Top honeymoon spots vs. romantic local destinations

Whether your honeymoon is taking you to popular resorts or to a secluded, country town, here's some information about what to expect when you arrive.

Planning your honeymoon is just as much fun as planning your wedding.The big difference between the two is that your wedding is planned for your family and friends, while your honeymoon is strictly for you and your new spouse.

You should start planning your honeymoon three to six months before your wedding date.Since your honeymoon is strictly for you, you need to weigh out some facts before planning this once in a lifetime vacation.

The key to a happy honeymoon is figuring out what you and your spouse would like to do, as well as what you the two of you expect from it.


If you are both sun worshippers, a great vacation destination is the Caribbean.There are dozens of islands for you to choose from, with many islands and resorts catering especially to couples and honeymooners.One of the most popular honeymoon destinations is Sandals, as they have several resorts located on different Caribbean Isles. Jamaica and San Lucia are two of their most popular honeymoon spots, but all of the Sandals Resorts offer all inclusive package deals to minimize out of pocket cash expenses and maximize your eating and drinking festivities.It would be wise to bring some extra cash for both unexpected expenses and some extra activities, such as parasailing and ocean excursions. There will be hundreds of other honeymooning couples for you to meet and hang out with, definitely paving the way for some life long friendships and a few extra laughs while you're there.

If you're up for a trip with less sun, but are still interested in an all inclusive package for eating and drinking, the Pocono Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania is definitely worth looking into.The resorts of the Pocono's are world renowned as a honeymoon destination, offering such amenities as champagne glass Jacuzzi's, heart shaped bathtubs and swimming pools in each room of their resorts.All inclusive packages are very popular here so ensure a fabulous time without the worries of over extending your credit card. A point worth mentioning regarding the Pocono's is that you can leave each resort and see the sights of the area without worry, as honeymooning in the Caribbean Islands usually inhibits your travel outside of your resort. It can be nice to have a change of scenery.

If you decide that your honeymoon should be at a private, secluded area, why not consider staying closer to home.A simple internet search will take you to many areas within a few hours driving distance. You'll be amazed at how many romantic getaways you will find.Cozy cabins with fireplaces are located from coast to coast and make a great, value packed honeymoon destination.While you're searching on the internet, try some searches for "themed hotel/motel rooms". This search can turn up some very interesting honeymoon ideas, such as cave rooms, Roman Empire rooms and jungle rooms.These types of rooms can be tons of fun while keeping you close to home, but just far enough away so that you're not bothered by anyone.

Wherever your honeymoon plans take you, be sure to remember that the reason for your journey is to spend some much needed quality time with your new spouse, as well as to give yourself a relaxing vacation after dealing with the difficult task of planning your wedding.

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