Forget the traditional beachside honeymoon – today’s newlyweds are seeking something deeper. A growing number of Canadian couples are choosing honeymoons that combine romance with purpose, embracing voluntourism and community-based travel as a meaningful way to start married life.
According to G Adventures’ Sarah Marcucci, Manager of Public Relations, modern couples are choosing journeys that align with their shared values, making community tourism-focused honeymoons a meaningful option for celebrating one of life’s biggest milestones.
“While it might sound cliché, we hear it all the time: our trips offer life-changing experiences. To go through such a deeply transformative experience with the person you love most and to start a new chapter together by making a positive impact on the world is a truly incredible way to begin a marriage,” she says.
Honeymoons with heart
Through G Adventures, newlyweds can choose from more than a thousand itineraries designed around community tourism. The company’s Geluxe line, for instance, combines luxury with intention – offering elevated accommodations, authentic local experiences and a bit of free time to relax.
Marcucci points to several destinations that make for unforgettable honeymoons. Vietnam offers romance and adventure, with an overnight stay aboard a traditional junkboat in Ha Long Bay. Italy’s Tuscany and Umbria Vineyards Walks trip invites couples to cook alongside local chefs and wander through quiet medieval towns, while in Jordan, travellers can stargaze from a glamping tent in Wadi Rum after a cooking class led by women entrepreneurs.
Each of these itineraries carries what G Adventures calls a high “Ripple Score,” a measure of how much traveller spending directly benefits the local economy. It’s an added reassurance for honeymooners who want to know their tourism dollars are doing genuine good.
Purpose meets luxury
The perception that giving back means giving up comfort is quickly fading. “Adventure travel doesn’t have to be rugged,” says Marcucci. “For honeymooners, our Geluxe trips are the perfect blend of elevated experiences and positive impact.” G Adventures’ brand new National Geographic Signature Journeys also focus on luxury travel with intention and purpose.
While these trips promise romance and adventure, they also serve a larger purpose. “Romance and giving back go hand-in-hand,” says Marcucci. “Community tourism is an act of love and care for the world and its people.” She explains that itineraries are designed so that couples give back simply by travelling – supporting local businesses, staying in community-owned accommodations and learning from local guides.
As Marcucci puts it, “When you travel with purpose, your journey becomes part of a global love story.” For couples seeking connection – with each other and the world – voluntourism honeymoons offer a new kind of romance: one rooted in compassion, curiosity and the joy of giving back together.
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