Honeymoon for a lifetime

Whether for a first weekend getaway, a marriage proposal, a honeymoon or a wedding anniversary, a romantic escape is always a unique opportunity to share dream moments and build beautiful memories, the best cement of love!

From magazines, songs, films, books to reality TV, we are surrounded by references to honeymoons, but the exact origin of the word “honeymoon” is still unclear. The tradition might even date back to Roman times when the newlyweds received enough honey wine to drink during their first moon (month) of marriage.

The honey-based alcoholic drink was believed to have aphrodisiac properties. Today, honeymoon defines the period couples travel after their wedding in order to be to share some private and intimate moments.

They became popular during the Belle Époque, French Riviera and Italy were then the favourite destinations for a typical honeymoon with the just married couple leaving midway through the reception to catch a late train or ship.

In the 21st century, many couples rather prefer to take their honeymoon several days or even months after the ceremony and reception in order to enjoy the reception to its fullest.

When it comes to choose your perfect honeymoon or romantic escape destination, just consider that romance means different things to different couples. Some like it spectacular, others will opt for the relaxing white sandy beach and palm trees postcard. No matter what’s in or out, fashionable or not, your honeymoon should be YOUR once in a lifetime experience, whose memories will endure. So if you are wanting a memorable honeymoon and are wondering where on earth, our suggestions and choices might help you to find the best one for your couple whether it’s on a pristine beach, in the desert, in the middle of a tropical paradise or in the footsteps of legendary couples in Paris and Venice.

By Bernard Montiel, Suzanne Kauz Translations : Denis Dessapt-Laroze