Where to go on a honeymoon trip? Honeymoon tours

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Wedding. White dress, tuxedo, cake, guests, celebration. One of the most important moments in life! But now the wedding is over: the guests are happy, the cake is eaten, the white dress and tuxedo are taken off. And the question arises before the newlyweds: where to go on a honeymoon trip? To Europe or somewhere in Russia? And when is it better: winter or summer? Or maybe in the fall? Where to begin? How to choose your ideal wedding tour? In this article you will find answers to all questions.

A bit of history

Before we move on to honeymoon tours, let's talk a bit about history.

It is still not clear where the name "wedding" came from. One of the versions is an ancient Indian origin: “svas” means “one’s own” (hence, by the way, the word “swat”). That is, at the wedding, everyone became “their” (relatives) to each other.

According to another version, the word "wedding" comes from the Old Russian "svyatboy". Maybe that's why a Russian wedding without a fight is not a wedding!

Well, if you decompose the word "wedding" into components, you get:

• Swa - blessing or enlightenment.
• D - virtue or goodness.
• Ba - reverence orrespect.

That is, a "wedding" is a "blessing for a good life in respect." Sounds good, doesn't it?

Why are the bride and groom called that way? " Not-vest" - the one who does not know, that is, she is innocent, inexperienced. And only after the wedding she will know (know) what family life is. And the "groom" is the one who intends to find, win his woman, in the future - his wife. Here is such an interesting origin of seemingly familiar names.

Let's go on a… sweet… sugar… honeymoon

The origin of the name "honeymoon" is no less interesting than the origin of the words "wedding", "groom" and "bride". There is no longer any controversy, because this is a well-known fact. It was customary for newlyweds to give a barrel of honey for a wedding. Well, like a barrel - 5-10 kilograms! And the newlyweds had to eat on both cheeks, so that by the end of the month this barrel would be empty.

In fact, honey in Russia was considered a very useful product, and its use had a beneficial effect on the entire body. And the newlyweds need strength and he alth like no one else!

Should we go on a honeymoon tour?

Before, the tradition of going on a wedding tour did not exist. Firstly, not many people had the means to travel immediately after the wedding. And secondly, after the wedding troubles, a little others appeared: to plant a tree, build a house, give birth to a son, etc.

In the 19th century, Europeans began to go to Italy, France,Switzerland. The Russians chose the Mediterranean countries for their honeymoon. The best time was considered 1.5-2 months after the wedding, when the bride had time to take a break from the hassle.

In Soviet times, there was neither the opportunity nor the means to travel abroad, but the newlyweds still managed to stay a week or two away from home. They traveled across vast Russia.

And after the 90s, when all the roads were open, the Russians began to choose a variety of destinations for travel. Travel companies began to increasingly offer special tours for honeymooners, which had a beneficial effect on the development of this branch of tourism.

A couple of tips before traveling

While you have not yet decided where to go after the wedding, here are some tips:

• If you are allergic to certain foods, you should not go to those countries where this product is dominant in the local cuisine (for example, if you are allergic to citrus fruits, it is better to refrain from visiting exotic countries), as even the smell this product may cause discomfort.
• Breathing problems - go to the sea, physiological - to Asia. If you are interested in historical monuments - go to Europe, if you are more interested in modern architecture - go to America.
• It doesn't matter what kind of trip you are going on, honeymoon or just a vacation, be sure to prepare a first aid kit. Each first-aid kit should contain: remedies for diarrhea (Loperamide or Smecta), food poisoning (coal, Furazolidone), painkillers(like "Citramon"), antipyretics ("Analgin" or "Paracetamol"), antibiotics (one of the best is considered "Sumamed"), antiallergic ("Loratadin"), well, on trifles (bandage, plaster, chlorhexidine, Boro Plus ").

Well, now that you've got the bare minimum ready, it's time to decide where to go on your honeymoon.

Across native spaces

If you don't have a foreign passport, don't like to try new cuisine, and, in principle, don't like traveling abroad, honeymoon trip in Russia is what you need! In our vast country there are a lot of interesting places that many did not even suspect.

If city dwellers find it hard to part with the usual hustle and bustle, the best choice is Moscow or St. Petersburg. Moscow is a city where you can not only look at cultural monuments such as the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, Tsar Cannon or Tsar Bell, but also enjoy modern architecture (Moscow City). And, of course, go shopping in the largest shopping center - GUM!

But St. Petersburg is not far behind Moscow. In addition to visiting well-known monuments such as the Hermitage and Peterhof, there is an opportunity to enjoy the white nights. The exact start date is considered to be June 11, the end date is July 2, but in fact they can be captured from the end of May to mid-July. So a honeymoon trip in July to the northern capital can be especiallymemorable.

Lovers to enjoy nature should go to Karelia. Forests, nature reserves, rivers - what more could you want for a great holiday!

