Honeymoon in Victoria Canada

If you’d like a honeymoon abroad but want the convenience of familiar brands and products, you may want to consider Canada.  Of its many glorious places to stay, the gorgeous Victoria combines an old fashioned atmosphere with the glamor of the Vancouver Island experience.

Victoria, Canada Horse & Carriage Ride

Because of its mild climate, Victoria has a luscious green look, with colorful flowers, gardens and parks.  Spend lazy days wandering through them or relax at one of the many beaches or lakes.  If the idea of long, winding beaches appeals to you, opt for a day Saanich’s Gyro Park in Cadboro Bay.  It’s a family friendly place but has the space for couples to chill out under the area’s palm trees.

Victoria also boats a great range of art galleries, theaters and historic buildings for all you culture vultures.  The gothic Christ Church Cathedral is an amazing place to visit, as is the stunning Hatley Park National Historic Site.  If you prefer things to be livelier, try a spot of whale watching, ziplining or cruising around the island.

The nightlife also offers great choices for a honeymooning couple.  There’s a wealth of intimate restaurants or you can shake your stuff at a nightclub in the downtown area.  Add in some sophisticated lounges and wine bars and you’ll feel like a star every night.

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Honeymoon in Australia

Those with an adventurous spirit or a backpacker mentality may not be enthusiastic about a traditional honeymoon destination.  In that case, you may want to consider a trip to Western Australia.

The west coast of Australia can offer white beaches, an amazing array of wildflowers and some unforgettable moments.  You can swim with fish, walk through the tallest of woods or scuba dive.  There’s an almost endless choice of activities and a huge landscape to discover.

One option is to base yourself at Margaret River, in the south west of the country.  From here, you can surf, go on long walks and horse ride through the bush and then reward yourself with a trip to one of the local wine producers – making sure that you sample the produce, of course!  The south west allows you to combine outdoor adventure with a choice of superb restaurants and resorts.

However, the north west is equally enticing. You can enjoy the rugged terrain of Karijini National Park or take in the amazing sight of Lake Argyle.  If you really want the outback experience, consider renting a jeep to cover the territory or upscale and take a tourist flight over the impressive rock formations and stunning waterfalls.  And who could resist taking a camel ride across the shimmering sands and clear sea at Cable Beach?

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The Wine Lover’s Californian Honeymoon

If the thought of traveling overseas after a hectic wedding just tires you out, there are plenty of great honeymoon destinations nearer to home.  Any couple who collects wine or just likes drinking it may want to consider a honeymoon in California’s wine country.

Hanna Winery

The two wine regions are Napa Valley and Sonoma County, both of which can offer you a relaxed and romantic getaway.  Napa Valley has six towns – Napa, St Helena, Oakville, Calistoga, Rutherford and Yountville – and can offer an astounding array of resorts, spas, restaurants and wine producers as well as stunning scenery.

Sonoma Valley is nestled between two mountain ranges and boasts dozens of wine producers.  The area also has hot springs, which is popular with visitors, and top-notch resorts and spas.

Sonoma Valley

Many of the wine producers offer tours, although the smaller of them may require an appointment.  However, as these are the most intimate, it’s worth making the call.  Just think of toasting your nuptials, surrounded by vineyards, in the Californian sunshine before retreating in the evening to sumptuous cuisine and first class hotel facilities.

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A Honeymoon In The Italian Lakes

Italy conjures up an image of gorgeous landscapes, delicious food and endless romance...and the real thing will live up to your imagination.   

For an idyllic honeymoon destination, consider a trip to Italy’s Lake Como.  Its unspoilt scenery and peaceful surroundings makes it a super option for your honeymoon if you want a chance to relax and be seduced by the countryside.

You will find sumptuous villas and cute little villages situated next to the lake but the main attraction in the area is the town of Bellagio.  

It offers the best views of the lake and its surroundings and has water transport links across the area so is great to use as a base.

There are a number of historic churches to explore while a ferry will take you to the other towns of Varenna and Tremezzo, where you can view some wonderful gardens and impressive sculptures.   

You can also travel around the lake by car but a ferry seems to suit the unhurried and relaxed vibe of the area.

At night, you can enjoy a wide choice of restaurants and pubs.  As the area is popular with celebrities such as George Clooney and Richard Branson, you never know who you might bump into!

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Honeymoon in Madagascar

If you’re looking for a honeymoon destination that is a little out of the ordinary, you might want to consider an island hopping trip in Madagascar.   With spectacular scenery and wildlife to enjoy you might never want to return home!

Masoandro Lodge, Madagascar

The Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is a great place to start.  You can explore the rainforest (with a trained guide) to see the iconic lemur and rare species of reptiles and birds.  If you’re more adventurous, a visit during the night will reveal even more species to see.

The fascinating thing about Madagascar is that its landscape is so diverse.  You can travel through rainforest and desert in the same day and tourist numbers at some national parks can be very low because of the poor roads.  If you’re willing to try the off-road experience, you will see sights that very few other people reach.

A must-try is diving or snorkelling off one of Madagascar’s many islands.  Snorkellers can see turtles and brightly colored fish and coral while divers can explore shipwrecks and encounter many types of shark.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Wedding in South Carolina

On Sunday, Blake Lively and Ryan Renolds tied the knot in a small, hush hush, ceremony at the Boone Hall Plantation, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina.  So that leaves us wondering...why the Boone Hall Plantation?

“Ryan has always loved it here,” Kelly Gukanovich of Charleston radio station 95.1 FM told E!. “When he got together with Blake, he started to bring her here, too." 

With 320 years of history, Boone Hall is one of America’s oldest working, living plantations complete with picture-perfect Colonial Revival buildings, beautiful flower gardens, and a mile-long drive adorned with blooming oak.  In fact, the original owner of the plantation, Major John Boone, said that he wanted to be buried under those oak trees so that he could watch them grow for eternity.

photo by CHI Photography

Along with private parties and weddings, the venue hosts many events year round, such as the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch, Lowcountry Strawberry Festival and the Southern Living Taste of Charleston.

Why not honeymoon in Charleston, SC?  With its rich history, southern charm and grand accommodations, Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most romantic small cities in America. A Charleston honeymoon provides couples with access to both beach-side trips and metropolitan luxuries.

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Seattle Honeymoon Ideas

Honeymoon in Seattle, Washington?  It's not your "normal" destination for a honeymoon...but then again, who defines the normal honeymoon destination?  You do!  A honeymoon is about celebrating your love together and about 10 million people visit Seattle a year..so there must be something about it that makes it worth checking out.

So what can you do in Seattle on your honeymoon?

Entry to Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market - Pike Place Market's nine acres and more than a century of operation gives you a sensory tour like no other.  You'll see local fisherman throw fresh fish orders, smell beautiful, freshly picked flowers and listen to amazing talent play instruments of all sorts..including their voices.  Taste intense flavors of local wine, chocolate and baked goods and feel hand woven sweaters, shoes and wooden trinkets.

Fish market at Pike Place Market

There's no wonder that Pike Place Market is called "The Soul of Seattle."