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Honeymoon Travel Guide

April 20, 2017
Words by Lindsey McIntosh
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Planning your honeymoon can be a difficult task and finding activities to do in your chosen destination can be even harder. But, we are in luck as Lonely Planet has created their first honeymoon travel guide to help couples take full advantage of their trip away. Lonely Planet is a worldwide trusted guidebook publisher who has inspired travelers since 1973. The brand is dedicated to the traveler community and offers awesome travel content through books, magazines and mobile apps. “The Honeymoon Handbook” has tons of tools and lists that can help you narrow-in on the location that is full of activities you and your spouse will love. Some Lists Include:

Top 10 Budget Destinations

  1. India
  2. Vietnam
  3. Portugal
  4. Indonesia
  5. Honduras
  6. Cambodia
  7. Bulgaria
  8. South Africa
  9. Puerto Rico
  10. Morocco

Top 10 Honeymoon Islands

  1. Qurimbas Archipelago, Mozambique
  2. Huahine, French Polynesia
  3. Algonquin Island Retreat, Canada
  4. Nevis, Caribbean
  5. Tasmania, Australia
  6. Praslin & La Digue, Seychelles
  7. Santorini, Greece
  8. Tioman, Malaysia
  9. St Vincent & the Grenadines
  10. 10.  Corsica, France

The book starts with a simple quiz to determine what kind of trip to take based on what you and your partner enjoy most. Whether it’s backpacking in Borneo, touring Tuscany or cruising around Cuba, the guide can help you have a seamless trip. It even includes helpful how-to’s, budget breakdowns, alternative destinations and LGBT-friendly locations that have been rated one to five. With lists of safaris, islands and family friendly getaways, this guide can make planning your honeymoon a breeze. For more information about The Honeymoon Handbook head to lonelyplanet.com

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