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Along the shores of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun treats bridal couples to 500 acres of pristine white sands, crystal-clear waters and tropical foliage. For adults only, this brand-new property houses 410 suites, luxuriously designed with four-poster beds, double Jacuzzis and ocean-view balconies or patios. Mere steps away, guests find shimmering pools, six àla carte restaurants, and several bars ranging from swim-up to elegant. The adjoining spa and its surrounding gardens offer a pampering retreat with a wide selection of indoor and outdoor treatments, including couples massages, facials, hydrotherapy and revitalizing body therapies.

For the big day, brides and grooms may customize their fantasy wedding with the help of three different bridal packages, one of them complimentary. An extensive list of services and special touches are available along with several ceremony and receptions sites — among these a wedding gazebo, the resort's private beach and a grand ballroom. Secrets Maroma's own team of wedding professionals are on hand to ensure a flawless event. — Source & More Info

Your honeymoon in Italy, the trip of a lifetime. You want it to be unforgettable. What better spot than Italy, with its romance, magnificent scenery, cities filled with history and charm to make memories last forever.

Let the professionals at E. Clarke Travel, with our unparalleled knowledge of this beautiful country help you plan an individualized tailor-made trip. We personalize your honeymoon with innovative itineraries and the freedom of independent travel. Let us help you down to the smallest detail such as the best restaurant not to miss or the must see sites. We are committed to making your vacation just what you want it to be, from the moment you make your reservation until you return home.

Cap Juluca is a dream honeymoon getaway, featuring privacy, luxury service and a choice of activities. Whether you decide to splurge on a villa or book a luxury room, all of the guest accommodations come with a private oceanview terrace.

Insulated from the outside world, yet only minutes by air or motor launch from St. Maarten, Cap Juluca resort is a private self-contained enclave along two miles of the best pristine white-sand beaches in the Caribbean.

Spacious Moorish villas, five-star restaurants, exotic landscaped tropical gardens, and friendly and abundant service professionals provide an unparalleled level of luxury.

Cap Juluca features a comprehensive array of entertainment amenities, including a fully equipped fitness center, private golf carts and icycles, aqua golf driving range, bunker and putting green, croquet lawn, Junior Olympic-size swimming pool, a library, tennis courts with a full-time resident pro, and water sports, including snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing, and sailing.

Kauai

Magnificent scenery, lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls, awe-inspiring canyons, and remarkably vivid tropical flora make up the “Garden Island”. Only three percent of the land area has been developed for commercial and residential use, leaving the remaining 97% divided between agriculture and conservation. The majority of the island's  52,000 residents live and work in the coastal regions, leaving Kauai’s interior spectacularly pristine.

Location
Kauai is just 20 minutes by air from Honolulu and is the oldest and northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands. Formed some six million years ago, the island encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is 25 miles long by 33 miles wide at its furthest points. Weather/Conditions
Kauai's weather is near perfect year-round with daytime temperatures ranging from the mid-70's to the mid-80's, and getting just slightly warmer in the summer. The northeast trade winds provide refreshing breezes and rain showers usually fall in the evening and early morning hours, predominantly over the mountain ranges, leaving the coasts clear. The ocean temperature ranges from 68 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Vibe
More and more people are visiting Kauai because they are attracted to its natural beauty, laidback atmosphere, and overall ease and friendliness. There is ample opportunity for privacy, luxury, adventure, and romance on Kauai.

Places to Stay
When looking for a place to temporarily call home, there are three main areas of the island to choose from: the more populated eastern shore, the lush tropical North Shore, and the arid southern shore. Along the western coast, there are no lodging options because the area is taken up by the Napali Coast’s steep cliffs and isolated beaches. You can find anything from luxurious beachfront resorts to golf resorts to family-friendly hotels to condos, vacation rentals, and spa resorts on the island.

