Brides Today magazine journalist Sama Meerza has two words of advice for today’s brides and grooms: Slow down you two! She’s seen it all. Couples who survive the expense and stress of huge weddings only to pack honeymoon itineraries with so many tours, adventures, and activities, there’s barely time to breathe.
Don’t make the same mistake, Meerza warns. She regularly advises couples who want to start their marriages on a calm and restorative note to stop and think before they cram their honeymoon itineraries with so much action, they’re exhausted by the time their sojourn ends. Instead, she recommends, join the “slow honeymoon” movement that not only cures wedding planning burnout but helps couples move at a pace that builds lifelong memories. Prioritize each other rather than ticking off a long list of experiences and you two will thrive!
The right resort makes all the difference
It’s impossible to slow down when you select a high-profile destination that attracts crowds (including exuberant children) and makes you feel pressured to see every top tourist attraction in the area. Trade that frenzy for an adults-only island off the coast of Belize where you two not only enjoy the benefit of English-speaking staff but proximity to North America is so near, you start slowing down even before you arrive.
At Coco Plum Island Resort, privacy and discretion are at the heart of every couple’s experience. A small number of intimate cabanas, scattered across the tropical landscape, deliver privacy couples crave, and the resort’s all-inclusive package covers all aspects of a stay so you can focus on each other rather than a hectic schedule.
Will your honeymoon dates coincide with the upcoming holidays? You’re in luck. Festive year-end events on the resort’s menu can add more excitement to your first holiday as a couple, adding memories to your stay that are especially meaningful. Best of all, nobody will encourage you to leave your romantic digs if that’s all you both want to do!
More ways to launch your marriage thoughtfully
A slow honeymoon shifts the focus “from sightseeing to living,” writes Meerza. “This isn’t about doing nothing!” It’s about saving yourselves from being exhausted. “A slower break offers recovery time,” she adds, making a slow honeymoon feel more personal as couples “design something that reflects their pace and preferences.” Beach destinations naturally slow you down. A couples massage at the island spa is the ideal itinerary addition.
What else can you do to make your romantic escape even more sublime? How about saving money on your honeymoon? Say yes to one of the specials Coco Plum is currently offering. Pick the one that best matches your wedding schedule, so you become Mr. and Mrs. Frugal in addition to having the most romantic getaway imaginable. Privacy. Discretion. Pampering. And savings. Now, that’s a slow honeymoon you two won’t ever forget!
