Honeymoon Vacations and Destinations

A Honeymoon to Bermuda

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BerMuDa:

the oldest self-governing British colony is located off the coast of North Carolina, Bermuda provides the vacationing couple 150 small islands in the Atlantic with pink sands, flower laden landscapes surrounded by clear blue beaches. It is a quieter, wealthy conservative island for a more peaceful vacation, with dining the focus of evening entertainment. This destination is best for a honeymoon during the months of May through October if the beach and warmth are your honeymoon dreams, and November through March for mid temperatures great for golfing, having more golf courses per square mile than anywhere else in the world, sightseeing, or tennis – but not exactly beach weather.
Top accommodations include a selection of hotels including the Pink Beach Club, The Reefs, The capital’s Fairmont Hamilton Princess, Fairmont Southampton Princess for beach activities and family hotel selection, as well as cottages such as the Ariel Sands, apartments, and all inclusive like the Harmony Club.

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A Honeymoon to the Bahamas

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Bahamas:

The Bahamas consists of over 700 tropical islands having white sandy beaches surrounding by varying shades of blue water ranging from turquoise to crystal blue. Accommodations vary based on the entertainment options desired. For a social setting with casinos and night life, Cable Beach and Paradise Island are a popular selection, while those seeking seclusion or romance may enjoy a more remote island farther out in the Bahamas

Popular Beaches include: Harbor Island with Pink beaches, Treasure Cay Beach, Guana Beach in Abaco, Tahiti Beach in Elbow Cay, Gold Rock beach in the Grand Bahamas, and the North Shore Beach in Cat Island, all with opportunity for large and small hotels both high rise and luxury resorts. With the short distance to the US, an option for cheaper transportation is to fly to Florida and take the ferry to Nassau or Grand Bahama.

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A Honeymoon to Bali

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BaLi:

A visitor friendly island of Indonesia provides yet another tropical experience with miles of sandy beaches, rice terraces, crater lakes, caves, fast flowing rivers, towering active volcanoes over 3,000 meters and exotic wildlife in lush tropical forests. Many times in reference this island is referred as the Island of the Gods where everything Indonesian is present in art, culture, temples, festivals, mother nature, cruises, and white sandy beaches between your toes. Bali features over 20,000 temples and palaces in many colorful festivals and ceremonies with drama, music, and dance.

The Beaches of Bali include kuta and legian beaches for ultimate serenity, Nusa Dua offering modern hotel resorts, temples boasting religion and culture, tropical small islands, volcanoes, restaurants, shopping plazas, and anything imaginable all in an escape from the ordinary for your vacation or honeymoon.

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A Honeymoon to Jamaica

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JaMaIca:

provides both an exciting night life and scenic all-inclusive resorts along its tropical paradise island of bamboo rafts, caves, waterfalls, and green forests. Jamaica boasts tropical serenity, beaches surrounded by clear blue waters, flowing rivers and waterfalls, surrounded by lush vegetation. Every traveler has a vast selection of all-inclusive and luxury resorts with art, shopping, outdoor activity like climbing waterfalls, and tourist attractions. The three main sections of beach property in Jamaica include Montego Bay, Negril just two hours away, and Ocho Rios.

Vacationers also have the option to explore the Blue Mountains on jeep or hiking tours 7,000 feet above rum factories and coffee farms. Including Rio Grande in Port Antonio known for bamboo rafting, Jamaica has 120 rivers including ackee and saltfish.
Accomodations in Jamaica range from Villas to Hotels. From the Capital of Kingston, an hour drive up the blue Mountains or a 10 minute helicopter ride brings you to an Irish town and a place known as Strawberry Hill with a mountain stream swimming pool and new Aveda Concept Spa with New Jamaican cuisine. If you are traveling to Jamaica for beaches, Strawberry Hill may not be your best bet as it is a 75 minute drive to Hellshire which is the favorite beach in Kingston.

