Romantic Honeymoons- Tips to make your honeymoon ROMANTIC

When you are going on your honeymoon, no doubt you want to make the time as romantic as possible. Taking the time to plan for a wonderful honeymoon is well worth it. You’ll come away with beautiful memories to last a lifetime. Romantic honeymoons are very possible. To have the most romantic getaway possible, here are a few tips and ideas.

Tip #1 - Get the Special Honeymoon Suite - Even if you can only afford to have the honeymoon suite for one night, it is still worth it to have the beautiful suite on the first night of your married life. Go ahead and spend the money at least for one night because the lavish suite is something you’ll never forget.

Tip #2 - Go Somewhere New - If you want romance, you need to embrace adventure as a couple. This is a definite way to make your honeymoon even more romantic. Going somewhere new and different will bring the two of you closer together.

Tip #3 - Bring Some Music - For couples that are looking for romantic honeymoons, bringing along some music is a great way to bring romance into your honeymoon. Romantic music can get the both of you in the mood for walking on a beach at night, slow dancing, or simply having a romantic evening together. It’s a grand way to set the mood.

Those aren’t your only options, of course. There are plenty of things couples can do to have romantic honeymoons. You can keep a journal, use candlelight, or even have some wine and strawberries to set the romantic mood. The most important thing is to be sure that you have wonderful and romantic time as a couple.

10 Things Every Honeymooner Needs to Know

While weddings are frequently a collaborative effort with family and friends, a honeymoon is often the first big decision you make together as a couple. Not all newlyweds take a honeymoon, but if you can, do so. It'll help you to recover from the wedding and give you a few much-needed days alone before real life intrudes. 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 , 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.)

Planning Tips for Honeymoon

Here are some of the most common tips that go a long way in making your honeymoon a most enjoyable and memorable experience.

1 Always to book a double bed room in the hotel.You may laugh, but it's important when reserving hotels, especially abroad, and crucial if you are going on a cruise.

2 Avoid making reservations for an early departure the morning after your wedding.If you're planning an evening reception, you can be sure you're not going to bed early on your wedding night. A later flight or train reservation may save you from walking bleary-eyed through the airport or the railway station..

3 Don't skimp on your accommodations.Maybe on other trips, but not a honeymoon. The ambience of your accommodation could be the single most important aspect of your honeymoon trip as most of the couples tend to spend max. time there. Even if you think you won't spend much time in your room, you'll be sorry if your accommodations are not special.

4 Set a honeymoon budgetBefore you go, agree about what you'll splurge on and where you'll skimp to avoid any possible money hassles en route. (Click here for our honeymoon budget planner).

5 Both of you should be involved in planning.After all, this honeymoon is for both of you. If one of you does all the work, he/she'll feel guilty if things don't go perfectly. If you don't take part in the planning, you'll probably end up dissatisfied.

6 Don't ignore cost-saving travel packages.Talk to a travel agent. Many packages will allow you to have all the frills you want...and save you money.

7 Plan to spend some time away from each other doing separate thingsYou'll both be happier if you plan one or two separate activities on your honeymoon....and think how much fun you'll have sharing your experiences with each other.

8 Don't Keep mum about being honeymooners.Don't be bashful...especially with hotels, cruise lines, restaurants...Tell them when you make your reservations and you're likely to enjoy special treatment

9 Don't rely too much on friends and family.Ask for recommendations from friends and family, but don't let yourselves be overly influenced. Do your own thing. It's your honeymoon afterall.

10 Consult with a travel agentA capable agent will help you plan a honeymoon that's right for the two of you-- at a price you can afford.

HOW TO GUARANTEE A PERFECT HONEYMOON

Perfect honeymoons don't just happen. They have to be carefully planned. The more you do your honeymoon homework, the more romantic - and the more fun - your honeymoon will be.

Here are a few things to do to make your honeymoon turn out as you dreamed it:

REMEMBER, EVERYBODY LOVES A LOVER. TELL EVERYONE ALL ALONG THE WAY - YOUR TRAVEL AGENT, AIRLINE PERSONNEL ON BOARD AND ON THE GROUND, HOTEL FRONT DESKS ETC. ETC. - THAT YOU'RE ON YOUR HONEYMOON AND KEEP ON TELLING THEM AS YOUR TRIP PROGRESSES. YOU'LL BE SURPRISED AT THE NUMBER OF SMILES AND PERKS THAT THIS CAN BRING YOU!!!!!!
DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING TO CHANCE.
BE AS SPECIFIC AS YOU CAN WHEN BOOKING YOUR TRIP.

