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It’s commonplace for the gift situation to be clearly dictated, e.g., “no gifts,” or “accepting donations on behalf of Planned Parenthood,” or “we are honeymooning in the Maldives, can you basically Venmo us?”

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2019

When he learns that the newlyweds are honeymooning in Africa he considers going there to rescue her.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2018

At the Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa in Puerto Rico, guests who reveal that they are honeymooning have their reservation flagged in the computer system by the front desk agent.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2015

George lifts Pattie out of the wet mire, but his knees are mucky; they are honeymooning beside an ocean because that is the fertile source of life itself.

From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2011

It is several weeks later, and Erminie and Nelson are honeymooning in foreign climes.

From When the Birds Begin to Sing by Piffard, Harold