Rise above it all
Everyone in the team who's taken a hot air balloon flight over Myanmar comments on the sense of space and tranquillity. Though the roar of the burner can be pretty loud, when it’s idle the sounds from the ground float gently up and you hear the world in a whole new way. You can choose to fly over the temples of Bagan or Inle Lake, taking some stunning panoramic photographs as you go, and the complimentary glass of champagne when you land helps you celebrate taking your relationship to new heights (sorry!)
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Explore Vietnam’s night-markets
If you’re feeling more hungry than schmaltzy, a night-time Vespa tour of Ho Chi Minh City offers an authentic taste of the city’s nocturnal side. Zipping through the side-streets and markets, riding pillion (behind an experienced local driver!) on a vintage Vespa, you'll get a glimpse into everyday Vietnamese life as well as access to some of this up-and-coming foodie city’s finest flavours. Having eaten your fill and perked up with a strong Vietnamese coffee, you’ll end the evening in a nightclub where you can dance ‘til dawn.
Connect with nature
For many, it is a lifelong dream to get up-close to some of South-East Asia’s indigenous wildlife, and giving your loved-one this opportunity as a honeymoon surprise will earn you lots of brownie points. The Anantara Elephant Camp in Thailand has you staying right in the middle of free-roaming elephants, meeting babies in the nursery and even helping to give them a bath!
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