Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by greatvacationsawait
Tired of the same old honeymoon or anniversary ideas? There’s a whole new year of new honeymoon or anniversary ideas to explore, in 2023. I’ve compiled a list of the top seven 2023 honeymoon or anniversary trends. Take note of these trends because one of them might be the perfect fit for you.
1. Planning Earlier Than Before:
Before the pandemic, it was customary for a couple to book their honeymoon or anniversary around 6 months out, but as the world has opened up again, many couples are doing what I call “revenge travel!” for all of the lost and postponed trips couples have had to deal with these last two years. In 2023 there will be higher demand and lower inventory, which also drives up prices.
BOTTOM LINE: The sooner you can discover the destination & resort you want for your honeymoon or anniversary, and book it, the better!
2. Premium on Service
In 2023, couples will be putting a premium on pampering, luxury, and service. They are looking for great value. Not a low price, but a honeymoon or anniversary that includes extra touches of service, such as a private airport shuttle, having a butler welcome you with a refreshing drink and moist towel, and then entering your honeymoon suite to see a chilled bottle of champagne, with gourmet snacks waiting for you as you enter your honeymoon suite.
3. Bucket List Stays & Experiences:
In 2023 couples are looking to do a “bucket list” experience for their honeymoon or anniversary. More and more couples are expecting their honeymoon or anniversary to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience
including staying in an over-the-water bungalow, a luxury honeymoon suite, or even renting a private yacht. Many couples now want their honeymoon to include some type of archaeological tour or visit to historical landmarks or cities.
PRO TIP: If you don’t quite have the budget for a full 7 or 14-night stay in an over-the-water bungalow, then I always suggest to my clients doing a split stay. Maybe start your honeymoon or anniversary off with a bang at the more expensive “WOW” factor room, and then finish your honeymoon or anniversary in a room that allows your whole honeymoon or anniversary to fit your budget.
4. Group Moons!
No, this isn’t a honeymoon for swingers, but many couples who had to postpone their weddings or honeymoons during the pandemic want to make up for the missed opportunities to travel, as well as now being new parents. They still want a big fun celebration, and therefore they are now bringing their closest family and friends to join them to celebrate with them on their honeymoon or anniversary.
5. Focus on Health & Wellness:
Many couples will be planning their honeymoon or anniversary with a focus on rejuvenating both mind & body. These honeymoons or anniversaries will include an itinerary of farm-to-table food experiences, eating at local fresh food restaurants & markets, as well as pampering spa treatments, sunrise yoga sessions, meditations, and activities that promote all-around health and vitality.
6. Honeymoon Registries:
With rising inflation, and couples looking to have an above-average honeymoon experience, many couples will create a honeymoon registry or fund that their family and friends can give as a wedding gift to help them pay for their dream honeymoon.
7. Consulting with a Honeymoon Consultant
In 2023, couples will consult and hire a honeymoon specialist to help them make sure they are getting everything they want and the maximum value out of their honeymoon or anniversary. Couples are busier than ever before as they work, start their family or raise their grandchildren, buy a new home or downsize, and try to fit in time for each other, all while trying to plan their special day. It’s worth the investment to spend a little extra to get their honeymoon or anniversary planned right, and take the stress & frustration of planning the perfect honeymoon or anniversary off of their plate!
My prediction is that we will see these 7 honeymoon trends getting more and more popular both this year and into the future. While it’s entirely up to you to decide which trends are best for you and your future spouse’s honeymoon, we hope that this list has given you some food for thought. I hope these trends will help give you a boost for your honeymoon planning as you head down the road to happily ever after!
If you are in the midst of planning your honeymoon and feel like you’re stuck and not getting very far, I encourage you to use this link, to schedule a complimentary 30-minute strategy session with me! I would be honored to help your figure out everything you need for a relaxing & trendy honeymoon! PS If you would like more tips but aren’t quite ready for a discovery call then download my complimentary mini ebook 8 Insider Tips For An Amazing Celebration Of Love
