Italian Honeymoon for Foodies

Love great food, incredible scenery and romantic destinations? Hoping to combine the three in a honeymoon adventure your sweetheart will never forget? If so, Italy is the place spend your first post-wedding days together.

An Italian honeymoon is an outstanding choice for foodies for more reasons than anyone can count. Just a simple exploration of the cuisine is enough to show why this country is the place to go for those who love great food. And, depending on where in Italy you decide to visit, you can explore lots of different flavors along the way.

You’ll find that Italy’s different regions each have their own dishes and styles of cooking they’re famed for.  In Lombardy, for example, you can savor the taste of rice, beef, pork and maize dishes. Travel into the piedmont area and you’ll find cheese and nuts feature strongly in dishes. Tuscany brings its own flavors to the table with its cuisine that favors legumes, mushrooms, fresh fruits, cheese and bread.  Pasta, of course, is a staple in many regions, but count on it being served up with local styling no matter where you go.

How to Tour With Italian Food in Mind

Foodies will find there ways to tailor Italian honeymoons to their own personal tastes. Here are just a few options:

Go on a foodie tour – Cuisine is such a big part of Italian culture that there are tours dedicated to it alone. Check with our honeymoon travel consultants for information on tours that focus on the styles of cooking found in a particular region or several regions. You can count on some amazing meals along the way when one of these tours is booked!

Setting your own itinerary – If you have particular points of interest you want to explore while in Italy while also sampling the cuisine, it can help to work directly with our honeymoon travel advisors to map out your own adventure.

Educational tours – If you want to do more than just taste the food, you can take an educational tour that includes cooking lessons. Choose to do this for your Italian honeymoon and you’ll bring home more than incredible memories – you’ll also get to recreate the dishes you loved so much anytime you want! Check with your honeymoon travel advisor for cooking class options available in different regions of Italy.

Italian honeymoons are perfect for foodies with a penchant for romance and wonder. This country is famed not only for its amazing history and landscapes, but also the foods that set its different regions apart. Just speak with our honeymoon travel advisors to get the planning ball rolling!

Hoping to sink your toes in the sand and soak up some rays on your honeymoon? Looking for a location that also provides all the necessary ingredients for a memorable destination wedding?

If you’re looking for something exotic, beautiful and sure to please your intended and maybe those wedding guests, too, we have some ideas for you! Here are just a few of our favorite beach wedding destinations and some of the top reasons why we love them so:

Honeymoon in Bora Bora – This Pacific Ocean paradise practically defies description. This amazing island is famed for its unusual natural beauty, practically perfect weather and outstanding resorts. Plus, you and your honey will be hard-pressed to find a more romantic destination that also offers plenty of things for wedding guests to enjoy. For your honeymoon in Bora Bora, you can even choose to stay in a highly romantic over-the water bungalow. Just imagine waking to the sounds of gentle waves lapping the beach!

Vacation in Fiji – This tropical wonder is considered one of the South Pacific’s best destinations for good reason. The volcanic islands here make for an incredible landscape, plus there’s so much to see and do. Tourists here find the beaches are practically perfect, the locals friendly and the scenery is to die for. From scuba diving to see the coral reefs to strolling local shops, it’s impossible to get bored in Fiji. Add to that the fact Fiji is famed for its resorts that have staff ready to cater to your every whim and it’s hard to go wrong with a destination wedding in Fiji.

Tie the knot in Tahiti – This South Pacific jewel is a favorite destination for couples in love. Its crystal clear waters are famed the world over. The island is famed for its stunning waterfalls, picturesque mountains and splendid beaches. Choose to honeymoon in Tahiti and you’ll discover this paradise also offers lots to see and do. From its world-renowned resorts to its amazing water activities, Tahiti always makes an awesome choice.

Host your wedding in Aruba – If you’d like your wedding to take place a little closer to home, Aruba might be the ideal choice. This Caribbean island has all the ingredients you need for an amazing adventure. Its beaches, landscape, culture and historical flavor are all major draws. Plus, you’ll find the resorts here are world class and more than ready to help you make your dream of an Aruba destination wedding become reality.

Are you ready to research a beach destination wedding more closely? Just consult with our honeymoon travel advisors for information on destinations at home and abroad.

When you’re planning a honeymoon, there’s one thing you’re likely to discover quickly: there’s no shortage of places to pick for the destination. If you’re thinking warm, tropical and romantic, however, Belize just might be the choice worth making.

