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Four Fun (and Romantic!) Honeymoon Destinations

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Last updated: Apr 3, 2017

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If your idea of an ideal honeymoon is simply to follow your common interests and do the absurd things just the two of you like, you’ve got your basics right. Get off the beaten path and give your honeymoon pictures a backdrop none of your friends have ever had. Here’s our recommendation of some lesser-known honeymoon destinations you might want to consider…

Music Tour, Barbados, Caribbean

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Venue of the Barbados Jazz Festival every January, the Caribbean island of Barbados is an offbeat honeymoon destination. It is your place to be if the two of you are Jazz lovers. If you happen to plan your honeymoon at the time of the festival, it’d possibly qualify to be the best ever gift to your beloved. But even if it’s not January, Barbados has a heritage of musical tours and events for interested travellers. Besides the buzzing music scene, there’s much more to this blossoming island in the Caribbean. Barbados has over 70 square miles of beaches. Your experience will differ with respect to the coast you are on. Calmly lapping waters on the western side to enlivening waves on the eastern; and panoramic views on the northern to the liveliness on the southern, Barbados has all the variety to offer to the honeymooners.

A Gothic Escapade to Rome, Italy

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So you’ve cuddled on the couch and watched all the gothic movies together. Now is your time to experience the thrill and Rome is your destination. This welcoming city has a multi-faceted garb. From ancient Roman architecture, to its gothic buildings; from Roman Catholicism in its culture to Renaissance art, there’s so much to satiate the gothic enthusiast in you here. Take a walk around the city and admire the beauty of the Sistine Chapel adorned with renowned masterpieces like Michelangelo, Fontana di Trevi, Via Apppia Antica and Vittoriano. The city has romance absolutely splurged in the air besides a lethal blend of history, culture and medieval streets. Rome is renowned world over as home to a number of sites offering views stunning enough to take your breath away. From Janiculum Hill to Piazza di Spagna, all you need to do is set out on a romantic stroll from piazza to piazza - that’s the best way experience this gothic city.

Spice it up with a pinch of Adventure at Maui Island, Hawaii

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You seek scenic and romantic settings, but some together moments of adventure is your inner calling. Here’s our pick for an adventurous honeymoon getaway. You can head out for whitewater rafting, scuba diving and snorkeling at Maui, a Hawaiian island in the Caribbean. That’s not all, for an adventure-loving couple there’s much more to Hawaii. Besides taking up a lot of thrilling activities like a bike tour of the Haleakala and a hike in the lao Needle State Park with your beloved, you can also check-out the art galleries, indulge in some shopping and enjoy golfing on its many courses. When you’ve had enough of adventure, try peaceful whale watching and a hand-in-hand under sea walk in the refreshingly tepid and tranquil waters while the fresh floral air will do its best to rejuvenate you. Or indulge in a spa therapy together with your partner and later go discover your own perfect beach and make it your abode for the rest of the day.

Escape to the Jungle in Tanzania, Kenya

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If you always wanted to be trapped in some jungle - just the two of you, head straight to Kenya. Set out on an African safari to Tanzania and make your fantasies come true. Tanzania offers a lethal combination - the thrills of the jungle coupled with the romance of the clear waters and pristine sandy beaches. Admire the wildlife and natural beauty amid a perfect quixotic setting with your beloved here. The big five game spotting, fiery saga of Zanzibar, and stunning beaches, are some of the hidden treasures that make Tanzania a honeymoon secret well-kept.

So, where are you heading to for your honeymoon?