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See our slideshow of 10 hot honeymoon packages.
But tradtional honeymoon spots are still hot. While other packages offer more bells and whistles, a lavish suite at the historic Hotel de Crillon in the middle of Paris whispers romance. With the intimacy of the petite hotel and the impressive views of the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries and the Seine, a simple yet elegant package with flowers, champagne, and a unique cocktail created in honor of each couple makes for a memorable honeymoon.
Of course, Hawaii is another prime post-wedding destination, and Halekulani more than delivers, with itsRomance and Suite Life Packages that include meals, welcome services and freebies. But what makes the hotel perfect for newlyweds is the suite designed by the bridal queen herself, Vera Wang (a perfect accompaniment to the bride’s Vera Wang wedding dress). “The most important thing is a great room,” said Moynihan. “It’s your first official home as a married couple and you may spend more time there than you expect, so splurge.” And guests who splurge on this suite receive Vera Wang bath amenities, flowers, china, glassware (in which to drink Wang’s signature cocktails), and even a selection of the designer’s favorite movies.
Spa pampering is also an excellent way to wind down after the wedding furor, and most luxury resorts offer a varied menu of treatments and classes designed to be experienced together. Weiss, who has planned the weddings of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale as well as Heidi Klum and Seal, said, “Double massages are so romantic, although one bride told me that her new husband got the giggles during their massage.” The One & Only offers up private couples yoga class plus a massage for two in a seaside cabana, among other spa services. And the Summer Honeymoon package from Parrot Cay in the Turks & Caicos entails a half-day of indulgence spent in the Spa Cottage, where couples are also treated to a private dinner.
With so many incredible resorts in extraordinary and romantic destinations, choosing only 10 of them proved difficult. These days, there are packages for every type of couple, like the Carats of Commitment at Cap Juluca for couples wanting a commitment ceremony but not a wedding. There are also many kinds of honeymoon suites, such as the one at the Four Season's George V in Paris with a terrace facing the Eiffel Tower. But taking into account factors like noteworthy excursions, special mementos, ideal honeymoon locations and deluxe wellness services, we picked packages that are sure to be icing on the wedding cake.
See our slideshow of 10 hot honeymoon packages.
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