With the costs of weddings soaring, many couples are looking for low-cost honeymoons. Here, Jane Anderson, editor of 101 Honeymoons, selects five great budget solutions. We also suggest that you visit this quick questionnaire to discover the best honeymoons for you and your fiance.
Coastal Retreats, Northumberland Coast
Endless gold beaches, small fishing communities, castles and cosy cottages.
This is the little-known coast of Northumberland in the north of England.Founder Fiona McKeith set up the company to offer high-class self-catering properties such as Coral Cottage near Bamburgh. Magical honeymoons on a shoestring budget. Book with coastalretreats.co.uk
Meeru Island Resort, Maldives
The only resort on the island of Meerufenfushi, Meeru Island Resort is textbook Maldives: powder white sand and turquoise lagoon. Except here you get four-star quality at three-star prices. An all-inclusive option is the one to bag, and look out complimentary room upgrades. Newlyweds should aim for the Jacuzzi Water Villas or the Honeymoon Suites, a short dhoni boat ride away. More: Hayesandjarvis.co.uk
Pentre Mawr Country House, Wales
Welsh hideaways don’t get much better than this and Pentre Mawr in the Vale of Clywd, comes with a twist
Its owners have added safari tents with huge beds, roll top baths and hot tubs. Wow factor romance plus all that outstanding natural beauty on your doorstep. Out of Africa into Wales. Details: Pentremawrcountryhouse.co.uk
Villas in Majorca
There’s a new cool about Majorca. Its capital Palma couldn’t get any more hip if it tried. The beaches are excellent, the countryside is superb and it is home to some of the finest villas in the Mediterranean. Some are carefully renovated farm houses with secluded swimming pools. Details: Vintagetravel.co.uk
The Residence, Tunis
Tunisia is tremendous value compared with other countries in the region. With historic sites such as Carthage, a fascinating history and bustling markets, it’s curious that Tunisia is not more popular. Stay at The Residence in Tunis for its serene suites and Thalasso spa. More information: Kirkerholidays.com.
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