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A fifth of newlyweds admit to taking friends with them on honeymoon

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02:47 EST, 3 June 2014


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03:27 EST, 3 June 2014

Most newlyweds dream of that romantic escape for two, but it seems an increasing number of loved-up couples are actually taking their friends away with them on their honeymoon.

As many as 20 per cent of couples have shared their post-nuptial travels with pals, sparking a trend in so-called buddymoons, according to a survey by foreign exchange company Travelex.

And nearly half of couples said they would consider a buddymoon if it saved them money.

Buddymoon break: A fifth of newlyweds take their friends away with them on honeymoon

Buddymoon break: A fifth of newlyweds take their friends away with them on honeymoon

And if taking friends away wasn’t enough, how about mum and dad? The poll showed that some couples would even let family members tag along.

But five per cent would only go away with others if it meant a saving of up to 75 per cent, according to the survey.

For buddymooners the most popular destination was Dubai, followed by Thailand, France, South Africa and Turkey.

Travelex said these were all destinations where the pound has strengthened against the local currency, giving UK holidaymakers more spending power.

On the beach: Dubai and Thailand top the list of destinations newlyweds would consider with their friends

On the beach: Dubai and Thailand top the list of destinations newlyweds would consider with their friends

Elvin Eldic, from Travelex, said: ‘With young couples feeling the growing financial squeeze of tying the knot, it’s unsurprising that many are bucking traditional honeymoon trends in order to rein in the cost of getting married.

‘It makes perfect sense to continue the celebrations with loved ones, while sharing the costs. In recent months the pound has improved significantly against most popular currencies.’

Hotel booking company Mr Mrs Smith said: ‘We’ve seen increasing popularity for couples sharing honeymoons.’


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Mrs L,

Huddersfield,

8 hours ago

My brother and his wife took the inlaws on honeymoon. They needed them to babysit their daughter, LOL!

Veronica Essex,

London, United Kingdom,

8 hours ago

I would not go on honeymoon with my daughters and their husbands. Can think of nothing worse. Who are these people?

ttfan1948 Brighton,

Sussex, United Kingdom,

13 hours ago

Honeymoons are nothing special nowadays. Usually the couple have been living together for years and it’s just another holiday. Shame really.

tiredof,

uk,

14 hours ago

IF you are taking friends on your honeymoon you have married the wrong person or have severe intimacy issues.

JohnakaJJ,

Farnborough,

15 hours ago

Traditionally, the Honeymoon offered newlyweds to come to terms with living with each other, by enjoying a romantic break away from the humdrum of their usual lives. Since most newlyweds have actually lived together for months, or in some cases years, it is not unusual for them to want to holiday with friends and/or family?

Andy HB,

Hebden Bridge,

15 hours ago

As many as 20%? And what does that mean exactly? probably nothing

kingslynn,

kings lynn,

16 hours ago

Some people are pathetic

Chuckwan,

London, United Kingdom,

18 hours ago

What choice do you have if the honeymoon holiday is paid by your Mum and Dad? It is rather common nowadays.

tiredof,

uk,

14 hours ago

That would make mum and dad really creepy odd parents, only paying for your honeymoon if they could go too!! Controlling much.

jessiepinkman,

camper van, Samoa,

19 hours ago

dumb sados…………….

Herindoors,

North Yorkshire, United Kingdom,

19 hours ago

My ex-husband brought a woman from the office and her husband on our slightly belated honeymoon. I got 2 weeks notice of the plan. It turns out they were having an affair. I miscarried, flew home and divorced him. I really wouldn’t recommend taking other people on your honeymoon.

Veronica Essex,

London, United Kingdom,

8 hours ago

Shame on him. I hope you have moved on.

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