Outline your needs and interests to the Travel Agent.
Specify what size bed you want. King? Queen?
Ask for the airline seats, cruise ship cabins and/or type of room you want.
Learn how you will be getting to your hotel from the airline or cruise terminal.
Specify the time of day you would like to leave.

GET INFORMATION ON WHAT THERE IS TO SEE AND DO IN YOUR DESTINATION BEFORE YOU GO.

Call local Tourist Boards for brochures and information on the most romantic restaurants, the most exciting things to see and do, etc.

USE THESE TO MAKE A THEORETICAL PLAN FOR ONE OR TWO DAYS.A typical plan might include

Leisurely breakfast in bed
Morning tour to see Mayan pyramids
Picnic on the beach
Windsurfing lesson at the hotel
Late afternoon nap
Dinner at a restaurant that serves under the stars at the water's edge

HECK WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS, THINGS TO SEE AND DO.
FIND OUT HOW FAR AWAY YOUR HOTEL IS FROM DOWNTOWN. READ ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION IN A GUIDEBOOK.

You'll end up having a gorgeous sun rise breakfast at one of the island's prettiest hotels, finding the perfect hideaway beach, starting off with just the right store on your shopping spree; dining in the most beautiful restaurants and dancing in a place with a knockout view!

Honeymoon Tips

WHERE TO BEGIN

TALK! TALK! TALK! TALK!

Communicating will get you everywhere.......

FINDING OUT WHAT YOUR MATE'S EXPECTATIONS ARE AND MATCHING THEM WITH YOURS WILL MAKE HONEYMOON PLANNING EASY.

HERE ARE A FEW BASICQUESTIONS TO DISCUSS

*Do we want to get married in the same place we honeymoon?

Destination weddings are growing more popular every day. Marrying in a hotel away from home either alone or with a few friends or family members can save a consider-able amount of money. Also, when you honeymoon in the same hotel, you won’t have to pack after the wedding or run for the airport.

*Do we want to go around the corner or around the world?

Talk about how long your honeymoon can be and arrive at a general budget. This will determine how far you can go.

*Do we want to save or splurge?

This is your trip of a lifetime so it’s the time to splurge with luxury rooms and memory making activities if you can afford it.

*Do we want sunshine or show?

Discuss the climates you like best and choose your destination accordingly. Skiiers who marry in the summer can honeymoon in South America. Sun lovers who marry in the winter can choose from a variety of beach destinations around the world.

*Do we want to learn something new that we can enjoy together?

You might like to combine your honeymoon with a golf, ski or sailing school or a tennis camp to learn a sport that you can enjoy together for the rest of your lives.

*Do we want a cruise, a honeymoon package, an all inclusive resort or a trip tailored just for the two of us?

Each of these options has advantages. Choose the one that matches your dreams. Cruises make honeymooning easy. The ship is your home away from home and meals and most on board activities are included in the cost. When choosing a cruise line make sure that you ask if there are tables for two in the dining room and check out different categories of state rooms. Read brochures carefully and if there is a particular port of call that you want to explore, make sure that the ship will be there long enough to see it.
Honeymoon packages, available from hotels, airlines

and tour wholesalers are designed with romance in mind. They often include special perks that other packages do not. When booking a hotel, ask if there are special honeymoon packages.
All inclusive resorts include most meals, sports equipment and tips. Some include all liquor and bar charges as well as other special activities. Read the small print or ask your Travel Agent to make sure exactly what is included in the price. Some packages include round trip airfare. Others do not.
If you have special dreams and want a trip tailored to your wishes and pace, you can work with a Travel Agent to make sure that everything you dreamed of is built in.

*What are your honeymoon dreams and fantasies?

Talk about them and you will be able to make most of them come true!

YOUR HONEYMOON IS THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME.DISCUSSING THE ABOVE CAN MAKE SURE IT WILL FULFILL YOUR DREAMS.

Romantic Honeymoon Tips and Secrets

GREAT IDEAS - TRY THESE

Send a dozen roses: 11 red roses and 1 white one. The note: "In every bunch there's one who stands out - and you are that one."
"The art of love ... is largely the art of persistence" Dr Albert Ellis
Write him/her a check for one million kisses
Something for the Honeymoon or anniversary.... a lottery ticket and a note: "I hit the jackpot when I married you."
Book A Massage to give your partner a professional massage..
Kiss every square inch of her body S-L-O-W-L-Y !
Hide a love note in a bottle of vitamins. The note will say: "Try some vitamin L."
Scatter rose petals all over the bed.
Buy the music CD "Let's talk about love" by Celine Dion.
Three simple sex rules: * gals are slow, guys are fast * guys are visual: Show him... * gals are auditory: Tell her...

