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Asia/South Pacific Adventure-Filled Honeymoons G Adventures offers a Hike, Bike and Kayak Thailand trip that's ideal for active honeymooners. Michelle Marie Arean Today's honeymooners want to hang with the locals; eat authentic dishes; go hiking; drink fine wine; and post photos of stunning locations that will get them a dizzying number of likes on Instagram. In the first few days of marriage they want to grow as a couple by discovering a bucket list destination together. According to Scott Wiseman, president, Cox & Kings, the Americas. "People aren't wanting to just sit on the beach anymore. Cultural insight and being up-close and personal is the new ideal. People want to spend their time delving into new cultures and seeking out more local experiences. We have been receiving more requests for hiking, ballooning and biking verses the typical spa experience." Phil Cappelli, Insight Vacations' president, concurs: "Sitting by the beach is passe; it's now about actually engaging with new cultures on trips. Today's guests are looking to meet people, interact with each destination, and create unique memories which they can take home." This shift in honeymoon picks, says Intrepid Travel's private groups manager Connor Frey, "has been fueled by an overall demand shift in the travel industry for more authentic travel experiences." 44 june 2016 Kara Lucchesi, G Adventures' U.S. global purpose specialist and regional sales manager, adds that, "The variety can help you feel like you had several vacations in one vs. lying on a beach or deck when the days can blur and blend together. You may also learn new things about your partner that you wouldn't discover sitting on a beach or cruise ship: perhaps he's got a talent for rolling tortillas, or she's a natural on traditional weaving loom. Seeing each other in a new light can spark even greater attraction for a partner." Nature Lovers Embrace Tasmania Wombats, wallabies, and Tasmanian devils.... Oh my! Nature-loving couples will embrace Travcoa's 7-day Tasmania, Authentic by Nature journey. There are visits to beautiful waterfalls, and pristine bays filled with oysters, as well as Tasmania's capital Hobart, with its growing art scene. There's also time to hang at Lake St. Clair to explore the glacial peaks and lakes at Cradle Mountain, and wander through the clifftop trails and coastal coves at Freycinet National Park, plus stroll hand-in-hand through Heritage Landing, with its ancient temperate rainforest trees. A cruise along the Gordon River will have guests spotting white- bellied sea eagles, and there's a day spent at Bonorong Wildlife Park, where newlyweds can get up-close to the Tasmanian devil. Visits to colonial homesteads and penal settlements? Check and check, as well a bit of wine tasting while visiting the Coal River Valley vineyards. Rates start at $5,695 pp. Magical India & Nepal "Active vacations provide ample opportunities for couples to try new experiences together," says Cappelli, and Insight Vacations' 14-day Classical India with Nepal End Delhi Luxury Gold itinerary is an ideal choice for active couples who want to do such things as yoga and a jeep safari ride together. There's also plenty of time to visit the Red Fort, the Gandhi Memorial, and Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques. In Nepal, lovebirds will explore the ancient Royal Palace in Kathmandu, discover Swayambhunath with their own eyes, and visit Patan, with its awe-inspiring temples. After visiting Nepal, the couple flies back to India, for a visit to Varanasi, where they'll witness the holy Hindu Aarti ceremony at the riverside steps of the Ganges. An early morning yoga session at the Gagnes Ghats, a tour of one of India's seven wonders-the medieval Hindu and recommend.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend June 2016

Editor’s Notes
Romance Travel Forum: Where Education Prospers
Out-of-the-Box Weddings
Travel Advisor Corner: Weddings Away From Home
Honeymoon Adventures
Onsite Review: Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa: Weddings & Romance By the Sea
New Ways to Get Married
Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Delivers on Destination Weddings
4 Very Different Honeymoons
Onsite Review: CHIC Punta Cana & Club Med Zen Oasis
Wedded Bliss in Paradise
A Honeymoon for Every Taste
Adventure-Filled Honeymoons
Wildest Dreams
“I Do”– Today and Tomorrow
Iconic Islands = Idyllic Honeymoons
Eco-Friendly Honeymoons

Recommend June 2016