Shopping
While not known for its shopping (the natural beauty of the island and outdoor activities tend to steal the spotlight) there are some shopping options on Kauai –  mainly small retail shops and mini-malls. The Poipu Shopping Village on the island’s southern tip is one, featuring an open-air garden setting with an array of shops, services and eating establishments. The specialty shops here sell artwork, clothing, jewelry, accessories, and more. In Kapaa on Kauai’s eastern side, the Coconut Marketplace is a unique open-air shopping complex with more than 70 shops, including resort wear, jewelry, local artwork, collectibles, and crafts. Just south of Lihue is Grove Center, which bills itself as Kauai’s largest shopping center (35 acres). Here you’ll find well-known stores like Macy’s, Sears, K-Mart, Borders Books and a variety of smaller shops. Kappa Village in east Kauai and the Princeville Shopping Center on the north end also offer shopping options.

Transportation
If you plan to stay at a resort and don’t want to see the sites, a car isn’t needed. Simply take a taxi or shuttle from the airport and park it (you, not the taxi!) on the beach. But renting a car is highly recommended since it’s inexpensive (around $30/day) and allows you to see the island's scenic rural roads, rugged coastlines and sweeping vistas. Kauai does have a bus system and it offers a fixed route schedule, as well as door-to-door paratransit service. However,  the system does not provide service to the airport, and scheduled runs to Koloa/Po'ipu are limited. For route schedules and detailed information call (808) 241-6410.

Top Attractions

Waimea Canyon
Dubbed the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" by Mark Twain, Waimea Canyon is one of Kauai's natural wonders at 10 miles long, one mile wide and 3,600 feet. The largest canyon in the Pacific,  Waimea’s red, green, blue, gray and purple hues are not to be missed.

Kilauea Lighthouse
Located on Kauai's northern end, Kilauea Lighthouse shines as one of Kauai’s most recognizable monuments, even though the lights have been off for nearly 30 years. Adjacent to the lighthouse is the Kilauea Point Wildlife Refuge, a 200-acre nesting refuge for albatross, frigate birds, red and white tropical birds, and Hawaii’s state bird, the nene goose.

Fern Grotto
Cruise by boat up Kauai's Wailua River to get to Kauai's oldest and most popular visitor attraction, Fern Grotto. The grotto is an unusual cave-like rock formation filled with giant cascading maidenhair fern. Think Elvis in "Blue Hawaii," crooning "The Hawaiian Wedding Song."

Poipu Beach Park
Drenched in sunshine nearly all year round, Poipu is Kauai's best beach for swimming, snorkeling and bodysurfing.

For more information, contact the Kauai Visitors Bureau Information Hotline at 1 800 262 1400. For live tourism information regarding Kauai, call the Toll-Free Kauai Visitor Information Hotline. This service is available in all 50 states and Canada from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays - Fridays, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends (HST).

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# Ask him to pick a number between 1 and 50, then reward him with that number of kisses.

# Make a habit of taking a stroll after dinner every evening.

# “Women fall in love through their ears, men fall in love through their eyes.” Woodrow Wyatt.

# Listen to a romantic audio tape, fix a cup of hot flavored tea, and light two candles.

# When dining, share everything: your meals and desserts.

# Fill bathtub with warm water sprinkled with rose petals.

# Make love on top of the washer/dryer (while it’s running).

# Attach a note on the TV remote: “Turn me on instead!”

Honeymoon trip In Vietnam - (15 days / 14 nights)
This trip will bring you much more for those who want to cover all importnace places of Vietnam.

 Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Transfer to hotel on arrival. In the evening, enjoy a water puppet show - a remarkable Vietnamese art form that combines traditional music, fireworks, underwater puppeteers and elaborate puppets floating gracefully over water.

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Cruise
In the morning, drive to the magnificent Halong Bay, a UNESCO designated World Heritage site. Here you will meet your own personal crew who will pamper you on your junk cruise. Enjoy amazing scenery as you meander the bay whilst your personal chef prepares some of the world's finest seafood.

Day 3: Halong Bay
Breakfast on board. Then continue to explore the caves and grottoes. Enjoy a seafood lunch on board before transfer to hotel.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi
After breakfast, transfer by chauffer car back to Hanoi, stop en route at the Dong Trieu ceramic factory. In the afternoon, experience the exciting Hanoi tour by cyclo, a great way to see this amazing city.

