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As a lover of wine, Sonoma County not only offered enough varietals to keep me captivated, but to my surprise, this destination was so much more than a wine-tasting attraction. Whether going to Sonoma as a weekend getaway or flying across the country for a week of bliss, you will fall in love immediately. Dining options are extensive and will even impressive food enthusiasts. Activities abound from the air, to the mountains, to the ocean. Sonoma County is covered in natural beauty with plenty of ways to see it. Some of the most excited include: a hot air balloon over the vineyards, bicycling wine tasting tours and hiking through the Armstrong Redwood State Reserve. For those seeking the perfect intimate escape, bring your partner to Sonoma County and enjoy!
You can read the entire Sonoma County honeymoon article here.
Don’t go far, stay close and choose a fantastic honeymoon resort
In the past, my ideal vacations always included a plane that would take me far away from where I lived. I dreamed of exotic destinations and unique cultures. Unfortunately, this often meant spending loads of money to get there and not spending as much on the hotel, nice dinners and excursions. With the economy as it is, more couples are seeking destinations closer to home. This may sound like a bummer if you dream of getting far away, but it can also be the perfect motivation to see what amazing locations nearby. More importantly, it leaves you with more money to spend on your honeymoon resort.
If choosing between a three star and a five star resort, the difference is astounding, especially for a honeymoon. The five star treatment will leave you pampered and refreshed after several days. And you won’t feel drained after a 12 hour plane ride home. There’s nothing wrong with getting away, but if you have to choose between spending more on your airfare or upgrading your resort, I would stick with the resort and stay a little closer to home.
Honeymoon Registry
I did not use a honeymoon registry. We put most of our honeymoon expenses on credit cards, which was fun to pay off during our first year of marriage. We did use a regular, material registry and obtained many nice things. I am very impressed with how easy it is to set up a honeymoon registry. Now, you don’t have to go through a travel agent, you can just sign up online. When people buy airfare, hotel stays, dinners or excursions for you, the registry sends you a chunk of cash! Instead of asking directly for cash for your wedding, this is a great way to pay your honeymoon travel expenses, and not spend a year paying off the credit card. Check out a great honeymoon registry.
Lush St. Lucia
There’s something inspiring about relaxing on a beach with verdant mountains behind you. I love having more to look at than blue water, even though being in the water is one of my favorite pastimes. It is still nice to have a little green in the mix. St. Lucia is the perfect destination for both beautiful waters and countryside. There are the same water activities as on most Caribbean islands, as well as warm, volcanic hot springs to soak in or a gondola that soars through the forest. Or, spend a day on one of the many hiking trails. Hiking is such a romantic activity and a nice break from the beach. Bring a picnic and enjoy your time together. There is plenty to see and do on a St. Lucia honeymoon.
Las Vegas for honeymoons and romance, not just weddings!
Although I enjoy lounging on the beach, sleeping late and stargazing, I get bored of all that relaxing after a couple of days. I like honeymoons that have a little bit of excitement, where I can put on a party dress and dance the night away with my husband. Many couples think that they have to stay stranded on a tropical island, but if you bore easily, you may want to consider something with a little more flare!
For hot, dry weather, fantastic food, luxury resorts and a plethora of activities, head to Las Vegas for the perfect honeymoon. Couples have been eloping to the city for decades, but it’s not just a destination for weddings, it is truly a honeymoon vacation haven. Unlike many tropical island destinations, Vegas has the large pools, heat and fruity drinks, but it also has amazing shopping and nightlife that you can not match at most tropical islands. For couples who like it quite and secluded, this isn’t for you, but for those who want to spend their nights dancing, drinking cocktails at fancy lounges and gambling next to your new spouse, you can’t go wrong in Vegas.
Glowworm Cruise
A cruise at night is pretty romantic no matter where you are. But nothing beats a nighttime cruise when glowworms are mating in the water around you, creating a glowing atmosphere. It almost sounds fake or gross, but it’s really a magical experience. It only happens for a few days after a full moon in the Turks and Caicos, so plan your honeymoon trip accordingly. Read more about the Turks and Caicos honeymoons.
My Honeymoon
I began writing about honeymoon vacations after going on my honeymoon 2 years ago. We went to Fiji, stayed at the Shangri-La Fijian and had the best time of our lives. There were coral reefs off of the beach at our resort, so we didn’t have to go far. The water in Fiji is crystal clear and you can swim far out without worrying about shark attacks or other scary creatures lurking in the water. One of the best things about Fiji is the excess amounts of islands scattered throughout the water, 300 + islands! As we were taking the book out to one of the islands, we kept passing island after island after island. It was an awesome site! Once you land on one of the little plots of land surrounded by water, you can literally walk the circumference in 5-10 minutes. We had never been on an island that small and loved every minute. Honeymoon travel to Fiji is a definite must. The plane ride isn’t too long from the west coast, maybe a little far from the east, but tropical paradise awaits you.
That was a tidbit about my honeymoon, even though there is so much more to tell. This blog is to share some of the great travel information and ideas from my research on honeymoons.
