Trendy and Romantic Honeymoon Vacations

This year, couples will spend over $7 billion on their honeymoon vacations, accounting for just over 1% of the overall travel market. On average, Americans spent about $3,500 on their honeymoon, according to survey conducted by Modern Bride. Experts say honeymoon spending is high because couples stay in plush and romantic resort suites, rather than with friends or family. Wedding guests often contribute to the money couples spend participating in activities and eating out, so they're not as conscientious about spending. Additionally, since honeymoons are perceived as a "once in a lifetime" event, people are more willing to splurge without giving it a second thought. Here are some of the popular vacation ideas to consider when planning your special trip.

Not every couple craves lounging on the beach all day for their honeymoon vacation package. Active adventurers may prefer surf lessons, mountain climbs, four wheeling and skydiving.

Adventurous honeymoons can include a nature trek at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in South Africa (www.tintswalo.com), a bike tour of the Mediterranean island of Gozo (www.breakaway-adventures.com) or a helicopter tour of the glaciers on Vancouver Island (www.nimmobay.com). Visit www.voyagetrek.com to find tour operators that can accommodate your travel adventures, whether it is horseback riding or zip-lining.

The romantic cruise is ever-popular for honeymoon vacations because the all inclusive prices are surprisingly low and there is great flexibility to engage in active pursuits at the port stops or simply lounge on the ship. The latest trends point to luxury boats with just a few dozen rooms, rather than the enormous cruise liners. Imagine cruising the Nile River for a week on the Oberoi (www.oberoihotels.com), with Egyptologists there to educate you and masseuses to relax you. For a glimpse of paradise, you can hop aboard a 60-person yacht in Bora Bora and cruise the French Polynesian Islands for six nights (www.boraboracruises.com). If you love flora and fauna, visit the Galapagos Islands (www.expeditions.com) or look for a cruise itinerary going to romantic locales around the world (www.crystalcruises.com).

Some couples who feel indecisive or who don't travel much may want to plan "country hopping" honeymoon vacations. This is ideal for people who like a blend of old world and new world, of beach and city, of culture and pampering. One possible itinerary is to begin in metropolitan Dubai, then fly five hours to sandy beaches in The Maldives. Couples can also visit romantic destinations like Sicily (Italy), Athens (Greece) and Crete (Greece) on a Mediterranean cruise. In the Caribbean, couples can experience the nightlife of Antigua and the wildlife of Dominica. In Europe, cheap airfare can be found at www.ryanair.com and www.easyjet.com.

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Your honeymoon vacation will create memories that will last forever, so it's important that you plan it carefully. Click here to find more helpful travel tips for planning your romantic vacation.

by: Sara Derksen

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