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Transition smoothly into married life with advice on post-wedding tasks and considerations.

9 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations

Time to plan the most romantic holiday of your life! The Luxury Travel Book share with us their favourite honeymoon destinations.  Feast your eyes below! 

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Paris

Quai d’Orléans 2, Ile St Louis

This stunning studio apartment is situated in a quiet side street near the Quai d’Orleans, on the Ile St Louis.  With luxurious furnishings, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling French windows, it opens to a balcony which benefits from fabulous views of the Seine, the Left Bank, Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral. 

 

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Venice

Apartment  San Samuele

Situated in a great central location in San Marco, just off Campo Santo Stefano, this splendid apartment comes with the advantage of a furnished ‘altana’ roof terrace with spectacular views over the rooftops of Venice.  The interiors are of a very high standard and offer the very best of Italian styling, hand-crafted furnishings and luxury fittings.

 

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Cape Town

Camps Bay Penthouse

This ultra-luxurious penthouse spans the top floor of a modern architecturally designed beach house, and situated just across the road from palm-fringed Camps Bay Beach. The property is ideal for romantic couples, with its deck, complete with Jacuzzi and panoramic views of Camps Bay Beach

 

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Santorini

Captain’s House, Oia

The village of Oia on Santorini is one of our most romantic honeymoon destinations.  Located right on the westernmost point of Santorini, Oia is justifiably famous for its magnificent sunsets and  its charming pastel coloured houses, perched on the edge of the cliffs, about 150 metres above sea level.  This small Santorini ‘cave’ house has a private cliff-side terrace complete with chromatherapy Jacuzzi tub, set against the backdrop of the Aegean Sea.

 

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Santorini

Oia Ivory, Oia

Another Oia romantic hideaway, perched on the  steep cliffside in a quiet location in Oia town, where the famous caldera views and sunsets can be enjoyed. With typical cave-like whitewashed curves, the property combines the traditional Santorini architecture with the modern comforts, and there is a secluded terrace where guests can relax, looking out over the blue Aegean sea and the volcano.

 

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Seville

Apartment Alcazar

A stunning apartment in a listed 19th Century building right in the very heart of Seville. Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir, it a short walk to the main sights, including the Cathedral, the Reales Alcázares (Royal Palace), and the archive of the Indies. There are magnificent views from the apartment’s two terraces.

 

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Lake Como

Villa Lakeside

A beautiful villa situated right on the edge of Lake Como, in the hamlet of Lezzeno.  The villa has a private pool, large garden and wonderful views.

 

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Positano

Punta Reginello

A charming villa located at Punta Reginella in the heart of Positano. A lively neighbourhood by day, full of small restaurants and boutiques, it is very quiet at night due to its location, 60 steps below the road which passes through Positano. The main beach of Positano and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which are the heart of the village, are a just few minutes away on foot.

 

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Cape Town

Ellerman House One

The height of luxury in Cape Town, tucked away in Bantry Bay with spectacular ocean views, yet close to all the attractions of Cape Town. With its exquisite sea view location, dramatic architectural proportions and minimalist decor, this villa is attached to one of the most exclusive small hotels in the world, offering complete privacy and discreet personal service, including the services of a private chef. Guests also have full use of the spa relaxation area with sensation shower, sauna, steam room and jet pool.

 

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Happy Planning! 

Introduction: Writing Thank You Notes

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By Weddings Vintage

You’ve spent the past year, months, days being showered in bubbly, presents and celebrations! The wedding is over, you’re back from your honeymoon and your tan is starting to fade. Before settling straight into married life, there’s one thing left to do – thank you letters. While they may seem a bit overwhelming, it’s actually a really special process – you get to go through all the people (and wedding presents!) that made your day so amazing. You might have to write a fair few of these so here are our tips to make the final wedmin task a bit easier.

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By Etsy
  • Let’s go back to the beginning. You probably gathered everyone’s emails and addresses to invite them to your wedding – use this list! Simply catalogue each gift next to the name of the giver and your task will be easy peasy.

 

  • Want to be a super-couple? Start writing the Thank You’s as the gifts arrive, this way, you won’t be overwhelmed with the 200 notes you have to write post W-Day.

 

  • The traditional rule is to have your Thank You’s sent a maximum of two months after your wedding day. Try and stick to this and make your guests feel loved!

 

  • You’re going to need an area of inspiration. Think special writing area, with comfy chair and music. No writers block here!

 

  • Prepare your stationery. You may have ordered your Thank You notes with the rest of your wedding stationery, which is great thinking! Otherwise, get some thick paper notecards and just start writing. Use a nice pen, one that will not blotch the paper and one that is pleasant to write with – it’s going to be with you for the long haul.

 

  • Don’t force yourself to write them all at once, unless you only have twenty or so to do in total. It is a big task and you will get frustrated if you have to do it in one sitting. Really take your time on each letter and enjoy remembering all the wedding day details!

 

 

 

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By InLoveandInDreams at Etsy
  • As you start cataloguing the gifts, write a little description next to each one. Otherwise, you might not remember the exact throw or vase that you received when it comes to writing the notes, trust us!

 

  • If you received money, do NOT mention any sums! Instead, say what you are planning to do with the money. Much more polite.

 

  • If the gift was a donation to a charity in your name, then mention how important the charity is to you and the great work that they do.

 

  • If you received a group gift, you should still send individual Thank You notes, but acknowledge that the giver was part of the group, by saying “you guys ROCK!”

 

  • If you don’t like/want to exchange the gifts (awkward!), don’t mention the situation. Just make a positive comment about the gift and thank them for their thought and for attending your wedding. Then sneak to the shop to swap it. Shhhhh!

