5 Breathtaking Honeymoon And Romantic Getaway Vacation Destinations

For newlyweds, a honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience to celebrate a new beginning and spend some romantic time with one another. What better way to start a new life together than on an unforgettable romantic adventure in another country? Beautiful beaches, exotic islands, and extraordinary sights were made to be explored during a trip for two. Watch the waves wash ashore on your own private beach in Fiji. Dip your toes under the cascade of a lonely waterfall as your chef prepares a signature meal for two. Soar by helicopter to a picnic on a peak outside Queenstown, New Zealand. Whichever destination you choose, Down Under Endeavors can help you create a custom honeymoon package designed entirely around your interests, time frame and budget. For your honeymoon or romantic getaway, check out these five amazing vacation destinations for two.

Maldives

The Maldives islands are full of beautiful, white sandy beaches, palm trees, and surrounded by gorgeous blue water. Here you'll have the opportunity to visit a private deserted island, swim with manta rays, take a luxury sailing excursion, or just relax in your own over water bungalow. You'll have a magical time with a candlelight dinner on the beach, gazing at the stars, and ending the day by relaxing in your own private jacuzzi. This island paradise will allow you to spend your honeymoon in luxury.



Fiji

On this vacation you can soak up the Fijian sunshine in the Yasawa Islands or swim along an incredible house beach and rarely see another guest. Snorkel among vivid corals and tropical fish at various spots around the island. Take to the water aboard a sea kayak, catamaran, wind surfer or stand up paddle board. One of Yasawa's unique water based activities is an excursion to the Blue Lagoon Caves. Travel the picturesque length of Yasawa Island by boat with your fellow guests; skim over turquoise waters and past incredible cliffs and beaches. There is nothing more romantic than the over water bungalows at Likliku Lagoon Resort. The Likliku Resort is the first and only resort in Fiji with over water bungalows. This vacation has two of the most romantic, private adults-only resorts in Fiji with great beaches, food that's to-die-for, and ample private moments for the two of you to be alone.



New Zealand

With jaw-dropping natural beauty, incredible outdoor activities, terrific fine wines no matter your pace, New Zealand is an adventure. From relaxing in luxurious accommodations with breathtaking views, and a secret lunch in the mountains, to zip lining and mountain biking, you will have the time of your life. Inspired by New Zealand's landscape and culture, boasting panoramic views of Waitemata Harbour, the beautifully designed Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour is a true landmark destination. Enjoy the views from your private balcony and floor to ceiling windows, or relax with a rain shower or a long soak in your deep soaking bathtub. You can also enjoy a relaxed day of fine cuisine, good company, sampling local cheeses and tasting premium cool-climate wines.

 

Cook Islands

Breathe in the fresh pure air. Wade into the cool, calm, blue lagoons. Let the untouched charm of the beautiful Cook Islands capture your spirit and hold your heart. Boasting rare beauty, an idyllic climate, warm welcoming people with the widest white smiles and a pace of life unsurpassed for peace: the Cook Islands is Paradise. Start your holiday with an orientated cultural circle island tour of the island. Be enlightened with a qualified tour guide sharing the local history and culture of Rarotonga as you journey around the island in an air-conditioned sightseeing coach. Learn about the cultural, history & local traditions of the Cook Islands in the beautiful Te Vara Cultural Village, whether it is taking a walk around on the evening Cultural Village Tour or the Island Night Show & Buffet Dinner. During your week in paradise you will be able to do as much or as little as you like.

 

Africa 

Africa is abundant with wild, rich experiences. At Kruger and other National Parks the lions, leopards and gazelle are the ones at home-you are the one kept at a safe distance. Enjoy the romance of Cape Town where you will start your getaway, enjoying the beauty of the Botanical Gardens and the monumental grace of whales as you watch them lobtailing and spyhopping from Walker Bay. Followed by unique and personal wildlife adventures during your stay at Kruger National Park; where you and your sweetie can join early morning drives and explore the nature around you. Your romantic getaway ends on a note of rest and relaxation in a piece of paradise- Benguerra Island. Here you'll spend the last few days of your journey exploring the marvels of the island and cruising out to sea. Africa is a delicious, indelible experience.

 

Down Under Endeavours handcrafts luxury vacations designed around your wants, needs, time frame and budget. To get a taste of what's possible, take a look at their sample family vacation itineraries. The itinerary they create for your trip of your lifetime will be unique to you and your family. Start planning your trip now no matter how far in advance! Visit www.downunderendeavours.com.

You Can Be the First Honeymooners In A Custom Luxury Submarine

Since announcing Lovers Deep earlier this year, Oliver's Travels has had about 50 inquiries, 10 of which were fairly serious, Bell says, and "two of which, we are still in negotiations with. We're hoping someone is going to take the plunge. We just need someone with the right budget to come along."

The travel company only needs to book one Lovers Deep journey each year to make the venture financially sustainable.

Oliver's Travels' submarine is docked and waiting for the first pair of adventuroustravelers. Its interior will be finished once the first trip is booked, customized and outfitted to the specifications of whoever takes a Lovers Deep journey.

With a luxe, romantic submarine setting to woo your significant other, aphrodisiacs such as oysters and caviar may seem unnecessary — but that too is part of the Lovers Deep experience. A special aphrodisiac menu has been developed for the excursion."The interior will be built bespoke for whoever books it," Bell says. The companyneeds a three-month lead time to finish the submarine's interior for whoever books it.

If a honeymoon getaway is not what you had in mind, the submarine can be outfitted with up to three sleeping cabins and turned into an underwater party.

The submarine is able to stay beneath the ocean's surface for up to 12 hours at a time. It can be booked for longer than just the proposed two days, but Bell says it's not likely anyone would want to be underwater for much longer. The trip is more about the novelty of the experience than the duration, he says. And novelty is what Oliver's Travels is all about.

"We specialize in French chateaus, castles in the U.K. and luxury Italian villas, and when we started moving into more quirky, original and unique we found that the more offbeat we went, the more popular it was — things like stays in windmills and clock towers," Bell says.

If Oliver's Travels has its way, the underwater experience may not really be the final frontier after all.

Bell and his staff haven't figured out how to get travelers to the moon yet, but they haven't given up. And they are in the midst of developing still more outlandish and unusual trips.

"We're about tie up a deal with a plane in Costa Rica that looks like it crashed into the trees. It's sort of hanging in trees, but it's a very mini hotel that sleeps four," Bell says.

 Contributed by Mia Taylor, Main Street