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The perfect wedding must be followed by a magical honeymoon. If you are getting flustered trying to pick a honeymoon destination, here are a few suggestions to help narrow down your list.
Thoughts of soft sand, warm sunshine and the wide open ocean is enough to make anyone start packing a suitcase but throw in one of those spectacular Maldives luxury resorts, delicious seafood and a couple of underwater restaurants and you have the ultimate honeymoon destination. There is no better way to experience the ocean than from the deck of a private over-water pavilion at resorts such as Adaaran Prestige Vadoo.
It has beaches and water sports but it also has tranquil mountain retreats and yoga. There are temples and shrines standing alongside bars and nightclubs. This Indonesian island province truly has something for everyone, so you can easily customise your Bali honeymoon to anything of your choosing. This works particularly well for couples who have different ideas about what a honeymoon should include.
If you and your spouse both share an appreciation for wine, pastries, art and architecture, look no further; Paris is where you should be heading to start your lives together. The beautiful River Seine weaves through the city of magnificent museums, old regal churches and classical architecture. The cobbled walkways are lined with cafes that serve some of the most delectable treats in the world.
The city of canals will invite you to take a romantic gondola ride and be serenaded by the boatman at the same time. Take a tour of Saint Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, admire the work of famous Venetian artists at the Gallerie dell'Accademia and take in an opera at the Teatro La Fenice. Savour some spectacular food and drink, which promises to be unlike anything you will taste anywhere else in the world.
The little, cobbled streets wind between quaint whitewashed structures with their iconic cornflower blue accents. The beaches make a unique sight, with black and red sands. Explore what remains of the Minoan Bronze Age settlement in Akrotiri. Then make your way up the ancient stone stairs in Thirassia to discover the ancient city of Manolas. To complement the views, you will find rich Greek food and some legendary wine made from grapes that have grown in fertile volcanic soil.
It is just six miles at its widest point and dormant volcanoes lie at the heart of the island, which give way to thick forest and finally, the surrounding lagoon. For those who really want to get away from it all, this is the honeymoon destination for you.
