CTIVITY AND ADVENTURE
Misibis Bay, Philippines
Segways, zip-lines and dune buggies are all exciting ways to explore Misibis Bay’s eco park and surrounding forests on Cagraray Island. And if that’s not enough to get your pulses racing, the resort also offers whale shark interaction tours, where you can snorkel alongside the world’s biggest fish, or sightseeing from the Misibis helicopter including whizzing around the top of the Mayon Volcano and peering down at lava fields, Nag-Aso Lake and Legazpi City.
Tierra Patagonia, Chile
On the eastern edge of the Torres del Paine National Park this unique hotel has serious wow factor, from the 40 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and minimalist Scandi design-style to the living roof. Once you’ve stopped gawping at the architecture and view, it’s time to pick from the 30-plus excursions; boat journeys past icebergs, riding with gauchos, hiking to the base of the Torres and condor viewing are all available.
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Huka Lodge, New Zealand
Horse riding, kayaking, white water rafting, bungy jumping, skydiving, quad biking; however you want to get your honeymoon kicks, it can be arranged at this elegant hunting lodge on Lake Taupo and the Waikato River. Lodge rooms are elegant, but for total privacy book the Owner’s Cottage, which has a view of the mighty Huka Falls with outdoor dining table, fireplace, private chef and butler.
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Peru
Colourful Peruvian alpaca blankets, local artwork and views of the Vilcanota River fill the 85 rustic casitas of this whitewashed, red-roofed Andean village-style property. It’s not five-star, but its location set amid 12 acres of cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu, is unbeatable. On site, there’s a library, 'Andean eucalyptus sauna', spa treatments and a small pool.
Pacuare Lodge, Costa Rica
If you’re craving a back-to-nature honeymoon, pick this. Set in the remote Costa Rican rainforest on the banks of the Pacuare River (you can only reach it by boat), days pass too quickly with activities such as guided jungle tours and white-water rafting on offer. Back at base, newlyweds will want to spend at least one night in the Canopy Honeymoon Suite, a treetop retreat reached via a private suspension bridge.
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