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Top Honeymoon Trends in 2023

Don’t look for ideas that will confirm your thinking; rather look for trends that will disrupt your thoughts (Rich Simmonds)………..Do you know why a lot of people follow trends? Because it works as a mental shortcut and shortens the thought process. Which is extremely important when we are talking about honeymoons. Honeymoon trends make it easy for the couple to not indulge in putting a lot of effort after the tiresome time of the wedding.

In 2023, honeymoons are no longer just about the romantic getaways but now it’s more about exploring exciting things, going on adventurous voyages, and discovering unexplored areas.

Other than this, a lot of people who got married during the Pandemic and postponed their honeymoons for later times are now planning their long-lost honeymoon. All of these things have combinedly set some new honeymoon trends in 2023.

Let’s walk you through the top honeymoon trends in 2023.

01.Minimoons

Minimoons are “micro” honeymoons tailored for all those couples who want to celebrate their romantic moment right after their wedding is over. It is usually a vacation of less than a week, usually 4-5 days long, or even just a long weekend. Instead of planning for 2 weeks or more days-long trips and spending more time and money, people rather choose a short break to truly enjoy the company of each other.

Why minimoons are trendy?

• Short & sweet: Nowadays, people are more into minimalistic weddings and likewise they want to have a short yet sweet minimoon plan for them to enjoy peace of mind and body. The wedding is a big moment and the couple doesn’t want to take the stress of planning a long wedding and then a long honeymoon. The longer the honeymoon is, the more thoughts you need to put in to make it perfect.
• Cost-effective: Minimoons are also popular because of their shorter time span, you would have to spend less money and you need to take less time off from your work. Isn’t that great? It’s an ideal deal for all those couples who are looking for a pocket-friendly yet romantic getaway.
• Perfect Alternative: Sometimes, you dream of a specific place  but your pocket doesn’t allow you to go there. A minimoon can help you out here, take a shorter honeymoon and then save some bucks to go for an exotic one later on.

Recommended places for minimoons:

There are countless romantic places to enjoy your minimoons there but we have penned down a few of the best destinations for you:

• Affordable destinations: Transylvania (Romania), Lisbon (Portugal), Amsterdam (Netherlands).
• Luxury destinations: Reykjavik (Iceland), Paris (France), Santorini (Greece), Tuscany (Italy)

02.Adventure Honeymoons:

Recent trends of 2023 have shown a huge increase in adventure travels, more and more couples want to go on adventures instead of making it a romantic getaway. Well, all of this depends upon their preferences. By the way, do you prefer adrenaline-pumped activities or a romantic vacation?

Usually, couples either like to trek in the remote mountainous regions, go on camping, rafting, off-roading, kayaking, or book a safari tour.

Why adventure honeymoons are trendy?

Here are some of the reasons that make adventure vacations among the top honeymoon trends in 2023:

• Personal Preference: There are many people out there who love to go on adventurous trips and they make unforgettable memories there because this is what makes them happy. So, they want to do the same with their partner. If both of you love thrilling experiences, there is no better way to start your new journey with an adventure.
• A lot of exciting and fun outdoor activities: Adventure vacations are jam-packed with tons of exciting outdoor activities of all kinds from road trips to mountain hiking, climbing, trekking to rafting, and many more. We are sure, there must be activities that you are going to try for the first time. And it will become more exciting if you share it with your loved one along your side.

Recommended places:

Around the globe, there are tons of places that provide adventurous experiences like:

Affordable destinations: Africa Safari, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tanzania.

Luxury destinations: Morocco, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, Colorado, Turkey.

03.Bucket list trips

Next in the list is bucket list trips and experiences. And this is the cutest one, right?

This type of trend is mostly chosen by couples who have a once-in-a-lifetime mindset. If you have listed down places and activities you want to do with your partner, it becomes extremely easy to choose a relevant destination without wasting much time. Your bucket list could include places with wildlife, beach activities only or cute little romantic cruise and restaurant dates, etc.

Why bucket list trips are trendy?

• Effect of travel ban: There are a lot of weddings that happened during the COVID and all those couples don’t get a chance to go on for their honeymoon. In the Pandemic time, they have created their bucket-list and now after the travel ban is lifted from almost everywhere, couples are yearning to complete this bucket-list trip.
• Once-in-a-lifetime mindset: Before marriage, many couples have made a bucket list of all the experiences they wanted to have after their marriage and the honeymoon is the perfect time to do so. Instead of doing it later, why not spend a honeymoon based on the bucket list?

