Chicago Wedding Resource Spring/Summer 2018-2019

CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COM CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE SPRING & SUMMER 2019 | 71 HONEYMOON & TRAVEL Great Getaways Honeymoon with your newly wedded sweetie to one of these 3 fabulous foreign locales By Renee Lee Wege Planning a honeymoon and want to escape stateside? From luxury spas to once-in-a-life- time experiences, these destinations have plenty to offer for any newlywed couple. DELIGHTFUL ROMANCE IN DUBAI Dubai offers plenty of options for those that want to experience international travel in a luxurious yet adventurous way. Stay at the Anantara Spa, an Asian-inspired sanctuary that boasts a traditional Turkish Hammam, or the Bab Al Shams Resort, a spa hideaway that offers drives through the dunes or camel rides. Thrills await at Skydive Dubai, where you can glide out of a plane 13,000 feet over the Palm Jumeirah, while Ski Dubai is an indoor ski resort with five runs – snow penguins includ- ed. Take in panoramic views with a hot-air bal- loon ride or top off the trip at the SKY Lounge at the world’s highest observation deck, the Burj Khalifa. BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Nestled at the end of Little Deadman’s Beach, Peter Island Resort & Spa has plenty of extrav- agances with exhilarating experiences built- in. Relish a beach picnic or hike along the 3-mile Sunset Loop route. The Anegada Beach Club’s beach tents have king canopy beds, showers and ocean views. Nearby on Virgin Gorda’s north shore, The Baths granite boulders formmust-soak-in sea pools. Outdoor adventures await at Gorda Peak National Park, the highest point on Virgin Gorda with spectacular panoramic views, while the Bitter End Yacht Club has scuba div- ing, kiteboarding, snorkeling, and a sailing school. There are 60 islands in the area, so chartering a yacht for some island hopping isn’t out of the question either. FALL IN LOVE AGAIN IN FIJI Fiji makes this list because it offers effortless romance and beachside relaxation. The Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort is a mountain- ous eco-resort with bures – thatched-roof Fiji- an huts – along the Savusavu Bay. The Namale resort and spa offers five-star luxury bures with private plunge pools. Take a day trip to the private island Naviavia, or scuba dive along the Namena reefs. Inland attractions include hiking through the rain for- est or touring the Upper Navua River by raft. You don’t have to go to the tropics for a great honeymoon. British Columbia has become a popular choice for honeymooning couples, with its breathtaking scenery and abundance of activities. Whistler’s summer hikes and winter snow sports are great at the Four Seasons Resort. Or you can venture into the upscale wilder- ness Sonora Resort, which boasts a spa and eco tours that feature orcas and grizzly bears. Check out the Peak2Peak Gondola, which connects Blackcomb Mountain to Whistler Mountain and is the longest and highest lift on the globe. © CTW Features