France

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France:

A honeymoon to France provides a romantic opportunity to explore the French Alps of skiing, hiking, and walking to Paris exploring chic boutiques, pavement cafés in the French capital, and historic landmarks and monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre as well as Versailles, Fontaineblue, and Vaux-le-Vicomte. Significant landmarks include the Chateau de Chambord, a 15th century castle near prestigious resorts like Cannes and Biarritz. The Dordogne region in France’s center provides the splendor of medieval villages, and world known Eiffel Tower. All activities planned can incorporate both outdoor and indoor activities, historic monuments, a historically and culturally rich center providing history from every era. Water surroundings can be experienced on the coastline of Normandy – having D-Day Beaches, the French Riviera, or Versailles the political center of Paris.

The Eiffel Tower is clearly a monument of distinction providing spectacular views of Paris 1,000 feet above ground and show millions of visitors all Paris has to offer annually. Inside the Eiffel Tower, visitors can visit to restaurants, the viewing area, a souvenir ship, and a chance to see Paris in a new light. For museum goers, the Louvre provides eight collections of 35,000 pieces of artwork displayed including the Portrait of Lisa Gherardini also known as the Mona Lisa. For palace attractions, the Palace at Versailles boasts detailed design in every corner, ceiling, and wall of artistic carvings, woodwork, marble, and coverings constructed by Louis XIV built in the 17th century. Another location Cathedral Notre Dame, another Paris landmark provides medieval architecture in gothic exterior with two towers and sweeping arches throughout, stone carvings of royal persona, and a 7800 pipe organ from the 13th century. Visitors to the Notre Dame cathedral can climb the towers and see stone gargoyles to see views of Paris. At the Arc de Triomphe 164 feet of towers can be explored to see views of Paris and the 12 streets radiating from the roundabout. Also inside is a museum detailing the monuments history as it was commissioned by Napolean in 1806 in honor of the French military.

For adventures, Disneyland Paris provides a Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios, rides, hotels, and a golf course including areas of Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Adventureland. The Cote dAzur, otherwise known as the French Rivera with Nice, Cannes, and Saint Tropez. In the Riviera, the best beaches are known to be a hot destination with Cliffside coastlines and sweeping beaches. In the French Alps, visitors can ski, snowboard, hike and bike through peaks and snowcapped mountains, with over 200 resorts.

Another common destination for visitors is Normandy offering architectural features, sweeping sea vistas, and rolling green fields that were once the site of invasions and battles during the D-Day landings in 1944, dating back to Vikings in the 9th Century. In Bordeaux visitors can enjoy the scenery and savor in its famed wine and countryside vineyards. Travelers can learn wine education at the Ecole du Vin. At the end of June, Bordeaux offers a 4 day wine festival.

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Travel the Caribbean

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Caribbean:

honeymoons have many activities and accommodations in crystal blue waters offshore from islands of pristine beaches and green landscapes.

Along the Baja coast along the ancient Mayans through the canyons, the Yucatan peninsula includes Cancun, Cozumel, Chichen Itza and Tulum Ruins surrounded by scuba and snorkeling along with water sports. The valley of Oaxaca boasts coastlines and surf locations through states of the Yucatan, Tabasco, Chiapas, and Campeche. The expense of a honeymoon to Mexico varies based on scale and prominence of hotel selection. The Mexican Riviera also boasts areas of snorkeling, surfing, and sailing. The expense of a honeymoon to Mexico can vary greatly based on the hotel selection more than a geographic location, with high values found in Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta or Cancun having golden beaches and green lush mountains. Cabo San Lucas including beach, surf, underwater activities, horseback riding, whale watching, deep sea fishing, and sunset cruises along the end of the California Peninsula.

The Caribbean provides arrays of activities from extreme social accommodations to meet other couples or experience privacy on pristine beaches which are a major draw to the Caribbean with beautiful waters and abundant coral reefs, water activities, and green landscapes. There are many honeymoon alternatives when exploring the Caribbean which offers many accommodations and activities. In this crystal, blue water paradise, there are abundant islands offering pristine beaches, all types of water activities, green landscapes for golf courses including world class golf courses like the Tryall Club, Wyndham Rose Hall Resort and Country Club, Four Seasons Resort Nevis, and the Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort and Country Club and awesome sunsets to set that romantic mood for two.

