The honeymoon has become more than just a romantic adventure for giddy newlyweds – it is now a much-needed rest after the intense experience of getting married. After the stressful planning of the wedding, a honeymoon vacation at a spa resort is just what the doctor ordered.
It used to be that the mother of the bride was the lucky planner, driven crazy organizing the big event. Today, most couples plan their own weddings, or are at least heavily involved in the process. Planning a wedding can take months, even years, and the myriad of decisions and tiny emergencies take their toll on even the most optimistic bride and groom.
After months of planning, a marathon day of emotional highs and lows, and an eight-hour flight, the last thing on the minds of newlyweds is fun-filled days and passionate nights. Sleep deprived and tense is no way to begin a romantic vacation, much less an entire life together.
Booking a honeymoon at a spa resort or spa hotel is the perfect solution to this common dilemma. Building the rest, relaxation and rejuvenation right into the honeymoon plan ensures a happy ending to a bright beginning.
The Pre-Honeymoon, Honeymoon
Even if the brand new Mr. and Mrs. have their heart set on a different type of honeymoon, say, rock climbing or a jazz festival, taking a decompression break before the honeymoon begins will have the same effect.
The pre-honeymoon, honeymoon is a terrific way for the harried bride and groom to get ready for the main event. A few days at a spa hotel will kick all thoughts of cake flavors and thank you notes to the curb. Instead of starting the honeymoon on vapors, the recharged bride and groom are able to march happily toward their first adventure as a married couple.
Of course, combining the spa hotel experience with the rest of the honeymoon is the ideal antidote to the high-stress wedding. Spa hotels are located in all of the favorite honeymoon spots, and most have wonderful honeymoon packages with lots of options – and privacy.
However long the spa vacation component is, the best answer is to book a spa resort in an exotic location known for inspiring romantic encounters and a lifetime of memories. South Pacific, anyone?
Honeymoon in Fiji
Fiji, one of the most popular honeymoon destinations, offers the best in world-class spa hotels. Fijians are known the world over for their hospitality, and the sand, surf, and ocean life of the 333 islands provide countless opportunities for outdoors and adventure sports enthusiasts.
Located on the main island of Viti Levu in the popular Korolevu resort, the
Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa is situated on a pristine white beach surrounded by 28 acres of tropical gardens. A true Polynesian hotel, the
Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa is perfectly suited to weary honeymooners. The tropical setting is romance, marked by glorious sun drenched days followed by balmy torch-lit nights.
A luxury spa resort, the
Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa has a special set of rooms designed specifically for a peaceful honeymoon, the Warwick Club Rooms, which include a host of exclusive amenities and services. For the ultimate in relaxation, the bride and groom can indulge in one of several traditional Fijian beauty treatments and invigorating Fijian massage.
Thoughts of caterers and seating charts melt away as the pungent aromas of indigenous spices and flowers fill the room. The
Warwick Fiji resort’s spa offers treatment rooms with ocean views, and a full menu of indulgences, including body scrubs, body wraps, facials, manicures and pedicures.
Honeymoon in Bali
The Indonesian island of Bali is a pure escape from the demands of planning a wedding. Stepping off of the plane is like entering another space and time, one where life is meant to be savored and enjoyed. Truly paradise on earth, Bali boasts white sand and black sand beaches, coral reefs, and mountains.
The generosity and spirit of the Balinese people is exemplified at the
Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa . Designed to be a “hand-crafted meditation in the art of relaxation,” this luxury hotel spa is located on the banks of the Campuhan River in Bali’s cultural center of Ubud.
At once modern and traditional, the private villas of the
Warwick Ibah are named for flowers and feature authentic Balinese elements, such as Javanese glass paintings, thatched roofs and bamboo mat ceilings. As the scents of the rainforest and the frangipani flower float through the air at this magical spa hotel, they remove every last one of those wedding-day worries.
The health spa at the
Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas & Spa is pure indulgence, where traditional beauty and spa treatments become decadent pleasures with the use of organic Balinese ingredients. Cream baths, and body scrubs of chocolate, sea salt and green tea are a sublime feast of the senses.
The spa resort’s Mountain Ritual will permanently remove all wedding stress, beginning with a thalasso footbath and peppermint sea salt scrub, followed by a body scrub, yogurt body polish, cleansing shower, Balinese massage and a glass of champagne.
Fostering Togetherness
Up until the big day, most engaged couples bond over solving problems and meeting parental expectations as they create a memorable celebration of their love and commitment. A honeymoon in a spa hotel gives couples numerous opportunities to reconnect and share in activities.
Many spa hotels have at least one couple’s treatment room, where the newlyweds can enjoy a massage together, or even a salt glow or body wrap. Some hotel spas will also provide treatments in the privacy of the hotel room or suite.
Beyond the spa treatments, most spa hotels offer other shared experiences for couples, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, rafting, and hiking. At hotel spas in less exotic honeymoon destinations, such as Florence or London, the hotel may offer special private wine tasting dinners or walking tours of the city.
As the wedding fades and married life comes into view, a honeymoon vacation in a spa hotel is the perfect place to restore balance and ignite desire.
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