The Honeymoon.
Your honeymoon is your first private time as man and wife.
Any honeymoon vacation should be a wonderfull time and the choice of honeymoon destinations is an ever growing list. You may want an all inclusive honeymoon package or you may want to take advantage of one of the many honeymoon cruises now available.
The Bride and Groom wedding planner has plenty of info on honeymoon travel and honeymoon resorts. Just read on.
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Planning your dream honeymoon.
As your honeymoon will probably be one of the single most expensive elements of your wedding, it's essential that you both get exactly what you want. This is one holiday you don't want to be disappointed with.
Firstly, it's important to choose a honeymoon destination a that's either completely new to both of you or somewhere you've been together before and have special memories of. If only one of you has been there, especially if it was with an ex-partner, then you'll only end up comparing it to your last visit and that's the last thing you're loved one wants to hear about sitting on the bed at your honeymoon hotel.
Many Grooms enjoy planning the honeymoon as a surprise for their new wife - you just need to ensure that's its a pleasant surprise!
Chat about the kind of honeymoon you both want , such as hot sunshine versus snow, a sightseeing packed tour or just lazing on the beach all day, doing nothing more strenuous than sipping Pina Coladas. If any specialist packing is required you'll need to be prepared to give at least a few hints away.
Popular honeymoon destinations like Italy and the Caribbean always get booked up really quickly, so its a good idea that once you've arranged a date for your wedding you start arranging your honeymoon. The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have when it comes to picking your destination.
Once you've booked your honeymoon, find out about any injections and inoculations you'll need. Allow yourselves plenty of time as some injections call for you to have several booster jabs over a period of time.
Finally, think about what you can do to make your honeymoon a really memorable one.
Try to set up a few surprises for your partner like planning and unusual excursion or arranging a candlelit dinner for two on the beach, something that you and your partner will always remember.
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Honeymoon Hotspots.
Cant decide where to go for your honeymoon?
We've tracked down some of the worlds most popular honeymoon destinations so look no further...
Spectacular Santorini.
 Santorini has been nicknamed the honeymoon capital of Greece
and a visit there will show you why.
This stunning island, with its famous high cliffs lined with picturesque white houses, is a real sight to behold and a favorite stop-off point for cruise ships.
The island is scattered with countless blue domed churches and old fashioned windmills, with the majority of the beaches located around the southern tip of the island.
Many of the hotels and villas around Oia in the north are built in the style of traditional cave houses that have been carved out of the rock face.
Here locals and visitors alike gather to witness the islands famous sunsets, providing the perfect photo opportunity. After sunset you can choose from the many restaurants that line Oia's narrow cobbled streets.
There are also plenty of shops selling local artwork, jewellery and ceramics to remind you of your visit long after you return home.
Back to top Thai For Two.
 Ever since Leonardo DiCaprio starred in the hit movie The Beach, thailand has become one of the hippest places to honeymoon. From the sights of the big city to the stunning beauty of its beaches, Thailand is a real treat for the senses and you wont find a warmer welcome anywhere in the world.
Fly to Bangkok and spend a few days seeing the sights such as the Golden Grand Palace, the huge reclining Buddha and the famous night markets. From Bangkok you can then fly onto one of the Thailand beach resorts such as Phuket, Pattaya or Koh Samui.
Most of the beach hotels have individual villas either overlooking the beach or the gardens that are definitely worth paying as little extra for. Another great reason for visiting Thailand has to be the food. Across the whole of the country you're guaranteed to eat really well and what's more its very cheap too.
Back to top Beautiful Barbados.
Barbados plays host to hoards of celebrities from around the world who come back year after year, claiming it to be their favorite Caribbean island.
Well known for its glitz and glamour, compared to most of the more laid-back islands of the Caribbean - perfect for couples who like to get dressed up for a night out after a leisurely day on the beach!
There are lots of fantastic restaurants on the island, most enjoying well-earned reputations for their spectacular seafood dishes.
The majority of hotels on Barbados are located along the sheltered south and west coasts where the calm waters are ideally suited to swimming and snorkeling. If you feel like touring the island to find a secluded beach, check out Six Men's Bay just north of Speightstown, at the northern end of the island.
Also well worth a day out is a visit to Harrison's Cave with its beautiful array stalactites and stalagmites.
Back to top Magical Mauritius.
 Set in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is the perfect choice for honeymooners looking for a real getaway from it all for a week or two. The stunning white sands and the clear warm waters are pure picture-postcard stuff, perfect for swimming, snorkeling. and sailing or simply relaxing in the sun, a real beach lovers paradise.
Port Luois is the islands capital, where you'll find a picturesque harbor and the best shopping. Be sure to treat your partner to a romantic afternoon at the Royal Botanical Gardens with their exotic trees and plants and gigantic water lilies.
Another must for honeymooners is an excursion to the lle Aux Cerfs, a tiny idyllic desert island situated off the east coast, just a short boat ride away.
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