A Tour of London For Your Honeymoon
June 15, 2009 by honey
Filed under Destination Wedding, Planning Your Honeymoon, Tours, Your Honeymoon Destination Travel Tips, Your Honeymoon Destinations
Traveling to London for your honeymoon destination could be quite an adventure in itself. You may enjoy traveling to Europe and seeing the Grand Palace and other historical landmarks that are still being used today. In order to plan your honeymoon carefully you will need to know a little more about all the places that you should visit while in London that is highly recommended. Here are some places to add to your itinerary while you are in London.
London has something called the London Eye. The London Eye is also known as The Millennium Wheel because it was opened in the year 2000. The London Eye is a Ferris wheel that allows you to see all of London while you are riding it. The views can be seen for up to 25 miles around when it is a clear sky. The ride takes thirty minutes so that you have time to see all around you while you are going around. Each capsule can hold up to twenty five people.
You should also go to the Tower Bridge. This is the famous bridge that has a lot of history behind it. Tower Bridge was designed to be raised for tall ships that would pass by. You can see the raising of the bridge several times during the week if you are interested. It also offers a closed in walkway that you can enjoy during every season.
You should also visit Tower of London. This is not the same thing as the bridge. The Tower of London has a lot of history behind it. During Medieval times this was the place of imprisonment, torture and execution for prisoners. You can view the Crown Jewels when you visit the Tower of London. Watch out for the ravens that have made the Tower of London their home.
Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens is a great way to end your long journey. Feel the peacefulness as you visit the royal parks. The Hyde Park is the largest park of the three parks in London. It offers a place to boat, swim, play and it also includes a pet cemetery for all the pets who have enjoyed the park continuously.
The famous Big Ben is something that you will want to see before leaving London. This is a clock that was built into a tour that has a distinct ring. You can hear the ring all around the world in phones, watches, clocks and more. When the House of Commons is in session you can see the light on above the clock.
Last, but not least, you will want to swing by Buckingham Palace to view the royal family’s house. Since 1837 this has been the home to the British Royal Family. Get there in time to see the Changing of the Guard. See the horses and carriages used by the Queen. You can also see certain parts of the palace during certain times of the year so if you want to tour Buckingham Palace you may want to call first.
How to Get A Free HoneyMoon
The honeymoon after a wedding can be very expensive. It can pose an unnecessary burden to the new couple or the family. You can go on your honeymoon for free if you have it well planned in advance and are smart about it. After you have determined where you will honeymoon and the amount needed for your trip and all necessities, take that number and put it aside- time to find it free.
Tip #1
There will always be people who will ask you what would you like as a wedding gift. Ask those individuals for cash, a loaded cash card, or a donation made to the honeymoon destination of your choice. Cash, however, is indeed king and you can buy whatever you want including your honeymoon package.
Tip #2
Contact a new resort that has not been widely publicized, or perhaps an old resort that is offering specials. You can offer to write a review or document your honeymoon trip and get paid or receive a large discount on your trip for doing so. Not all resorts will do this, but if you search around and ask your local travel agents or even call the resorts on your own, sometimes you cna work out a great deal. This has worked really well at some of the smaller B&B’s that are looking for free publicity.
Tip #3
Join a honeymoon registry at. That’s right. Most people just sign up for a general bridal registry; then they pick out china, knives, linen, etc. You end up getting just those things. A honeymoon registry provides gift givers an opportunity to purchase services at the place of your honeymoon, such as a spa treatment or dinner for two. The gift givers can also give quantities (of their choosing) of cash to your registry that can be used toward your package or services at your travel site. This concept is not widely known and is under utilized. Its a fantastic concept because its pretty much the same as friends and family giving you cash for your honeymoon, but its more personal. Get enough gift givers to your honeymoon registry site and you will get your honeymoon for free along with the extras such as massages, facials, tours, etc.
Tip #4
Place a small money tree at every table at the wedding reception. This gives everyone a chance to give something. This is especially true for those persons who are too embarrassed to give smaller amounts of cash. You can also hold a cash dance in which people donate dollars to dance to dance with the bride and or groom.
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Planning Your Honeymoon Destination
May 18, 2009 by honey
Filed under Budget Honeymoon Destinations, Destination Wedding, Planning Your Honeymoon
When you begin to plan for your wedding you will need to plan for all the details of your big event. In fact, you also need to plan for something after your wedding, your honeymoon destination. Traditionally the honeymoon should be planned by the groom. However, it will make more sense if both you and your husband-to-be are planning the honeymoon together.
