How to find the perfect honeymoon location?

How to find the perfect honeymoon location?

You just got engaged, you are feeling exalted and happy about the prospect of your wedding day.

You have decided on the type of wedding you want and where you would like to get married.

Have you thought about where to go for your honeymoon? If not, this article is directly aimed at you.

Here are easy steps to identify and find your ideal honeymoon location:

1. Decide on the amount you are willing to spend for your trip. You need to take into account how long you would like to go for and how much you will need as pocket money (for food, souvenir etc...).

2. Decide on the continent you would be willing to go to.

3. Think about the type of activity you will be interested in doing, i.e. are you after a quiet honeymoon, in a desert island, away from most people, or would you prefer an adventure type of honeymoon, where you will have the opportunity to discover new cultures, do some sports or excursions. These will greatly impact on the type of honeymoon you will have.

4. Now you have an idea of the type of honeymoon that you are looking for, you can now start purchasing it. As you are probably after a good bargain, here is what you can do:

a. Use the internet and look into special offers of all the major internet travel companies.

b. Go to travel agencies and get some help from them

To find out more and get some free tips, just follow this link: www.yourweddingforless.co.uk.

You will find information on going on honeymoon without breaking the bank, wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, wedding rings, reception venues, and much more.

Lillian organised her own wedding on a budget of 5000 pounds. She spent 6 months prior to her wedding researching vendors, comparing products and prices; meeting with photographers; hotel managers; and many more wedding vendors to understand how she could save on each wedding item. She realised that it is possible to have a fantastic wedding without breaking the bank and decided to share her tips with others.

Where in Tahiti can you get the most for your money?

I find you get the most for your money in Moorea (http://www.gomoorea.com/). Less than 10 minutes away from Papeete by air (or less than one hour by ferry) are the deep, spectacular bays and white sand beaches of Moorea.

No one will argue that Moorea is a land of unsurpassed beauty. The majesty of the island rises above its twin bays, to the Belvedere Lookout, where the tops of the soaring peaks dominate the skyline.

Moorea's loveliest beaches are located between the Moorea Village and the Hotel Beachcomber, as well as near the Sofitel Ia Ora.

Besides relaxing on the beach overlooking multi-hued waters, you can occupy yourself with numerous activities. One unique experience that you won't forget is 'Dolphin Quest', where you can actually swim with dolphins. There is a Tropical Aquarium Center at Cook's Bay, the perfect spot to investigate some of the underwater wildlife prior to a day of snorkeling. Learn about the region's sea life at this exceptional aquarium so you can identify the beautifully colored fish and coral. Be sure to visit Papetoai Temple, a uniquely shaped octagonal church and the oldest European building in the South Pacific, or Moorea Distillery and Fruit Juice Factory, to sample excellent juices, liqueurs and spirits.

Moorea's underwater world is as amazing as well, with coral sea beds and rich sea life. Many of our customers learn to dive in Moorea because of the favorable conditions of crystal clear, fairly shallow water around the lagoon.

Where do the stars go?

Tom, Katie and his kids (Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes) were just reported staying in an overwater villa at Le Taha'a Private Island and Spa this past March.

Other favorite resorts of the rich and famous include Bora Bora Nui Resort and Spa, Hotel Bora Bora and Te Tiare Beach Resort.

What sets Tahiti apart from other destinations like Hawaii or Mexico?

Well, that's an easy one! For starters, these are the most beautiful tropical islands in the world thanks to their dramatic geography, lush tropical vegetation and their unique multicolored crystal lagoons.

The weather is a big plus and even during the periods of November through April, Tahiti averages more sunshine hours than Honolulu. The average ocean temperature is in the low 80's.

If you want big hotels, lots of people around and an ordinary vacation, then Tahiti is not for you. Tahiti receives fewer tourists in an entire year than Hawaii gets in a single day!

There are no big resorts in Tahiti and very few tourists or locals to be seen, so you have the entire magical environment basically to yourself.

If you compare a week in Tahiti to a week in Waikiki or Cancun it will not be a fair comparison. For the price, Hawaii or Mexico will not include private bungalows on pristine secluded beaches or overwater bungalows surrounded by turquoise lagoons with glass floors for feeding and viewing tropical fish. Tahiti is not for every budget, but it is an excellent value for extraordinary memories. Also, in Tahiti, there will be no tipping or added taxes.

