The beach cove that fronts the Kapalua Bay hotel is the stuff of dreams: a golden crescent bordered by two palm-studded points. The sandy bottom slopes gently to deep water at the bay mouth; the water is so clear that you can see where the gold sands turn to green and then deep blue. Protected from strong winds and currents by the lava-rock promontories, Kapalua's calm waters are great for snorkelers and swimmers of all ages and abilities, and the bay is big enough to paddle a kayak around without getting into the more challenging channel that separates Maui from Molokai. Waves come in just right for riding. Fish hang out by the rocks, making it great for snorkeling.

California has become on of the top honeymoon destination in the US, and it’s not very hard to see why. California has been on of the top travel destinations for years, so it’s no surprise to see it pop up on the radar of honeymooners. No matter what you want to see and do on your honeymoon, chances are you can do it in California. In addition, California offers American Honeymooners the luxury of staying within the United States and a number of reasonably priced air carries cater to the Sunshine State.

Full of Surf and Sun

The state that started the surfing craze is famous for honeymooners wanting to experience the famous California beaches. Discover what the Beach Boys were talking about at one of the hundreds of beaches along the south coast. From the well know Seal Beach, to the rocky shores of Malibu Beach to wealthy art town of Laguna Beach to the quirky Venice Beach, there is so much more than sand and great waves to California beaches. Each has its own unique personality, and offers couples interested in a California honeymoon.

Full of Outdoor Adventure

For couples interested in hiking, rafting, camping and horseback riding, a California honeymoon offers a great choice to explore the great outdoors. From the high sierras to the southern sierras, our mountain ranges play host to numerous camping grounds and lodges. California is also the state of Yosemite National Park. And the back woods offer a number of seclude ranches and other resorts that cater to people interested in being close to nature without roughing it. No matter what woodsy activity interests you, there is always something to do.

These are just a few different flavors of a California honeymoon. No matter what style you and your beloved desire for your honeymoon, chances are California offers it. But a California honeymoon really caters to the thousands of couples who want a little bit if everything, all in one place. So if you are interested in sampling the many types of entertainment available in California, consider a California honeymoon to share with your dearest love.

For the couple who love to play in luxury, the glitz and glamour of a Las Vegas honeymoon could be just what the doctor ordered to rid the bride and groom of wedding day stresses. Las Vegas is a great honeymoon destination spot that offers great value and a wide variety of entertainment and activities. This city may be notorious for surprise weddings, but it's also rated among the top honeymoon spots. Vegas is now the king of luxury hotels, offering honeymooning couples with a taste for adventure and upscale accommodation salivating for more.

The high rollers that Vegas has become famous for having changed the atmosphere of some of the most famous hotels in Vegas into luxury honeymoon resorts. True, you can still find hotels with velvet rugs, heart shaped beds and a champagne glass Jacuzzi, but for the most part, the strip has become a place of sophistication and class. You can even find five star resorts at a three star price to attract tourists, and honeymooners, year round. But it's important to keep it all in perspective. The hotel with the best deal may not be the hotel you and your new spouse want to stay at. Think about what amenities and Las Vegas special touches will enhance your fun, and not make you luxury Las Vegas honeymoon seem cheesy. Consider staying at the Rio. Just off the strip, this decently priced hotel is an all suite hotel. Don't be fooled by this catch phrase, a standard room is pretty unremarkable. But for just an extra hundred a night, you can stay in the lap of luxury.

The Venetian is also a great hotel to consider. This hotel features some of the largest guest rooms on the strip. The bathrooms are decorated in marble, and you can stay in a suite with a Jacuzzi tub. Not to mention the Venetian has the amazing array of canal shops, where you and your beloved can take a romantic ride on a gondola while being serenaded by a talented gondolier. For the young and restless honeymoon couple, stay at the young and hip Hard Rock in a suite. This casino will give you and your beloved a chance to live it up with the hip youth who descend on the Hard Rock's world famous pool.

The entertainment in Las Vegas is pretty hard to beat. Simply go to the first floor in whatever hotel you choose, and gamble at a craps or blackjack table. Most casino and resorts offer at least one big headlining performer. From the magic of Penn and Teller, to the sounds of Berry Manilow, to the latest and greatest Broadway show, there is so much to choose from. And at night, the strip glows with a thousand neon lights, and you can catch a show downtown of the Las Vegas experience. Vegas night clubs come alive, with all different kinds of music and atmospheres. You and your honey can share in the excitement.

