Dreaming of a honeymoon in the Far East or Asia? Each of these escapes has something unique to offer Irish couples, from camping out with elephants in Thailand and coral reef conservation in Malaysia, to traditional tea making and origami in Japan.
THAILAND – Elephant Hills Experience and Thai Beach Tour, 12 nights multi-centre from €2,119pp
See a side to Thailand that visitors rarely see, with this tour which combines stays in the sleepy beach resort of Khao Lak, with the island of Phuket and a two-night rainforest adventure, staying in luxury tented camps. This once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon in Thailand includes canoeing, jungle trekking and a chance to help take care of the majestic elephants at Elephant Hills, with ample opportunity too to enjoy some R&R on paradise beaches.
MALAYSIA – 5* The Andaman Langkawi, 7 nights B&B from €1,609pp
For a classic beachside honeymoon with all the trimmings, look no further than this luxurious hotel, spectacularly situated on one of the most incredible beaches in the world. From the large, meandering swimming pool, to the exhaustive array of excursions, including complimentary daily shuttle to either Kuah Town on Pantai, you’ll find ample opportunity to do as much – or as little – as your hearts’ desire. However, it is the hotel’s Coral Reef conservation project that really sets this gem apart: as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the reef, guests are welcome to participate in guided snorkelling trips and coral reef walks.
SRI LANKA & MALDIVES twin centre – 10 nights mixed board basis from €2,059pp
The idyllic Maldives is under 90 minutes’ flight time from stunning Sri Lanka, and this 10-night itinerary enables you to enjoy the best of both worlds. In Sri Lanka, at the 4-star plus Avani Bentota, explore the wild mangroves on a boat safari and spot kingfishers and crocodiles, or visit the world-famous turtle hatchery and meet the day-old baby turtles. Your honeymoon continues with five nights at the tropical Kuredu Island Resort and Spa, a dream destination for scuba diving and snorkelling.
VIETNAM – 5* Six Senses Nimh Van Bay, 7 nights B&B from €3,329pp
This exclusive cluster of luxury villas nestled into the hillside amidst stunning rock formations, and overlooking crisp white sand with gently lapping waves, is the epitome of a luxury honeymoon in Vietnam. The standout spa facilities here include traditional therapies, Yoga pavilions and a beauty salon, all in a sublime, natural environment setting.
JAPAN – Enchanting Japan, 11-night Independent Tour, from €3,879pp
This 12 day self-guided tour offers a unique, peaceful and enthralling honeymoon adventure, offering historic sights, diverse landscapes, ancient architecture, unique culture and more. Itinerary highlights include bustling Tokyo and a chance to ride the world-famous bullet train, the World Heritage Sites and temples of Kyoto and cultural experiences such as fire ceremonies, tea making and origami. The price includes flights, 11 nights’ accommodation with breakfast plus tours, transfers and entrance fees as specified.
All honeymoons and tours can be tailor-made, with room and hotel upgrades available to suit budget.