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A Honeymoon to Saint Barts

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St BaRtS
St Barts is located in the French West Indies or Caribbean near St Martin and Anguilla, with 8,000 residents, 22 uncrowded beautiful beaches, spectacular vistas, around a picturesque harbor in the Caribbean. The island itself has many volcanic peaks, azure Caribbean waters, and many beaches of sand, shell, and stone almost all undeveloped. A clean, unspoiled destination, this island has no casinos, mega-resorts or cruise ship ports of call, shops and hotels from simple to world class, meaning that all views are open from each location. Water temperatures traditionally range from 76-82 degrees, making the ideal swimming situations. From Saint Maarten, guests can get to Saint Barts after a 12 minute plane ride on the Hawker de Havilland Twin Otter plane. On Saint Barts, there are no all inclusive restaurants meaning the everything is a drive.
In Saint Barts it is more difficult to stay directly on the beach, as the Saline or Fouveneur beach which are known as the best beaches do not have villas or hotels on them, as their main benefit is being undeveloped, and also hotels and villas are mostly situated atop hillsides. If being directly on the beach is a priority, beaches like St Jean or L’Orient Beach provide the direct access. 70 % of the accommodations available on St. Barts are approximately 300 private villas to rent. There are also 22 intimate hotels from small to five star, with restaurant, spa services, and other alternatives.

AnQuIllA:

provides another tropical destination with snorkeling and diving areas of reef and aquatic life, miles of beaches and great weather with trade winds that rid of humidity and create a perfect climate.

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A Honeymoon to Saint Lucia

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SaInT LuCiA:

provides many aquatic activities in either the Caribbean Sea or Atlantic Ocean including water sports, diving, and deep sea fishing catching big game fish such as the white marlins, mackerel, barracuda, kingfish, and sailfish, including the ability to charter vessels around the island for fishing excursions. For a more relaxing adventure on the sparkling sea, yachts can be taken to explore the entire area through the Grenadine Islands from the Rodney Bay Marina and Marigot Bay. Other outdoor activities include biking through the mountains and landscape, hiking, horseback riding along the coastline, whale and turtle watching, water and land sports, as well as the famous St Lucia Carnival celebration with many visitors from Martinique, Trinidad, Guadeloupe, Barbados, Grenadine and St. Vincent showing native heritage art forms like dance, music, song, costumes and theatre.

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A HoNeYmOoN to FiJi

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Fiji:

Imagine locations with warm breezes, 300+ islands including Yasawa, Horseshoe Bay on Matagi Island, Tokoriki, Vatulele, Turtle Island, Wakaya, and Matamanoa all with secluded resorts, white powder beaches, and green mountains sweeping the sea. Activities including sailing, kayaking, limestone caves. With the private Island Resorts, Fiji can be an expensive vacation, however the main islands of Vitu Levu or Vanua Levu can be cheaper alternatives while still experiencing a small island feel.

pLaCeS tO StAy:

KoRo sUn ReSoRt:

meaning a village in the sun, the village Koro has luxury multi bedroom villas, designer kitchens, grand view living rooms having elegant swimming pools and outdoor verandas tucked high on a hillside rainforest which overlooks the Koro Sea. Being a four star all inclusive family and adventure resort, there are many options for activities or relaxation in a Fijian experience of adventure, romance, and rejuvenation, without the worries of costs once you are there. All non-motorized water sport activities are also included to allow discovery of the aquatic surroundings. On the island of Vanua Levy offers 18 Fijian Style Bures along with five star grand villas.

NaMaLe ReSoRt aNd SpA:

Here the grand villas offer both privacy and luxury sitting on a private peninsula of 325 lush acres as a hideaway from the southern pacific. The Bula House, one accommodation choice sits on the edge of a lava pinnacle for every amenity imaginable, while the Tatadra House has two master suites nestled atop volcanic rock.