Why Belize? This Central American country offers a number of perks that honeymooners don’t often consider. Not only is its climate and geography perfect for sundrenched, beach-combing romance, but the language barrier often present when visiting Central America is gone. The official language in this country is not Spanish – it’s English. Keep in mind, however, that many locals may prefer to speak in Spanish or Kriol.

So, what can you expect from a honeymoon in Belize? Here are just a few things that make this destination stand out:

The unbelievable landscape: Look at a map and you’ll find that Belize is on Central America’s Caribbean coast. It also borders Mexico. As a result, this country has an extensive coastline that’s just perfect for those who love beach vacations. Belize, however, isn’t just about the beaches. The country boasts lush tropical forests and stunning mountain ranges that can make a honeymoon here a real adventure – if you want it to be.

The kind climate: Yes, Belize has a tropical climate, which means warm days most of the year and chances for rain in the right season. Even so, the climate here tends to be rather nice most of the time. With an average temperature of 80 in the winter months, it’s an outstanding destination for those who want to be outside no matter the season.

The things to do: Of course, the first thing most couples think about when the select Belize for their honeymoons are the beaches. Even so, there’s a whole lot more to do here than just get a tan and watch the sunset from a lounge chair. Visitors here can also enjoy some outstanding scuba diving, thanks to the Belize Barrier Reef. There’s also fishing, white-river rafting, jungle and wildlife tours, hiking, bird watching, shopping, dancing – you get the idea! It doesn’t matter if you want an action-packed adventure or a romantically lazy stay, Belize has you covered.

The resorts – Like most Caribbean destinations, Belize is home to a number of fantastic resorts just waiting to cater to your every whim. Here you will find beachfront hotels that offer high-end appeal, small, boutiques that enable you to enjoy the ultimate in privacy and even over-the-water bungalows for a unique experience.

To find out more about honeymooning in Belize, just check with our honeymoon planners. A honeymoon expert can give you the best advice on where to stay, what to do and how to make a trip to Belize fit into your budget.

Veronica actually SAVED my destination wedding! Her knowledge and expertise really made our wedding what it turned out to be. She effortlessly handled our large group with a “no worries mon” professional attitude and made sure we were all taken care of. All of my expectations were met and she went above and beyond! Veronica was so nice and caring! She guided me through everything with so much patience and concern. I always felt like she really wanted everything to be wonderful for our big day! She stayed right by my side throughout the entire planning process and gave me 120% of her efforts!!!! I am forever grateful that Veronica and I crossed paths! Lori Thompson

Are the crisp blue waters of the Aegean Sea calling to you as you plan your honeymoon adventure? If so, Santorini is the place to explore for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure you and your sweetheart will never forget.

This island is a stone’s throw from the Greek mainland and delivers all the charm, ambiance and wonder you’d expect from Greece and then some. It’s famed not only for its quaint villages and rocky beaches that are postcard perfect, but also its highly romantic honeymoon hotels that dazzle guests with infinity pools that are so beautiful they make the eyes pop.

The Grace Santorini, for example, is a destination worth writing home about. This private, four-star resort boasts some of the most spectacular views in all of Greece. It features whitewashed terraces set into cliffs and an elegant infinity pool that overlooks the Aegean. The pool’s design makes it hard to tell where the sea and sky start and the pool waters stop.

While the Grace is one of the island’s best-known honeymoon resorts, it’s far from the only one. The Mystique offers a slightly different pace for honeymooners. In addition to an infinity pool that offers an amazing view of Santorini’s rugged landscape, the hotel also features its own spa, private suites and much more. The pool, by the way, sits atop a volcanic cliff.

Santorini is also home to a number of other resorts that are perfect for couples in love. The island, however, offers much more than top-notch accommodations. Visitors here can enjoy such pleasures as:

Touring historic sites – Santorini is home to a number of ancient and historic destinations. The Fira Catholic Cathedral, for example, stuns with its whitewashed beauty. The island is also home to a number of ruins from the Bronze Age.

Seeing natural wonders – Santorini’s landscape is one that doesn’t cease to amaze. Here visitors will find Caldera, which is a huge depression created through volcanic activity. Some believe this could be the site of the infamous Lost City of Atlantis.

Dining and shopping – Santorini is also home to some of Greece’s best shopping and dining destinations. Visitors here can five-star cuisine in their hotels or they can partake in local eateries found within the island’s villages.

If you picture yourself soaking in an infinity pool while taking in some of the world’s most beautiful natural scenery, Santorini just might be the place for your honeymoon. To find out more, consult with our honeymoon travel experts.

