Less Expensive but Great Honeymoon Destinations
Let’s admit it, wedding costs are no joke. There’s the whole wedding hullabaloo, not to mention the honeymoon. Of course, you definitely want to enjoy the honeymoon where it’s just the two of you together. The honeymoon is the perfect way to relax yourselves after a busy wedding ceremony, be treated like royalties and enjoy all the amenities of luxury. Honeymoons can be costly so it is good to be frugal, because they are well worth every penny spent. While some may have the money to enjoy an all-expense luxurious honeymoon get-away, it’s also easy to create the romantic ambiance and enjoy the perfect honeymoon vacation without busting your pocket book.
When planning your honeymoon destination, you should consider the time of year and find any off-peak season places to visit. People who get married in January often visit places such as, New York, San Francisco and Washington DC. February is the cheapest time to go honeymooning in Celtic Ireland, or the snow-capped mountains of Netherlands and Dallas, TX is also a favorite. If you are honeymooning in March, Los Angeles is very affordable or you can also get good vacation packages for a Honeymoon Caribbean cruise to Jamaica. Hawaii is cheapest in May, while June brides can always choose to go to Phoenix and Albuquerque for some Mexican style fun and exploration. July offers it’s best for Tucson and Memphis, while a honeymoon in August is perfect in Las Vegas, Nevada. September is the perfect time to go abroad and explore Asian culture in Japan. For October and November honeymoons, you can usually find good vacation packages for tropical destinations such as South America and Belize or in the US; Colorado or various other ski resorts. Any air travel near Christmas can be hectic and expensive, with many flights often easily delayed if the weather gets bad however, a December honeymoon can be just lovely in places such as, Jamaica or St. Lucia or even a train trip throughout the United States.
Here are five travel destinations you can explore on your honeymoon, offering you the perfect romantic thrills, without the worries of an empty pocket.
London. There are several airports to choose from, the most popular being Heathrow and Gatwick, and depending on your departure city, the price will vary at these destinations. While it may seem more expensive than any other European destination, there are endless choices in hotels, restaurants, transportation and tour services that you can choose from. With some research, you can usually find something for you and your loved one that will work within your budget.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico offers lovely quaint vacation rentals, villas, beautiful beach houses, condos, and resort accommodations that you can choose from for your honeymoon. Honeymooners can visit the Mayan City in Tulum or take the ferry to the island of Cozumel for some snorkeling experience.
Malaysia’s Tioman Island For some Asian experience, go to Tioman Island in Malaysia. Tioman Island has been noted by Time magazine as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. You and your honey can bask in the sun, go snorkeling or enjoy a day of scuba diving. Weekend getaways for two-night stay at a suite in an Oceanside resort are very affordable often around $100 per night or sometimes less. The island can be reached via ferry from the mainland; a good two hours ride that is perfect for dolphin-sightings.
Buenos Aires For some Latin American color, Buenos Aires provides a variety of cultural events, nightlife, shopping, local sports and excursions to choose from. You will find wonderful places to shop with entertaining street performers near by. The wedding vacation package you select is completely up to you and your loved one and there are many places with special offers from 2 – 7 days with price ranges between$500 – $4,000.
Las Vegas Las Vegas is one of the most popular wedding and honeymoon destinations in the world, as there are endless possibilities of entertainment, activities, food, luxury hotels and resorts. There are many cheap vacation packages offered by many hotels and resorts, with discount rates for lodging, meals and entertainment.
Taking a romantic honeymoon together is something that you don’t have to travel to accomplish, it is totally up to you. If you decide to keep it local, you can begin by finding places that offer something new for you both to do and explore. Even keeping it simple, the two of you can celebrate in your new home alone, which can also prove to be a very private and romantic honeymoon experience.
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