth for straight newlyweds. It’s
become popular with backpackers over the past decade but that doesn’t
mean it’s not full of hidden gems and romantic spots.
Cost of flight:
£279*
Accommodation cost
per night:
Budget: £13 -
£23
Mid-range: £23 - £91
Top-end: £91+
Mid-range: £23 - £91
Top-end: £91+
A must-do:
Adventure around the
Phi Phi islands. Considered to be some of the most beautiful islands
in Southeast Asia, you can reach them by a short speedboat journey
from Phuket or Krabi. Discover true paradise and turquoise-blue
waters with your partner.
Indonesia (Bali)
Visitors to Bali always
comment on the unforgettable culture and landscapes. The people are
friendly and the beaches are one-of-a-kind — we’re not surprised
it made it into the top five.
Cost of flight:
£345*
Accommodation cost
per night:
Budget: less
than £36
Mid-range: £36 - £109
Top-end: £109+
Mid-range: £36 - £109
Top-end: £109+
A must-do:
Take to the waters and
head to the Gili Islands. Take the fast boat over from Bali to the
islands and sit on the famous Datu Swing at Hotel Ombak Sunset with
your loved one as the sun goes down.
When you’ve decided
where you’re going, you just need to get packed. Make sure you
budget for the following — according to one survey on wedding
couples these are the items most likely to be bought before honeymoon
travel:
- New wardrobe (70.1%)
- Swimsuit (69.9%)
- Sunglasses (69.9%)
*At
time of research — based on cheapest month to fly and cheapest
return ticket.
*Photos via Pexels
*Photos via Pexels
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