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50 Great Honeymoon Destinations

Monday, May 26th, 2008

I’m sure you’re thinking of something romantic, something peaceful, and something where you’re both going to have fun, something for more loving, dining, and wining. Honeymoons are not only the perfect time to start a life of marital bliss with your loved one and enjoy each other’s company. It is also the best time to explore a different place to relax and enjoy.

Every bride must have at least a 100 or so ideal honeymoon destinations listed in their wedding planners. And every place is as romantic, as fun and as unique as the next name on the list. So what are the world’s top 50 get-away destinations of honeymooners? Modern Bride reveals the names.

The sun-kissed beaches of Hawaii maintain its spot in the top ten for ten straight years. There’s also Tahiti, Bermuda, Bali, the Caribbean waters of Jamaica, Maldives and Barbados. Other seaside get-aways include the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Seychelles, the Bahamas, Florida and Cayman Islands. With the beaches, the white sand, the sun and the fresh breeze, these destinations offer perfect water activities for you and your honey – from swimming to diving, to snorkeling to getting that tan. Sip a refreshing drink and go island hopping. Of course, European attractions made it to the top 50. Go exploring in Italy, Greece, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Scandinavia, England, Iceland, Switzerland and Scotland. With their splendid architecture, museums and art galleries, not to mention the European cuisine, honeymooners would get the perfect romantic mood exploring France and the Eiffel Tower or dining in one of the five-star restaurants in Italy.

There are also the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland and Iceland for winter honeymooners. Go to South America and bask in some sexy, steamy Latin American honeymoon experience in Mexico, Costa Rica, Antigua, Aruba, Poconos, Argentina and Puerto Rico. Eat Tacos, take photos of the adobe houses, shop in unique, native shops, and join in the merry and sexy music and dancing and live street performances. And of course, live the American dream in some of these USA honeymoon destinations – St. Barths, St. Lucia, Las Vegas, New York, New Mexico, St. Martin, and Alaska. Other honeymoon toppers include: Fiji, Aguilla. Turks and Caicos, Australia, Belize, South Africa, Thailand, Ecuador, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Canada, Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

For the honeymooner wanting to save, affordable destinations include Mexico, Las Vegas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Florida. Water activities especially snorkeling and diving are best at the Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos and Tahiti. For winter honeymooners, there’s Colorado, Switzerland, Canada, Utah and Austria. And for the couple who’d like to party on gourmet food, don’t forget Italy, France, New York, California and Las Vegas. For some privacy, a Tahiti honeymoon provides the perfect seclusion for you and your loved one. Go exploring culture in England and enjoy the nightlife in Las Vegas. Costa Rica is perfect for the adventurous couple with its rich and diverse scenery and landscapes.

Other recommended honeymoon destinations are Chile, India, Turkey and Cook Islands.

Whether it’s a secluded island or beach front in Hawaii or the Bahamas, a romantic cultural experience in the streets of Florence and France, or an exploration of exotic culture and cuisine in South America, the important thing in a honeymoon is the company. With romance, the perfect food, the perfect setting, and the perfect company, a new life ahead with your loved one may prove to be a honeymoon in itself.

Florida Is A Great Honeymoon Destination

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Looking for the sun, the sand, and the waves on your honeymoon? The State of Florida offers the perfect honeymoon destination for newly-married couples who would like to bask in the sun and sip some cool, refreshing drink under the shade of a palm tree. Think of a tropical island in the United States. You don’t have to go abroad or too far to experience the romance of a beautiful and romantic tropical island.

The Sunshine State is one of the top destinations for weddings and honeymoons. With its stretch of beaches and beautiful city attractions, Florida has always something new to offer newly-weds. Put on your list the Caladesi Spring State Park, which offers fishing, scuba diving, swimming and Manatee watching. Visit the Bok Sanctuary and the Coral Castle Gallery which houses the Three Bears’ Grotto.

And if you’re looking at the ultimate wedding and honeymoon experience in sunny Florida, this is the place to be: the Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. At Walt Disney World, honeymooners are offered an extensive array of honeymoon packages, or if you want, you can even personalize your own honeymoon package! There are ‘concierge’ honeymoon options at Walt Disney’s deluxe hotels and ultimate honeymoon experience that includes a land and sea vacation package complete with a Disney cruise and a visit at Disney World. Experience the magic and be one of those that have been well-pampered by this magical resort.

