Plan your honeymoon twin-centre to perfection

Multi-Destination honeymoons can deliver a bolt of metropolitan drama before a tranquil beach break. Here's where you can combine the best of both worlds...

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, Borneo, Malaysia

Remote, regal and oozing adventure , this Malaysian hideaway not only benefits from a humongous private beach, but there’s actually an Orang-utan sanctuary located within its tropical grounds. Nature-lovers can watch the cheeky primates at play during feeding time, and learn all about the endangered species and how conservation makes a difference. Then there are the rest of Borneo’s assets to admire: stunning scenery, dramatic waterfalls and serene empty beaches to boot. Canopy walks, bird-watching and guided rainforest treks can all be arranged via the hotel – that is, if you can tear yourself away from your new ginger friends.

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On the way to Borneo, stop off in the New York of the East: Hong Kong for its century-old markets, steaming dim sum and up-all-night clubs.

Pangkor Laut Resort, Malaysia

This South-East Asian beauty has virtues aplenty. Number one, it’s nestled on its own private island. Two, it’s surrounded by virgin rainforest, and three, it has a jaw-dropping beach. Oh, and did we mention the award-winning spa? It’s one of the best in Malaysia. Seamlessly blending stylish digs with unspoilt nature, Pangkor Laut really is spectacular. Island-hopping, fishing, yoga, tai chi and jungle trekking are a few of the activities on offer, but for honeymooners, dinner at adults-only Fisherman’s Cove is a must. Our tip? Book one of the villas on stilts for ultimate privacy.

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Twin this trip with a city break in colourful Kuala Lumpur and visit the tallest twin buildings in the world!

Kata Thani, Phuket, Thailand

Sunsets don't come much more glorious than those at Kata Thani. This pretty tropical resort on Phuket’s southern tip represents the island at its most alluring. Located on a 1.5km-long strip of sand fringed by palm trees and tropical almond trees (much needed during the hottest hours of the day), the setting is idyllic. Townies will appreciate the hotel’s close proximity to Kata, which is rammed full of souvenir shops, chilledout bars and a mix of cheerful open-air restaurants and more upmarket modern establishments. Although with six restaurants and a variety of cuisine including Thai and Italian, you won’t be short on choices.

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Combine this relaxed beach trip with 48 hours in the cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi, where glittering skyscrapers give out to vast echoing deserts.

Bandara Resort & Spa, Koh Samui, Thailand

With an inviting fisherman's village within walking distance of the gates of the hotel, Bandara Resort & Spa on the northern shore of Koh Samui is a great choice for couples who want to soak up the warm Thai hospitality the country is known for. We love how welcoming the staff are and how laid-back the atmosphere is throughout the resort, and it’s the little touches such as fresh pancakes sprinkled with tropical fruit at breakfast, that make it really special. Rooms are understated (nit-pickers need not apply) but the hotel’s immaculate grounds are hard to beat and the pool is one of the largest on the island. Best of all, this is one of Thailand’s more affordable honeymoon choices.

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It’s easy to venture further to Northern Thailand or Cambodia or simply twin this trip with the bright lights of the intoxicating Asian city of Bangkok for a hedonistic start to married life.