destinations

There’s a world of options for hen and stag celebations, whether it’s thrill seeking, theatre or afternoon tea, Salford Quays: the home of MediaCityUK offers a contemporary destination that’s abuzz with restaurants, bars, hotels, and attractions to keep everyone entertained.

Salford Quays is Greater Manchester’s stunning waterfront destination and home to some of the most spectacular attractions and iconic buildings in the UK. It’s one of the Northwest’s best cultural, sporting and leisure destinations; housed within one square mile, all of its attractions are within easy walking distance, making it the ideal location to take the hen and stag.

With wedding season fast approaching, many happy couples will be thinking about booking their dream honeymoon and jetting off to unwind after their big day. However, with so many destinations around the world to choose from, and so much ‘wedmin’ to do at the same time, it can be difficult for couples to decide on the destination for that once in a life time trip that won’t be forgotten.

As inspiration for newlyweds to-be, Hilton Worldwide has pulled together its top suggestions for honeymooners looking for a truly unique trip to celebrate the start of married life:

For your ‘culturemoon’ -  Amsterdam

Soon-to-be-weds take note: The Ultimate Travel Company teamed up with Condé Nast Traveller honeymoon expert and editor of website 101Honeymoons.co.uk, Jane Anderson, offers her Top 10 destinations for starting married life in style.

South of France 

Best time to go: Summer

With average temperatures hitting around 24°C, Honeymooners should take advantage of the hot weather and scenery so close by. You can get flights from most major UK airports and won’t waste valuable honeymoon time on long haul flights.

Are you looking for somewhere a bit different for your honeymoon that still offers all of the charms of Europe’s most romantic cities? Then look no further than Portugal’s second city of Porto. Most famous for its fantastic table wines, the city lies at the mouth of the Douro river as it pushes its way out into the Atlantic. Take a trip up the river and you can witness the breath-taking city scape that covers the ancient hillsides. Porto offers the finest in old-world charm and romance, a rich culture, and cuisine to die for, making it one of the most fascinating under-the-radar destinations for your honeymoon.