February feels like the perfect moment to talk about trips designed to celebrate love. Honeymoons, anniversaries, proposals, babymoons, and the journeys couples take when they want to reconnect, not just get away.

All month long, we’re exploring romantic travel in its many forms. Not just where couples go, but why and how travel has always played such a powerful role in love stories.

Today’s episode is our big picture conversation. We’re talking about the history of honeymoons, how romantic travel has evolved, what couples are craving right now, and the design details that turn a nice trip into something unforgettable.

Later this month, we’ll dive into specific styles of romantic travel, from tropical escapes, to iconic city breaks, to soulful journeys through Africa. But today is about setting the stage.

Joining me for this discussion is Jim Augerinos, an expert in honeymoon travel. 

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Listen to hear:

• 02:21 – About the current moment shaping romantic travel today
• 04:11 – Why couples travel for love and meaningful connection
• 07:18 – What changes when we leave home together
• 08:43 – Where the word “honeymoon” comes from
• 11:23 – When honeymoons began to evolve from tradition to personalization
• 13:05 – What the other romantic ways couples travel are
• 15:40 – Who romantic travel is designed for today, including solo travelers
• 17:20 – What makes a trip truly romantic
• 19:29 – How couples spend their time on honeymoon
• 20:44 – What elevates a trip from lovely to unforgettable
• 24:20 – How romantic travel has shifted in the last five years
• 27:07 – When honeymoon styles started to change
• 29:03 – Where couples are going now
• 33:12 – Which properties define romance around the world
• 38:19 – About the strangest honeymoon requests Jim has received
• 40:44 – When honeymoons go big
• 43:24 – About his favorite choices on romantic travel
• 49:38 – What you will learn about the world by taking a romantic trip