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Lovebirds

If it’s pure romance, peace, tranquillity and seclusion you are after from your honeymoon then there are plenty of destinations able to cater to your needs. A quintessential honeymoon will offer all these things but it is important that you know exactly what you are getting yourself in for and whether this is really what you are after. Fourteen nights tucked away in a remote location with no TV, little or no contact with other people, and nothing to do all but hold hands and kiss, will make some people smile from ear-to-ear, whilst for others it may seem like hell. If you are travelling with your children, places like this should be avoided unless you want to hear ‘Mum/Dad, I’m bored’ ringing in your ears 24-7. Likewise, if you’re a social chap, little or no contact with the outside world could drive you up the wall, so again you may want somewhere just a little more lively.

However, if the thought of gazing only at your partner day after day and night after night fills you with delight, then get booking. For extra romance, you may wish to book somewhere with/near a health spa – there’s nothing more romantic than a couples massage after a busy day doing nothing! To obtain the exclusivity needn’t cost the earth, at least not if you’re willing to forgo the sun and beach. Remote islands in the Maldives are perfect for those with cash to spare, French chateaux’s ideal for those with a decent amount of cash, and for those on a budget, a remote cottage in the Lakes will serve the same purpose (and if you’re lucky the sun may even come visit for a day or two!).