Time was, honeymoons—or any romantic getaway, really—were about hitting the brakes after a hearty dose of sun, sand, and fruity cocktails. No longer. Blame it on our high octane, multitasking lives, but be it a Costa Rican canopy tour or a post-Olympic taste of Beijing, couples have been finding some pretty exciting ways to charge their shared battery. "My office is overrun with newlyweds in need of malaria pills and Tetnaeus shoots," says Marvin Cooper, MD, a Manhattan travel doctor whose clientele until recently mostly consisted of journalists and human rights workers.

Topping the twosomes' lists? South Africa, he says. … Read More

Looking for a quick East coast getaway for two? This past weekend, I went to the Skytop Lodge (www.skytop.com) in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, just 2 short hours from NYC and a step back in time.

They have lots of accommodations, but we stayed in the main lodge and had a nice, quaint room with view of one of the many gardens on their 5,500 acres. Prices aren’t cheap, but they include all of your meals. Being somewhat of a foodie, I wasn’t expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised with the yummy food and … Read More

Want a reason to sleep really close and share body heat? Sure, you never really need a reason but several Swiss resort are offering one. Resorts at Zermatt,Engelberg, Davos, Zugspitze and Gstaad are offering igloos for the romantic and adventurous traveler.

And these are your father’s Inuit guide’s igloos either. These are more like forts that a couple of teenagers may have built after seeing Narnia on ecstasy. These subterranean snow forts include multiple bedrooms, communal dining, an outdoor sauna, and even a deck Jacuzzi. Pretty good. And making things out of ice just seems like the cleanup would … Read More

Time was, honeymoons—or any romantic getaway, really—were about hitting the brakes after a hearty dose of sun, sand, and fruity cocktails. No longer. Blame it on our high octane, multitasking lives, but be it a Costa Rican canopy tour or a pre-Olympic taste of Beijing, couples have been finding some pretty exciting ways to charge their shared battery. "My office is overrun with newlyweds in need of malaria pills and Tetnaeus shoots," says Marvin Cooper, MD, a Manhattan travel doctor whose clientele until recently mostly consisted of journalists and human rights workers.

Topping the twosomes' lists? South Africa, he … Read More