Whether you and your partner are a couple of beach babes and plan on spending a week by the sea, love nature and dream of heading to a cosy cabin in the woods, or prefer to be surrounded by tall buildings and city life where you can luxuriate in a skyscraper suite, there’ll be plenty for you and your partner to do on your honeymoon to pass the time, and make memories that may even outshine the wedding day itself.

WHY HONEYMOON?

Apart from the obvious attraction honeymoons hold – after all, who doesn’t love a good holiday? – they’re an excellent way to round off the wedding celebrations and commence married life. “Honeymoons are important as they give you much needed time away after all the busyness of the wedding,” Funnekotter says. “They also allow couples to have time away with each other, creating a bond that will set them up for the rest of their lives.”

Planning a wedding, although fun and exciting, can also put a great deal of stress on a couple. During the honeymoon, you’ll have a chance to rekindle the romance and relax – with no more choices to decide, bookings to make or dress fittings to attend. Places like Losari Retreat offer “ultimate luxury in a quiet and private location”, the ideal atmosphere to spend time with your favourite person. “With gorgeous views over the dams and property, it makes for the perfect place to wind down after a busy time organising and planning your special event,” Funnekotter explains.

When you’re making the honeymoon arrangements, ensure you give yourself ample time to thoroughly enjoy your stay. “Four to six nights would be the ideal time,” Funnekotter says. “Between exploring the region you’re in, and taking the time to be with each other, it’s definitely not something that can be done in a couple days!” Australians are known for hitting the road and journeying from town to town, city to city, so there’s no need to settle in one place either. “A road trip is definitely the quintessential WA experience,” Funnekotter agrees. “We would suggest you pick a place where you can still relax and indulge along your trip though!”

Depending on where you go, explore the local area and see what it has to offer. A city trip might call for a gallery viewing or two, plus a visit to all the famous landmarks, bars and boutiques. If you’re down by the beach, particularly in the Southwest, there’s plenty to do, “from jet ski tours to whale watching, zip lining through the forests, horse riding, canoeing and kayaking along the Margaret River.” “Most importantly, remember to plan experiences that suit your tastes!” Funnekotter says. “If you’re an active couple, plan a hike across our Cape to Cape Trail. If gourmet experiences are your cup of tea, we have gourmet degustations in world-class wineries dotted across the region.”

Speaking of gourmet, no holiday is one hundred percent perfect without fantastic food. There’s nothing like a good meal to warm the heart and make you feel even closer to your special someone. If you’re visiting an unfamiliar town or region, have a chat with the staff at your accommodation – they’ll be able to fill you in on all the best spots where you can grab a bite. Losari Retreat exclaims it has “too many options to name them all!” “Brunches by the seaside, check. Gourmet degustation with wine pairings, check. Wine and chocolate tastings, got those too,” Funnekotter says. “We have gourmet cooking classes, degustations, local pub grub, and fantastic providores where you can sample the local region. The Southwest is your oyster.” Bon appetite!

JUST THE TWO OF US

Between the relaxing spa treatments, hikes through uncharted lands and delicious food, the most important thing about your honeymoon is that you get to spend it with your new spouse. “As long as you remember the trip is to spend time with each other, all the other bells and whistles might not seem so important,” Funnekotter notes – although these little extras sure are fun, and will give you lots to reminisce over as you grow old together. “Make sure you have a place where you can fully immerse yourselves in privacy and you should be all fine!”