A honeymoon with all the guarantees: the destinations to which you can travel

It was October of last year when in ¡HOLA! Brides, we asked the experts about those destinations that newlyweds could visit, taking into account the limitations caused by the health situation. So it was the agencies that told us about the difficulties they were encountering and the few safe destinations on the map for honeymoons. Although companies were adapting to facilitate a honeymoon trip with all the guarantees, more couples stayed in Spain than went abroad. However, eight months later the circumstances have changed: more protection, vaccination and more desire to celebrate. That is why the question is forced: how is the situation now? Are the same destinations kept as favorites? The experts have the answer.

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Fresh air and disconnection

“This year two premises have been imposed when deciding the honeymoon trip: disconnect and safety. Many weddings come from delaying last year's and all the bride and groom are nervous, having to make many decisions and arrive with great enthusiasm, but very tired and do not want the decision to travel to be 'another handicap'”, introduces Roberto, from Moah to this medium. He explains that now honeymoons are shorter, in a single country and in areas where the great outdoors prevails. "With these conditions, there are two countries that stand out above the rest: the paradisiacal atolls of the Maldives and the nature of Costa Rica," he indicates. Although they are not the only ones, according to this reputable agency, Tanzania, Zanzibar, the Dominican Republic or the Riviera Maya are also among the most requested destinations.

From Voiash Honeymoons, Borja Reyes adds options such as the Greek Islands and other corners of Mexico and African states to that list of most sought-after countries. Nuba's proposal is in this direction, which is committed to: "undoubtedly little crowded destinations that allow us a combination of adventure, immersion in nature, privacy and disconnection", shares Alessandra Girardi, product director. And add to the locations already mentioned, paradises such as Seychelles, Namibia or Botswana.

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Security, the most precious asset

But beyond spectacular corners, what most worries the bride and groom is the safety factor. It has become the most precious asset and for this reason the sector seeks solutions and has launched certificates and accreditations so that companies can generate that long-awaited trust. "Probably if the maximum is security, the best destinations are Israel and Seychelles, since they have their entire population vaccinated and have already begun to accept tourists with vaccination passports. For the near future, countries may also be taken into account. that go with a high rate of vaccination, as soon as they open up to tourism, like the USA or the Europeans”, explains Roberto.

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However, leaving destinations aside, agencies appeal to individual responsibility and customer trust in establishments, which are constantly up-to-date with news and protocols. "Nuba only offers safe destinations and we have very high safety and hygiene standards and protocols," says Alessandra. Their teams constantly update information on the continuous changes in the sector. In addition: "we negotiate with our suppliers the most flexible cancellation policies and we increase care in the design of itineraries and the selection of accommodation". To respond to needs, they have very comprehensive insurance, 24-hour WhatsApp service and remote medical care.

For similar reasons, Borja Reyes from Voiash Honeymoons, who also has insurance that covers 100% of the cost of the trip, invites us to reflect, since it is possible to travel without fear: “Any of the destinations that are open to tourism are safe , since all of them are following numerous measures, both at the arrival and departure of tourists”.

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Where to travel now?

Although there are more popular destinations than others, there is no better assessment than that of an expert. That is why we wanted to ask these three professionals about the destinations that most convince them. From Voiash they bet on Maldives, Kenya, Tanzania or Costa Rica, alone or combined with each other, but they remember that everything is adaptable because they are dedicated to designing tailor-made honeymoons.

In Nuba, on the other hand, they bet on boutique accommodation, their differential value. Your favourites? Places like the Seychelles or the Maldives: “Here we can keep our distance and flee from crowds, enjoy ourselves with total freedom on our private island, where only our accommodation, nature and the ocean are found. They indicate from this agency that in places like Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia or Botswana there is hardly any tourism, wild animals can be seen and "it is easy to maintain a safe distance in the immensity of the savannah and the lodges have common outdoor areas and much space". They recommend visiting these areas from June to October, since the animals are concentrated around the natural water sources. They add to the list Costa Rica, European countries among which Italy, Greece, Portugal or Croatia stand out and, for autumn and winter, Egypt and Jordan.

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in coming months

There are destinations to which to travel from now on, but the visit to others can be planned with a little more margin. "With a pandemic that seems to be subsiding, there are new countries that are joining to fulfill the two premises that we mentioned at the beginning and we are already designing trips to Iceland, Namibia, Kenya, Uganda, Egypt and we believe that after the summer it will be possible to go counting on more, although destinations such as Southeast Asia or New Zealand seem to be going more slowly”, they reflect from Moah.

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For the most daring, there are luxury options, very exclusive that become unforgettable: such as the creation of accommodation wherever the bride and groom imagine it. It is Nuba's vision: "If accommodation does not exist, we can set up a glamping in different parts of the world, such as on top of a glacier or on an uninhabited island of exuberant beauty." The important thing is to choose the destination that makes the couple happier, as Alessandra recommends. Because if they dream it, they will travel to those special corners that they will never be able to forget.