YaSaWa IsLaNd ReSoRt:

provide a Fijian archipelago tucked on a remote island of spoiled isolation at the end of a secluded beach focusing on relaxation. Children over twelve are welcome year round, while children under 12 are welcome from January 1-3, June 24-July 15, December 1-31 having fun children’s programs with supervised nannies and activities.

J.M. CoUsTeAu FiJi IsLaNd ReSoRt:

Offers a luxurious and private villa on Cousteau Point Reef offering a resort living in accommodations that are unmatched elsewhere eliminating the boundaries of indoor versus outdoor living with contemporary flair and natural elegance with traditional Fijian architecture. Kids staying at this hotel love to enjoy the Bula club, to learn about Fijian culture, the environment and the surroundings through a Cousteau program from 9am to 9pm daily with nannies and guides to provide child-care, activity programs throughout the day.

QaMeA ReSoRt & SpA:

at an end of a white sand beach, this resort offers seclusion with high luxury levels. Premium villas feature an airy feel with large covered decks that extend to the beach with expansive lagoon and sunset views.
Taveuni Palms: Nestled along its own secluded white sandy beach is one of Fiji's most unique private resorts. Taveuni Palms is an upscale private estate combining luxury accommodation and gourmet cuisine with the finest in service and amenities. Taveuni Palms is comprised of two separate villas, each sitting on its own private acre of beachfront overlooking the ocean and surrounding islands. Each villa boasts its own private beach, private pool, personal chef and their own staff and amenities. This hotel is suited for families or anyone seeking private island living with Taveuni’s adventure playground including kayaking, horseback riding, village visits, waterfall walks, natural waterslides, tennis, and biking.
Taveuni Island Resort: Taveuni Island Resort, the premier romantic resort in Fiji, is located on the Fiji island of Taveuni, the Garden Island of Fiji, one of the three hundred islands in the Fiji group scattered throughout the South Pacific Ocean. Taveuni's premier private villa with pool, Matalau (Fijian for everything wonderful and beautiful in life) is set in lush tropical gardens and enjoys panoramic views over the ocean and the clear aqua waters of the Somosomo Straits. Enjoy the private villa's bubbling plunge pool and waterfall feature overlooking the ocean...
Bega Lagoon Resort: this hotel is the only place on the island of Bega with a courtyard, plunge pool, and bamboo fence for privacy in the south pacific near the island of Fiji.

A honeymoon to Italy - P&H Travel

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ItAlY HoNeYmoOnS:

are a top European Honeymoon destination with plenty to explore from the Northern Alps and lake country to Rome and the Almalfi Coast with shopping, cuisine, rich history, educating experiences enrolling in culinary classes, and wine tasting. Voted one of the most romantic cities, Venice provides gondola rides along the city built on water, the home of Murano glass. Visitors can take either two or three hour boat tours. Florence provides a taste of Tuscany in the Chianti region with cobblestrone streets, rich art and architecture seen in buildings, museums like the Galleria degli Uffizi, The Baptistry, the Bargello, Uffizi Galleries, and famous Monuments. For more budgetary purposes, Sicily is cheaper than the North and provides Cefalu’ and Mondello beaches, and great destinations such as Agrigento and Siracusa, with vineyards, sunsets, and beaches. Other locations include Lucca, Sorrento, Milan and Lake Como. There are many romantic activities to do in Italy: enrolling in culinary classes for couples, wine tasting in the lush countryside and holding hands while watching an unforgettable sunset on one of Italy’s famous beaches. Private tours can be taken to all the historic locations including full day tours to famous cities as well as private city walks. Rome provides historic landmarks including Vatican City, Saint Peter’s Basilica which is the size of two football fields, the Sistine Chapel one of the most famous frescoes in the world is located at the far end of the Vatican museums. The Coliseum providing rich culture and modern day marvels providing even modern tastes a strong experience in night life including Ostiense and Campo de’ Fiori. There are beautiful piazzas, cobblestone streets, buildings, churches, Spanish steps, Trevi fountain, Via Margutta (the street of the artists), Piazza del Popolo, Saint Maria dell’ Popolo, Ara Pacis, St Lorenzo in Lucina, and the Pantheon. The Fountains of Rome provide strolls from piazza to piazza. These include the Triton Fountain in Piazza Barberini, Quirinale fountain in front of the presidential palace and the statue of Castor and Pollux overlooking Rome, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piaza Navona. Artist admirers provide the ultimate experience with major works of Michelangelo, Leonardo de Vinci and Raphael, with architecture boasting in the Colosseum, the leaning tower of Pisa and Saint Marks square.