Whether you're looking for a crazy and eccentric honeymoon romp on fake leopard skin rugs with some low stakes gambling thrown in for fun, or a traditional, high-minded honeymoon of exclusive entertainment and gilded luxury, Las Vegas is your town, baby!

By Robert J. Carlton

Planning a terrific honeymoon on a shoestring budget does not have to be an impossible task. Sure, if money is no object you might have the opportunity to fly halfway around the world and see wondrous and foreign sights, but if you remember that the goal of a proper honeymoon is to bring you and your new spouse closer together, you will understand that can be accomplished halfway around the world but also in the next county. Since the wedding itself will eat up a good chunk of money, the odds of your having enough cash on hand to also afford an extravagant honeymoon are slim.

The money savvy couple knows that has its priorities straight knows that the location of the honeymoon is secondary to the actual closeness and the memories that will be generated by virtue of this getaway. Thus the idea of planning a honeymoon on a shoestring budget can actually be a lot of fun! Considering also that the venues which are available for cheap are steadily on the rise makes this an easy goal to accomplish.

Cruises are becoming one of the most popular packages for the honeymooning couple with a small budget. With all expenses included, there is little room for surprises and thus very little odds of overspending. Since cruises may take you to Mexico, the Caribbean or Alaska, you have a plethora of option open to you and will not have to compromise.

If you have the travel funds but do not have enough money to also spring for the accommodations you need to make the trip happen, you have the option of joining a housing exchange. If you have an apartment of local vacation home you can exchange with a couple in another country or state who are also looking to vacation, you will save money simply by swapping homes for the duration of the trip. Granted, it is a bit odd to be living in someone else's home for a while and have them living in yours, but when you are working with a shoestring budget, being imaginative and open to perhaps more adventurous solutions is required. Besides, at least you won't have to sell your engagement rings to be able to afford it.

This of course also leads to the many couples who will go on a camping trip for their honeymoon or those staying closer to home but attending all the major fun spots nearby. Amusement parks, cultural venues, concerts, and also docent led tours are in high demand for those who do not have the funds to travel to more exotic locations. This is also a great time to explore your country's wonderful sightseeing opportunities and if there ever was a good time for a road trip to visit the various sights of the United States, this is it! Without children, just starting out your life together, exploring the country together is a wonderful way to grow closer together and make wonderful memories.

by Anton Winkler

If you are getting married, you know that one of the most important parts of a wedding is the preparation of the wedding ceremony. However, you also need to consider that the honeymoon is also one of the most important. Besides, the honeymoon is where you will spend a romantic getaway with your loved one. This getaway should be planned in advance to make it an unforgettable event that you and your spouse can be proud of all of your life. You also need to consider that that honeymoon only happens once in your marriage. Of course, you can always go and plan a second or even a third honeymoon, but nothing will compare to the romance that you and your spouse will feel on your first honeymoon. This is why it is important to make your first honeymoon an unforgettable one.

On any kind of honeymoon, you have to consider that the location is considered to be one of the most important aspects of the honeymoon. You have to choose a location where both you and your beloved one can enjoy. So, if you want to fully enjoy your honeymoon, you should choose an exotic location to spend it.

You have to consider that there are quite a lot of exotic locations available in the world where you and your spouse will definitely enjoy. It is very important that you should know where these destinations are and also be prepared to spend some cash in order for you to fully enjoy your honeymoon. However, you have to know that spending your honeymoon in an exotic location doesn't mean that you should spend a lot of money to the point that your life savings will be spent. All you need to do is know how to choose and also know how to save money.

Before you start calling your travel agent, you first need to research about the different exotic honeymoon destination available. You can take a look at travel magazines and even take a look at a bridal magazine. By dong this, you will have an idea of where you and your spouse will spend an exotic honeymoon vacation.

