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There are boyfriends who prefer to put a lot of land in between.
Other newlyweds opt for nearby paradises, whether due to fear of flying, budget issues or the aftermath of the dreaded pandemic.
Not surprisingly, this last reason made
honeymoons in
and around Spain (read Europe and North Africa in the case of countries with open borders) the most chosen to escape during 2021.
However, although caution continues to dominate a large part of the decisions, most of the newlyweds have widened the circle for this year, although
Spain, Italy and Greece
continue to be the most sought after destinations according to portals such as Skyscanner or Logitravel.
In the first case, the islands stand out, whether they are
the Balearic Islands or the Canary Islands
, as well as the Costa Brava,
the Andalusian beaches
and those in the north.
Not in vain, a route through the different regions that make up the Bay of Biscay is not lacking in honeymoons in times of pandemic, whether sleeping in rural houses or in romantic hotels with sea views.
Volcanic landscape of Lanzarote.
In addition, more than 30% of travelers (and this figure doubles in the case of honeymoons) have once again resorted to face-to-face or online travel agencies to book their vacations, according to a report by the Confederation Spanish Travel Agencies (CEAV).
Reasons include the
security
they offer, as well as convenience (25%) and advice (17%).
In this sense, Carlos Garrido, president of the CEAV, believes that "the
health crisis
has been an opportunity to close the travel purchase process in its most technological and even remote version, without losing the essence of a
traditional travel agency
".
known places
The idea now is to enjoy
spaces in the middle of nature,
nearby in case any unforeseen event arises and if they are known, the better.
In fact, one of the
latest travel trends
is to focus on repeat destinations, according to the conclusions of the Tourism Innovation Summit, the international forum for innovation and trends in the tourism sector.
"The Spanish look for well-
known
and trusted sites where they know exactly what they are going to find in order to
avoid surprises
," says Neal Jones, general director of Sales and Marketing of the Marriott International chain for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
New York, the main honeymoon option.
Hence, the already mentioned Italy or Greece top the list of favorite places for
honeymooners
.
As for the first, the classics continue to triumph.
Or what is the same,
the timeless beauties of Venice, Rome, Florence or Pisa
.
But other areas such as the south of the alpine country, especially Sicily, stand out.
From
Greece
, the newlyweds also opt for the islands, with special emphasis on the mythical Mykonos, Santorini or Rhodes.
What's more, a cruise through this area is among the options most in demand by couples in spring.
Moreover, according to the Bodas.net portal, 10% of
honeymooners
opt for a journey on the high seas.
The Caribbean, a classic
Another classic that never fails is the Caribbean, with leading corners such as
Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, the Bahamas or Jamaica
.
They say online portals such as Rumbo or Evaneo.
Those responsible for Bodas.net, for their part, assure that, when it comes to pulling miles, New York ranks first on the list, once it is already possible to enter the country with a valid Covid passport.
It is followed in the ranking by Thailand,
the Mexican Riviera Maya (it is even one of the main places chosen to get married) and Japan.
View of Kilimanjaro among giraffes in Kenya.
Regarding the most common searches on the Asian continent for this 2022, Maldives stand out
(which wins over all travelers, not just honeymooners),
Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Within the latter, Bali has once again positioned itself as one of the most desired destinations to celebrate
the honeymoon
.
And it is that nobody forgives this escapade.
Well, hardly anyone: 91% of Spanish newlyweds, according to a report by Bodas.net.
In addition, the majority (77%) do it right after the ceremony, while 14% leave it for later.
Nor should we forget other distant destinations such as
Kenya
, the Seychelles or
Tanzania,
since the Black Continent continues to arouse the traveler's curiosity.
In addition, they do not put too many bureaucratic and sanitary obstacles when entering these countries.
For this reason, safaris continue to be one of the most sought-after options for agencies such as Arantravel, which offers both staying in
a 5-star tree house or in a colonial tent with its own butler.
For the Seychelles atolls and reefs for divers, as well as rainforest islands for lovers of hiking and wonderful resorts in unspoiled surroundings.
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