An important part of planning a wedding is choosing the perfect honeymoon destination; the reward for making it through the whole thing unscathed! We’ve all heard wedding horror stories that we wouldn’t wish on any of our high school rivals (or would we?!). After all that, a newlywed couple deserves to spend a romantic honeymoon together at a dream destination. Warm tropical beaches come to mind, with a soft breeze coming in off the ocean, lazy afternoons overlooking the ocean from a private balcony, and a funny little umbrella drink in one hand and a champagne flute in the other. The entire focus of the perfect honeymoon should be on the celebration of commitment to each other, and taking the time to enjoy life from a new perspective, one that’s not clouded by work, family, and daily responsibilities. So let’s move on to planning a dream honeymoon, one that you’ll never forget!
There are many top honeymoon destinations to choose from in the United States and around the world, but let’s focus on just one at this time, a California honeymoon. Was this a location you were already considering, if not, definitely take a closer look. California has a lot to offer with its sparkling beaches, high mountain tops, desert canyons, national parks, grand hotels and resorts, and award winning wineries. California honeymoon packages are available at various beach lodgings, resorts, and bed and breakfast inns throughout the state, with spectacular views overlooking the deep blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, or the rugged mountains, majestic redwoods, and wine valleys below. Start your search by visiting www.resortsandlodges.com for a definitive directory for romantic California honeymoon resorts and lodges. Indulge yourself and your spouse by honeymooning in famous, unique, special places, you’ll never want to leave featured by www.californiatraveldreams.com.
Unforgettable experiences await you in San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Mendocino, Napa Valley, or quaint Catalina Island, just to name a few. For articles and links to top California honeymoon destinations go to www.yourwedding101.com or www.honeymoons.about.com and find the ultimate honeymoon suite complete with fresh flowers, chocolates and candles, and a private spa with a fireplace to heat things up. If luxury is the key word, take a look at the Milliken Creek Inn, www.millikencreekinn.com, a premier Napa luxury hotel, or go to www.californiabeachresorts.com for luxury beach house rentals located on the Pacific coastline. A California honeymoon destination will be unforgettable for both of you because you’re experiencing it together.
Showing posts with label Honeymoon Packages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Honeymoon Packages. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Best Honeymoon Locations
People are always asking me which are the best honeymoon locations as if I could narrow it down to a list of the top 10. just because I'm a travel agent, everyone assumes that I will know what fits their taste the best. The fact is that there are romantic destinations all over the world. Almost every country on earth has some of the best honeymoon vacation spots somewhere. It is simply a matter of taste.
For example, if you are a fan of luxury, the best honeymoon locations are the ones with the best hotels. There are bed and breakfasts, five-star hotel packages, cruise ships – the list goes on and on. Some people even think that the best honeymoon location is a luxury spa. A lot of the time, when my clients are looking for luxury, I simply recommend a hot spring. Many of these places will pamper you and spoil your rotten. They will provide massages, free gourmet meals each day, and the opportunity to sit around and soak up the mineral water for hours and hours. Some of them even have classes in yoga on the premises.
Of course, the best honeymoon locations for the adventurous sort are quite different. Do you wants to climb a mountain? Do you want to sail on the ocean? If you plan it out right, you might even be able to take a trip to the Arctic. I don't understand this mindset, but I certainly do cater to it. For the adventurous, athletic, young couple, the best honeymoon locations are places far outside the comforts of the modern world. More and more people take their honeymoons in places where survival is by no means certain. I guess it just goes to show you, different people have different tastes.
By far the most common choices for the best honeymoon locations are the romantic cities of the world. People want to take their honeymoons in Paris, in Rome, or on the Spanish Riviera. These cities are all among the best honeymoon destinations. They offer everything. They have luxury accommodations, great sightseeing, the opportunity to experience a foreign culture, and a touch of adventure. I think all around, they are the best honeymoon locations that there are. Most people do not get to take trips around the world very often, so when they do do they want to do it right. Traveling around Europe is just the thing to start a marriage off on the right foot.
