I recently visited Dominican Republic with my boyfriend and we stayed at Zoetry Agua in Punta Cana and Secrets Sanctuary in Cap Cana. We had a wonderful stay at both resorts! I am going to be sharing our trip all week, starting with our stay at Zoetry Agua Resort.
Zoetry Agua is a really unique, special resort. It is located about an hour north of the airport in Punta Cana. It is a really peaceful drive to the resort, and the resort’s drivers love to share information about their wonderful country.
The resort has just 51 suites, and is located right on the beach. It feels really private and luxurious, and the service is amazing. Everyone learns your name right away, and everyone really goes out of their way to make sure you are having a nice stay.
The resort is all inclusive, but goes far beyond what most resorts offer their guests. The rate includes gourmet food, premium brand drinks, complimentary room service, a 20 minute spa treatment per guest, horseback riding on the beach, complimentary laundry service, and complimentary worldwide calling.
We LOVED the food at the resort! It is organic, healthy, and most of all, delicious! There is a lot of seafood, fresh fruits, and local Dominican food. The deserts and cocktails were incredible as well. Our favorite restaurant was Indigo which was located right on the beach.
We stayed in a Suite Caribe which was amazingly luxurious. There was a living room, gorgeous bedroom, a partially outdoor shower, and the best part- a private garden courtyard with our own pool! There are also rooms with direct access to the hotel’s main pool, and suites directly on the beach.
During our stay we relaxed at the pool and beach, went on a few long walks along the beach, went horseback riding on the beach, took a dune buggy tour (we got so muddy!), and enjoyed lots of amazing food and drinks!
We had a truly amazing stay at Zoetry Agua! All of that being said, the resort is really quiet. If you are looking for a lot of activities or nightlife, this resort isn’t the best fit. If you want to relax in quiet luxury, then I highly recommend this resort.
Zoetry Agua provides special, complimentary amenities for honeymoon couples. And all of my clients receive complimentary room upgrades based on availability when you arrive. For more information about this resort contact Ever After Honeymoons!
River Tosca ship
The final unique cruise idea of the week is a 12 day River Cruise through Egypt called Splendors of Egypt and the Nile with Uni World Cruises.
The Sphinx in Giza
The cruise starts with two nights in Cairo followed by a flight to Luxor for the start of the cruise. You then visit Dendera, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Edfu, return to Luxor, and then spend two more nights in Cairo before flying back home. There are a number of excursions available that include visiting the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, exploring the incredible Aswan, and visiting the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo.
Luxor Temple
Sounds amazing right? Definitely not your average honeymoon to be visiting Egyptian pyramids and temples! This would be the perfect honeymoon for a couple that is very into history and experiencing new cultures.
Sunset over Pyramids
Prices start at $3,449 per person.
Statues at Abu Simbel
For more information about this cruise or any others, contact us!
Next up is an 11 day cruise around the Galapagos Islands with Celebrity Cruises.
One of the many Sea Lions that roam the Galapagos (image)
This cruise starts in Quito in Ecuador and then stops at many places including Baltra, North Seymour, Kicker Rock, P. Baquerizo, Punta Suarez, Cormorant Point, Baroness Outlook, Las Bachas, Bartolome, Urvina Bay, Punta Espinoza, Puerto Egas, Dragon Hill, Puerto Ayora, and then back to Baltra and Quito.
The Galapagos are also home to many exotic Lizards (image)
The Galapagos Islands are known for the unique beauty, and the amount of animals on the islands. The animals seem unfazed by the human visitors. The Galapagos Islands are made up of several islands that are difficult to access if you aren’t on a boat. The best time to visit this region is from December to May, although June, July and August are also very popular because many almost are most active during this time.
Old Town Quito (image)
What I love about this cruise is the number of islands you get to visit. Also you get to spend 2 nights at the beginning and end of your cruise in Quito where you can explore the incredible Old Town area of the city. The cruise starts at $3,699 per person plus taxes and airfare.
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Think cruises just go to Mexico and the Caribbean? Think again! There are cruises to plenty of other amazing destinations as well!
This week I am going to give some examples of unique and exotic cruises that would make fabulous honeymoons! A big advantage to taking a cruise is that you can see a lot of different destinations without the hassle of changing hotels and spending a lot of time in airports or on trains.
First up is a 22 night cruise to Malaysia, Thailand, India and Maldives with Costa Cruises!
Singapore Cruise Port
This cruise starts in Singapore and then stops in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Langkawi in Malasia, Phuket in Thailand, Colombo in Sri Lanka, Cochin in India, Male in Maldives, Mahe in Seychelles, St Denis in Reunion, and Port Louis in Mauritius.
Maldives Beach
The boat stays overnight in Singapore, Phuket, Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritus. This is really nice because you get to spend a little more time in these destinations. There are also some days of just cruising, so you can relax on the ship on in the spa, and not be worried about missing out some place amazing. But what I love most about this cruise is the variety of destinations. You can experience a wide range of cultures while still getting plenty of time to relax on some of the world’s best beaches.
The cruise starts at $1,399 per person plus taxes and airfare.
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Ever After Honeymoons for more information about this, or any other cruises.
Ok so this trip wasn’t a honeymoon, but it was definitely a special vacation because Francesco and Natalie got engaged on their first night in Hawaii! They spent 2 nights in Waikiki and then took a 7 night cruise around the Hawaiian Islands that stopped in Maui, Hilo, Kona and Kauai. Read on to hear about their amazing trip!
The trip was planned to celebrate Francesco’s graduation, but they had much more to celebrate! Francesco proposed at sunset on Waikiki beach. And of course Natalie said yes!!! Great way to start off an amazing vacation!
Francesco and Natalie wanted a combination of relaxation and activities, and by doing the cruise they were able to have both and see most of the Hawaiian Islands.
They started with 2 nights at the Moana Surfrider Hotel right in the middle of Waikiki beach which they loved. This was the first hotel in Waikiki, and they loved the historical significance and great character the hotel has.
Next was the cruise. The cabin was a little small, but they loved the ship, and especially the locations of where the ship docked. They also loved the variety of restaurants to choose from on the ship.
They also loved Hawaii! As Natalie said, How could you not love Hawaii?! It was fantastic. The cruise is such a great way to see all the islands. We probably never would have made a trip to the Big Island and it ended up being on of our favorites! Every island is very different so we were able to get some variety, which is not always possible at a beach destination. We were able to see an active volcano, a ton of gorgeous beaches, beautiful sunsets, lots of fish, and beautiful mountains all in the same trip.
As for advice for other couples going on a Hawaiian Cruise, Natalie said, I would also suggest renting cars on the islands. We were able to see so much of the islands by driving ourselves. All the rental car companies have shuttles and it was very convenient.
Also, it is important to realize that, even though food is included, you will probably still spend a lot on board. I expected to spend a lot, but the bill was still a little bit of a shock at the end.
Natalie and Francesco described their trip as amazing, romantic and memorable.
If you are interested in taking a similar vacation please contact Ever After Honeymoons. I can’t guarantee a proposal though!