You have to consider that there are quite a lot of popular and exotic honeymoon destinations located at different parts of the world. You can consider going to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Europe, and even the tropical islands in South Asia to name a few exotic honeymoon destinations. In these locations, you will find great honeymoon packages with your travel agency. However, if you really want to save money, you should try and purchase a honeymoon package online. You will find that online booking can offer great discounts and offers with a lot of resorts. Another important point is that you spend time in what type of documents and papers you need. In some exotic locations you might need a special vaccination. All these preparations have to be considered when planning your honeymoon to exotic destinations. You can find these information by calling the embassies of the different locations or travel agencies or even online.

Another great way to save a lot of money is to book a flight with an economy seat. You have to consider the fact that you will mostly be sitting in the plane the entire time you go to your destination. Economy seats may not offer comfort, but it can offer great savings that you can use once you and your spouse reach your destination.

If you want a luxurious and exotic honeymoon vacation package, you can consider purchasing a honeymoon cruise package. Most cruise liners today now offer honeymoon packages with great discounts.

These are some of the things you should consider when you are planning your honeymoon vacation destination. As you can see, with planning and knowing how to find it, you can definitely have a great honeymoon in an exotic destination and prepare you in advance for unforeseeable obstacles. This way you will get an unforgettable honeymoon vacation.

By Peter I. Wilson

A honeymoon is an unforgettable holiday that every newly married couple embarks on, before establishing their marital life. Although a honeymoon is a traditional idea, nevertheless it carries romantic sentiment and in some cases, honeymoon holiday packages are also gifted to the newly weds by parents and relatives.

Choosing a honeymoon vacation destination can be a little confusing, but there are travel agencies out there who offer wonderful honeymoon packages. There are a number of exotic places that a couple can visit and travel agents are the best informed to help with the final choice. The US alone has so many exquisite places to visit.

Hawaii has been ranked as the number one honeymoon destination for decades now. Sun-kissed beaches, azure water, hidden coves, world class accommodation and the delicious cuisine make Hawaii special. Popular and incredibly beautiful, Hawaii is a lovers paradise. For those who are sports enthusiasts, Hawaii is ‘the’ place to be in to enjoy amazing water sports. Hawaii is one of nature’s perfect creations and the weather is simply perfect all year round.

The places worth visiting in Hawaii are Waikiki and Maui islands that display the island’s culture and natural beauty. There are many luxurious accommodation options in Hawaii that offer wonderful packages and benefits like Halekulani, Hyatt Regency and the Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hawaii, to name a few.

Niagara Falls is another perfect destination for honeymooners. Niagara Falls is both, beautiful and economic and its panoramic view can be viewed from the US as well as Canada. The main attractions at Niagara Falls include the ‘Maid of the Mist’ boat cruise that screens an enjoyable feature film from IMAX about the history of Niagara Falls. The other must-see attractions are:

- The Guinness Book of World Records Museum

- Mystery Maze

- The Haunted House

- The House of Frankenstein

You should not forget to visit New York while you are at Niagara Falls. You will get a lot of room to splurge on shopping, restaurants and some of the world’s best theaters.

Florida may be ranked third, but no other destination can compete with Florida in terms of the warm festive ambience that it extends to its guests. Florida offers something for everyone and its itinerary of must see places is so long that tourists are often confused about where to go and what to leave out. Starting from Walt Disney World to the wonders of Orlando, Palm Beach, Miami, Daytona and the Florida Keys, the place is amazing. Along with sightseeing, Florida also offers all its guests lavish accommodation and the most exhilarating assortment of water sports.

Las Vegas is at number four not because it lacks something, but because it has a bit more than a couple on a honeymoon can expect. Las Vegas is also famous as the ‘city that never sleeps’ and is known for gambling and quick weddings, besides sightseeing. This city offers every couple on a honeymoon an experience of a lifetime.

Apart from these places, other hot honeymoon destinations in the US are California (Wine Country), Pennsylvania (Poconos), Louisiana (New Orleans) and almost all the southern states on the Gulf Coast.

Holiday beach honeymoons are fantastic if you are looking for a romantic honeymoon holiday. Why not try the Indian Ocean? There are countless islands to choose from such as the Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

Even if you are not a fan of romantic holidays you will surely succumb when you are on your honeymoon and the waves are lapping against the shore as you have dinner on the veranda of your romantic water bungalow overlooking a dream holiday destination.