Day 5: Hanoi city
After breakfast, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's former residence, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, visit the Lake of Restored Sword, the bustling Old Quarter, and a traditional Vietnamese long house. Indulge in a traditional Vietnamese massage and learn the technique to indulge your newly wed.

Day 6: Hanoi - Hue
Free at leisure until transfer to airport for flight to Hue. Upon arrival, visit the Imperial Citadel. Check-in hotel.

Day 7: Hue
After breakfast, enjoy a morning boat cruise through the center of Hue on the romantic Perfume River. Visit the seven-storey Thien Mu Pagoda along the riverbank. Then transfer by car to visit the elaborate tombs of Emperor Khai Dinh and Tu Duc. Stop en route at local families to learn how Vietnam's famous conical hats and colourful incense is made.

Day 8: Hue – Danang – Hoi An
After breakfast, transfer to Danang by car. The three-hour drive along the coast, through emerald-green paddy fields and over spectacular Hai Van Mountain pass, is itself a trip highlight. Visit stone cutters at the Marble Mountains, famed for being a Viet Cong hideout during the U.S.-Vietnam War. Upon arrival in the ancient port town of Hoi An, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free for rest or exploring of Hoi An.

Day 9: Hoi An
Take a walking tour of this quaint town, visiting ancient merchants' houses, a Phuc Kien Temple, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the colourful riverside market. Afternoon drive to visit a workshop where artisans make Hoi An's famous lanterns. Guests learn how the lanterns are made then have a chance to create their own lanterns, from designing the frame to gluing the cloth. Finish the day with a sunset boat trip on the Thu Bon river to Thanh Ha pottery village.

Day 10: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh city
After breakfast, transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, take a romantic cyclo tour around the city center (01 hour).

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh city – Cu Chi tunnels
After breakfast, drive to the extraordinary Cu Chi tunnels, just outside Ho Chi Minh City. During the war for independence, Viet Cong guerillas built the labyrinth of narrow tunnels virtually underneath U.S. bases, using them to hide during bombing raids and to stage surprise attacks. Optional side trips en route to Cu Chi include visits to see how rural people live and work. View occupations such as nut farming, duck breeding, rice farming and production of rice paper - a key ingredient in Vietnamese cuisine. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon.

Day 12,13,14: Phan Thiet
After breakfast, drive to glorious beaches of Phan Thiet. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free for rest.

Day 15: Phan Thiet – Ho Chi Minh city
Return to Ho Chi Minh City to take departure flight. End of services.

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Every newlywed couple dreams of spending a few weeks doing new things and visiting unfamiliar places. While most couples are eyeing a honeymoon in Hawaii and the Caribbean, why not choose a place that is entirely new to you and your spouse?

A honeymoon in Europe can cost a lot and after an expensive wedding, spending a lot of Euros just to visit places commonly visited by other honeymooners as well seems to be impractical. If you are looking for unique destinations that do not cost much but can equal if not rival the pleasure of a European getaway then why not take a look at what the Asian region has to offer?

India

India is an enchanting place not only for the country's philosophy but also for the exotic places you can easily visit like the Taj Mahal. Of course, you can have your fill of swimming and other water-based activities in Puri and Kerala but an experience at the Palace on Wheels will definitely be unforgettable. The Palace on Wheels is a luxury train ride that will take you Taj Mahal, Lake Palace in Udaipur and other exotic destinations.

Philippines

Next to India, the Philippines is where you can get more value for your dollars. You can choose a honeymoon package that will take you to the world-famous Boracay, Palawan and Samal Island. Boracay is famous for its white sand beaches that stretch over nine kilometers long. This place is definitely for honeymooners who only have eyes only for each other. A visit to Palawan will take you to the last frontier of the Philippines. It is the location of two World Heritage Sites: the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. Would it be more exciting to visit the place where the biggest pearl (9.45 inches) in the world was found? And speaking of pearls, your honeymoon wouldn't be complete without a visit to Pearl Farm in Samal Island in Davao City. The city has been named one of the most livable cities in Asia. Pearl Farm has been identified as a protected fish sanctuary and it is one of the best places to go snorkeling.