When is the best time of the year to go to Tahiti?

This is always a big question: "What is the weather going to be like when I take my vacation in the month of _____???" Tahiti (http://www.thebigday.com/TravelShop/Tahiti.asp) enjoys warm, tropical weather year round, but is subject to intermittent rainstorms throughout the year. The rain comes in the form of a tropical storm that usually arrives quickly and disappears just as fast. There is no noticeable temperature variation throughout the year.

Roughly speaking there are two "seasons": the slightly warmer and more humid period between November and April, when rains can fall intermittently (highs of 85F and lows of 70F at night), and the cooler, drier season between May and October (highs of 82F and lows of 70F).

Do you have any "hidden gems" of Tahiti?

Definitely the private motus (a motu is a small islet on the reef). I would highly recommend taking a lagoon and motu beach picnic, and discover the beauty of the lagoons by catamaran on your way to a secluded relaxing motu. The operator will usually pick you up at your hotel around 9:30am and drop you off at 3:00pm. Typically, your host will set up a table in the lagoon water on a private motu and serve you a feast of lobster, crab, steak, chicken, traditional Tahitian foods, fruit and champagne. You will also have time to enjoy snorkeling around the island, strolls along the beach, or napping under a palm tree.

Michelle Ziettlow is one of our top travel specialists, specializing in Tahiti and Fiji. Prior to joining TheBigDay (http://www.thebigday.com), Michelle worked for one of the largest South Pacific travel wholesale companies. Just recently, Michelle returned from a business trip to Tahiti, where she inspected many of the top resorts first-hand

Disney World - A Romantic Place to Honeymoon

Disneyworld is the absolute best place where you can make you and your spouse's fairy tale come true. Just like Cinderella and her Prince Charming, the two of you can enjoy the magic and romance of Disney. With international cuisine, fun parks, a romantic atmosphere, beautiful accommodations, and excellent nightlife, the two of you will have the best honeymoon ever. In fact, many couples have selected Disney World as the place to visit year after year after year. In this brief article, we will discuss the romance of Disney and why you should consider it for your honeymoon.

Disneyworld- A Place for the Romantics

Although Disney World is typically marketed to people with children, it is a great place to enjoy love and romance. In fact, couples have been honeymooning at Disney World for ages. They are absolutely enthralled with the magical quality that emanates from this romantic and magical place. They are aware that Disney World is more than a great amusement park. It is also a place to enjoy excellent dining, deluxe spas, and beautiful beaches.

Accommodations for Honeymooners

In addition, honeymooners can truly get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life at Disney World. If you want quiet and solitude, all you have to do is inform the reservation desk and they will make sure that you are not disturbed. They will do their best to accommodate you in a room that is far away from elevators, noise and heavily trafficked areas like the pool area. Plus, if you really want to be romantically inclined by the Disney atmosphere, you can even choose to stay in a hotel within the park. Just imagine, you and your spouse can smooch on your private balcony while enjoy beautiful and spectacular park scenery including fireworks over EPCOT.

As an added bonus, you can both enjoy "couple massages" and romantic candlelight dinners. You can also feast on Cuban, Italian, American, or other cuisine while enjoying a variety of mouth-watering culinary delights. For entertainment, you can attend an unforgettable movie experience at AMC 24 Pleasure Island Theaters Complex or a show of daring artistry and acrobatics at Cirque du Soleil that have been astounding couples all over the world. Last but not least, you can enjoy the parade in the Magic Kingdom and a laser show in MGM or simply take a romantic tour around the park on the monorail.

In conclusion, Disney World is a great place for honeymooners. It is romantic and magical place where you can have a blissful time. No wonder, people come back to Disney World to celebrate their honeymoons and anniversaries!

John Murray publishes a Disney World blog filled with helpful articles, ideas and thoughts about Disneyworld vacations.

Eight cheap honeymoon ideas for couples on a budget

Between paying for the wedding and setting up a new household, many couples find theres not much money left in their budget for the honeymoon. But who says you have to spend a fortune to enjoy a romantic honeymoon at your dream destination? Here are eight ideas for a more affordable, yet still romantic, honeymoon.

