I really wish we were big campers as a couple when we were newly-weds. I think that would have made a great mini-moon. Heck, we might just have to go camping sans kids one day.
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mini-moon provides the break you need (and deserve) from the overwhelming
planning of your special day. Not everybody wants to jump from the extensive
planning of a wedding straight into the demanding planning of a honeymoon straight
after. A mini-moon can therefore be the break which makes everything easier –
as well as affording you and your partner some well-earned quality time.
Here
are 5 alternative mini-moon ideas to inspire.
1. Take a Short Trip in Your
Local Area
Or
as close as you can get when you find somewhere interesting to stay and travel
to! Mini-mooning doesn’t mean you have to travel abroad, or even very far –
check yourselves into a swanky hotel, even if it’s only a half an hour drive from
your home, and spend a few days in relaxation, away from everything else. Add
some luxury to your trip in whatever way you can, such as upgrading to a suite.
It can still feel like you’re a world away even if it’s close to home.
Or,
you can always try
a staycation.
2. Take Time Out to Enjoy a
Music Concert
Book
your dream live concert artist and venue and take a mini-trip based around the
experience. You and your partner can enjoy the time away from everything and
escape together through the music of your favorite band or solo artist. Companies
like Ticket Sales can
help you find the best deals for a vast list of artists.
3. Try a City Break
Aim
for a destination that’s only an hour or two flight away. That way, it won’t
feel like such a tiring long haul, and won’t cost nearly as much. Hopping on
and off a plane to enjoy a new
place in a new country can be an exciting way to spend your mini-moon, while
saving the big, long-distance locations for your dream trip.
4. Go
Glamping
Camping may not seem like a luxurious way
to spend post-marital bliss, but that’s where glamping
comes in. Step your experience up a notch and add a little luxury to your
camping experience. Try a peaceful and private camping spot so you can spend
some quality time together. Being able to watch the stars at night, decorate
your tent with fairy lights and cook up delicious meals together is a perfect
way to spend a mini-moon.
5. Find
a Coastal Retreat
It wouldn’t take long to find a house or apartment
to rent out for yourself by the ocean; you could try for a self-catering
cottage or property which opens up onto the sand and lets you take walks as a
newly married couple at sunset – or whenever you like! Self-catering also means
you get the privacy to cook and provide for yourselves, curl up and watch a
movie together or go out into town and indulge in a lavish meal or a big night
out.
In Conclusion
Whatever you decide to do for your
mini-moon, make sure that it affords the both of you the time to relax and
spend time together – and that it doesn’t break the bank, either.
