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Trying to decide where to go
on your first trip as husband and wife?
[ Written By hi l da j . b r uc k e r ]
Take our quiz to find the perfect honeymoon
destination based on your personal preferences.
photography courtesy of royal mandarin oriental paris; anse chastenet; Kenwood inn & spa; rosewood mayakoba
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Your idea of a perfect date includes:
A. Dinner in the city followed by a stroll
through an art gallery
B. A vigorous day of hiking, biking or
kayaking
C. Touring the wineries in North Georgia
D. Sunbathing on the beach at Lake Lanier
Islands
Your drink of choice is:
A. Champagne
B. Rum punch
C. Pinot Noir
D. Margaritas
Your favorite places to dine are:
A. Quaint bistros
B. Tropical seafood restaurants
C. Farm-to-table cafés
D. Mexican cantinas
For your anniversary, you’d rather receive:
A. A shopping spree for the latest fashions
B. Scuba diving classes at Atlanta Scuba &
Swim
C. A nice bottle of wine
D. A spa gift certificate
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How long are you willing to spend
on a plane to reach your honeymoon
destination?
A. As long as it takes
B. No more than 5 hours
C. No more than 6 hours
D. No more than 3 hours
What mode of transportation do you prefer
once you arrive at your destination?
A. Subway
B. Off-road vehicle
C. Rental car (preferably a convertible)
D. I’d rather not leave the resort
What kind of climate do you prefer for your
honeymoon?
A. Temperate but changes frequently,
depending on the season
B. Tropical and hot, with occasional, brief
afternoon showers known as “liquid
sunshine”
C. Moderate temperatures, with warm days
and cool nights and mornings
D. Hot and sunny, with very few tropical
storms
Besides spending quality time as husband
and wife, what do you hope to accomplish
on your honeymoon?
A. Tour famous European landmarks that
you’ve always heard about but never seen
B. Cross an adventure off your Bucket Lists
together
C. Refine your palate
D. Nothing. I want to relax after a whirlwind
wedding
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For the newlywed looking
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to stroll historic streets and lounge in the
lap of luxury, it’s hard to set romantic sights
on any place other than Paris, a city that
boasts not only outward beauty and iconic
landmarks, but also a special joie de vie.
Here, you can share a kiss in the shadow
of the Eiffel tower or
try to unmask the
inspiration of Mona
Lisa’s curious smile
in the Louvre while
exploring the world’s
most romantic city,
steeped in style and
sophistication.
W h i l e y o u ’r e
there, rest your head at
the Mandarin Oriental
Paris, which made
its highly anticipated
debut last summer.
Touting the city’s most
prestigious address,
Mandarin Oriental
Paris conveniently resides in the heart of
the fashion capital near the must-see sites
of Garnier Opera, the Louvre and the
Tuileries Gardens. The original Art Deco
façade of this luxury hotel has been beautifully complemented by chic, contemporary
interiors, making a stay here easily one of
the most luxurious, glamorous and truly
Parisian experiences in the city. In addition
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to the hotel’s 138 rooms, said to be some
of the largest in Paris, couples are sure to
fall in love all over again with the Spa at
Mandarin Oriental, Paris. Inherent to the
holistic beauty treatments, the unparalleled signature therapies and the heavenly
massages allow time to relax and reflect as
husband and wife. Believe it or not, more
spoiling awaits at each of the hotel’s onsite
restaurants. Sur Mesure par Thierry Marx,
a gourmet restaurant seating 44, is an intimate, light-filled, haute-couture cocoon,
while dining patrons at Camelia, which is
open all day, number almost twice that.
For a more unique experience, head to the
Counter where specialties are prepared
“live” for up to 10 people at a time, grab a
seat either indoor or in the garden at Bar 8
or mosey over to the Cake Shop that serves
delicious delicacies while the Garden Table
welcomes six to eight guests for yet another
memorable meal.
Of course, you’ll want to make the
most of your European escape, and the
Mandarin Oriental’s knowledgeable concierge can arrange access to the most fascinating and fashionable spots in Paris.
Top suggestions include exploring Marie
Antoinette’s Versailles retreat, yachting on
the Seine, shopping in the Bon Marche,
and taking a private tour of the city’s
flea markets. For more information, visit
www.mandarinoriental.com/paris.
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of ramping up their adrenaline will thoroughly enjoy honeymooning at Anse Chastanet, where tons of activities await. This
lush, 600-acre property sits near most of
St. Lucia’s significant sightseeing attractions like The Sulphur Springs, St. Lucia’s
famous walk-in volcano, the Louis XVI
Mineral Baths, the Tropical Rain Forest
and the famous Twin Pitons — so options
like biking along 12 miles of private trails
through a tropical jungle that also happens
to be on the grounds of one of St. Lucia’s
first colonial plantations is a welcome one
for restless couples.
