Luxury Mini-Moons

Traditionally a mini-moon is a honeymoon closer to home. It’s a post-wedding escape without the long-haul flight or the large price tag. However, more recently, mini-moons have become a trend in addition to honeymoons. Couples who get married in the summer, may be dreaming of a honeymoon destination which is best visited in our winter. Therefore a mini-moon is planned! Perhaps a long weekend in Greece, five days in Ibiza or even a city break in New York or Dubai to celebrate nuptials straight away, whilst on the countdown for the all singing, all dancing long-haul honeymoon to follow.

The cost of a mini-moon entirely depends on where you are going, where you are staying and how long you are going for. We suggest budgeting a minimum of £1,000 per person for a five to seven day mini-moon to a Turquoise mini-moon destination.

Planning a mini-moon can be just as challenging as planning a honeymoon or any other holiday. Therefore, as always our advice is to speak to an expert. Unlike a normal holiday, a mini-moon usually means couples are celebrating their recent vows and therefore it’s so important to choose the right destination and the perfect place to stay. We hand pick all our mini-moon destinations and hotels so we can offer honest, expert and first-hand advice.

Typically a mini-moon is anywhere from 5-7 nights. A long weekend or a week away together to celebrate the start of married life. We recommend at least four nights away on your mini-moon so you can properly unwind together.

A mini-moon does the same job as a honeymoon although usually it is either a shorter trip or one which is closer to home. A mini-moon will often save money due to a shorter flight or being away for less time. A mini-moon can be a first honeymoon, straight after the wedding, if a couple are waiting to go on their official honeymoon later in their marriage.

Well… that’s entirely up to you! And, completely depends on where you choose to go on your mini-moon. Perhaps you’ll soak up the sights and sounds of a new city on your mini-moon, or head straight to the beach, perhaps a Greek Island, for some much deserved rest and relaxation as a newly married couple.

100% you can have a mini-moon and a honeymoon! Indeed, they come hand in hand. Especially for those getting married in our summer months, why not head to the Greek Islands for a week of rest and relaxation, before venturing further afield on honeymoon during the British winter months. Perhaps a road trip from Cape Town to the winelands of Franschhoek, followed by a week on the beach in Mauritius. Or, if you’re getting married in our winter, what about a city break in New York to celebrate your nuptials and then a safari-beach honeymoon combination the following summer, or go all-out and plan an island hopping honeymoon to the Islands of Tahiti.

If you are looking to escape post-wedding, for a few days or somewhere close to home, then absolutely, we think you should have a mini-moon. Don’t forget that not everyone has a mini-moon, many couples decide to go straight on honeymoon or just plan one holiday to celebrate getting married.