China

Why not take advantage of your honeymoon and discover historical places that no one in your social milieu may have discovered yet? China is the best place to go for a discovery honeymoon. The famous Great Wall of China, which spans over 4,000 miles, is full of history by itself and has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Make sure you include the Forbidden City (known for being the seat of the Emperor's power) and the Tiananmen Square in your itinerary.

Thailand

Exotic Bangkok is a shopping haven so make sure you drop by before leaving Thailand. However, if you have a weakness for beautiful beaches then a honeymoon in Phuket and Phi Phi Island should be on top of your list. Bangkok is the city of temples and one of the most famous temples here is the Temple of the Golden Buddha which houses the solid gold Buddha statue. Take your spouse to a dinner cruise along the Choaphaya River.

Vietnam

Vietnam's Red River Delta and the Mekong Delta have captured the heart of many honeymooners. The raw beauty of this rustic place is an ideal location for couples who want to see what's on away from the hustle and bustle of cities like New York and Los Angeles. Country life has never been so beautiful. Among the popular honeymoon places here are Dalat, the Valley of Love and the Lake of Sighs.

Discover the many secrets of Asia and make this a honeymoon secret between you and your spouse. Why not make you honeymoon a unique event by choosing the unexplored destinations of Asia as your honeymoon destination?

By Amanda Jane, Find more advice on wedding planning and wedding etiquette.

It’s easy to fall in love with The Islands of the Bahamas. Depending which of our 700 islands that you choose for your honeymoon, you have the freedom to do everything you’ve always dreamt about, or nothing at all! You can wander lazily along miles of pink sandy beach on one of the bucolic Out Islands. Swim, snorkel, fish or dive in gin-clear seas.

If you choose to enjoy your honeymoon in The Islands of the Bahamas, it’ll be love at first sight.

Goa, a little state with so much soul, is the ultimate honeymoon haven for beach lovers.  Laidback, Goa is a merry blend of Portuguese and Konkani, with the atmosphere of a lively carnival town.

Think Goa and you think beaches.  All the beaches have a different character and are known by the quality of sand on the beach and the passions of the people who groove there. Anjuna is known for its shingle-sand and sixties-style flower culture. Peaceful Agonda, rocky and sandy Arambol, happy and happening Baga, red sand and coconut grove Calangute, popular Vagator, untouched Polem and Palolem and enchanting Colva are the other beaches.

The towns and beaches are flooded with shacks and restaurants where you can gorge on Goan and Mediterranean cuisine, especially seafood and sample some local feni (cashew brew), port wine and passoa - liquor from passion fruit. Goa is ideal for a passionate honeymoon, strolling hand in hand down the beach, dancing by the fireside at midnight, singing old songs to the beat of a strumming guitar. There is much to see and do - backwater cruises down the Mandovi and Zuari rivers, dolphin cruises on the high seas, adventure sports and water sports - para sailing, wind surfing and water skiing - or you can simply hold hands and dance over the crashing waves! Chances are that you may never want to come back to terra firma once you have been transported into raptures at Goa. But so what… you can re-live your honeymoon in Goa again and again.

Is anything more luxurious than taking a cruise honeymoon? Traveling to exotic locations on a luxury ship, catching sunrays, and breathing the salty breezes can renew and replenish anyone, no matter how shopworn from the cares of work.

On a cruise honeymoon you can sleep as late as you want, enjoy the sea air and the ship's features and activities, see beautiful places without having to pack and unpack, eat to make up for all the pre-wedding dieting, and know the cost of the trip in advance.

You can go on a honeymoon cruise anywhere in the world. Cruises sail to every continent, and you can turn any one into your honeymoon getaway. Nonetheless, cruises to well-known honeymoon destinations such as Bermuda and the Bahamas are especially popular.

Is your ideal honeymoon one that includes some of the best cuisine in the world? If so, your focus may need to be on choosing a destination that has some of the finest restaurants. Here are the best destinations to choose for embarking on a culinary honeymoon:

* France
* New York
* Italy
* Thailand
* Oaxaca
* California

All of these destinations also offer a lot more than fine cuisine, including beautifully scenery, art and entertainment, especially in the cities.

Here are some tips to ensure your honeymoon is everything you hope for:

1. Decide on a budget. Does your wallet allow for a night at Motel 6, a round-the-world tour, or something in between? Figure out how much you have to spend beforehand, and perhaps count on some wedding-gift money to add to your stake.

