Luxury honeymoons planned

Thousands of couples are splashing out on more luxurious honeymoons in 2021 after many weddings were cancelled this year, new figures suggest.

Travel firm Kuoni said customers are spending an average of £8,247 per booking for honeymoons taking place next year, up £530 on 2019.

Many couples with an extra 12 months to save for their trip because of the pandemic are giving themselves treats such as upgraded flights and rooms, helicopter transfers and hot air balloon rides, according to the company.

Kuoni is recording strong demand for remote retreats, villas with private pools and tented camps in Africa.

It is also seeing a spike in the number of couples booking a break immediately after their wedding ceremony either within the UK or to a shorthaul destination, followed by a long-haul trip in the next one or two years.