What to include on your honeymoon gift list?
So you’ve decided a honeymoon fund is the perfect choice for your wedding gift list – as you already have all the spoons and towels you can store.
But now the decision is what to add to your registry? What type of honeymoon would you love to have?
Take our quiz to determine your honeymoon style. Imagine you are on honeymoon in each destination below. What would be your activity of choice?
Mauritius
A: Chamaral Falls and the Coloured Earth
A trip to the village of Chamarel in southwest Mauritius, home to two natural wonders: the magnificent Chamarel Falls and the coloured earths of Chamarel.
B: Swimming with dolphins
A gift of a lifetime in paradise! Swimming with them in crystal clear water.
C: Port-Louis and its market
A trip to the capital Port Louis where you can haggle and bargain hunt at the traditional markets and souks.
D: Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousses
A fantastic trip to the world-famous Botanical Gardens of Pamplemousses, home to rare indigenous plants and giant tortoises.
E: Dinner at Annabella’s
A chic and elegant colonial-inspired restaurant offering authentic Mauritian treats.
New Zealand
A: Waitomo Glowworm Caves
A boat ride through over 250m of stunning underground caves guided by the light of thousands of magical glowworms.
B: Heli-hike around Franz Josef Glacier
A two hour guided walk amongst some of the most pristine and awe-inspiring glacier scenery available.
C: Queenstown Ice Bar
A totally cool experience: a bar produced from ice. The walls, sculptures, seats, and even the glasses you drink out of are all made from ice.
D: TranzAlpine Train
Praised as one of the most incredibly scenic train journeys in the world, the TranzAlpine chugs its way from Christchurch to Greymouth, via Arthur’s Pass
E: Visit to Polynesian Spa in Rotorua
Overlooking Lake Rotorua, the Lake Spa is Polynesian Spa’s deluxe hot mineral bathing and relaxation area.
New York
A: Day trip to Niagara Falls
An old-school honeymoon destination to see the incredible Horseshoe Falls.
B: A helicopter tour over Manhattan
A bird’s eye view of the Manhattan skyline.
C: A day out at Coney Island
You’re never too old to ride a rollercoaster!
D: Horse & Carriage ride in Central Park
A step back in time to see Central Park how it was originally meant to be travelled.
E: Cocktails on Top of the Rock
The legendary Rainbow Room serves up some of the most amazing cocktails in New York.
Amalfi Coast
A: A trip to the Blue Grotto
An out-of-the-wave sea cave, accessible only by boat, to experience the brilliant blue light in person.
B: Hot air balloon ride
Fly thousands of feet over the Temples of Paestum and the Cilento Coast – and enjoy a Champagne toast and a hearty breakfast.
C: Wine tour and tasting
Enjoy a tour and tasting at Marisa Cuomo, who put the DOC Costa d’Amalfi wines on the map with her Gran Furor Costa Divina winery.
D: A trip to Pompeii
An ancient city and a reminder of why you should never live right next to a volcano.
E: A romantic sunset cruise
Sail from Capri, complete with champagne, to the Li Galli, also known as the Sirenuse, an archipelago of little islands.
Costa Rica
A: Arenal Hanging Bridges trek
The Arenal Hanging Bridges is one the most beautiful environmentally-friendly projects in Costa Rica.
B: Zip-line through the rainforest
Probably the scariest thing you could ever do!
C: The Sloth Rescue Centre
Baby sloths! Cuteness overload.
D: Magma is cool
Two things Costa Rica is not short on: monkeys and volcanoes. A fabulous visit to the hot springs at the Rincon de la Vieja volcano.
E: Picnic on Cabuyal Beach
Cabuyal is a white sand beach with aquamarine water. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy a lazy afternoon.
What did you add to your honeymoon gift list?
Mostly A: Natural wonders
You love being outdoors together and enjoying all that natural beauty. Exciting and calming in equal measure; you want to have a truly gorgeous honeymoon.
Mostly B: Adventurous
You love to get up and out. You are a couple that is ‘go-go-go!’ You want to do everything and enjoy that adrenaline rush!
Mostly C: Fun and quirky
You like to be a bit more off the beaten track. You enjoy anything a bit weird and wonderful. You love anything a bit unique and different.
Mostly D: Classic tourist
You have a bucket list and you don’t want to miss a thing. There’s a reason something is classic and you want to make sure you enjoy its legendary status.
Mostly E: Luxury and romance
You believe that a honeymoon should be a time of pampering. You want to relax and unwind and enjoy a serene start to your married life.
A mix of all five
A perfect blend of fun and fantasy, romance and relaxation. Most couples add a mix of activities to create a truly memorable and unique honeymoon.
At Buy Our Honeymoon, we can help you populate your list with our free Helping Hand service. Contact us with your honeymoon plans and we’ll get you started.