Recommended places for Bucket-list trips:

The destinations for bucket-list trips will greatly depend upon your preference but keeping in mind what interests you guys more, here are our suggestions:

• Most of the couples have Italy, Greece, France, Spain, Scotland, and New Zealand on their bucket list.

04.Multi-destination Honeymoons

Multi-destination honeymoons are also among the top trends in 2023, it is increasingly popular among couples who are looking for diversity. Do you feel you will get bored while spending a week or so in the same city or at one destination? Well, the multi-destination honeymoon is made for you.

In a multi-destinations, you can combine the vast experience of different places. You can enjoy from beach vacation and hill-station tours, vibrant city-life vibes, and scenic landscapes to remote islands.

Why multi-destinations are in trend?

• Mutual likings: When planning a destination for a honeymoon, it is not necessary that both of you lie on the same page. What your partner likes, may not be your choice. Therefore, a multi-destination honeymoon helps you choose places that you both like. In this way, the honeymoon will become more exciting than ever.
• Explore and experience varieties: If you planned to visit more than one place, this will allow you to explore different experiences based on the location. for example, combine Safari and beach or city and beach; and you will get a blend of different cultures, activities, and natural beauty.

Recommended places for multi-destinations honeymoon:

• Affordable destinations: Thailand and Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Zanzibar, Los Angeles and St Lucia.
• Luxury destinations: Maldives and Dubai, Canada and Hawaii, Bali and Singapore.

05.Wellness honeymoons

The name itself explains why it is one of the top honeymoon trends in 2023. From planning for a wedding to a honeymoon, couples are under constant stress and they need a break out of all this hectic routine. That’s why a lot of people tend to rejuvenate themselves with a wellness honeymoon.

A wellness honeymoon focuses on the couple’s mental and physical health and allows them to unwind from stress together by doing things that help relax their mind and body.

Why wellness honeymoons are trendy?

• Us-time: People nowadays, trying to truly understand the true meaning of honeymoon and that is the time to focus on each other. They take a break from social media as well which does wonders in many ways for their health.
• Destress: Couples are more conscious about health after the Pandemic and they want a trip that is mindfulness and wellness-focused. They book high-end spas, look for resorts offering health sessions, go for morning walks and hikes, and indulge in other outdoor activities.

Recommended destinations for wellness honeymoon:

We have listed some of the wellness retreats that won’t break your bank as well as some ultra-luxurious places for you to enjoy the facilities to the most.

Affordable destinations: Thailand, Utah, Costa Rica, Mexico

Luxury destinations: Bali, Seychelles, Saint-Lucia, Switzerland.

06.Duo-moons

Do you know 40% of couples are planning duo moons for their honeymoon? That’s quite a number. Duo-moons means to have two honeymoons: one ‘minimoons’ right after the wedding and the other longer honeymoon later at some point.

This type of trend is usually chosen by couples looking for a mega-moon type of thing. Such as going on a minimoon for a couple of nights and then planning for a longer 8-14 days long honeymoon later on the following year.

Why duo-moons are trendy?

• Mega-moon preparation: As you know preparing for a wedding required good money and having a luxurious or dream honeymoon right after the marriage is a bit difficult. Therefore, a duo moon is an ideal alternative to save money for a longer honeymoon.
• Timings: There are a lot of couples who can’t take many days’ leave from their jobs or business. They need a quick smaller vacation trip and then when they find a good time, they can go for a traditional long honeymoon.

Recommended places for duo moons:

Some of the best destinations for a honeymoon both a minimoon and a traditional honeymoon later on include:

Affordable destinations: Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Sonoma, and Portugal.

Luxury destinations: Seychelles, Maldives, Bora Bora, Greece, Bali, Fiji, Paris.

Wrapping up

These are the top trends in 2023 that most people are following and all of them are the good ones.

Whether you want a remote-island honeymoon or an adventurous honeymoon, everything comes down to the way you plan your honeymoon. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has to be special and memorable in all senses which is only achievable with proper planning.

Deciding a perfect destination, budget and the place to stay are some of the factors that have a significant impact on how your honeymoon turned out to be.

We can help you with the accommodation and destination matter. Here at Moonguider, we provide the best services in the accommodation sector by providing the best deals for hotels/resorts or villas. Not only this, there is a list of more than 28 destinations and 20,000 hotels for your convenience.

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