Time To Relax Together With A Romantic Honeymoon Vacation

"Most couples are looking for a place that is obviously romantic, but also a place to create memories," explains celebrity wedding planner Mindy Weiss. "After all, for most couples this can be their first real trip together."

For a romantic honeymoon vacation, she often recommends romantic resorts like One & Only Palmilla in Mexico and Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos. It's not unusual for couples to consider romantic accommodations over romantic destinations, she says, since so much time will likely be spent in the room and on the resort property, just enjoying each other's company and a bit of quiet after a harried wedding.

Service is a definitive factor for a romantic honeymoon vacation suite. "Couples are very aware of whether the hotel staff 'get them' and are turned on to how much attention or privacy they need," explains Anne Morgan Scully of McCabe World Travel.

Many of the most romantic resorts offer round-the-clock butler service, she adds. To offer greater seclusion and privacy, a number of resorts offer stand-alone villas with beach access from their terraces (like Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos), suites separated from the rest of the resort with private entrances (like Palacio Duhau in Buenos Aires) and exclusive over-water beach bungalows (like Four Seasons in Bora Bora).

Choosing the right romantic honeymoon vacation involves checking the weather, the hurricane seasons, the tourist traffic and the romance level of different destinations. Some places are always hot, says Susan Moynihan, the Editor in Chief of Destination Weddings.

Hotel de Crillon in Paris, France offers romantic views of Place de la Concorde and packages with flowers, champagne and custom cocktails. Halekulani in Hawaii lavishes newlyweds with a bridal suite designed by designer Vera Wang, as well as access to Vera Wang bath products, flowers, china, glassware, movies and a romantic travel package that includes meals and other freebies.

The One & Only Palmilla in Mexico offers private yoga classes and couples massages in a private seaside cabana. Parrot Cay in Turks & Caicos delivers half-days of spa pampering in the Spa Cottage, along with a private dinner. The best romantic resorts go the extra mile to see that their guests are lavished with attention and special perks.

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