Empty Nesters Are Now Planning Honeymoon Redos
Luxurious, romantic, and oh-so-nostalgic.
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Before you book a bucket list trip, the latest travel trend is encouraging us to take a look at our most memorable itineraries. More specifically, returning to the locale where you honeymooned. Henley Vazquez, co-founder of Fora Travel, refers to it as the “honeymoon redo.”
“Going back to a place that holds happy memories is its own kind of luxury,” says Vazquez. “The first honeymoon was often squeezed in around a wedding budget and a few days off. Now, couples taking these kinds of trips can focus on reconnecting and reliving the romance. You’re not checking a box, you’re revisiting a chapter of your story.”
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Marking a milestone like your 10th, 20th, or 50th wedding anniversary calls for celebration, and this concept welcomes a similar setup—with a modified checklist. With more wisdom and savings, you can invest in experiences that help you relive and reinvent your original getaway.
“The same hotel in a better room, a few extra nights, and the experiences you couldn’t afford or didn’t know to ask for the first time,” Vazquez recommends. “For example, a redo at the Belmond Cipriani in Venice might now include a visit to a private palazzo with a sunset aperitivo at the top, not just general touring.”
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This speaks to yet another shift Vazquez notes from Fora’s latest Wedding & Honeymoon Trend Report: People are being more intentional and authentic about their travel plans. In fact, 59% of couples are planning honeymoons in phases, starting with a shorter “mini-moon” immediately after their wedding and delaying the main trip until months later. More than half of Fora’s advisors also reported an increase in destination wedding inquiries, and many couples are combining elopements and honeymoons for a two-in-one romantic escape.
If you’re looking to redo your post-nuptial vacation, Vazquez says to do your homework first, see what’s changed in the area, and avoid overscheduling. “Some of the best moments will be unplanned,” she says.