It’s a common story told the world over on a regular basis. The bride and groom say “I do,” enjoy a grand celebration with friends and family and then they take off for some much-needed time alone as a newlywed couple.

But, what happens if the honeymoon budget is smaller than desired? Do you have to settle for a quick weekend away to mark your first days together as husband and wife?

The answer is: It’s totally up to you. There are some great weekend adventures that many couples enjoy immensely. If that’s not what you want to do, however, there are ways to stretch the money you have – or can access – to ensure you can enjoy your time together doing the things you want. Here are four ways you can save on, or save up for, the trip you desire:

1. Plan as far ahead as possible – The earlier you select your honeymoon destination, the more likely it is you will be able to find ways to afford the trip within your budget. Booking airfare, for example, often comes with a discount if you do so ahead of time. Hotels, cruise lines and other venues may also offer specials that you can shop around for given the time.
2. Use our honeymoon registry – This is a great way to get friends and family members to help kick in for the honeymoon you have been dreaming about. Create a registry and your family and friends can purchase items toward your trip, such as meals, hotel night stays and so on. This is often appreciated by gift-buyers and it sure beats getting three toasters!
3. Shorten your stay – OK, no matter what you do you can’t come up with enough money to spend three weeks in Spain for your dream vacation. It’s not really the end of the world – it’s really not! Consider shortening your trip to two weeks, or even one, instead. Doing this could save you a bundle and you will still have a great time. You may not get to see everything, but you’ll still get to see a lot.
4. Work with our honeymoon travel planners– You really can get the best deals by working with our honeymoon experts!  Not only will our honeymoon gurus help you make your budget work, she or he can also help you plan an itinerary that best fits your needs.

Budgeting for a honeymoon can be tough, but it’s often possible to enjoy the time of your life on less money than you thought. Just get started early and call on our right pros for assistance.

Your date’s set. Your colors are picked. The guest list is in order and the dress has even been selected.  There’s still one major detail you just can’t nail down and time’s running out. Where are you going for your honeymoon?

If you’re looking for something off the beaten path, but truly romantic and exotic, a summer trip to the Amalfi Coast of Italy might just be the dream vacation you’re looking for. Located in southern Italy, the Amalfi Coast isn’t quite as popular as Rome with tourists, but it boasts plenty of reasons why it makes for a memorable honeymoon. Here are just a few:

• The view – Pick just about any area of this coastline to stay and you’re going to enjoy an amazing view. The coastline is beyond postcard perfect. With a rocky, mountainous landscape in its background and plenty of coastline to explore, this area is simply breathtaking. The region boasts many sloping terraces and romantic cliffs and outcroppings that overlook the Gulf of Salerno.  Add in the fact that many of the towns and villages here truly enhance the landscape with their gorgeous architecture and you won’t have to worry about bringing home stunning photographs. Plus with its Mediterranean climate, you can count on weather that’s nice practically year round.
• The sights and sites to see – While picturesque doesn’t begin to describe the towns and villages along this coast, there’s more to see and do here than many might realize. The coast itself boasts its own UNESCO World Heritage Site status as a cultural landscape worth preserving. Locals here have done just that. Many of the towns that dot the coast have historic sites that are well worth seeing. From Amalfi’s cathedral to Ravello’s Villa Cimbrone there is no shortage of things to see and do.
• The romance and adventure – With its stunning views, romantic mountains and beautiful blue waters, this coastline is a paradise for couples in love. There are plenty of romantic spots to spend a day or watch the sunset. In addition, adventure lovers won’t be disappointed. This area is a dream for hikers, swimmers and more.
• The service – Although the coast is famed for its historic attractions, visitors here can expect exceptional service. Due to its enduring beauty, the coast is a favorite tourist destination for many. Inasmuch, you can find five-star resorts, quaint boutiques and everything in between and beyond.

Southern Italy is adored for its rugged, romantic beauty. To explore the very best this region has to offer, visit the Amalfi Coast. To find out more about this destination for your own big trip, just consult our honeymoon travel experts. Our pros can help you plan out an adventure of a lifetime.

We loved the all inclusive part it was our first time at a resort like this. I cant go on enough about how amazing the food was perfect every time we ate. The pools were clean and the swim up bar was fabulous. all of the staff especially concierge was so polite and curtious even the hostess pulled out chairs and put napkin in our laps at the restaurants. Couldn’t ask for a more amazing trip!

The view was out of this world, our casita suite was AMAZING (we really liked the outdoor shower and bed!), the water was clear, the drinks and food were 5 star quality, and the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome and pampered! If you haven’t been to this resort before, GO TODAY!