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When going on a honeymoon, images of exotic beaches, luxury resorts, and refreshing cocktails often come to mind. While there’s nothing wrong with escaping to the world’s most beautiful beaches for a honeymoon, sporty couples prefer to do something else. A week of lazing around at the beach does not appeal to them.
So, for those active newlyweds who want to get their blood pumping while enjoying some luxury on their honeymoon, here are the top luxurious sport-focused holidays to consider.
- Tennis is the US
For sporty couples who love tennis, the United States would be a great place to visit. A tennis holiday allows you to enjoy a relaxing time while still keeping up with your game. There are many great destinations for a tennis-centred holiday around the world. However, the United States is home to several high-end tennis resorts that cater to couples seeking a luxurious tennis vacation.
The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in California’s Palm Desert is the perfect place to enjoy a luxury tennis holiday. This magnificent resort has everything that avid tennis players seek, including a great selection of amenities geared towards tennis. The hotel has over 800 rooms, two swimming pools, a luxury spa, a fitness centre, and two golf courses. Its tennis facility features 15 hard courts, two grass courts, and three green clay courts. The resort is ideal for all levels of tennis players who want to enjoy a competitive match or round-robin tournament.
If you’re looking for a relaxing and romantic tennis vacation, head to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Kohala Coast, Hawaii. The hotel lies on Big Island’s northwest coast and opens to stunning ocean views. It has 11 hard courts that are within feet of the ocean, making for a perfect backdrop for a tennis game.
- F1 in Monaco
The best holiday for couples who love fast cars and races is to attend the F1 race. And the best place to watch this is in Monaco, famously known as the playground of the rich and famous. Despite being a small nation, this historic principality is home to sophisticated malls, grand casinos, picturesque cities, and excellent bars and restaurants. Best of all, Monaco hosts the famous F1 race, attended by celebrities and world-famous personalities.
Attending Formula 1 can be overwhelming, especially for first timers. But with careful planning, your F1 holiday can be exciting. The first step is to book your ticket. You might as well book the Monaco F1 tickets in advance as a package, to make the most of your holiday. The travel package includes tickets to the race, return flights and airport transfers, and hotel accommodation in the trendy riviera city of Nice.
One of the best experiences of attending the F1 race is the opportunity to walk towards the pit after the race is over and join podium celebrations. The racetrack is usually opened to fans just a few minutes after the race is over, so if you want to enjoy a good view of the podium, head to the finish line as the end of the race approaches.
- Cricket in Barbados
If you and your partner are big cricket fans, head to Barbados for fun-filled cricket holidays and tours. Barbados is a charming Caribbean Island steeped in culture and history. It boasts spectacular natural sceneries, authentic culture, and plenty of fun things to do, especially for sporty couples.
As the national sport of Barbados, cricket is popular on this small Caribbean Island. And it is not only at the international level that Barbados excels in cricket. The game is played at every level in school. In fact, there are a whopping 160 cricket clubs on the island despite it being only 166 square miles! You can catch a good game of cricket almost anywhere in Barbados, but one of the best places to watch this game is at Kensington Oval, a stadium located to the west of Bridgetown, the island’s capital city.
On your holiday to Barbados, make your visit even more romantic by staying at a luxury beachfront resort. It’s no secret that the island has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Its serene coast is famous for its aquamarine waters and soft sands, where you can relax after a day of watching cricket.
- Golf in Spain
Spain has long been a favourite destination for avid golfers, as it’s home to some of the world’s finest golf courses. The country has also hosted several prestigious tour events, including the Ryder Cup.
Located in the resort of Sotogrande in the Andalusia region of Spain, Real Club Valderrama is one of the best finds for a golf holiday in Spain, which hosted the Ryder Cup matches in 1997. Today, the golf course is still up to tour standards and frequently hosts professional golf events. It’s an 18-hole course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., one of the best golf architects in the world.
Campo de Golf El Saler is another popular golf resort in Spain. Surrounded by a stunning nature reserve on Parador El Saler Resort, the golf course features a highly accredited par-72 course and hosts numerous tour events. It is also the annual venue of the European Tour Qualifying School.
- Polo in Argentina
Argentina is famous for its fine wines, delectable cuisines, and tango. However, sporty couples will love the country for its love affair with polo. Argentine polo is recognised worldwide for the quality of its players and horses.
Argentina’s elite polo season is called La Triple Corona, which takes place from September until the end of the year. It consists of the three best-known international polo tournaments – Tortugas Open, Hurlingham Open, and the Argentine Open, happening around November or December. The venue is at the historic Palermo Polo Ground, also known as the “Cathedral of Polo.” If you plan to watch all three tournaments, it’s worth booking the luxury serviced boxes to give you the best views.
For a relaxing holiday in Argentina, stay at Cavas Wine Lodge, a luxurious wine lodge in the Andean foothills, where you’ll be surrounded by scenic vineyards. When you’re not watching polo, you’ll find yourselves relaxing at the lodge’s luxury spa or enjoying horseback riding through the vineyards.