2. Discuss your idea of the perfect vacation. Who likes sports? Who likes sun? Who wants to explore an exotic destination? Make a list of the things that mean the most to you, and compare notes.

Marriage is going to call for lots of compromise, and this is the place to start.

3. Pick your destination. If you're on a budget, keep in mind that many places adjust their rates seasonally. For instance, it's cheaper to visit the Caribbean in warm weather, and ski resorts that offer a lot of activities (but no snow) in summer will also be less expensive.

4. Use a travel agent. It doesn't cost any more, and he or she can make all the arrangements without you having to worry about them.

5. If you're going abroad, leave plenty of time to make sure your passport is current, you have the visas needed. If inoculations are required, get them well before the wedding.

6. When you make reservations, let them know you're honeymooning. People will want to please you (in the hope that you'll return). You may get upgraded to a better room at no charge, receive a welcome bottle of champagne, and who knows what else.

7. Protect your privacy. This is especially important if you have a destination wedding, where the guests tend to hang around. A honeymoon is for the two of you, period. No kids, no pets, no company.

8. Take more money than you think you'll need. (To make things uncomplicated, you may want to pre-pay for everything, or select a resort that offers an "all-inclusive" rate, which usually covers food, lodging, activities, drinks, transfers, tips, and more.)

9. Schedule time to do nothing at all. While it's great to know you have plenty of options in terms of things to see and do, this is, after all, a honeymoon.

10. Be considerate of your spouse's wishes. (My husband made me add this one.)

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Honeymoon is a private and intimate time for the newly wed couple. It is a special time for the new marriage to set down its roots… the only vacation you will ever take that has such meaning and significance to the most important relationship of your life. It is a time to shut out the world for a while, to look only at each other and to know that if each other is all you ever have, it will be more than enough.

A honeymoon is not just getting away from people and not just a vacation. It helps in establishing the new marriage. Honeymoon is casting off of your old life and the beginning of the new one. A honeymoon literally means going away, symbolically and physically, from everybody one knows to a place where no one knows them and where the newly wed could stay together and know more about each other and establish long lasting bond.

Wedding brings two people together physically but honeymoon confirms it and sets the tone for how intimate and passionate the rest of years together will be.

Aruba has always been a favorite destination for romantic getaways, honeymoons and more recently, weddings.  Aruba’s “One Cool Honeymoon” (OCH) remains a popular promotion. Honeymooners receive a bottle of champagne in their room upon arrival, a souvenir gift from their resort, as well as a free night on a return anniversary visit.

Since Aruba is not in the hurricane belt, it is a great destination during the hurricane season August-November.  The weather is almost perfect and the beautiful white sand beaches make Aruba the ideal destination for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Numerous casinos, windsurfing, great shopping and 200 restaurants are the island's other attractions.

1 Week from the honeymoon:

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A perfect honeymoon doesn't happen you have to make plans in advance to make your honeymoon a dream vacation. There are various things, which should be considered while deciding your honeymoon. First of all both of you should decide, which place you want to visit as most of the time it is seen that one likes to go to the mountains while another one prefers sea. In that case both of you should find a balance between your dream destinations. After deciding on the destination the next important thing is the budget because you should know how much money you can spend. So according to your budget you can plan your holiday. There are special honeymoon packages designed to suit various pockets. You will need a good travel operator to help you out. Then it would not be an impossible task to strike the correct balance between dreams and practicality. Then comes the duration of your holiday so if you have any time constraints then you can plan your honeymoon accordingly. You should choose places, which are of close proximity. The weather is also an important factor you should know, which time you want to travel and accordingly make arrangements. After deciding on all these comes the accommodation part, which is very important as the ambience should be good and decent, as most of the couples tend to spend maximum time there. Hence it is essential to reserve your hotel room. Depending on your preference you can book your room like luxury hotel room, a hotel right besides the beach or a bed just to sleep. Reservations for your tour are necessary. You should book your tickets in advance to avoid rush. Irrespective of air or road it is essential to book your seat. Approximately one month before your wedding, you should confirm all reservations.