1. Ask for the gift of a honeymoon
You can defray the cost of your honeymoon, or perhaps even cover the cost entirely, by listing it on a honeymoon gift registry. A honeymoon registry works just like a wedding registry, but instead of buying you china your wedding guests buy you a trip to China (or the honeymoon destination of your choice). Yes, your guests could just contribute cash toward your honeymoon, but giving a particular portion of the honeymoon (dinner at a fancy restaurant, or a carriage ride through the historic district of a far-off city, for example) is somehow more meaningful. Youll find a number of honeymoon registries online; theBigDay.com and theHoneymoon.com are two of the most established.

2. Exchange homes
If you prefer to mingle with the locals rather than other tourists, look into a home exchange for your honeymoon. In a nutshell, you go stay in someone elses house while they stay in yours. Sound risky? Maybebut tens of thousands of people have exchanged homes since the 1950s. For an annual membership fee (usually around $50), home exchange clubs open the door to thousands of people from around the world who are interested in swapping homes. You could probably find a home exchange partner on your own, but the home exchange clubs offer tools to help the exchange goes smoothly. According to ExchangeHomes.com, a home exchange can cut your travel costs by as much as half. More importantly, though, youll get to live like locals, and perhaps make life-long friends.

3. Rely on the hospitality of others
Hospitality clubs can hook you up with people who are willing to host you in their private homes; the largest such club has more than 23,000 members in 148 countries. Membership is usually free, although youre asked to provide hospitality to others (on a voluntary basis) sometime in the future. In addition to saving you money, its a great way to meet locals who can give you an insiders perspective on your honeymoon destination. Other places you can look for free or reduced-cost accommodations include hostels (theyre not just for the young and single anymore) and monasteries and convents, some of which open their doors to guests for little or no charge.

4. Win a free honeymoon
"Nothing in life is free"unless you win a free honeymoon vacation in a promotional sweepstakes or contest. Quite a few travel agencies and other companies run contests giving away honeymoon vacations as a way of promoting their services.
The odds of winning a free honeymoon may be remote, but the cost of entering is usually just the time you spend searching the web for honeymoon contest and filling out online entry forms.

5. Go camping
Firelight and shooting stars every night . . . breathtaking natural beauty . . . snuggling with your honey in a cocoon of zipped-together sleeping bags . . . . Yes, camping can be romantic, as long youre well prepared and have the right equipment (warm sleeping bags, a comfortable mattress pad, and a waterproof tent are a must). Plus, its pretty cheap--$10 to $20 per night at most locations. Its even cheaper if you cook your own food. You can mix a few nights of camping with a few nights in hotels to make your honeymoon more affordable. And dont overlook the rustic (but cheap) cabins available for rent at many state and national parks. Some even offer a honeymoon cabin!

6. Travel in the off season
It may be obvious to seasoned travelers, but those with less experience may not be aware of how affordable it can be to honeymoon in the off season: basically, any time other than when most people travel to your destination. Certain destinations accommodation and airfare prices may be slashed by 30 percent or more during the off-season compared to the peak travel season. Traveling in the off season doesnt necessarily mean enduring wintry weather. Fall and spring usually offer discounted rates as well.

7. Consider your airline alternatives
When booking airfare online, dont overlook the discount airlines (Southwest, Song, jetBlue, and so on); some are not listed on the big travel portal websites, even though they might have a lower fare to your destination. Also be sure to compare rates for alternate airports within a reasonable traveling distance. You might live half an hour from a major airport, but the smaller airport a couple hours away might have substantially lower fares, perhaps saving you hundreds of dollars. Finally, be flexible about your arrival and departure dates; the major travel portals all have options to search for the cheapest flights within a range of dates. Any one of these alternatives could potentially save you hundreds of dollars.

8. Check budget travel newsletters
If youre not picky about where you honeymoon, you can probably cash in on promotional deals offering deep discounts on airfare and lodgingif you know about them. To stay abreast of the latest offers, sign up with as many free budget travel newsletters as you can. Start by signing up with the budget travel newsletters offered by Frommers.com, About.com, and MSNBC.

