Honeymoons that aren't pre-packaged
Six honeymoon templates we genuinely use, and the small details that make them not feel templated.
Isaac
IC Vacation · Advisor
A honeymoon should feel like the two of you designed it, not like you selected Option C from a brochure. And yet most honeymoon packages are exactly that — a room upgrade, a bottle of champagne, and the same itinerary sold to every couple that week.
Six templates we use
The slow coast: two weeks, one region, no more than three properties. The multi-city: four capitals in twelve days, each chosen for something specific. The adventure-romance: safari mornings, beach afternoons, a private island at the end. The off-grid: a single property, no Wi-Fi, no schedule. The cultural: food, markets, cooking classes, temples. The expedition: Antarctica, the Galápagos, or the Norwegian fjords — for couples who prefer wonder to relaxation.
A honeymoon should feel like the two of you designed it.
What makes them not feel templated
The small details. A table reserved under a specific tree. A private guide who knows the couple's interests. A surprise day-trip that was not in the itinerary. A handwritten note at turn-down on the last night. These things cost very little and change everything.
If you are engaged and beginning to think about the trip, start the conversation early. The best honeymoon properties book six to twelve months ahead.
