Honeymoon Delights
There's champagne, strawberries dipped in chocolate, a thousand exploding pinpoints of light to make a stunning sunset, and an enormous bed strewn with rose petals – is this the perfect honeymoon setting or is this the perfect honeymoon setting? The sun dips to let the starlight through, and the timing couldn't be more perfect to wrinkle the sheets with an intense session of passionate lovemaking. Except that, ever so often, the newly married couple find themselves nodding off before the end credits, before the fun even starts. Let's face it, weddings take their toll on newlyweds. There are in-laws to face, nieces and nephews to get used to and, of course, the 1,001 details that went wrong during the reception. Sometimes, all newlyweds can think about it is a week-long session of sleep. However, all is not lost! To make sure you and your libido are up, we've compiled a list of honeymoon dos and don'ts. There are games to play, romantic meals to eat and room service to order. Keep them in mind, and your honeymoon might just turn out to be as x-rated as your stag or hen weekends.
1. Be kind, rewind
Why not re-enact your version of the stag or hen night you thought your partner had. A lap dance would work great to get you both in the mood. Spice it up with some oils, toys and a good ol' fashioned mix tape. Dancing to 'your song' will have a whole new meaning once you get back.
2. Clothes make the woman
This one's for the ladies. Your honeymoon is the perfect time to be someone else. Bring on the corset, the garters and the stockings. Dress the part, and no matter how tired you might be, or how rude the concierge might have been, the look on your partner's face will wipe it all from your memory. Throw in a striptease for good measure. Remember, what happens on your honeymoon stays between the two of you.
3. The early bird gets the worm
Why wait till you reach Barbados or the Greek islands, or whatever your honeymoon destination is? Join the mile-high club. The thrill of getting caught, the confined space and the limited time, not to mention the fact that you're doing it thousands of miles up in the air, are all guaranteed aphrodisiacs.
4. Massage a bit of magic
The most sensual way to relax – it has to be part of your honeymoon, it can also start before the honeymoon (find out how with Redseven). Skip what the hotel offers. Instead, indulge in a bit of mutual body worship. Call room service for the essentials – whipped cream, champagne, chocolate, honey and strawberries. Then, let your tongue lead the way…
5. Perfect game
Turn the most innocent board game into the most risqué one. Scrabble can be just as x-rated as strip poker. Why not add some card games into the mix? A pack of cards is easy to carry, and you can innovate as much as you want. Foreplay just got a new twist, and trust us on this one – it's much more fun than its old avatar.
6. Are you lonesome tonight?
You don't need to spend every moment wrapped around each other. Absence, especially if only for a few hours, does actually make the heart grow fonder. A round of golf and a few hours of pampering at the spa could work better for you than a pair of handcuffs and a blindfold (but not necessarily)!
7. Spread it
Don't be shy – let the world know you're a honeymoon couple. Call up room service and ask them for some special touches – rose petals, scented candles, the best table on the terrace. The delicious moments lie in the details. If you take care of them, the rest of the trip will seem like something straight out of a fantasy.