Crimea will also amaze travelers with its nature: clean mountain air, endless fields, heavenly blue sea and many different attractions - just a paradise for body and soul.

Baikal is a unique place not only in Russia, but also in the world. The sea-like lake is surrounded by endless forests with unique wildlife.

If you want to visit Europe without leaving Russia, there is such a place - Kaliningrad. The former German Koenigsberg (translated as "mountain of the king") has preserved the architecture of that time (the Cathedral, the Church of the Holy Family). There are also modern buildings (Fish Village). Well, the famous Curonian Spit will amaze you with its mysterious Dancing Forest and dunes.

I'll go where…

There are no less places for a honeymoon trip in Europe than in Russia. But let's talk about everything in order.

The most popular honeymoon destinations for Russians are Spain, Italy and Portugal. And such a choice is quite understandable: delicious cuisine, the sea, an abundance of attractions, excellent shopping. But today I want to talk about countries that are a little deprived of attention.

If you do not have a big budget, but you still want to go to Europe, then your choice is the Czech Republic or Hungary. Both of these countries are very rich in culture, friendly people and, of course,most beautiful architecture. For example, in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, there is the famous Astronomical Clock. Until now, the history of their creation has not been unraveled, there are only legends, but the watches amaze with their splendor and complexity of mechanisms. And this is taking into account the fact that they were created around the 15th century! And the Prague bridges deserve a separate article.

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, also has a lot to offer. Previously, these were two different cities, Buda and Pest. In the Old Town there is the Citadel, the Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion, standing on three hills, and in the New Town there is St. Stephen's Basilica, various squares and the Budapest Eye (like in London, only smaller), which offers a beautiful view of the city. And one Hungarian goulash is worth it!

If you have he alth problems, you can drink mineral water in Karlovy Vary or take a dip in the Szechenyi thermal baths.

When planning your honeymoon trip in February, you can consider two options. If you love snow, you are not afraid of frost, then the best choice is the Scandinavian countries. There you can enjoy real winter, seafood, and if you're lucky, see a real miracle - the northern lights!

If you don't like winter, then the second option is exotic countries.

Have you been to Haiti?

Russians (not all, but most) are very fond of the sun, the sea, sandy beaches. For a honeymoon tour, this is generally romantic.

India is a unique country. Yoga, exotic flowers, sunsets, elephants, dancing… Every statehere is famous for something of its own. Fun and golden sandy beaches will give you the state of Goa, yoga lovers will be surprised by the state of Kerala. Coming to India, you find yourself not just in another country, in another world with its own charm, which is felt at first sight.

The Maldives is a whole series of islands, there are more than 1000 of them. Blue lagoons, palm trees, a rich underwater world … And the plankton that is washed ashore at night reflects the stars like a mirror, because as a result of chemical processes it becomes bright -blue.

Pleasant climate, sun, friendly Latin Americans - these are the criteria that attract tourists to Mexico. It is here that the ancient Mayan civilization was formed millions of years ago, it is here that you can see turtles up to 2 m long, and it is here that the museum is located at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea.

Something more dangerous

For some, the best vacation is sunbathing, for others - hiking in the mountains, and for someone - a parachute jump. Extreme honeymooners also have a place to go. In Europe, of course, you do not often see extreme entertainment, but in America - more than enough! Here and bungee jumping, and skydiving, and rafting, and rock climbing, and many other "adrenaline" entertainment. In general, there is where to roam.

Where to stay?

Newlyweds do not have to worry about where to stay in a new city or in a new country. Almost all hotels in Europe and most hotels in Russia have honeymoon rooms. They are not much more expensive than standard rooms, but significantlydiffer in design. Also, newlyweds are offered some additional services: a special breakfast or dinner, champagne in the room and others. Honeymoon suites often have a Jacuzzi. And what could be better than taking a hot bath with a glass of champagne in hand after an exciting day of exploring a new city!

Interesting…

After you have decided where to go on your honeymoon, decided on the hotel and the duration of the honeymoon, it's time to learn some interesting facts about countries and make sure you made the right choice:

• Frogs in France are not eaten as often as people think. They are served only in the finest restaurants.
• In Finland, it is not considered shameful if the husband cleans the house, and the wife works at this time, that is, cleaning is not only a "women's business".
• If you really like coffee, then go to Finland or the Netherlands. Here it is drunk the most.
• The most diverse country according to various criteria (linguistic, cultural, climatic, religious, etc.) is India.
• Love the lakes - go to Canada. There they are 60% of the total number of lakes in the world.
• Mexicans like to drink Coke more than tequila.

Conclusion

We hope this article will help you decide on the main question: where to go on your honeymoon. Nowadays, all roads are open, and you can choose any place on the planet, the place where you have wanted to visit for so long, butit was not possible. In general: it is important not where you are going, but with whom. After all, the atmosphere of travel is created by the people who surround you. All bright and exciting trips!