Romantic Honeymoon Ideas in Cambodia

The Kingdom of The Khmers Offers Newlyweds Romance and Seclusion

Mar 28, 2009

There could be few more exotic honeymoon destinations than Cambodia, with its hundreds of ancient temples, unspoiled beaches, mighty waterways and virgin jungles.

Sandwiched between Thailand and Vietnam, the little kingdom is gaining popularity as a romantic getaway, with a wide accommodation range including five-star resorts and remote ecotourism lodges to suit every budget and taste.

La Residence d'Angkor, a luxury Orient-Express hotel in Siem Reap close to the Angkor Wat Temple Complex World Heritage site offers a good example of a honeymoon package for 320USD per couple. Champagne on arrival, a rose petal strewn bed, fresh tropical fruits delivered fresh daily and lotus flower arrangements in the room are just some features.

A Khmer candle-lit dinner can be served in the gourmet restaurant or by the pool, and the package also includes an in-room tropical wellbeing bath and massage, according to the hotel.

Tailor Made Honeymoon Trips

Some of the most unique and highly recommended honeymoon getaways are tailor made, rather than package, and a reputable travel agent can be selected from the Cambodian Association of Travel Agents website.

Leading operator Exotissimo recommends a number of examples including a three day, two night cruise from the capital of Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, stopping at one of the country's less touristy famous floating fishing villages and meandering the canals around the mighty Tonle Sap lake.

The boat also stops at the ancient home of kings at Oudong and a traditional silversmith village and tourists sleep on board. The price varies depending on individual requirements.

Cambodia's Honeymoon Beach Resorts

Cambodia's beaches are also becoming popular as people seek an alternative to the commercialism of Thailand. Sleepy Kep offers nights feasting on the area's justly famous crabs sautéed in local green pepper and accommodation at a restored French colonial villa.

Sihanoukville is home to Sokha Resort, which has a private white sand beach and was voted one of the best new hotels in the world in 2005. Sokha is a nationwide company and also owns its own helicopter charter service, making a daytrip to the temples of Angkor an easy day trip.

Most tourists are yet to discover the beaches of Koh Kong, just across the Thai border. Cambodia's first ecolodge, Rainbow, is nestled on the banks of the Ta Tai river in a wildlife reserve for those who value seclusion more than luxury, or five-star accommodation is available at the border casinos.

Set on the confluence of the Tonle Sap, Tonle Bassac and Mekong rivers, the capital also offers its share of charm, and most large hotels such as the charming French colonial L'Royale have honeymoon suites and packages.

Like Siem Reap, Phnom Penh's boutique accommodation sector is growing, and hotels like Manor House have become homes away from home for same sex couples on honeymoon. Cambodia is extremely welcoming of same sex couples.

Cambodia provides an ideal and different honeymoon destination idea for anyone, whatever their desires.

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