Write notes on Post-it notes and stick them around.
Don't buy cheap lingerie unless you plan to rip it off her in passionate lovemaking.
Hide a love note in his pants pocket.

Other places to hide a small note: * under the pillow * in his shaving kit * between the pages he/she is reading Guys: know her dress size, shoe and stocking size, blouse and nightgown size, bra and panty size, pants and coat size, and of course her finger size (for rings that fit). Gals: know his coat size, shoe and hat size, shirt and pants size, finger size (for bowling balls that fit)...
Give the gift of time (wristwatch) with this inscription: "I'll always have time for you."

NEVER, never, never say "I told you so".
Mail a lock of your hair to your lover.
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.
When dining, share everything: your meals and desserts.
Make love on top of the washer/dryer (while it's running).
Attach a note on the TV remote: "Turn me on instead!"
Before getting out of bed, face your partner, give him/her a kiss and say: "I'm so thankful I have you in my life."
Sign your letters: "Forever and a day"
Place a heart-shaped sticker on your wristwatch to remind you to call.
On your lover's birthday send his/her mother a "Thank you" card.
Hide a pair of earrings in a box of chocolates.
Celebrate the anniversary of when you first met.
Shower together by candlelight.
Use the little strips of paper from Hershey's kisses as coupons redeemable for one kiss each.
Tell your mate that you - love, adore, admire, cherish, desire, want, need, prize, esteem, idolize, revere, treasure him/her.
Hide a little gift for her so she'll find it during a walk together.

Leave a note: "I know we are soulmates because....."
"Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Albert Einstein
Give her your jacket when she is chilly.
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart, so let your imagination go wild...
Guys: Hold her dinner chair.
"One does not fall 'in' or 'out' of love. One grows in love" - Leo Buscaglia
Buy her an outfit while she's trying it on; let her wear it out of the store.
Slip a little love note into his wallet, in between the dollar bills.
Drip chocolate syrup on selected body parts before lovemaking.
Inspiration for long time lovers: "The older the violin, the sweeter the music" - Anonymous
Gently brush her cheeks with your lips.
Give him a lottery ticket. Attach a note: "You are one in a million"
While slow dancing, whisper something sweet to her.
Get the song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston.
When attending a wedding, whisper: "If I had to do it over, I'd marry you again."
Hide a teeny, tiny gift somewhere on your body and make him find it.
Fill his toolbox with lingerie. Make him "work" to get his tools back.

Fold a love note in a fluffy bath towel. Run your hands under warm water before going to bed.
Let a Shakespearean quote speak for you.
Gals: Never, never, never talk about your past boyfriends in front of him.
Sprinkle perfume on to light bulb. When light is turned on the scent of the perfume will fill the room.
Listen to a romantic audio tape, fix a cup of hot flavored tea, and light two candles.
Keep a journal of your romantic fantasies. Share it with your soul mate.

Take a picture of yourself in the most sexy outfit possible. Hide in a secret spot in your house and leave him or her clues on how to get there. Watch the sparks fly!
Play "hide-and-seek" in the rain. It's fun and VERY sensual!
Fill bathtub with warm water sprinkled with rose petals.
Invite your sweetie to an intimate dinner at your place. Make a pizza and with the pepperoni you can write something sweet, like "you are the one for me".
Surprise your lover with a kiss before they can finish a sentence.
Write your own love poems then record them on a tape and give them to your sweetheart.
Give your love an antique compass and say "You will never lose me". Your love will swear the needle always points to their heart!
While your love takes a shower, write the words "I love you" in the condensation of the bathroom mirror.

Leave a trail of "Hershey's chocolate kisses" from the front door to the bedroom, right up to the bed. On the bed leave a note that reads 'I kiss the ground you walk on.' Make sure you're not home when s/he gets in!
Play the game of monopoly with a few new rules. Change boardwalk into backrub, and Tennessee into take your shirt off. Every time you pass go, you get a kiss. etc.
Look straight into the eyes of your love and PAY ATTENTION to what they tell you! Tell your mate something about you that no one else knows.
Look into the eyes of your special someone often. "The eyes are the window to the soul". Weave love, sex, intimacy, passion and romance into the fabric of your daily lives.
Buy a set of matching silk pajamas, and take turns modeling them for each other.
Men: Talk more. Women: Touch more.