Brits spending over 2.5million hours researching their dream honeymoon

Emirates Holidays reveals the hottest honeymoon trends to celebrate their appointment of the first ever dedicated 'Honeymoon Planners'.

With wedding season fast-approaching, Emirates Holidays has revealed that busy betrothed couples across Britain are spending 2.5 million hours preparing for their first holiday as newlyweds, with picking a honeymoon (25%) seen as similarly stressful to selecting the wedding party (19%) and choosing what food to eat on 'the Big Day' (27%).

To help avoid any honeymoon-related lovers' tiffs before the big day, Emirates Holidays has teamed up with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to recruit the first ever dedicated Honeymoon Planners specialising in Thailand; a team of three romance experts who will work with couples to create a bespoke packages to specifically suit their tastes and advise on everything from the big decisions to the little touches that help make a honeymoon truly unforgettable.

Blow The Budget
Brits spend double the money on their honeymoon (£4,011) than on a regular holiday (£2,235)
Thrill-Seekers
Couples have a thirst for adventure with 43% wanting to travel somewhere new and exciting for a post-nuptials break
Honeymoon Hoppers
Over half of couples (55%) explore more than one location when on honeymoon
Family Affair
Nearly half of couples (47%) would consider bringing their family along for a 'familymoon'
Romance vs Rooms
British men said a romantic experience topped their list of memorable honeymoon moments (44%), in comparison to women who said amazing accommodation was the most unforgettable (47%)

Thailand tops the honeymoon hotspots: With enchanting culture and stunning scenery, Thailand is a firm honeymoon-favourite amongst couples and is in Emirates Holidays' top 5 best-selling destinations seeing a 32% increase in bookings last year.

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About Emirates Holidays... Built around a team of extremely passionate destination experts, Emirates Holidays is the tour operator supporting the internationally renowned Emirates airline. Specialising in Dubai, Indian Ocean and South East Asia, it provides premium, tailor-made holidays to a wide range of amazing long-haul destinations.