Modern travel - so much fun. The world is your oyster, but the reality of actually getting where you want to go can be a big giant pain - especially when you're tired and wrecked after the wedding and all you want to do is flake out in the sun with a cocktail.

But before you can, you have to face the test of patience that is "the airport" - lugging bags through check in, jostling through security behind the man who left his laptop in his rucksack and argues about taking off his shoes. Distracted, you forget the water you left in your own handbag, then the tuts and the sighs from the rest of the queue start (yes, you were that person not 3 minutes before), so you end up running to the gates at full sprint because it's last call for your flight. Of course when you get there, noone's actually boarded yet!

Or you could do it differently... how about enjoying yourself at the airport? Yes, it is possible to have a smooth relaxing experience where everything is taken care of and you just get on with starting your honeymoon. Welcome to the VIP treatment from Dublin Airport's Platinum Services. We're fans, here's why...

1. No More Dragging Luggage Around

The team from Platinum Services meet you at your car in the private carpark and so the relaxation begins. Parking the car is the last thing you have to do because your luggage is taken in for you and checked through to your flight.

2. Stress Free Check-in & Private Security Screening

Forget the queues and the stress of making sure every coin is out of your pockets - take your time as you go through private security screening and are checked in directly by the lovely Platinum Services team.

3. Your Own Private Lounge to Wait in

After checking in you're brought to your own private room, where you can chill out, just the two of you, with your own private TV, wifi access, deep comfy sofas and bountiful refreshments such as...

 4. Getting Spoiled with Champagne

Now the fun really begins, as the team treat you to glasses of bubbly (no cold takeaway cups of coffee here) and chocolates, because you know it's time to get the celebrations going again. You're on honeymoon!

5. Getting a Seat Before Everyone Else

No standing around waiting, no fighting for overhead luggage space, no jostling past people to find your seat - you will be brought by chauffeur-driven BMW out on the tarmac to your plane, so you can get on first. Or last if you want people to wonder "who are they?!" 🙂

Last year Platinum Services treated one lucky One Fab Day couple to the full treatment, so we asked the winner Becky McMullan, how it went. The answer made us all reach for the phone to book it...

The whole experience was so incredibly relaxing. I hadn’t really slept in a week before our honeymoon, as we left two days after the wedding and the Platinum Services experience was just the perfect way to start our holiday.

We were met at our car, and didn’t have to lift one piece of luggage or even go through general security as everything was private. We were treated to champagne and treats and could have had anything we asked for in our own little private lounge. Once it was time to board the flight we were taken to a luxury car and driven to the door.

And as if that wasn’t enough, the reality of coming home after our incredible holiday was made so much easier when we were collected by the same car and driver from the flight. We were taken back to our lounge and treated to tea and cakes while our luggage was collected for us and loaded into our car. Apart from that, everyone was so lovely and friendly and we even got a little parting gift from the staff.

Get your Honeymoon started Early with Platinum Services at Dublin Airport

The ultimate in travel luxury, Platinum Services at Dublin Airport offers couples the chance to get the VIP treatment before jetting off on honeymoon.

This special service starts at just €275 per couple and includes a host of luxuries including a doorstep drop off, private check in, luggage handling and security screening, refreshments and luxury private suites to both chill in and to freshen up, as well as a chauffeur service to and from your aircraft.

To top it all off, couples who are honeymooning are treated to champagne and chocolates on arrival and a special gift for your travels. What a way to start your honeymoon!

To book this special wedding gift or even treat yourself call + 353 1 814 4895 or email platinumservices@dublinairport.com

For more details see www.dublinairport.com/platinumservices