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Are you and your partner about to get married? Do you have neither the budget nor the slightest intention of spending huge sums of money on your honeymoon, and would you rather steer your choice of honeymoon towards a destination that is not so emblazoned? Here are some ideas for an inexpensive honeymoon!
1 - Tulum, Mexico, €3,000 per couple
Type of destination: Sea and Relaxation - History and Culture
Best time to visit: May
Cost of a return flight in the suggested period: from €1,500 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €500 for two people
Approximate cost for tours and excursions: from €200 for two people
Tulum is a very interesting town on the Caribbean coast. In addition to wonderful beaches that allow you to relax and recharge your batteries, just 2 km away is the Mayan city of Tulum, with important archaeological remains. Also not far away is the Sian Ka'an biosphere.
2 - Malta, €1,500 per couple
Type of destination: Sea and Relaxation - History and Culture
Best time to visit: September
Cost of a return flight in the suggested period: from €250 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €500 for two people
Approximate cost for tours and excursions: from €250 for two people
The island of Malta can be reached in a short time from Italy, and enjoys a very pleasant climate until October. The sea is very beautiful and there are three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the capital Valletta, theHypogeum of Hal Saflieni and the megalithic temples.
SEE ALSO: 10 things to see in Malta
3 - Vermont, USA, €2,800 per couple
Destination type: Sport and Fun
Best time to visit: March
Cost of a return flight during the suggested period: from €1,500 for two people (departing from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €600 for two people
Approximate cost for tours and excursions: from €300 for two people
Vermont, New England, is a perfect place for those who love picturesque landscapes and who want close contact with nature. Waterways, forests, beautiful views and low transport costs make Vermont an inexpensive yet very satisfying destination for a honeymoon. A visit in spring, coinciding with the blossoming of the flowers, is recommended.
4 - Helsinki, Finland, €2,200 per couple
Destination type: History & Culture
Best time to visit: July
Cost of a return flight in the suggested period: from €500 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €800 for two people
Approximate cost of tours and excursions: from €300 for two people
For those getting married in the summer but not keen on seaside locations, Finland can be a great choice. First of all, a visit to the capital Helsinki, with its beautiful waterways, is highly recommended. For lovers of tradition, a tour to Rovaniemi is recommended, to meet Father Christmas in person before the Christmas crowds.
5 - Seychelles, €2,500 per couple
Destination type: Sea and Relax
Best time to visit: December - January - February
Cost of a return flight in the suggested period: from €1,200 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €700 for two people
Approximate cost for tours and excursions: from €150 for two people
If you are getting married in winter and aim to enjoy a week at the beach in the warmth, the Seychelles is a great option. Temperatures are always high (it's rare for them to drop below 25°), and the scenery is truly enchanting.
6 - Dublin, €1,700 per couple
Destination type: History & Culture
Best time to visit: May - June
Cost of a return flight in the suggested period: from €500 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €600 for two people
Approximate cost of tours and excursions: from €200 for two people
The best time to visit Ireland and Dublin is in late spring, with much more rainfall in July and August. Don't miss Dublin's majestic cathedrals, while nightlife lovers should head to the Temple Bar district.
SEE ALSO: 10 things to see in Dublin
7 - Portugal, €1,600 per couple
Type of destination: Sea and Relax
Best time to visit: July - August
Cost of a return flight in the suggested period: from €200 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €700 for two people
Approximate cost of tours and excursions: from €250 for two people
Portugal is a somewhat underrated European nation, but especially in the south, theAlgarve, it offers truly exceptional ocean water and wonderful beaches. Moreover, the costs are low compared to many other destinations. Recommended between July and August.
8 - Montreal, Canada, €2,500 per couple
Destination type: History & Culture
Best time to visit: June to September
Cost ofa return flight in the suggested period: from €1,500 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €700 for two people
Approximate cost of tours and excursions: from €150 for two people
The best time to visit Montréal, the capital of Québec, is in summer, because especially in winter it reaches polar temperatures, with peaks as low as -15. The city's historic centre is very beautiful and a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal is highly recommended.
9 - Canary Islands, €1,500 per couple
Type of destination: Sea and Relaxation - Sport and Fun
Best time to visit: all year round
Cost of a return flight in the suggested period: from €300 for two people (departure from Rome or Milan)
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €400 for two people
Approximate cost of tours and excursions: from €150 for two people
The Canaries are a perfect year-round destination: the lows never drop below 15°. If you go in winter, no problem: in Fuerteventura, for example, you can enjoy surfing, while in Tenerife you can visit the very important Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre.
10 - Umbria, €1,500 per couple
Type of destination: History and Culture
Best time to visit: March - April - May
Cost ofa return flight in the suggested period: /
Cost ofa week in a 3-star hotel: from €700 for two people
Approximate cost of tours and excursions: from €300 for two people
You never think about it, but Italy too offers enchanting honeymoon spots. Umbria, with its hills and wonderful colours, lends itself well to a visit in spring. You can combine a spiritual itinerary, such as following in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi, withexcellent Umbrian cuisine.