From Treehouses to Luxury Trains: 9 Refreshing honeymoon trends we're loving this 2018

Treehouses & Luxury Trains: 9 Non-cliched honeymoon trends we’re loving this 2018

Kanako Sugawara

13 Jul 2018

updated the 16 July 2018 à 19:04

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Road Trips
Roll the top down, turn the volume up, and relish that feeling of freedom! No flashiness or over-revving here; the new way to ride is slowly and in vintage-style. On Italy’s Amalfi coast in an Alfa Romeo, couples can revel in the panoramic ocean views, stop for picnics, and even stay at a former palace--the beautiful Belmond Hotel Caruso.
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Adventure
This one is for couples that want to start off their marriage with a big bang! Consider the arid-red landscapes of Chile or opt for Antarctica’s White Desert for a colorful trip of a lifetime. Go somewhere that none of your friends have by going on an Antarctica Cruise across the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands, or to shores of the Antarctic Peninsula watch whales, seals and penguins!
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Back To Basics
Splurge and stress a little too much on the wedding? Make your honeymoon a minimalist getaway by heading to the Gobi Nomad Lodge, which offers deluxe gers that come with cute traditional stylings, comfy beds, en-suite bathrooms, showers, air-conditioning and heaters. More adventurous and curious couples can even intermix their accommodation by home staying with an authentic nomadic tribe for a few nights.
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Traditional Meets Culture
Okay, so you still want the beach, but you also desperately crave for something different. That’s okay though, because there are still plenty of places where you can both get your dream beach honeymoon and culture yourself with new experiences. Head on over to Ethiopia to fuse the landscapes, museums and monasteries with snorkelling, eating and relaxing in the Seychelles, or mix the ancient magic and magnificent architecture of Iran with an ultimate escape and essential couple-time in Oman.
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Tailored “Pop-Up” Tented Accommodation
Sick of planning everything from the wedding? Try this rather new innovation--the “pop up honeymoon”, where couples simply choose the destination! After reaching, couples can choose a property which comes in the form of a super-stylish state-of-the-art tent with all amenities. From the salt flats of Bolivia to the Thai jungle, a team will set-up for couples and even follow them around with their pop-up pod should they wish to pitch-up in a few different locations!
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Train Travel
Go all the way back to the Roaring Twenties, and experience the romance of taking a luxury train from one place to another! Whether you’re speeding through the rolling countryside, UNESCO World Heritage sites or mountainous terrain, the popularity of train rides seem to be coming back, stronger than ever. Take in New Zealand’s stunning rivers and alps abroad the Transalpine train between Christchurch and Greymouth, or discover Sri Lanka’s plantations and jungle forest as you speed through Hill Country. For all you Agatha Christie fans, the Venice-Simplon Orient Express copies the original Orient Express to a T.
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Back to Nature
Want to experience nature but not keen for a huge adventure? Look into a treehouse escape vacay, where you and your partner can get away from the city’s hectic vibes and experience nature’s holistic healing properties in a calm and serene environment. Situated deep in Costa Rica’s abundant rainforest, the Canopy Honeymoon Suite at Pacuare Lodge is the ultimate tropical hideaway for those seeking luxury and quiet privacy. Get this--this place is so private that you can only access it via a private suspension bridge!
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Safari
Wildlife, adventure, conservation, and cultural activities--this one is for all you adventure loving couples out there! The Selinda Spillway of Botswana takes couples trekking, kayaking, and spotting buffalo and elephants, as well as on soaring helicopters rides and intimate fly camping as well. After a couple of days in the wild, head down to Cape Town for great food and to experience the exotic South African nightlife.
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Giving Back
Now that your big day is done and over with, perhaps now its time to consider giving back with the one you love. Book a stay at Sol y Luna (“Sun and Moon” in Spanish), located in Urubanba, Peru, where you will not only be able to enjoy luxury in the famed Andes Mountains, but also can give back to the local community. One hundred percent of the hotel’s profits goes toward the Sol y Luna Foundation which is dedicated to improving the lives of the local Peruvian families, children, and future generations.
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Our guide to 2018’s most refreshing and non-cliched honeymoon trends!

Say no to cliched #honeymoon Instagrams on the beaches of Hawaii, Bali, or next to the Eiffel Tower and the bridge of locks of Paris! Whether it be joining a homestay program with a local family in Mongolia, hiding away at a luxury treehouse in the tropical rainforest, or exploring the museums and monasteries in Ethiopia, these are 9 hot trend ideas and destinations that will let you not only have an unforgettable time with your new hubby, but also let you get away from the other happy newlyweds. After all, nothing is more mood-dampening than having to share your private happy space with 200 or so blissful couples right?

According to bespoke tour operator Lightfoot Travel, here are the top honeymoon trends in 2018 that you need to check out ASAP!

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