The honeymoon is the most eagerly awaited vacation for every young couple. After all, there is no better way to spend some quality time with that special person who will be your partner for life. Away from the responsibilities and distractions, you want to make the best of it. Unfortunately, in today’s busy lifestyle, not many can stay away from work for long and then there are always financial constraints. So even though we look forward to this vacation, we sometimes do not give it due importance. Now consider this idea—if once-in-a-lifetime trip covering six different destinations across five continents could be designed, maybe it would tempt some of us to start a honeymoon fund few years in advance. Here is one such ‘round the world’ romantic trip that includes 6 beautiful destinations. It will satisfy travellers of varied interests, including those who prefer adventure, culture, beaches, nightlife, history, architecture, landscape, food, shopping and luxury. And yes, this is all doable in a month’s time! Just remember that if you are travelling with an Indian passport, plan well in advance. Keep at least 3 months for visa process for different countries. To keep it simple, we will start in New Delhi and travel east.
BALI
The wonderful thing about Bali is that you can have a variety of extraordinary experiences on this small Indonesian island. Activities and attractions include:
• Admire the view from an infinity pool in Ubud.
• Bike through the amazing Tegalalang rice terrace.
• Experience sea walk and other adventure sports in Tanjung Benoa.
• Explore your spiritual side at Tanah Lot and Ulun Danu temples.
• Indulge in a relaxing and rejuvenating traditional spa in Kuta.
• Dance the night away at a club in Seminyak.
Duration: 5 days
Offbeat romantic experience: Traditional Balinese costume photo session! Most luxury hotels would happily arrange this photo shoot on their beautiful premises with a professional photographer. And one of those pictures could be the cover photo for your honeymoon travel album.
sydney
Australia is far from most inhabited areas of the world but this does not make the country any less beautiful. And Sydney is among the top places to see not just in Australia but also in the whole of the southern hemisphere. Activities and attractions include:
• Enjoy a show at the Sydney Opera House and take a backstage tour.
• Don’t just walk on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, climb it.
• Self-drive a boat along the Sydney Harbour.
• Immerse in an authentic Aboriginal culture experience.
• Absorb the breathtaking views along the Bondi to Coogee Beach walk.
• Pack a picnic with a bottle of wine and enjoy it in a spectacular city park.
Duration: 4 days
Offbeat romantic experience: Spend a night at a zoo! Sounds exciting right? In ‘roar and snore’ packages from Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, you get to sleep in camp tents and wake up to the magnificent harbour views along with the sounds of the lovely animals that reside in the zoo.
paris
Paris is a no-brainer when planning a romantic vacation, there is a reason (actually many reasons) it is often called the ‘City of Love’. Activities and attractions include:
• Raise a Champagne Toast to Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
• Admire the grandeur of the Palais Garnier.
• Spend a day exploring legendary museums like the Louvre and Musee d’Orsay.
• Discover the real City of Lights on a night bus tour.
• Splurge at the top fashion street of the world, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore.
• Sit for hours at local brasseries, discussing life and watching people.
Duration: 5 days
Offbeat romantic experience: Walk along the Seine! With the right weather, this could be the most memorable part of your vacation. Start from the Notre Dame Cathedral, walk hand-in-hand along the Left Bank and pass by Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts, Pont Alexandre and many other Parisian landmarks.