Longhaul Honeymoon

Argentina

I’m a little biased – this is my personal honeymoon daydream – but a holiday in Argentina is a great start to married life. Fly out to cosmopolitan capital Buenos Aires, where Tango is a near-religious pursuit, and steaks are uniformly grilled to perfection. Sultry Legado Mitico pays homage to Argentine icons, including Evita and Che, and it sits amid cobbled streets lined with shops and celeb-hangout restaurants. Recap the first dance at your wedding in the San Telmo barrio; even two-leftfooters will find somewhere they can sauce up their moves. Madonna belted out Don’t cry for me Argentinafrom the balcony at Casa Rosada, visitors can see the famed spot, but I recommend not bursting into song. Mendoza is a two hour flight from Buenos Aires. Argentina’s renowned wine route snakes through the regions improbably green valleys. Drink and be merry at Casa de Uco, an ecofriendly stay surrounded by vineyards and soaring Andean peaks. Stop for tastings at small wineries nearby, and sample Francis Mallmann's just right steaks at Siete Fuegos. A two hour flight north lies the rugged Salta region. At Finca Valentina ranch, equestrian ephemera adds a rustic touch to light modern interiors.The owners can arrange visits to see the Humahuaca Gorge’s ochre to sagecoloured striations. Estancia la Bamba de Areco wears its impeccable horsey heritage like a first prize rosette: staff dress like gauchos, horse riding is included in room rates and polo teams practice here. The old school stay also hosts an authentic asado (Argentinian barbecue). For serious sunlounging, join the beautiful bodies stretched Estancia Vik José Ignacio’s private beach deck, across the border in Uruguay. So fire away with any honeymoon related questions you may have and Alexandra will help you create your ultimate getaway.

Mr & Mrs Smith On Honeymoons

Lottie Manns