 

  • Make sure you send a special Thank You to anyone who was a part of your wedding party. This could be the bridesmaids, the ushers and of course, your parents. They probably did a lot to help so take your time writing these ones and really get across how much you love them!

 

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By Weddings Vintage

Happy Thanking!

Tips: Honeymoon Destinations

Honeymoon time! What can be more fun than planning the most special holiday of your life? Whether you’re an adventurous couple who are looking for fresh mountain air and snowy slopes to throw yourself down; or if you’re keen to lie in the sun sipping on cocktails and staring into each others eyes, your honeymoon should be your ultimate and ideal vacation. Here is our list of recommended honeymoon locations by month, including both hot and cold destinations and some all-important advice for places to avoid. Can we come too?

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By Kuoni

January

Hot: Mexico, Costa Rica, Caribbean, South Africa, Oman, Maldives, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, New Zealand, South America, Morocco.

Cold: Canada, USA, Antarctica, Russia, Japan, China.

Avoid: Australia (too hot to visit the North of the country and it is also the school summer holiday then, so it will be busy AND expensive!)

February

Hot: Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Caribbean, South Africa, Egypt, Oman, Maldives, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Ecuador, Bahamas, South America.

Cold: Canada, USA, Switzerland, Russia, Antarctica.

Avoid: China (Chinese New Year runs for 40 days throughout February and is the busiest time of the year)

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By Kuoni

March

Hot: Galapagos, Belize, Costa Rica, Caribbean, Namibia, Egypt, India, Malaysia, South Africa, Chile, French Polynesia, Hawaii.

Cold: Switzerland, Russia, Canada

April

Hot: Caribbean, Costa Rica, South America, Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand, Indonesia, Borneo, French Polynesia, Italy, Spain, USA.

Avoid: The rains of Mauritius and East Africa.

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By National Geographic

May

Hot: Bermuda, Belize, Brazil Britain, Canada, Caribbean, South Africa, Czech republic, Fiji, France, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, USA, Japan.

Avoid: Extreme heat in India and rains in Eastern Africa.

June

Hot: Bermuda, Canada, France, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Botswana, Bali, Russia, Ireland, Madagascar.

Avoid: The heat of India and Egypt and the rains of the Caribbean, Thailand and Maldives.

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By National Geographic

July

Hot: Bermuda, South America, Canada, Central Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Kenya, USA, China, Indonesia.

Avoid: Maldives, Thailand, Mexico, Caribbean due to rains and monsoons.

August

Hot: Europe, Indonesia, South America, Canada, Fiji, Kenya, USA.

Avoid: Monsoons in Thailand and Typhoon season in Caribbean.

Bridebook.co.uk- motorbike on a winding road
By National Geographic

September

Hot: Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Maldives, Mauritius, Thailansd, USA.

Avoid: Monsoons in Thailand. Typhoon season in Caribbean.

October

Hot: Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Morocco, Seychelles, Egypt, Fiji, Hawaii, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico.

Avoid: Monsoons in Thailand. Typhoon season in Caribbean.

Bridebook.co.uk- reindeer sleigh and people in traditional costume
By National Geographic

November

Hot: South America, Belize, South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand, India.

Cold: USA, Canada

Avoid: Rains in Malaysia.

December

Hot: Mexico, Cuba, South America, Zanzibar, South Africa, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand.

Cold: USA, Canada, Japan, Russia, China.

Avoid: The cold of Bermuda and the rain of the Seychelles.

Happy Honeymoon-ing!

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Introduction: The Honeymoon

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By Jamie Bott Wedding Photography

If you’re thinking about your honeymoon, your wedding must be getting close… How exciting! So, cast your mind forwards. You’ve just tied the knot with your best friend and celebrated by hosting the party of your lives. Where do you want to be?

Now, you might still read online that it’s the groom’s job to plan the honeymoon – but not every couple has a groom and some have two. So scratch that! Put your heads together and dream big. Here’s how to get started.

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By Kuoni

1. What’s Out There?

Do your research. What’s out there – and, more importantly, what do you want? Do you see yourselves on safari or are you more of a city break couple? Maybe you can’t imagine anything worse than lying on a beach and top of your list is skiing and snow. Whatever you decide, we’d always advise making sure the first few days are as relaxing as possible if you plan on taking your honeymoon straight after your wedding. Trust us, you’ll need the downtime!

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By The Safari Collection

2. How Long Do You Want To Be Away For?

One of the first things you need to decide is how much time you both take off for your honeymoon. You might keep it short and sweet with just a week or kick off a year-long round-the-world trip. As soon as you’ve decided, book the time off work and make any other arrangements (who’s going to walk the dog, water the plants, feed the fish…). And be realistic about the time you have – don’t try to pack a month’s worth of travel into two weeks. You’ll just end up rushing from one place to the next and come back more frazzled than you started!

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By Kuoni

3. See If You Can Get A Sneaky Deal

Always let airlines and hotels know that you’re newlyweds – it might get you a free upgrade or some special treatment! We do always advise that you make sure you have some form of documentation to prove you’re married though as not everywhere will take you at face value. Try to pay for everything with a credit card that lets you save up air miles too – first class, here you come!

4. Sort The Paperwork

We know – not exactly the most exciting part of planning your honeymoon. But make sure all your documents are up to date – especially if you’re planning on changing your name. You don’t want your big break ruined by an expired passport…

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By National Geographic

5. Sneak In Some Surprises

This is the holiday of a lifetime – so go the extra mile. Have a think about what you can do to make this holiday extra special and do a little work on the DL to plan a few sneaky surprises for your partner.

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By The Telegraph

6. Consider A Mini-Moon

Instead of jetting off straight away, why not start off with a few days away somewhere a little closer to home? Then you can focus on planning your wedding without the stress of thinking about a big trip at the same time – and you’ve got time to save up again too!

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