How to Plan a Honeymoon Together:
Similar to your wedding planning, the best way to plan for your honeymoon is to plan together. Since it is the first time you two travel together as a married couple. You do not want to be disappointed during your honeymoon. As a result, it will be better if all the decisions about the honeymoon is agreed by both of you.
The Honeymoon Destination
There is no definite formula to choose your honeymoon destination. You should just choose the destination based on both of your preferences. If both of you would like adventures, you might want to consider a honeymoon in Africa or Europe. Perhaps something quite and adventurous, Antarctica can be quite romantic in with the white scenery and all the little penguins and other animals in the area.
If you believe your honeymoon is meant to be relaxing, you might prefer a place like Bali as your destination. Sometimes just enjoying the sun shine on the beach and the beautiful tranquil views is the perfect plan. On the contrary, you may also consider places like India or Nepal if you love to explore different cultures. The key is that you should select a destination that both of you feel interested.
The Season
Another issue you have to consider is the season in your honeymoon destination. It may not be a good idea if you plan to join the hiking tour in Nepal during summer, which is the monsoon season. The season is even more important if you really choose to go to Antarctica. You can only go to Antarctica during the summer (in the southern hemisphere). Of course there will be less problem if your honeymoon destination is places with equatorial climate, such as Indonesia and northern Brazil.
The Budget
As for your wedding items, you need to consider the budget for your honeymoon. The tradition is that the groom should pay for the expenses of the honeymoon. However, I will suggest you forget all this tradition and try to plan the budget together. There is nothing wrong if both of you contribute to the expenses.
Undoubtedly, the destination will affect your expenses a lot. Traveling to Antarctica is certainly more expensive than traveling to Mexico (if you are living in the U.S.). However, you can try to save some money from your wedding items and use the extra for your honeymoon. At the end of the day the cost for your honeymoon is usually only a fraction of that of your wedding.
Planning for your honeymoon is not an easy task. If you can plan it well, however, I am sure that you will have a really memorable honeymoon.
Honeymoon At Montego Bay
April 5, 2009 by honey
Filed under All Inclusive Honeymoons Destination, Your Honeymoon Destination Travel Tips, Your Honeymoon Destinations
Now is your chance to have a gorgeous honeymoon vacation and travel to Montego Bay, Jamaica. What are you going to do when you get there? There are several ways to enjoy this beautiful place that can send you back home with a better sense of what Montego Bay is like. It’s beautiful and warm but you already know that. What else can you learn about Montego Bay? There are several different places that you can go in order to learn more about Montego Bay.
Rose Hall Great House has a lot of history behind it. Annie Palmer was said to be a witch who practiced voodoo and cast spells on those who forced her to. She was married three different times and all of her husbands died of something that was mysterious. The three husbands are supposed to be buried in the garden. When you tour her home you will finish up in the dungeon, which is now the tavern.
Pier one on the oceanfront is a great place to see Montego Bay for what it is really like. This pier is used for several reasons; to dock boats and luxury yachts, main headquarters for the Marine Park in Montego Bay, and there is a restaurant and bar located on the pier. Sample the best of Montego Bay when you stop by the restaurant.
Reggae sumfest is another great place to check out. See some of the best reggae performances. Enjoy the beach party first and then following that you can put on your dancing shoes for five nights of music and dance. You can see performers from all over the world come out to perform their shows to the many people who come out to enjoy Raggae.
Sam Sharpe Square is named for Sam Sharp, who was a Baptist Deacon that was hung in 1834. His legacy lives on as his last quoted words are also taught to school aged children as they study the history of Montego Bay. Pavement in the square is of cobblestone, as a replica of the colonial period in which Sharpe was a resident.
Calico Sailing is another place to check out. You can check out Montego Bay from the waters when you book a pirate ship. Enjoy reggae music and captain mates while sailing around. The tour allows you to go snorkeling off of the Marine Park. Then enjoy the beach and a water park while you are out.
The Town of St. Elizabeth has its own history and culture. A group of slaves, also referred to as Maroons, ran away from their owners. They formed a union and were able to battle their British slave owners. Their unity and determination was so strong that the British finally agreed to negotiations and signed a treaty at Peace Cave. Today you can see performances by Maroon singers, dancers and also a bush doctor who can help you cure anything with herbs.
There is one sure way to enjoy marine life without trying to put on the scuba gear. Board a private boat at Margueritaville dock. When you board the vessel you can go down below where you can sit in a room that has glass windows all around. You will be able to see in Montego Bay without leaving the boat. See how many species of fish you can locate.