The most favored time to visit Italy is May through September as summers are often marked by hot and humid weather. Most Italians vacation in August which provides heightened crowds especially at the beaches.

A Honeymoon to Bora Bora

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Bora Bora:
known as one of the most romantic islands, is a destination unlike anything else with bungalows over the water providing luxury and exotic accommodations if you are seeking romance, tranquility, and a quiet unspoiled haven. The only public beach running from Hotel Bora Bora to the Club Med is Matira Beach and is the nicest stretch of sand. Bora Bora’s Lagoon offers the chance to swim with sharks, while snorkeling or diving with hundreds of fish species and island coral surrounding throughout. This island is encircled by offshore islets and reefs with a narrow pass to the open see creating a lagoon of depths and colors.

High end accommodations include the:

St Regis Resort:

this hotel is built on Motu Ome’e, and is brand new boasting panoramic views with each villa over blue waters facing Mount Otemanu, each adorned with materials made from tropical woods, local stone and marble, coconut tree, pearl and corals, surrounded by the white sand beach and sparkling lagoon.

Sofitel Bora Bora Beach Resort:

on the southern side of Bora Bora, this hotel is on a Matira Bay – a private beach. Each of the 64 luxurious bungalows have a private terrace with garden, beach front, or over the water views with glass floors in the bedroom to see the aquatic life below. Activities include two restaurants, a day spa, infinity swimming pool, a poolside bar, and various water sports.

Le Maitai Polynesia:

Is a more affordable option when vacationing in Bora Bora by offering four star service, overwater and beachfront bungalows against a mountain landscaped.

Hotel Bora Bora:

is surrounded by a lagoon with both sunrise and sunset views from 54 bungalows and villas in understated elegant features. This hotel is rated one of the worlds best, with excellent service, dining, and activities.

Intercontinental Resort and Thalasso Spa Bora Bora:
is the newest luxury hotel on Bora Bora, located on Motu Piti Aau, with overwater villas showcasing Polynesian tradition mixed with contemporary style – making this hotel extremely unique from the rest.

Le Meridien Bora Bora:

each of the 100 bungalows, 15 beachfront and 85 overwater bungalows resemble traditional Tahitian homes with Polynesian handicrafts and paintings.

Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort:

a peaceful luxury experience awaits at the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort with tranquility in all surrounding views of Mount Otemanu, located on Motu Tevairoa facing the island of Bora Bora, boasting 50 over water bungalows, 10 beach suites and 20 garden pool suites.

Bora Bora Lagoon Resort and Spa:
in the middle of an opalescent lagoon on the Motu Toopua with 80 overwater beachfront and garden bungalows showcasing Mount Otemanu with the finest in service and hospitality.

Intercontinental Le Moana Resort Bora Bora:

shows off Tahitian ambiance in teak, bamboo and coconut fiber, of bungalows designed as suites with a sitting room and large master bedroom surrounded by white sand beaches, a freshwater pool upper or lower with a white sand bottom that can be accessed from the beach.

Four Seasons:

shows a south sea escape with exotic over-water suites, beachfront villas with pools, surrounded by white fringed coral islets, sea turtles, blue lagoon kite surfing, pacific surf rolling spa, and liberating luxury services of the mystical island.

Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa:

known as the luxury collection sets high expectations for elegance and service with luxurious refinement, discreet service and secluded beauty of the exotic retreat surrounded by a half mile long white sand beach.

A Honeymoon to Tahiti

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Tahiti Honeymoons:

Tahiti includes Bora Bora and Moorea among its many islands of paradise and Polynesian hospitality being it’s largest of the 118 Polynesian islands and most glamorous Tropical Island with lushly forested peaks that plunge deep into the sea. This island is known besides Tahiti as the Island of Love being the setting in many travel and romance stores, with waterfalls cascading cliffs into rainforests below and rivers that cut through valleys of giant ferns, wild fruit trees, and iridescent flowers. Papeete is the first point of contact when entering the islands of Tahiti no matter what island you will be vacationing. On land recreational island activities include golfing, camping, horseback riding, flight seeing and helicopter tours, eco and cultural touring, 4x4 safaris, quad runners, hiking, climbing, canyoning, bicycle riding, beach sports, and spa services. Water activities include deep sea fishing, shark feeding, sailing, scuba diving, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, windsurfing, waterskiing, kite boarding, sunset catamaran cruises. While exploring, points of interest include parks and gardens, cathedrals and churches, museums, and ancient Maraes and archeological sights. A six mile stretch between Punaauia and Papeete houses many hotels on the northwest coast with boutiques, an open marketplace, waterfront café/restaurant selections, as well as sightseeing at the Museum of Tahiti.

Sofitel Maeya Beach:

with the convenience to the airport, this resort resembling an marae or Polynesian temple has many ancient south Pacific artifacts and is located on a white sand beach.

Sheraton Hotel Tahiti:

Overlooking Papeete Harbor and the island of Moorea, this ocean front hotel provides outstanding views anywhere you are. Outside, a new white hand beach is lined with palm trees for a more tropical ambiance. From the rooms/suites with hardwood floors and Tahitian colonial furniture to the overwater restaurant of both local and continental cuisine, live music and dancing.

Radisson Plaza Resort:

this is the only Tahiti 165 room resort featuring a black sand beach located 7 kilometers from the central business district, deluxe accommodations (large balconies and views of Matavi Bay, pool and terrace bar, state of the art health club and spa along with many water sports).

Le Meridien Tahiti:

A resort designed with dramatic and unique architecture of charm and Polynesian ambiance, innovative cuisine, two restaurants, two bards to relax with cocktails, and the largest South Pacific sandy bottom swimming pool.

Le Royal Tahitian:

This hotel boasts a Polynesian atmosphere in all 40 modern rooms in a beautiful garden setting, with a free form swimming pool fronting a black sand beach.

Inter Continental Resort Tahiti:

a Polynesian decorated, 30 acre deluxe resort with lush tropical gardens, two horizon pools one having a sandy bottom, fine dining at Le Lotus, dance shows and live entertainment, shops, water sports, and scuba diving.

A Honeymoon to Tahiti

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Hawaiian Honeymoon

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HaWaii

Hawaii consecutively ranks as a favorite location for honeymoon destinations due to its beautiful beaches, dramatic coastlines, volcanoes, green forests, white sand beaches, hidden coves, and world class spectacular hotels and resorts like the Grand Hyatt Resort or Hanalei Colony Resort in Kauai, Four Seasons Maui at Wailea, Aloha beach house in Molokai, Fairmont Orchid in the big island of Hawaii, or the Four Seasons Resort Lanai the Lodge at Koele, all having inventive cuisine of Hawaiian traditional, fresh fish fruits and locally grown coffee, tropical natural surroundings and water sports.

Activities at the islands include surfing, windsailing, scuba diving, jet skiing, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, a helicopter ride over the islands of Hawaii, explore a remote yet dramatic canyon of Kauai Waimea, explore the coasts, green valleys, waterfalls, and rugged cliffs of Na Pali. Several PGA level mountain and ocean courses expand the islands including Kona Country Club on the Main Island, Muana Kea Golf Course overlooking the white foamy sea and rugged shores to Mauna Kea’s snot capped stark lava beds.