1. Ask for the gift of a honeymoon
You can defray the cost of your honeymoon, or perhaps even cover the cost entirely, by listing it on a honeymoon gift registry. A honeymoon registry works just like a wedding registry, but instead of buying you china your wedding guests buy you a trip to China (or the honeymoon destination of your choice). Yes, your guests could just contribute cash toward your honeymoon, but giving a particular portion of the honeymoon (dinner at a fancy restaurant, or a carriage ride through the historic district of a far-off city, for example) is somehow more meaningful. Youll find a number of honeymoon registries online; theBigDay.com and theHoneymoon.com are two of the most established.

2. Exchange homes
If you prefer to mingle with the locals rather than other tourists, look into a home exchange for your honeymoon. In a nutshell, you go stay in someone elses house while they stay in yours. Sound risky? Maybebut tens of thousands of people have exchanged homes since the 1950s. For an annual membership fee (usually around $50), home exchange clubs open the door to thousands of people from around the world who are interested in swapping homes. You could probably find a home exchange partner on your own, but the home exchange clubs offer tools to help the exchange goes smoothly. According to ExchangeHomes.com, a home exchange can cut your travel costs by as much as half. More importantly, though, youll get to live like locals, and perhaps make life-long friends.

3. Rely on the hospitality of others
Hospitality clubs can hook you up with people who are willing to host you in their private homes; the largest such club has more than 23,000 members in 148 countries. Membership is usually free, although youre asked to provide hospitality to others (on a voluntary basis) sometime in the future. In addition to saving you money, its a great way to meet locals who can give you an insiders perspective on your honeymoon destination. Other places you can look for free or reduced-cost accommodations include hostels (theyre not just for the young and single anymore) and monasteries and convents, some of which open their doors to guests for little or no charge.

4. Win a free honeymoon
"Nothing in life is free"unless you win a free honeymoon vacation in a promotional sweepstakes or contest. Quite a few travel agencies and other companies run contests giving away honeymoon vacations as a way of promoting their services.
The odds of winning a free honeymoon may be remote, but the cost of entering is usually just the time you spend searching the web for honeymoon contest and filling out online entry forms.

5. Go camping
Firelight and shooting stars every night . . . breathtaking natural beauty . . . snuggling with your honey in a cocoon of zipped-together sleeping bags . . . . Yes, camping can be romantic, as long youre well prepared and have the right equipment (warm sleeping bags, a comfortable mattress pad, and a waterproof tent are a must). Plus, its pretty cheap--$10 to $20 per night at most locations. Its even cheaper if you cook your own food. You can mix a few nights of camping with a few nights in hotels to make your honeymoon more affordable. And dont overlook the rustic (but cheap) cabins available for rent at many state and national parks. Some even offer a honeymoon cabin!

6. Travel in the off season
It may be obvious to seasoned travelers, but those with less experience may not be aware of how affordable it can be to honeymoon in the off season: basically, any time other than when most people travel to your destination. Certain destinations accommodation and airfare prices may be slashed by 30 percent or more during the off-season compared to the peak travel season. Traveling in the off season doesnt necessarily mean enduring wintry weather. Fall and spring usually offer discounted rates as well.

7. Consider your airline alternatives
When booking airfare online, dont overlook the discount airlines (Southwest, Song, jetBlue, and so on); some are not listed on the big travel portal websites, even though they might have a lower fare to your destination. Also be sure to compare rates for alternate airports within a reasonable traveling distance. You might live half an hour from a major airport, but the smaller airport a couple hours away might have substantially lower fares, perhaps saving you hundreds of dollars. Finally, be flexible about your arrival and departure dates; the major travel portals all have options to search for the cheapest flights within a range of dates. Any one of these alternatives could potentially save you hundreds of dollars.

8. Check budget travel newsletters
If youre not picky about where you honeymoon, you can probably cash in on promotional deals offering deep discounts on airfare and lodgingif you know about them. To stay abreast of the latest offers, sign up with as many free budget travel newsletters as you can. Start by signing up with the budget travel newsletters offered by Frommers.com, About.com, and MSNBC.

Jerry Windley-Daoust is co-founder of the website Creative Honeymoon Ideas.