An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2017 (Issue 79)

3 CROATIA Fly into Dubrovnik and out of Zagreb for a honeymoon packed full of history, culture and incredible natural sights. Just two hours from the UK, Croatia is rapidly becoming a honeymoon hotspot and has won legions of celebrity fans drawn to its beautiful islands and spectacular Game of Thrones filming locations. A month will allow you to travel from one end of the country to the other, with plenty of time to relax by the coast. Inland, Plitvice National Park is a must-see, with its crystal clear lakes and stunning waterfalls creating one of the most incredible natural wonders in Europe. A day trip simply doesn’t do it justice so, if you can, spend a night in the area so you have two days to explore the lakes properly. 4 NEW ZEALAND Let’s face it, it’s simply not possible to do justice to New Zealand in a fortnight! Travelling there and back eats up at least two days of your honeymoon, and that’s not taking into account the jet-lag! Both the North and the South Island have much to offer newlyweds – this truly is a land of fire and ice, with thermal springs, snow- capped mountains, volcanos and glaciers. Thrill-seekers will be in their element, with white water rafting, heli-skiing, mountain biking and one of the highest bungee jumps in the world, while those in search of a slower pace of life should opt for a self-drive adventure, soaking up some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. 123 HONEYMOONS