When it comes to honeymoon options, the choices are endless. Of course you want it to be very special and something more than simply an annual holiday. A honeymoon should be something romantic, magical and somewhere you can both thoroughly relax after all the wedding planning and stress are over.
Wherever and whatever type of honeymoon you choose, you will want to know that everything is covered. So do your research to ensure your choice will suit you both and stay within your budget. Venue, bookings, travel insurance - all has to be considered.
So take your time and take advantage of businesses who can provide you with lots of inspiration as well as essential practical travel advice.
Here’s some great honeymoon ideas from businesses based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire from places like Reading, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury, Banbury and Buckingham, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding magazine when contacting a honeymoon travel agent.
Pitchup.com reveals UK's too 20 campsites to boost wellbeing
Spending time in nature has been found to help with mental health and camping offers that easy gateway to spending quality time in the great outdoors. Accommodation specialists, Pitchup.com, have revealed the 20 best campsites to book for a mental well-being boost that include The Old Dairy Farm Caravan and Camping site in Oxfordshire (pictured) and the West End Farm Campsite in Gloucestershire. The top three ranked campsites that help to generate positive emotions can all be found in the North of England while the coastal county of Norfolk is home to 25% of the top 20 campsites set to boost well-being.
Posted: 11 October 2022
Oxford is crowned the UK’s number one staycation hotspot
A new study has revealed the UK's top staycation spots for a weekend getaway. The research, conducted by travel insurance experts Forbes Advisor, scored UK locations based on factors such as the cost of eating out, the average price of a local Airbnb, and transport costs in and around each town or city. It also analysed the number of attractions per 10,000 people to discover where offers the best experience for a staycation this autumn. The research revealed that the historical city of Oxford offers the best experience, with a Staycation Score of 93.6 out of 100. Visitors can enjoy a three-course meal for two that costs just £50 on average, Airbnb stays priced at an average of £116 per night, and a wide and varied selection of attractions – with local taxi fares priced at just £1.75 per mile.
Posted: 6 September 2022
Diva Opera returns to Henley-on-Thames this September in aid of charity
Britain's foremost chamber opera group is returning to Henley-on-Thames this September for two performances in aid of children's charities. Over the past 26 years, Diva Opera has produced more than 50 different operas and over 2000 performances in festivals, theatres and for charities throughout Great Britain, Europe, Japan, and South Africa. The group will be presenting Puccini's Tosca on the 17th of September and Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte on the 24th of September in the idyllic surroundings of The Great Barn at Manor Farm, Fingest, near Henley-on-Thames. Diva Opera's casts include singers who work at major opera houses, and the operas are performed in stunning period costumes. There are subtitles for both operas and opera-goers will be able to enjoy a picnic in a specially erected marquee during the extended interval.
Posted: 30 August 2022
Escape to Oxford campaign includes affordable things to do
Experience Oxfordshire, the destination management organisation for Oxfordshire, is encouraging visitors to Escape to Oxford with the launch of a new campaign funded by VisitEngland. The local marketing initiative forms part of the National Tourist Board's 'Escape the Everyday' marketing campaign supporting England's tourism industry recovery. Visitors will be encouraged to book experiences including walking tours, River Thames cruises, open-top bus rides, theatre shows at New Theatre Oxford and hotel stays in a variety of properties including St Margaret's Hotel. A highlight is a luxury shopping experience in nearby Bicester Village.
Posted: 23 August 2022
Vumbura Plains: The perfect honeymoon destination for adventure seekers
Wilderness Safaris Vumbura Plains, set in the heart of the Okavango Delta World Heritage Site in Botswana, has reopened after an extensive refurbishment of both the camp's exteriors and interiors.
The refreshed look and feel showcases its sense of place and culture, enhanced by an outstanding menu and courteous hospitality. Vumbura offers holiday-makers a sublime African wilderness journey, prepare to experience arguably the best wildlife encounters in the Delta on your honeymoon.