And romantic beach holidays aren’t just for honeymoon couples. If you want to relax with the family in a fantastic destination or just you want to unwind from a busy year at work then a nice quiet romantic honeymoon holiday retreat could be the perfect beach place to get some well deserved peace and quiet!!

This is the Classic lodge safari that covers many of the most famous areas in the north of Tanzania, known as the Northern Circuit. You visit some of the best wildlife areas in Africa, including the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. The lodges you will stay at are characterful and more intimate than our standard tour. Excellent facilities and services. They are all situated in beautiful locations to give views out over the Savannah or surrounding countryside. Often you have the luxury of game viewing from the comfort of the room terrace or from the lodge while enjoying a cool drink. All lodges provide en-suite facilities.

At the end of this you transfer to the Island of Zanzibar to enjoy the beautiful beaches and warm waters of this fabled Island.

Tanzania has some of the best wildlife areas in Africa- no less than 25% of this vast country is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife - and names like Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara bring forth images of savannah abounding in wildlife. It is East Africa’s largest country. The bulk of the country is a highland plateau, some of it is semi-desert and the rest savannah and scattered bush. The highest mountains – Meru (4556m/14,943ft) and Kilamanjaro (Africa’s highest at 5895m/19,335ft) – are in the north-east along the border with Kenya. Nowhere else in the world will you see wildebeest, gazelle, zebra and antelope in such enormous numbers – and Tanzania’s characteristic plains make spotting wildlife easy. Blessed with some of the world’s largest game reserves, the country also has one of the highest concentrations of buffalo, crocodile, hippo, hunting dog, chimpanzee and elephant.

Botswana is one of Southern Africa's least visited and yet most fascinating destinations. It has a wide variety of habitats, from desert to wetlands and some of the finest game-viewing in Africa. For many years it has concentrated on high quality facilities, limiting the number of visitors annually to ensure that its reserves and parks are not damaged or saturated by mass tourism.

A result of this can be seen in the facilities available, some of the most luxurious and exclusive lodges and camps in the world. This trip takes you to 3 of these, each beautifully located and offering the best facilities, and yet each in completely different landscapes and offering different type of game-viewing. From the large elephant herds of the plains, to the wetland of the world-famous Okavango Delta you will get to experience some of the worlds best game-viewing while staying at some of the worlds best camps. The luxury tents you stay in have the facilities of the best hotels and yet offer the true safari experience of the African night. Transfers between camps are by light aircraft, saving days of bumpy transfers and the food is superb.

The excitement of safari, combined with the chance to relax on superb beaches- the perfect combination holiday for those who want to do something different on their holiday or honeymoon, while still having the chance to relax and unwind.
You start at one of the finest lodges in the Kruger National Park, enjoying safari in search of the Big 5 - lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant. The morning and evening game-drives are taken by expert guides and leave plenty of time for relaxation during the heat of the day.
The tropical island of Mauritius is known as 'The Pearl of the Indian Ocean'. It is becoming even more renown not only because of its natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes but also because of the legendary kindness and hospitality of the Mauritian people, a fascinating mixture in their own right. The coastline of 330 kilometres is almost entirely surrounded by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs in the world and its proximity to the Tropic of Capricorn assures Mauritius a typically warm and sub-tropical climate. It make the perfect destination for a beach break or to celebrate a honeymoon or special occasion.

A relaxing safari that stays at one of the Maras most atmospheric camps. The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors and their royal visitors. Now Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with hippo and crocodile. After you game-viewing, you fly to the coast to relax on the tropical island of Lamu.

A holiday that takes you to one of the most beautiful places in the world- the Victoria Falls- and combines it with one of its most exclusive islands. At Victoria Falls you have time to explore and the option to have a day on safari, all from the comfort of one of the Worlds most famous hotels. You then fly to the tropical island of Mauritius, known as 'The Pearl of the Indian Ocean'. It is becoming even more renown not only because of its natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes but also because of the legendary kindness and hospitality of the Mauritian people, a fascinating mixture in their own right. The coastline of 330 kilometres is almost entirely surrounded by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs in the world and its proximity to the Tropic of Capricorn assures Mauritius a typically warm and sub-tropical climate. It make the perfect destination for a beach break or to celebrate a honeymoon or special occasion.