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Top 10 groom-friendly honeymoons

Adventurous escapes to get your Mr jumping for joy

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Hotel Ranga, Iceland
Hotel Ranga, Iceland – Located at the base of a volcano, Hotel Ranga is a romantic retreat where you can be busy from dawn to dusk. Explore the glaciers and black sand beaches on foot before revving things up a notch on a super jeep tour, or on the back of an ATV motorbike. The ways to discover the incredible landscape are endless from dog sledding to private flights, but when you’ve had enough exhilaration take to the outdoor hot tub together and stare up at the region’s pièce de résistance – the aurora borealis.  Go there From £340pp. Call Hotel Ranga on 354 487 5700 or visit hotelranga.is
Desert Palm, Dubai
Desert Palm, Dubai – There’s something for everyone in Dubai, including polo lovers. From the dusty Dubai desert you’ll enter the lush green oasis of the Desert Palm where you can enjoy sunset chukkas from the roof terrace and typically extravagant Emirati luxury surrounded by stables, world-class polo courts and a riding school. Go thereSeven nights in a Deluxe Room on a B&B basis, incl. flights with Emirates and transfers from £1195pp (elegantresorts.co.uk).
Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland
Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland – Brides-to-be, the Ryder Cup 2014 is being held at Gleneagles so if you really want to make your groom’s year and surprise him with your insider knowledge suggest the Gleneagles Hotel for a romantic retreat. While he knocks out a few birdies (hopefully!) you can join him and show him how it’s done or enjoy the more leisurely activities offered in the spa. When you can drag him away from his clubs go all country-set with some falconry, fishing and horse riding before tucking into gourmet fare at Scotland’s only two-Michelin starred restaurant.   Go there From £335pp for a classic room (August and September 2013) and from £285 (October 2013) including breakfast and full access to the Gleneagles Club facilities, gleneagles.com.
Road biking tour and Son Brull, Majorca
Road biking tour and Son Brull, Majorca – Does your h2b fancy himself as the next Wiggo or Froome? Then he’ll love to try his hand at the mountain circuits of Majorca, described by Bradley Wiggins as the ‘Scalextric set for cyclists’. Fear not – there are some lovely gentle and scenic routes on the island too, and after all that exercise you can rest weary legs in the spa at the luxurious Son Brull Hotel.  Go thereFrom £1,165pp based on two adults sharing. The trip includes flights, four breakfasts and three dinners, as well as one full day of private guiding with a local biking expert and three days of self-guided cycling with all equipment provided. Three massages per person are also offered so guests can unwind after their hard work before heading out for an evening meal on the pool terrace (thehealthyholidaycompany.co.uk).
Conrad, Algarve
Conrad, Algarve – Having the classic honeymoon destination conundrum – he wants endless activities while you’re happy to lounge poolside? At Conrad, Algarve you can have the best of both worlds. Championship level golf courses and water sports for him, and a luxury spa and infinity pool for you. And as it’s your honeymoon you can spend some quality time together on a sunset cruise or with a gourmet meal at Heinz Beck’s Gusto restaurant. Go there ITC Classics (01244 355 527; itcclassics.co.uk) has prices from £945pp based on two adults sharing a Deluxe Room for seven nights including daily breakfast, return economy flights with easyJet from London Gatwick and private transfers.
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo – Enjoy the cosmopolitan vibe and Japanese culture of buzzing Tokyo from the luxe Mandarin Oriental before heading out of the city to the country’s highest peak Mount Fuji. Pack your hiking boots and take on the five-hour climb together, pausing for a romantic moment at the summit as the sun rises. Top tip: honeymoon here in April when the cherry trees are in full bloom making for seriously romantic photo opps.  Go there Rooms from £383 per night on a B&B basis (mandarinoriental.com/tokyo). Virgin Atlantic flies daily from London Heathrow to Tokyo Narita airport (virgin-atlantic.com).
Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas
Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas – The emerald waters may have given this bay its name but at this Sandals resort there’s another type of green that will have your other half raring to get on the plane – a stunning 18-hole golf course designed by Greg Norman. If hitting the fairways isn’t your thing you’ll be more than happy to play caddy as you take in the views of one of the most scenic courses in the world. And you’ll be pleased to know the 19th hole can be anything from the Red Lane Spa to one of the resort’s seven restaurants. Go there Seven nights at Sandals Emerald Bay on a Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) basis, including return flights and transfers from £2355pp for travel between January to March 2014. Call Sandals Resorts on 0800 597 0002, email sales@sandals.co.uk or visit sandals.co.uk.  
Six Senses Laamu, Maldives
Six Senses Laamu, Maldives – If you’re worried the two of you might get a little bored of the beach-pool-restaurant-bed itinerary that comes as standard on paradise islands then Six Senses Laamu is for you. When the sunbathing gets too relaxing, up the exhilaration levels with some kite surfing from a sandbank or surfing, or book yourself in for a night dive. Then, if you find all those activities tire you out you can unwind again in one of the spa’s couple’s treatment nests!         Go there Seven nights from £2735pp in low season including flights, transfers and breakfast with Carrier (carrier.co.uk or 01618269888)
The Lodge, Cumbria
The Lodge, Cumbria – He’s had to share you with all your guests on the big day so it’s very likely your new Mr will want you all to himself on honeymoon. Head to The Lodge in the Lake District where you’ll have a river and forest to yourselves as well as a rustic chic cabin full to the brim with cosy furnishings. Enjoy the great outdoors by hiking and cycling through Edenhall Estate before enjoying a chef-cooked gourmet meal and in-lodge massage.    Go there From £165 per night with Canopy & Stars (canopyandstars.co.uk) 
Fairmont, Monte Carlo
Fairmont, Monte Carlo – After all that planning you deserve a little glitz and glamour on honeymoon. Monaco has that in diamond-encrusted bucketloads and is the perfect playground for get-up-and-go grooms. As well as being home to the Grand Prix (you’ll earn major brownie points if you book a stay during the F1), the world’s second smallest country has Mediterranean beaches, casinos and seriously good shopping. Stay at the luxurious Fairmont, Monte Carlo and book him in for a few laps with a pro in a Formula 1 race car at racingschools.com and you’ll officially be ‘the best wife EVER!’.      Go there From €399 in a Fairmont room (room only, taxes and service included). Grand Prix weekend 2014: prices starting from €8790 (four-night stay with buffet breakfast and welcome gift), fairmont.com/monte-carlo.
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