Honeymoon Trends with Jen Avey of Destination Weddings Travel Group

What are the top honeymoon destinations for 2020?

Caribbean islands top the honeymoon hotlist of 2020; Jamaica, St Lucia, Dominican Republic and Barbados in particular. Los Cabos, Costa Rica and the Bahamas are close behind!

What honeymoon excursions are trending for 2020?

Cultural excursions are becoming more popular than ever before. Whereas in year's past, adventure and adrenaline were top factors in choosing an activity while honeymooning, now, couples are looking for enriching, authentic experiences to really feel like a local in their chosen destination. Examples include touring a historic city or archaeological park, tasting local cuisine off property, or volunteering at a local charity where they can spend time with natives and truly make a difference.

What are some of the biggest changes you're seeing going from 2019 into 2020?

In 2019, over-the-top luxury was at the forefront of honeymooners minds, where grabbing the perfect Instagram shot was a given. Now, couples are looking for anti-luxury, and ultra-local experiences, so they can really feel the authentic vibes of their destination. Honeymooners in 2020 will gravitate towards bungalow -style accommodations and rustic resorts where they can truly disconnect and feel the ambiance of being away from home. Unplugging and spending quality time together is now becoming more important than sharing every moment of your trip on social media. In this regard, wellness retreats and self-care amenities are becoming more popular for honeymoon resorts to cater to.