How will you honeymoon ?
Wondering how best to spend your trip of a lifetime ? We have five fabulous ideas to put you in the mood for love !
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SHORT & SWEET
Short on time but need to unwind ? A luxe minimoon ( usually up to five days ) invites you to relax and recharge after the stress and excitement of planning a wedding . Forget long-haul and choose a special location near your ' I do ' venue or within a short drive or flight . Treat yourselves with an experience that suits your style but keep it relatively low-key . And remember , you can always plan a bigger anniversary trip next year .
2DOUBLE FEATURE Can ’ t decide between heavenly beaches and soul-stirring country vistas ? Why not both ? Look to locations such as the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast for oceanfront luxury and rainforest hideaways . Cherish the moment as you stretch out on sugary sands and shop and dine your way around the seaside strip — then slip off-grid for cosy fireside toasts in a rainforest chalet .
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ISLAND ESCAPE
Cruise into your newlywed era at a dreamy island destination . Will it be a fly-and-flop getaway ( think massages , cocktails , and poolside naps ), or an action-packed itinerary of water sports and day trips ? Or maybe that holiday sweet spot — daily adventures with afternoons at the swim-up bar ? No rules , it ' s your honeymoon ! Close to home , the idyllic islands of The Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef offer romantic options for every couple , from back-to-nature simplicity to five-star indulgence ( just ask Sarah & Garth on p . XX ). And just a short flight away , Pacific Islands such as Vanuatu have island vibes down to a fine art .
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GETAWAY
Are you the couple who loves to wine and dine ? Plan your honeymoon around bucket-list gourmet experiences ! Whether it ’ s booking your favourite Noosa restaurants , touring the wineries of South Australia , or candlelit dinners in an exotic locale , this style offers once-in-a-lifetime indulgence for passionate gourmands .
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GRAND TOUR
Okay , you ’ ve snagged a month off work and budget ’ s looking solid . Time to choose your own adventure ! Combine a European sojourn with an African safari ( just like Luke & Mitch on p . XX ), ski your way around New Zealand , or hit the road and explore the boundless beauty of Australia . The world is your oyster !
Photo : Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef
74 Winter 2023