For example, if you are a fan of luxury, the best honeymoon locations are the ones with the best hotels. There are bed and breakfasts, five-star hotel packages, cruise ships – the list goes on and on. Some people even think that the best honeymoon location is a luxury spa. A lot of the time, when my clients are looking for luxury, I simply recommend a hot spring. Many of these places will pamper you and spoil your rotten. They will provide massages, free gourmet meals each day, and the opportunity to sit around and soak up the mineral water for hours and hours. Some of them even have classes in yoga on the premises.
Of course, the best honeymoon locations for the adventurous sort are quite different. Do you wants to climb a mountain? Do you want to sail on the ocean? If you plan it out right, you might even be able to take a trip to the Arctic. I don't understand this mindset, but I certainly do cater to it. For the adventurous, athletic, young couple, the best honeymoon locations are places far outside the comforts of the modern world. More and more people take their honeymoons in places where survival is by no means certain. I guess it just goes to show you, different people have different tastes.
By far the most common choices for the best honeymoon locations are the romantic cities of the world. People want to take their honeymoons in Paris, in Rome, or on the Spanish Riviera. These cities are all among the best honeymoon destinations. They offer everything. They have luxury accommodations, great sightseeing, the opportunity to experience a foreign culture, and a touch of adventure. I think all around, they are the best honeymoon locations that there are. Most people do not get to take trips around the world very often, so when they do do they want to do it right. Traveling around Europe is just the thing to start a marriage off on the right foot.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Asia Vacation
The continent of Asia is a fascinating place with incredible architecture and ancient history. It's a culture shock for westerners that visit there. I was very fortunate in being able to go on an Asia vacation recently. I enjoyed it very much and would love to go back there. My husband and I stayed with a friend in a suburb of Tokyo, Japan and we used his apartment as a base. We got to know the capital quite well and met some of our friend's Japanese friends and colleagues. The Japanese people are extremely friendly and love to meet foreign visitors. They were very keen to practice their English on us. The highlight of our time in Japan was when we went to Kyoto to see the temples, castles and shrines there. Another memorable time was our journey on the bullet train. Blink and you miss the scenery!
After exploring Japan, we flew to Hong Kong for the next part of our Asia vacation. It's a very lively, bustling place and is full of contrast. The old narrow streets and tenement buildings sit next to the modern, office skyscrapers on the waterfront. We had a trip on the ferry and we went up into the mountains to see a Buddhist temple. Our favorite part was just walking round the market stalls and seeing the everyday life of the people there.
The next flight was to Beijing, China. We didn't really know what to expect from this part of the Asia vacation. The first thing that you notice is the constant noise of car horns. The Chinese are turning away from the bicycle to cars in a big way. We did all the tourist attractions, such as Tiannmen Square and the Forbidden Palace. The whole experience was very interesting, although the signs in English were not translated very well. We then traveled by train to Xian to see the famous Terracotta Warriors. I would say that this is a must see item on any Asia vacation agenda. The rows on rows of soldiers and their horses is quite awesome and they're still working on the dig.
Our time in Asia was an incredible experience. Seeing the attractions and the people going about their daily lives was a real eye opener. I would like to see many other countries on an Asia vacation, such as Russia, India, Nepal and Vietnam. It would be good to see all these countries by train and really take in the scenery.
After exploring Japan, we flew to Hong Kong for the next part of our Asia vacation. It's a very lively, bustling place and is full of contrast. The old narrow streets and tenement buildings sit next to the modern, office skyscrapers on the waterfront. We had a trip on the ferry and we went up into the mountains to see a Buddhist temple. Our favorite part was just walking round the market stalls and seeing the everyday life of the people there.
The next flight was to Beijing, China. We didn't really know what to expect from this part of the Asia vacation. The first thing that you notice is the constant noise of car horns. The Chinese are turning away from the bicycle to cars in a big way. We did all the tourist attractions, such as Tiannmen Square and the Forbidden Palace. The whole experience was very interesting, although the signs in English were not translated very well. We then traveled by train to Xian to see the famous Terracotta Warriors. I would say that this is a must see item on any Asia vacation agenda. The rows on rows of soldiers and their horses is quite awesome and they're still working on the dig.
