They say variety is the spice of life, so over at Polestars we’ve been dreaming up a range of our favourite honeymoon activities and day trips. From the gorgeous shores of Southeast Asia to the secret waterfalls nestled in the Caribbean, via the deepest caves of inland Turkey! Ideally, we’d like to try all of these adventures but have a read through our top picks and choose your dream honeymoon.
Santorini, Greece
Famous for its tiny white washed villages cradled by sublime volcanic cliffs, Santorini is perfect for couples looking to explore labyrinthine networks of cobbled streets, curious art galleries and family-run cafes famed for their impeccable Greek hospitality. Spend the sunrise horse-riding along the long black sand beaches before enjoying a breakfast shrouded by the steeples in the village of Emporio. You can even rent an apartment literally perched on the brink of a crater – yikes!
Ochos Rios, Jamaica
Perfect for early-birds and adventurous couples alike, Dunns River Falls is one of Jamaica’s national treasures. This popular outing offers beautiful honeymoon photo opportunities for those cavorting about beneath the cascading waters, or you can even brave the 600 ft climb as part of a group, in the fashion of a human daisy-chain. You could then spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on a bamboo raft; sip on a Caribbean cocktail – from a pineapple of course, while your captain sails you along the Martha Brae River.
Cappadocia, Turkey
Our most unusual choice comes in the form of this curious World Heritage Site. The rocky landscape is honeycombed with ancient monasteries and networks of human-sized rabbit holes carved into the soft rock. Couples can even stay in chilled caves in restored Byzantine monastic retreats, before exploring Roman tombs and underground cities. You can admire the truly ethereal views on a hot air balloon ride; fairy chimneys and pigeon houses are sewn into a landscape embellished with surreal rock formations and rippling ravines.
Ko Phi Phi, Thailand
Whilst we wanted to provide a list of unusual honeymoon activities, sometimes nothing beats lying back in a hammock with nothing but a freshly picked bunch of bananas and a breathtakingly beautiful beach. A day spent island-hopping off the coast of Phuket in Thailand really is a once in a lifetime trip. Lie back in a long-tail boat or dive down to explore the fascinating corals with just your new hubbie for company (and about a thousand tropical fish!)
Bellapais Abbey, North Cyprus
We end our honeymoon bucket list with our favourite spot for sunsets and Sangria. Bellapais Abbey is perched above the stunning Kyrenia harbour so gorgeous vistas are guaranteed. Couples can enjoy a meze of Mediterranean soupçons complete with the dizzying scent of jasmine and soothing shade provided by the enormous old monastery.
Image credits: Santorini
This article was written by Polestars, a London based hen party company who have worked nationwide for almost ten years in delivering the best alternative hen activities. Ranging from dance classes to art lessons to chocolate making workshops, Polestars really has something to offer everyone.
