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I love photographing weddings and capturing the raw emotions of the day. I not only shoot in the D.C. area but love a good destination wedding. I hope my journal inspires you.
21 best honeymoon destinations for 2021 to consider, when planning your wedding. When the planning gets to be a little overwhelming, thinking of your honeymoon can be a great Zen moment. This too, can go into stimulation overload quickly. Before you go down the honeymoon rabbit hole think what you want it to look like. Do you crave travel, adventure, or something relaxing. Is it being in a metropolitan city, winery, maybe an Island or being surrounded in rich history. I’ve put together a list of some of the best honeymoon destinations for every type of couple.
Having your honeymoon at Bolt Farm Treehouse
Located in Wadmalaw Island, SC, is a relaxing
escape from the bustling world. No tv’s here, but
you do have antique claw foot tubs, a pizza oven,
bbq grill and even a french press. No
distractions here, just time to enjoy each other.
The Lone Mountain Ranch, located between Big
Sky and Yellowstone Park, in Montana, offers
a cozy log cabin getaway. This is a year round
resort with plenty of activities from rafting,
horseback riding, snowshoeing, and Yellowstone
next door is a great place to explore.
Napa Valley is on everyones couples mind when planning their
honeymoon.Napa Valley is laid back with European style. You will
want to stay in one of the many small boutique B&B’s to take full
advantage of Napa. There is plenty to do, from sunrise hot air balloon
ride, bike tours through wine country, great food and some of the
best wine in the world. These are just a few reasons why Napa is one of
the best honeymoon destinations, because everyone knows, everything
is better with wine.
The national parks, in the US, are a perfect place for a
relaxing honeymoon. Bring a book, camera or just a good
pair of binoculars for this honeymoon. The National Parks
are a great place to unwind from a busy wedding day and
with no cell service, you will have plenty of time to spend
with each other.
Turtle Bay Result, located in Hawaii, is one of
the best honeymoon destinations. But, don’t
be fooled by the intoxicating views and
romantic sunset swims. This place is full of
adventure from SCUBA, hiking, fishing, and
whale watching just to name a few.
St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, located in the French
Polynesia, offers land and over water villas. The
resort offers a swim up bar, several restaurants,
and shuttle service to Bora Bora. While on the
resort you will be treated like royalty. A butler
will bring you coffee and tea and open your
shades as both awake on your honeymoon.
Hotel Le Toiny, located in St. Barts is a
destination favorite for honeymooners. You can
sip on a drink in a beach side cabana while
soaking up the sun. If you are wanting to stretch
legs you can give jet skiing, hiking, deep-sea
fishing a try or take a guided tour.
Grace Hotel is located in Santorini, Greece.
Looking down on the Aegean Sea this spot
is a great choice for a relaxing, luxury, secluded,
location with jaw dropping visit views. You will
forget about your cell phone after your fist night.
The Lodge at Chaa Creek, is located in Belize.
Pictured here is the Kukulcan Master Suite. It has
floor-to-ceiling glass windows with a 180 degree
view of the jungle. This is truly an exceptional
choice and they even have a honeymoon
adventure package to keep you both busy and relaxed.
The Kayon Resort is located in Bali and is a 5 star resort
surrounded by rain forests and the holy Petanu River. You
can start your day with a complimentary yoga class to align
your mind, body and soul, then take one of the many tours
to immerse yourself in the beautiful culture. They specialize
in honeymooners and romance.
Santa Cruz Island in nestled in the middle of the Galapagos
Islands. The Galapagos is not only a the second largest
protected marine reserve, but it is also on of the Seven
Underwater Wonders of the world. This is a
honeymoon paradise for the adventure couple. From
hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, you will have and
opportunity to view wildlife that only lives here.
If you are an adventure seeking couple then you should look
into Peru. You can trek through the desert on a dune
buggy, hike the Inca Trail, and kayak on Lake Titicaca.
Don’t worry, you will have plenty of time for romantic
encounters under the night sky filled with stars. So
pack your sunscreen and leave the planning to the
professionals at Peru for Less.
So if you like mountaineering, and getting you passport
passport stamped, then summiting Kilimanjaro on your
honeymoon is the ticket. Check out South Africa Adventures
for packages and guides. Now, when you you finish your
climb you can retreat to the Bay Leaf Hotel for a little
pampering traditional North Indian Punjabi cuisine.
Taos, New Mexico is perfect for the trill seeking couple in any
season. Winter offers some of the best skiing in the US,
while summer is known for fly-fishing, hiking and mountain
biking. Taos is a artsy, hippy, outdoor loving community with
some of best food and stunning vista views in any season.
If you are thinking about having your honeymoon in
New York City these are just a few things to do while you
are there. Go for a walk in Central Park, take in a play on
Broadway, go record shopping in the East Village and not to
mention some of the best food in the world!!!
If your looking for one of the most romantic place on earth,
than Paris might just be the place for you. While in Paris
you should take in a sunset at the Eiffel Tower, walk down
Moulin Rouge for a night out and in the morning head to
Cafe` Le Jardin Du Petit Palais for a romantic breakfast.
Chick here for help in planning for your Honeymoon.
Chicago is a great place to plan your honeymoon.
It has a deep history of fun, even during the Prohibition in
1920’s, gave way to the great speakeasies. When in Chicago
take in a baseball game at one of the last original stadiums,
go shopping on The Magnificent Mile, eat at some of the
best restaurants in the world or settle back with a cocktail
at the oldest Jazz club, The Green Mill.
London is a city full of history, romance and royalty.
Couples can take a stroll around Windsor Castle, view the
Crown Jewels at the Tower of London and walk through
the Columbia Road Flower Market. While there take a day trip out
to Stonehenge to round out you visit to London These are just a few
places that make London a great choice for a honeymoon.
New Orleans is one of the most romantic cities in the US. Taking
in a stroll in the French Quarters, a coffee and beignet at
Cafe Du Monde, or a drink at Voodoo Lounge that is open 24
hours a day, this city has something for everyone. French
inspired architecture, steamy nights, refreshing drinks, and cool
jazz all add up to a romantic honeymoon destination.
If you are looking for a road trip for your honeymoon and
explore the heart beat of the USA, then driving Route 66
between Chicago and Los Angeles is the way to go. Grab
your sunglasses, sunscreen and if don’t have a convertible
I highly recommend renting one for this trip. Here is a link
to a great article for planning this honeymoon trip and
discovering Americana history. You will be talking about
this for the rest of your life.
The California Pacific Coast Highway is a great road trip if you
crave scenic coastlines. From San Francisco to Los Angles you
will drive on the famous Highway 1 coastal route. You will go
in and out of small beach towns, vibrant metropolitan cities to
vast open coastline. Rent a camper van for this trip and sleep
on the beach along the way, no hotel need. Making this one
of the best honeymoon destinations. Here is a link to a great
article to help plan this great honeymoon trip.
I hope this inspires you to think out of the box when planning your honeymoon. I also have included some other blogs that can help in your wedding planning adventure.
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I would love to hear from you, so please head over to my website at Wedding By Lee and say hi.
Cheers and Happy Planning,
Lee Hickman
202-744-0341