So, too, are rain forest hikes, escorted
boat snorkeling tours, scuba diving and
island hopping to the neighboring islands of
Martinique and the Grenadines. Of course,
thanks to its prime location, Anse Chastanet also offers plenty to do close to the
hotel as well. Water sports like sea kayaking
and windsurfing are popular pastimes right
along with snorkeling, as the Anse Chastanet reef begins a mere 10 yards beyond
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the water’s edge and is home to more than
150 different species of fish. Eventually,
though, even the truly unstoppable need to
slow down long enough to eat and rejuvenate, and when that time comes, St. Lucia’s
crown jewel shines, too. Hammocks and
palm-thatched huts typically beckon if for
nothing else than a quick respite before revving the engine again. When tired muscles
need TLC and couples need pampering, the
Kai Belté Spa, designed “in harmony with
nature” by architect owner Nick Troubetzkoy, is an unsurpassed must-do for
all guests. To book one of the hillside or
beachside rooms for a honeymoon in one
of the most scenically spectacular settings
in the Caribbean, if not the world, visit
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you love is your idea of the perfect escape,
there’s no place in the country quite like
Sonoma County, Calif. This bucolic piece
of paradise just outside of San Francisco is
ripe with opportunities for epicurean escapades, revealing an artisan approach to food
and wine that will refine your palate as you
rejoice in your new marriage.
Options for accommodations are endless, as the entire county is larger than the
state of Rhode Island, but for the most
romantic getaway, we recommend the
sweeping countryside of the Russian River
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Valley, where you’ll find The Farmhouse
Inn in Forestville. The inn is located mere
minutes away from hundreds of wineries
and world-class restaurants, but you won’t
even have to leave the property to feast
on farm-to-table foods, as the Michelinstarred Farmhouse Restaurant serves as
its cornerstone. This charming haven
in the heart of wine country combines
the warmth and hospitality of a familyowned bed and breakfast with all the services and amenities of a luxury hotel, and
also offers an award-winning spa specializing in treatments that use products harvested onsite. For more information, visit
www.farmhouseinn.com.
An equally idyllic option is the Kenwood Inn and Spa in Sonoma Valley, a
peaceful hideaway tucked between vineyards, oak groves and orchards. The inn’s
Mediterranean-style villa features three
lush courtyards, fountains, a pond, a
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and a
spa that specializes in vinotherapy treatments. Nearby, you can tour the historic
birthplace of California wine, stroll
through shops and art galleries, savor
artisan foods, dine in world-class restaurants, or simply spend your days sipping
fruit of the vine in Sonoma’s numerous
tasting rooms. Kenwood’s sister property,
the Hop Kiln Winery in Healdsburg, is
the perfect place for a picnic lunch with
a bottle of wine and gourmet deli items,
and its tasting room in nearby Glen Ellen
features gourmet food paired with estate
wines, as well as petite desserts and pies
perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with
your sweetie. For more information, visit
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After the stressful
process of wedding planning and an evening
of schmoozing with family and friends,
you may want nothing more than a week
of R&R with your new spouse. In that
case, Rosewood Mayakoba, a 1,600acre luxury resort spanning several small
islands in the ecological enclave of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, is just what the doctor
ordered. Steeped in serenity and situated
along one mile of white-sand beaches, the
resort simply begs you to do nothing but
bask in the tropical sun and each other’s
love with suites located beachfront or on a
clear lagoon. When you do decide to take
a break from your lounge chair, you need
not even leave the property to enjoy three
pools, a media room, shopping outlets, a
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championship golf course, the elegant Casa
del Lago restaurant, Punta Bonita beachfront grill, a cigar bar and the Agave Azul
Raw Bar & Tequila Library, where resident tequila experts share their insights on
the country’s signature beverage.
But the biggest draw of all is Sense,
Mayakoba’s spa, located on its own private island at the heart of the resort. This
incredible spa incorporates elements of the
surrounding jungle with interior spaces that
allow in gentle breezes from outside, plus
an outdoor meditation platform, pool and
relaxation deck. Treatments feature indigenous ingredients made from local plants
such as aloe and agave cactus. “Escape
Together: A Couple’s Retreat” is a popular option for honeymooners, combining
a Body Sense treatment, Aroma Dream
Bath and 90-minute massage each for 3
hours of bliss, or a private yoga lesson,
60-minute massage and facial each for 3.5
hours. If you want to venture off property,
nearby activities include scuba diving and
snorkeling in the world’s second largest
coral reef, shopping, dining and nightlife
in Playa del Carmen and visits to ecological and archaeological parks, including
the famous ruins of Xel-Ha, Xcaret
and Tulum. For more information, visit
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