Diego or San Francisco on the way out. Iconic sites in the latter – from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island, Mission District to Fisherman’s Wharf – promise to provide a vibrant dose of culture, before honeymooners escape it all on this secluded patch of paradise. Or try: Vancouver and the Yukon. Hayes & Jarvis packs up one of Canada’s most outdoorsy and scenic cities with an Arctic wilderness adventure on its six-day Vancouver and the Yukon twin-centre trip, making the perfect beach antidote for couples after a honeymoon with a difference.


SAMPLE PRODUCT


Three nights at the Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco


followed by five nights at the Kaua’i Marriott Resort in Hawaii starts at £1,744 per person, with


Funway Holidays. The price includes United Airlines flights


from London on October 27. funway4agents. co.uk


Journey Latin America’s 12-day Luxury Guatemala and Belize: Tikal and the Caribbean trip starts at £2,966 per


person including transfers, luxury B&B accommodation, and excursions. The price excludes international flights. journey


latinamerica. co.uk


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LEFT: Riu Sri Lanka


w AFRICA Where: South Africa and Mozambique Why: Safaris and beach breaks have long been on the agenda for adventurous honeymooners, but increased connectivity is making it easier than ever to combine several countries in one, according to Joss Kent, chief executive of &Beyond. “In the past, connecting Cape Town to Botswana, for example, required a full day of travel, but now there are almost daily direct flights into Maun, as well as flights to romantic beach destinations such as the Seychelles and Mozambique,” he says. “Three-quarters of our itineraries involve multiple destinations.” Suggest combining &Beyond Ngala


Safari Lodge, South Africa – complete with old-world colonial decor and romantic fire-lit dinners, all bordering Kruger National Park – with Benguerra Island Lodge, set just off the coast of Mozambique. Here, untouched coral


reefs and verdant pine forest invite snorkelling, diving, dhow cruises, horse riding and castaway picnics, offering a slice of peaceful seclusion to round off a wildlife-rich, once-in-a-lifetime trip. Or try: Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Rainbow Tours’ Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar Honeymoon takes a slightly different approach, offering adventure seekers the chance to summit Africa’s highest peak before flopping down on a beach in Zanzibar for a well-deserved rest. Clients will also get to check out Stone Town, the island’s capital, for a quick culture fix.


w INDIAN OCEAN Where: Sri Lanka and the Maldives Why: First on the list of Kuoni’s most- popular honeymoons is the Maldives; second is Sri Lanka, home to the highest number of Unesco World Heritage Sites per square metre in the world. Combine them and you have a honeymoon that throws in food, wildlife and culture with private-island paradise. It doesn’t have to mean megabucks either: Thomson combines seven nights’ all-inclusive at the four-star- plus Riu Sri Lanka with seven nights at Cinnamon Dhonveli, from £2,862 per person, including flights from Gatwick on November 13. Or try: Dubai and the Maldives. If it’s more of a city add-on that catches your clients’ attention, Kuoni recommends a stop-off in Dubai – specifically the four-star JA Ocean View Hotel, where couples get a complimentary room upgrade to help them celebrate in style.


Combine the Maldives and Sri Lanka for a honeymoon that throws in food, wildlife and culture with private-island paradise


w ASIA Where: Kerala and Marari, India Why: India is on the radar right now, and Kerala, with its lush landscapes, diverse wildlife and mouthwatering cuisine, is on the up for honeymooners. Premier Holidays’ India product manager, John Parker, says: “This always sells well, and the scenic hill country combined with the serene backwaters makes for a romantic setting.” The operator suggests twinning


a tour through the region – visiting Cochin, Periyar (known for its spice plantations), Munnar, Alleppey and Kumarakom – with a coastal extension at Marari Beach Resort, where a handful of rustic, thatched villas sit among coconut groves and lotus ponds.


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