Your Honeymoon: Make it Unique

The tasks for the wedding have been established. You know what needs to be done and you have worked out who needs to do what and when it has to be done. The one thing left is deciding where to go on your honeymoon. You want to make your honeymoon unique. You want it to be memorable.

Sometimes the wedding takes most of the money and there is not very much left over to take an extravagant trip. Your honeymoon does not have to be expensive to be memorable and meaningful.

You can take your honeymoon trip over a prolonged period of time. See if you and your groom can take a Friday or Monday off work for the next four weeks or over a few months. The two of you could spend these long weekends in an area within driving distance such as at a special bed and breakfast or explore a nearby town that is having a special event.

Do you both enjoy outdoor activities? You could take weekend skiing or camping trips.

Do you have your heart set on spending your honeymoon at a resort? There are honeymoon packages that are all inclusive. This means there is one price for everything: tips, transfers from and to the airport, drinks, meals, and activities. The activities at the resorts will allow you to enjoy many adventures together such as scuba diving, wind surfing, or sailing.

It also means that you plan on spending the majority of your time at the resort. You will want to include excursions into town in your budget. You may want to have dinner at a special restaurant rather than at the resort.

Another unique idea, if you have the budget, is to charter a yacht for a honeymoon cruise. You will have privacy and can spend a lot of quality time together. There are a number of places you can visit. Some interesting islands are:

U S Virgin Islands: The islands have clear blue water and white sand beaches. It is one of the most romantic spots in the Caribbean.

Aruba: Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world can be found in Aruba. If you enjoy snorkeling, scuba diving, or wind surfing, this may be the place for you.

Jamaica: This island has a romantic atmosphere, serene beaches, excellent cuisine, and fun things to do.

Mexico: The beaches of Mexico have white sand. You will enjoy the cuisine, the people, the activities, the atmosphere, and the fun.

Another interesting idea to make your honeymoon unique is to travel to an island or a city in Europe and rent a house or villa. You can rent a private villa just for the two of you. Maid service and a cook are generally included to meet your special requests, to introduce you to the country's cuisine, and to pamper you. Popular villa rental destinations include Italy, France, St. John, Jamaica, and Barbados.

Some resorts offer villas that are on their property. You will have the comfort, security, and services of the resort while having the space and facilities of a home. You can cook your own food and your time is your own to do whatever you want.

Peace and quiet is also available at a bed and breakfast or small inn. There is usually a small group of guests. The owners live on the property and you will get personal attention.

When you book your reservations, let the hotel know you are on your honeymoon. Some will offer a special gift or a room upgrade.

Whatever you decide to do, your honeymoon will be perfect and unique because it was chosen by you.