Our time in Asia was an incredible experience. Seeing the attractions and the people going about their daily lives was a real eye opener. I would like to see many other countries on an Asia vacation, such as Russia, India, Nepal and Vietnam. It would be good to see all these countries by train and really take in the scenery.
Bahamas Vacation
I received this vacation offer in the mail a few years ago. I would get a free Bahamas vacation with several days in Florida, if I agreed to sit through a 90 minute timeshare presentation. Well, at the time, I was desperate for a getaway and a free Bahamas vacation sounded very appealing to me. I accepted the offer, bought my airfare and began to look forward to my Bahamas vacation. I figured that I could easily sit through 90 minutes of a Bahamas vacation, say no, and be done with it. It would be worthwhile.
So, the time came for my free Bahamas vacation. I had been promised a luxury hotel, free transportation and tickets to some happenings. My husband and I were excited, but he was very skeptical. He kept reminding me that this would turn out to be something other than I was expecting but was looking forward to his time in the sun. I was praising myself for landing such an amazing Bahamas vacation offer. We were to take a day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas and then would be greeted. I was expecting the cruise to be incredibly nice because that is what I had been told. Instead, I felt like I was on a tour boat with lots of others crowded into a small area. I was not very impressed. We spent the day with horrible entertainment and expensive food, fighting for a spot in the sun. My Bahamas vacation wasn't starting off too wonderfully. I didn't want my husband to know that I was starting to have doubts, so I played it off. He knows me better though.
Finally, we arrived at the port in the Bahamas. We found where we were to check in and were driven to our designated hotel. I couldn't wait to see what the hotel was like. However, my Bahamas vacation was still not going well. The hotel was far from luxury. It was nice, but not something I would have paid to stay at expecting a luxurious stay. I was very disappointed. However, I was determined to make the most of my Bahamas vacation and enjoy it. We did the normal touristy things and spent lots of time in the sun. I begged him to go on the dolphins excursion and he agreed. We actually got to swim with the dolphins - and it was wonderful. That was the best part of my Bahamas vacation. The day of the timeshare meeting arrived and we showed up for our 90 minute meeting. The speeches were very long and pushy and lasted for almost 3 hours. I almost felt as if they wouldn't let us leave until someone took the bait. After 3 agonizing hours, my husband had had enough. He stood up and said that we were leaving. My
Bahamas vacation was not exactly what I'd been hoping for. So, here's my advice - if someone calls you offering you a free Bahamas vacation, hang up the phone.
So, the time came for my free Bahamas vacation. I had been promised a luxury hotel, free transportation and tickets to some happenings. My husband and I were excited, but he was very skeptical. He kept reminding me that this would turn out to be something other than I was expecting but was looking forward to his time in the sun. I was praising myself for landing such an amazing Bahamas vacation offer. We were to take a day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale to the Bahamas and then would be greeted. I was expecting the cruise to be incredibly nice because that is what I had been told. Instead, I felt like I was on a tour boat with lots of others crowded into a small area. I was not very impressed. We spent the day with horrible entertainment and expensive food, fighting for a spot in the sun. My Bahamas vacation wasn't starting off too wonderfully. I didn't want my husband to know that I was starting to have doubts, so I played it off. He knows me better though.
Finally, we arrived at the port in the Bahamas. We found where we were to check in and were driven to our designated hotel. I couldn't wait to see what the hotel was like. However, my Bahamas vacation was still not going well. The hotel was far from luxury. It was nice, but not something I would have paid to stay at expecting a luxurious stay. I was very disappointed. However, I was determined to make the most of my Bahamas vacation and enjoy it. We did the normal touristy things and spent lots of time in the sun. I begged him to go on the dolphins excursion and he agreed. We actually got to swim with the dolphins - and it was wonderful. That was the best part of my Bahamas vacation. The day of the timeshare meeting arrived and we showed up for our 90 minute meeting. The speeches were very long and pushy and lasted for almost 3 hours. I almost felt as if they wouldn't let us leave until someone took the bait. After 3 agonizing hours, my husband had had enough. He stood up and said that we were leaving. My
Bahamas vacation was not exactly what I'd been hoping for. So, here's my advice - if someone calls you offering you a free Bahamas vacation, hang up the phone.
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