Hotel & Tourism SMARTreport #39

In The Field
with Guido Graf
THE “INSIDE LINE” ON WHAT’S HOT IN THE FIELD OF TRAVEL ADVICE
PART 4
ROMANCE TRAVEL
THE HONEYMOON
–TRIP OF THE
LIFETIME –
THE START INTO
A NEW STAGE
OF LIFE
When talking about Honeymoons,
most couples still dream about
French Polynesia, Seychelles,
Maldives, Mauritius – all tranquil
places with white beaches and blue
water. In this edition, Virtuoso Travel
Designer Guido Graf explains why
this is changing.
In the past five years, we realised that
this age-old dream is dramatically
changing. There are still couples
looking for a timeout together on a
remote beach, but more and more
couples are looking for unique
experiences.
In many cases, the honeymoon is
the most expensive trip someone
will ever take in their life. It’s
absolutely understandable, as
this trip should be something
particularly special, and
should be the first
page of the story
that a couple will
write together
throughout the
rest of their lives.
It is always vital to talk with
the couple in order to get a
real idea about their dreams
and wishes and to understand the
passions they share.
Topping the list for honeymoons is the
Safari, as this is an experience about
which both sides can be enthusiastic.
The ladies always love seeing the
animals (specially the baby lions) and
the men love being out in the nature
and exploring. Safari Lodges are a
perfect place for romantic dinners
and while having the last drink before
going to sleep, the stars in the desert
always shine more brightly than one
can ever see in the city.
IT IS
ALWAYS VITAL
TO TALK WITH THE
COUPLE IN ORDER TO GET
A REAL IDEA ABOUT THEIR
DREAMS AND WISHES AND
TO UNDERSTAND THE
PASSIONS THEY
SHARE.
Cruising is also becoming more and
more popular. The fact of having to
unpack just once and explore a lot
of different cities and harbours is a
very relaxing experience – and at the
same time, cruise lines have special
Honeymoon packages, providing
special surprises for the newlyweds,
such as a romantic dinner on a remote
deck or even a visit with the captain
on the bridge, or dinner with him/
her.
Otherwise, exploring
the world (in luxury)
is a dream we
often hear from
honeymooners.
There are no
particular countries
to point out here, as the
interests of couples vary
greatly. Asia is always popular
and there also experiences like
staying and working for a couple
of days in a monastery, or it may be a
road trip across the USA that gives the
feeling of freedom.
There are so many kinds of perfect
honeymoon, it is important to sound
out the couple, understand their
needs and be creative enough to find
the suitable experience which will
create lasting memories. Honeymoons
are often a great start for the travel
planner to become friends with the
couple, following which they will
become regular clients
SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE NEXT EDITION