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Honeymoon Vacations For Adventurers
By Julia Barnes
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.
Active Adventurers On Vacation
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 honeymoon 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.
Making Eco-Friendly Choices
More and more couples are "going green" and
doing their best to review their options and make more
eco-friendly choices. While there’s no gold standard
for "green" honeymoon vacations, there are
some naturalistic settings kept pristine and tucked
away from mass tourism.
For instance, Fiji’s Turtle Island (www.turtlefiji.com)
only allows 14 couples to visit at a time to preserve
the islands rich flora and fauna. Cuixmala Resort in
Mexico (www.cuixmala.com)
is built on a 25,000 acre nature preserve, complete
with zebras, gazelles and wild boar.
Staying On A Nature Reserve In Belize
In Belize, you can stay on an 11,000 acre nature reserve
at Machacha Hill. If you and your loved one think volunteering
is a romantic vacation idea, then be sure to check www.charityguide.org
or www.i-to-i.com
for opportunities.
Self-professed "foodies" may want to look
for a romantic destination that can light up their senses.
These honeymoon vacations may whisk couples to a tapas
menu restaurant, a winery, a fresh produce market or
a world renowned restaurant.
Signature Dishes In Paris
Paris is considered one of the epicenters of gourmet
eats, which brings many couples to the world-famous
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, which offers taste-sized
portions of their signature dishes
(www.joel-robuchon.com).
If you love tequila, you won’t want to miss the 100+
taste samples of this alcohol at the Esperanza resort
in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (www.esperanzaresort.com).
In Barcelona, Spain, TabaC24 serves a wide list of must-try
tapas delights (www.comerc24.com).
Cooking classes can also provide newlyweds with the
tools they need to eat healthy and happy for years to
come, so visit www.epiculinary.com
for a list of culinary vacations throughout Italy, France,
Spain and Mexico.
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is an author of articles on vacations, travel, romantic getaways and dating including
Romantic Getaways,
Romantic Inns,
Romantic Cruises,
Elopement Announcements,
Live Webcams,
Dating,
Matchmaking.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Romantic Vacations Facts....
What is the best time of year to look into taking
romantic vacations?
There is no one set time to take
a romantic vacation. Romantic vacations can happen at
any time during the year. It may involve an anniversary
or even a holiday such as Valentine’s Day. If you are
budget conscious you may want to check into vacations
during off-peak times.
If you have always wanted to
see the ocean you can generally find great packages
after September. The key to finding the best deals is
to search well in advance. That way you can start saving
for your vacation and not have to scrimp and save at
the last minute.
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