Great Destinations for a Second Honeymoon

After the wedding ceremony, whether it was a traditional church affair, a small gathering of close friends and family or a date at the courthouse, the happy newlyweds are whisked away for their honeymoon. This trip will set the mood for the first years of their lives together, and it should be gorgeous and inspiring in equal measure. But years later, perhaps after having kids or two, as both partners’ careers progress and their lives together become routine, many couples need something to lighten the mood and bring the spark back. Nothing makes a married couple feel young and in love again like a second honeymoon. Read on for a look at the best locations to take a second honeymoon and rekindle the romance in your marriage.

California Wine Country

The gorgeous rolling hills of California’s wine country are unparalleled. If you’ve spent the last few years working a desk job, getting groceries, and running to and from soccer practice, Napa Valley and Sonoma are the perfect antidote. Whether you’re hoping to imbibe some expertly crafted beverages for adults only or interested in hiking the surrounding hills, wine country has something for everyone. If all the sun and grapes you can stand are a bit too relaxed, you can always make a day trip to San Francisco and enjoy a more bustling atmosphere and a bit more urban appeal.

The Old Country

How many opportunities do young married couples with busy professional lives have to jet off to Europe and take a break from real life? A second honeymoon is the perfect opportunity to visit the great cities of Europe, from history-soaked Italy to colorful and sunny Greece. If you’re an art history buff, why not explore Venice and Florence with your partner and pay your respects to all the majesty the Renaissance produced? If fairy tales and stories of knights and kings are more your interest, Germany and France are littered with castles and chivalric history to explore. Feeling romantic? Head to the city of love, Paris, and sip champagne by the Seine or climb le Tour Eiffel and snap the perfect picture. Europe brings out the lover in us all, so its many destinations are ideal for a second honeymoon.

Sunny Cabo San Lucas

Cabo San Lucas is nothing short of paradise. With your loving partner at your side you can swim in the warm Pacific surf, lounge by the pool at a fabulous luxury resort, go on one of many glass-bottom boat tours and see the aquatic wildlife, golf, and so much more. If you’ve gone years without a break from the bustle of everyday life, Cabo San Lucas is sure to soothe those jangled nerves (and you’ll get an impressive tan to boot). If you’re looking for a place to stay, Cabo Villas available from Del Mar Escapes offer unparalleled luxury and stunning views.

Marriage is a partnership for a lifetime, and the bond shared between two married partners is a beautiful thing. But nothing says the carefree feeling of joie de vivre and young love has to end after the honeymoon. Reclaim the ecstatic togetherness you felt the day you said your vows and take a second honeymoon with the love of your life.

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