"With its iconic Delta landscapes and phenomenally diverse habitats, Vumbura is truly a must-visit safari choice, one that unreservedly celebrates the best of Botswana's natural and cultural heritage."
Posted: 4 May 2022
Luxury Cotswold Rentals hand-picks its perfect escapes for the historic Platinum Jubilee
Where better to celebrate the historic Platinum Jubilee than in the heart of Britain's most idyllic countryside. Whether it's celebrating in privacy with your nearest and dearest or indulging in one of the summer's hottest tickets at Daylesford's Big Jubilee Picnic, Luxury Cotswold Rentals is delighted to highlight some of its finest properties with availability to book now for the Jubilee half term week. Get set for the ultimate British Bonanza in style and comfort, from Pheasant Hill Temple Guiting and Dryhill Lodge both located in Gloucestershire to Carters Close situated in Oxfordshire.
Posted: 3 May 2022
Cotswolds Hideaways announce woodland experiences
Cotswolds Hideaways and Cotswolds National Landscape have announced dates this spring for their popular rural skills and experience weekends set to take place locally across the regions, telling the story of the Cotswolds. Why not book a stay in a hand-picked Cotswolds Hideaways cottage, pictured, and make the most of a mini-moon in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty? The Call of the Wild - Woodland Experience involves gathering wood for a fire, log splitting with axes, charcoal burning and cooking a meal outdoors in a stunning Cotswold wood that was once part of the estate of Henry VIII.
The dates are Sat 30th April, Fri 13th May, Sat 28th May, Fri 10th June and Sat 25th June 2022.
Posted: 26 April 2022
Windsor and Truro named in top three most romantic staycation destinations
A new study by the research team at WeThrift has uncovered the most romantic staycation destinations in the UK and Windsor in Berkshire and Truro located in Cornwall land in the top three. Windsor is officially the UK's most romantic staycation destination with an overall score of 64.7 out of 80. The town is home to Windsor Castle, an official residence of the British royal family, as well as the royal Windsor racecourse and a Legoland resort, plus as many as 135 things to see and do, making it the perfect honeymoon getaway. According to the research, couples will be heading to the South West coast this Valentine's Day, as Truro comes in at a close second place as the most romantic staycation spot in the UK with an overall score of 58.9. The Cornish city rated consistently across all categories with special mentions going to the 34 romantic restaurants, 22 jewellery shops and 92 things to do during a trip to the cathedral city.
Posted: 10 February 2022
Didcot-based Travel Concierge Club reveal honeymoon tips
Didcot-based Emma Holden from the Travel Concierge Club is an experienced travel agent planning vacations and honeymoons. With many couples looking ahead to 2022 and wanting to book the honeymoon that dreams are made of, we ask her for tips on how, and where to book. She tells us, "I can offer a bespoke personal concierge service to build your once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, and to create your special memories. I remove the stress from the planning, especially during these current times with the various restrictions in place due to Covid, and am ABTA protected so that you can book with confidence."
Posted: 23 November 2021
Your chance to win a honeymoon of a lifetime to the Maldives
Courtesy of the luxury Maldivian resort brand, Coco Collection, is hosting a competition for all those couples that tied the knot in 2020 but were unable to celebrate with a honeymoon due to the pandemic and travel restrictions. The honeymoon competition, launching on 14th September at 12 noon Maldives Time, ending two weeks later on 27th September (also noon MVT) is open to anyone who married in 2020 (proof required) and missed out on a honeymoon; the prize includes: seven nights in a Coco Residence on Full Board including return airport transfers,a refreshing welcome cocktail on arrival, a bottle of Champagne & a tropical fruit platter on arrival, special bed decoration, choice of a complimentary, in-Villa Champagne breakfast or a romantic three-course candlelit dinner, 15% discount on all treatments at the Coco Spa and a special gift.
Posted: 15 September 2021