An added convenience to traveling to honeymoon provides that no passport is needed for US residents. Yearly vacations are guaranteed beautiful in Hawaii although spring and fall may be the ideal with better weather, lower costs, luxury and affordable resorts on each of the six Hawaiian Islands. Each island: Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Hawaii and Molokai provide unique beauty and characteristics. Famous beaches of the islands include Kauai’s Lumahai Beach on the North Shore, The Wailea Beach and Kaanapali Beach of Maui, Laniki Beach in Oahu protected by reef having great swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, canoeing, Hawaii mail island Hapuna beach state park for snorkeling with fish and coral and Green Sand Beach with deep green crystal sand.

Hints for your Honeymoon - Before you go!

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Honeymoon Hints:
-Talk up the fact that you are on a honeymoon to everyone you encounter including airline professionals, hotel staff, your travel agent …you never know when they will throw something special in your package.
-When meeting with your Travel Agent, be sure to discuss every important wish for your trip, with room specifications, airline seating assignment (seats in the emergency exit row and behind the bulk head have the most leg room), location of cruise ship cabin, transportation, and local attractions.
-Ask friends and family who have been to the destination for favorite restaurants, shopping areas, and accommodation information. Where you stay on your trip is key to ensuring satisfaction while maintaining the predetermined budget yet still meeting expectations.
-Plan for your priorities – is it more important to you to make sure you have a romantic dinner on the beach? Do you want to stay near home or to a global destination? What is the maximum budget you have set for the trip? What climate would you like to vacation in? Is there something new you want to learn together? What is the type of trip you would like to experience? A cruise? A honeymoon package? An all inclusive resort? That you get to explore a remote destination? Snorkeling with dolphins?

Tour Honeymoons:
-Decide on the location you would like to travel as well as your budget then seek the expertise of a travel agent.
-The hotel selection dictates the vacation category being deluxe, first class, and budgetary.

Get your passport:
-Check this off your list at least two months before your wedding as it takes six weeks to complete, by applying at the Post office with two 2”x2” full face head shot photos along with a certified birth certificate with the state seal and your date of birth – to prove US citizenship. Brides should keep their passport with the maiden name for the vacation, and change it after the trip.
-Be sure to make photocopies of your passport and marriage license and give copies to a family member along with a copy of your detailed itinerary for safety purposes.
-Government information can be found at http://www.travel.state.gov/

What to bring:
-bring clothing to mix and match for multiple outfits, as well as one outfit for dressing up, a bathing suit. Roll clothing for increased packing space.
-Daypack holding maps, cameras, batteries if needed, toiletries, guidebooks of the area, bottled water for sightseeing, first aid kit and your wallet with contact information of friends and family at home in case of emergency.
-Emergency Items: batteries, first aid kit, stain remover, mini sewing kit.
-Pack travelers checks, credit cards and cash along with a list of credit cards and travelers checks numbers in a safe place. To see currency exchange rates visit http://www.x-rates.com/ to check daily rates. A calculator is a quick and easy way to ensure exchange in another country.
-collapsible tote bags are a great addition to your trip down to help in packing on the return in case you purchased souvenirs to bring home.

Luggage pointers:
It is a good idea to write your name on baggage tags incase security checks to make sure that passenger baggage matches passengers on board as well as a copy of your itinerary tucked in so if luggage gets lost it can be sent to the correct destination.
- In your carry on – place bathing suit, cosmetics, reading material, medicines, cash/valuables, and other basic essentials in case of lost luggage.
-Mark your bag with a distinguishable mark – perhaps a ribbon, button, luggage wrap to easily find your luggage in the crowd. Mark your name inside your bag as well as outside.

Upon Arrival:
-Make sure everything you want is in your room and ask the bellboy to wait while you check.
-If unsatisfied, see about changing rooms before you unpack. Is the bed the right size? Is the room clean? Does the electronics function properly – TV remote, TV, the in-room safe? Does the electricity work? Do the faucets drip?