There’s a new honeymoon trend that makes a lot of sense

Sure, why not?

Choosing a honeymoon destination can be tough, trust me I know all too well. We spent months deciding on where to go. But it turns out there is a new trend that could shorten the decision-making time for couples. Two destination honeymoon is the new trend. Why go to one, when you can do both? One of the world's leading airlines, Emirates has reported a significant rise in honeymoon bookings from Ireland. They've also spotted an increase in two-stop honeymoons, which is moving away from a stop-over being a necessity to break a journey and opting for two places they really want to visit. Traditionally stop-overs are made in Dubai followed by a visit to any number of destinations in South Africa or the Indian Ocean. While Dubai is still hugely popular for honeymooners, this year newlyweds were looking for more unusual combinations such as a week in Hanoi in Vietnam followed by a visit to Cambodia. If you can afford to and have the time, then why not? It's a once in a lifetime trip that you need to do right. Commenting on the results, Enda Corneille, country manager for Emirates in Ireland said:

“According to the CSO2, there were 22,626 marriages in Ireland in 2016, an increase of less than 3% on the previous year. However, we are experiencing year-on-year double digit growth in our honeymoon business, with all of our passengers heading east."

He added:

"There could be any number of reasons for the hike in honeymoons to eastern destinations, but the likely explanation is Ireland’s recovering economy together with rebounding consumer confidence and the attraction of destinations such as Cambodia."

When it comes to the most popular destinations to the east, Bali retains as the leading honeymoon destinations this year, but the list also includes The Maldives, Mauritius, Cambodia, Thailand (Phuket), Vietnam and Dubai. “Bali is a much-loved spot for honeymooners because it combines luxury, five-star accommodation with outstanding value for money and that’s a huge draw for anyone on a budget,” said Enda.