La Maison Arabe, Marrakesh. Photo courtesy La Maison Arabe.

Passport to romance: Three distinctive destinations for post-wedding paradise


MOROCCO

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and exotic world of northern Africa. Morocco’s majestic landscape offers honeymooners an adventure reminiscent of the great explorers of old. Wander through ancient cities and the remnants of once-great empires. Delight in the sensory overload of color and artistry within each city’s souks and take a trek across desert dunes on the back of a camel. Information provided by Depart & Discover Travel Consulting. Option to customize any portion of the trip is encouraged. Airfare is not included. To book, call 225-200-7385.

Luxury

10-Day Private Tour

$12, 940 per couple

  • Four nights at Villa des Orangers, Marrakesh
  • One night at L’Ma Lodge, Skoura
  • One night at a private desert encampment, luxury tent
  • Three nights at Riad Fes, Fes
  • Nine days with expert tour guide, including a cooking workshop and camel trek

Budget

7-Day Private Tour

$7,360 per couple

  • Three nights at Palais Amani, Fes
  • Three nights at La Maison Arabe, Marrakesh
  • Six days with expert tour guide, including excursion to the desert d’Agafay by 4×4 with camel trek and dinner

Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay. Photo courtesy Sandals.

JAMAICA

This iconic Caribbean honeymoon destination is a land of towering mountains, tropical rainforests and breathtaking coastlines. The island’s unique beauty is only emphasized by its people’s effervescent culture, a lifestyle that invites travelers to soak it all in. Information provided by Geauxing Places Travel. To book, call 225-665-7050.

Luxury

Sandals Royal Caribbean

$18,296 per couple

  • Round-trip airfare, ground transfers and five nights in an over-water private-island butler villa
  • Numerous pools and Jacuzzis and multiple restaurants.
  • A personal butler, trained by the same company that trains butlers for the Royal House of Windsor
  • Glass floor to view the Caribbean Sea below and a private infinity-edge pool out on your deck with stairway entry to the Caribbean
  • Red Lane Spa

Budget

Sandals Ochi Beach

$3,847 per couple

  • Round-trip airfare, ground transfers and five nights in a Riviera Beachfront Club Level room
  • Numerous pools, Jacuzzis and restaurants—plus access to the first speakeasy in Jamaica, The Rabbit Hole
  • Red Lane Spa

Triple Creek Ranch. Photo courtesy Triple Creek Ranch.

MONTANA

The great wide skies of western Montana’s Glacier Country offer nature’s most romantic views, from awe-inspiring sunsets to star-filled nights. Combine the views and adventures with the personalized luxury of the area’s guest ranches and you’ve got the trip of a lifetime. Information provided by Pearson’s Travel World. To book, call 225-926-3752.

Luxury

The Ranch at Rock Creek

$20,800 per couple

  • Round-trip airfare and five nights at an authentic 19th-century homestead in Montana’s Gold Country
  • Farm-to-table ranch cuisine for all meals daily, with unlimited premium beer, wine and spirits
  • Guided activities including horseback riding, fly fishing, target sports and more Winter activities including snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, sledding and more
  • Access to amenities including a swimming pool, hot tub, bikes, a bowling alley, a private movie theater and evening entertainment in the Silver Dollar Saloon

Budget

Triple Creek Ranch, Montana Romance Package

$14,980 per couple

  • Round-trip airfare and four nights in a luxury cabin in the heart of the Bitterroot mountain range of the Montana Rockies
  • Champagne and chocolates
  • Gourmet meals and house beers, wines and spirits served either in the Main Lodge Dining Room or in your private cabin
  • One hour couple’s massage
  • All on-ranch activities including horseback riding, birding and nature tours, skiing or hiking through National Forests