Honeymooners are provided with choices on dining, special merchandise, exclusive spa treatments for you and your honey. There are also photo shoots, outings and unlimited admission to Disney theme parks, carriage rides and cruises.

For some wholesome entertainment, Disney’s MGM Studios stages Fantasmic, a show that showcases dramatic music, dancing water, animation, fireworks and lasers perfect. Truly, grandeur and luxury would be at your beckoning.

If you want to bask in the sun, hit the pristine beaches of Miami! South Beach, Miami is the place to go if you want some surfing and swimming with your significant other. There are also a number of trendy clubs and bars you can hit for some evening entertainment. Bash in South Beach, Miami is a dance club frequented by most celebrities. So if you and your spouse would like to go party and rub elbows with the stars after a day in the sun, go to Bash or the Marlin Hotel on Collins Avenue. Jacksonville’s T-birds is a good place to relax and listen to retro music. There are numerous other themed bars that can provide you with all the entertainment you need.

Hotels like Orlando’s Hard Rock Hotel, Portofino Bay Hotel and the Royal Pacific Resort are five-star resorts with luxurious accommodations and services. For more variety, there’s the International Drive and SeaWorld Orlando, which offers a hundred or so restaurants and other attractions. You can check this and more with your travel agent or better yet log on to different websites that showcases Florida’s multitude of tourist and honeymoon spots

Swim, bask in the sun, be merry and enjoy the company of your loved one. The sunny state of Florida offers you the ultimate hip, trendy places to be on your honeymoon. What better way to start the life of marital bliss than to enjoy the waves, the sun, the sun, and more sun.

Romantic Resorts For Renewing Your Marriage Vows

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

A honeymoon is not just for newly married couples. In fact, even couples married for many years now can renew their vows and follow it with a honeymoon. You may think that it’s quite funny but it’s not. Married life needs some added spice every now and then to keep the relationship healthy and continuously growing.

And that is why there is a need to renew your vows after many years of living together. It’s also a good way to show other people how much you love each other, and that your partnership can stand the tests of time. It doesn’t matter if you have to spend a certain amount of money for your marriage renewal, besides this is a very rare occasion that calls for a celebration.

There’s a book written by Paulette Cooper that’s all about romantic resorts that’s ideal for destination weddings, honeymoons, and marriage renewals. If you have no idea on how to plan or where to go on your marriage renewal honeymoon, this book can truly help you. It features over 135 cruise ships and elegant hotels found in Mexico, the Caribbean, US, and Hawaii.

You can find great deals for your marriage renewal using this book. There are certain resorts featured in the book that actually offers free renewal marriage vows if you choose to stay there. In fact, according to many surveys, a lot of couples always remember the place where they spent their honeymoon even after so many years has past.

You can expect quality service from the resorts whether it’s a renewal or wedding. They usually provide the official to conduct the ceremony, with decorated sites, cake, flowers, special touches, photographers, and many others. And the best thing about this book is that it tells you the low-downs of each resort; and this will greatly help you in deciding which site suits your budget. You will have the opportunity to know all this resorts if you purchase the book.

Here are the things that you will find out if you purchase the book –

- resorts that offer honeymoon packages suited for marriage renewals and weddings
- the cost of such packages and its inclusions
- the conducted religious ceremonies
- know the resorts that do the paperwork, especially obtaining your marriage license
- the persons to contact for the honeymoon or ceremony
- extra costs if guests are brought to the ceremony
- your planned duration of staying there
- the state’s or country’s marriage rules
- about booking for your wedding or renewal
- the resort’s size
- whether the resort if strictly for adults, or if children are accommodated, and if the package is inclusive of hotels
- the resort’s web page, their email address
- their location and many others

You can learn all these things for only $20. All the resorts are located in the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, and the US. Aside from the resorts, you can also check out cruise ships like Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise, and Royal Caribbean.

And for this particular season, the best destinations are the Gaylord Palms located in Florida, Royal Hideaway in Mexico, the Phoenician in Arizona, Alaskan Weddings in Alaska, and Hyatt Regency in Arizona.

If you’re planning to renew your vows, don’t forget to purchase this great book.