Saturday, April 5, 2014

Romance and Honeymoons

Most Romantic And Popular Honeymoon Destinations


You've spent months planning every detail of your dream wedding. You've stressed over seating charts. Lost sleep over place settings. Finally, your chance to relax has arrived. It's honeymoon time. Do not waste your chance and make your honeymoon really special. Just pick the most romantic honeymoon destination!

Italy


Few places in the world blend history and culture with romance like Italy. Couples may find themselves meandering the streets of Rome and tossing coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, being serenaded on a gondola ride along Venice's canals, snapping photos overlooking Florence's Arno River, or simply taking pause to tuck into a sweet gelato and sipping a steaming espresso. History and arts lovers will want to explore the ruins of Rome's ancient Forum and Colosseum, ogle some of the world's finest art and sculpture in the halls of Florence's extraordinary museums or discover wonders of the ancient world so perfectly preserved by volcanic eruption at Pompeii. And for honeymooners seeking the chance to unwind by the sea, the sunny shores of the Amalfi Coast provide respite from these larger, bustling cities.


Whether you stay in cities, villages or along the coast, you both will suffer no shortage of romantic accommodations in bella Italia. You'll feel every bit like Audrey Hepburn on Roman holiday at the Inn at the Spanish Steps, located in Rome’s city center at -- you guessed it -- the Spanish Steps. Guests can stay in rooms with views of the famed stairs, and will be steps away from one of Rome's most luxe shopping streets, Via del Babuino. Head to the rooftop terrace to enjoy an apertivo at sunset, and embrace the City of Love. Or if you’re in Florence, book a stay at the ultra-mod Hotel Continentale. The hotel offers guests a honeymoon special that includes 2 nights’ accommodations, a cocktail at the Sky Lounge Bar overlooking the Ponte Vecchio and Arno River, a 3-course dinner at one of the hotel's restaurants, and a massage treatment at the hotel’s new White Iris Spa.


Maui, Hawaii


Say “aloha” to love and romance on this magical island where you will spend your days lounging by the pool or beach or exploring the many natural wonders of this tropical heaven. Then spend your nights dancing in the moonlight enjoying fabulous foods, culture and romance in these islands that many say were created for lovers. Most hotel in the Hawaiian Islands even cater to honeymooners offering a slew of packages, making this destination an easy, “no brainer” place of choice for honeymoon travel. There’s nothing more romantic then long walks on the beach, sunsets and the sounds of guitars softly playing as you relax the night away. These islands don’t only offer beaches and romance they also offer culture, adventure and diversity which is why couples discover that researching each island before you book is the way to go. 

Once you research the many islands & choices of Hawaii, you will see they offer newlyweds both the post-wedding escape they need combined with the romance and peaceful atmosphere a honeymoon demands. We love six Islands of Aloha that are home to treasures unlike any others on the planet: including the extraordinary cliffs of the Napali Coast on Kauai, to the vibrant & gorgeous shores of Waikiki Beach on Oahu.  Let’s not forget the miles & miles of white sands of the Papohaku Beach on Molokai to the tranquil waters of Hulopoe Bay in Lanai. There is also the summit ofHaleakala Crater on Maui and then don’t miss the primal energy of Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island. The Four Seasons Hotel offers The Ultimate Honeymoon Package that offers a rental car for your entire stay, a romantic private dinner on the beach (one night only) and breakfast daily. Honeymooners can indulge their senses and unwind at sunset with a mai tai at one of many places to watch the sun set and enjoy an intimate first-class dinner overlooking the ocean at many of the island’s well-known and wonderful restaurants. 

Fiji




With 322 pristine islands, Fiji offers as much (or as little) to do as you desire. Enjoy an afternoon of scuba diving or snorkeling; get your adrenaline pumping whitewater rafting or windsurfing, or simply hike along rugged cliffs or explore a native village and watch a traditional fire-walking ceremony.


At night, check into of the Fiji's premier resorts -- trust us, you can hardly go wrong at any of the islands' luxurious resorts, and will be delighted to discover a true paradise on earth near bursting with sun-soaked silken sands, surrounded by sapphire and cerulean waters, and covered with lush palm trees, plus the occasional set of jagged cliffs to lend to the postcard-worthy setting. Among the must-stay places is the Royal Davui Island Resort, an adults-only island resort with a mission of making your romantic dreams come true. The resort offers the utmost in privacy; a mere 16 villas dot the 10-acre island tucked into Beqa Lagoon.

Enjoy intimate moments in your villa's private outdoor plunge pools, or seek solace in an in-room couples' spa massage. The resort offers a series of honeymoon packages, including the “Romance Honeymoon,” complete with his and hers sarongs, private beach picnics and a 1-hour couples’ massage; the “Adventure Honeymoon,” featuring a scuba course, zip-line adventure and private beach picnic; and the “Indulgence Honeymoon,” where each day you're treated to an indulgence such as a 60-minute massage, 30-minute facial or body scrub.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia.



Perfect white-sandy beaches surrounded by emerald waters could be easily be described as the center of the romantic universe or to those who love basking in the sun; heaven. To make this “center” true to the description, luxury resorts and spas strategically placed around the island with overwater bungalows, thatched roof villas, and fabled ambiance makes Bora Bora one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

These resorts have been welcoming couples for over 40 years and their unique and special services have been perfected and deemed unforgettable. From dusk to dawn, each resort has created their own blend of romantic experiences & these fabulous encounters that their guests can choose from to create a trip that’s memories last forever. Located on an island in the lagoon of Bora Bora, Bora Bora Lagoon Resort invites newlyweds to reminisce in post-wedding privacy nestled in a bungalow perched on high stilts above the lagoon. 

The Canoe Breakfast brings the morning nosh to new levels as breakfast and fresh flowers are loaded into a canoe and delivered to your room. While the resort offers many evening entertainment options and group activities, honeymooners can escape the crowds with a private barbecue for two on a secluded island. Guests can snorkel and relax while their personal chef prepares an island feast served on fine china and linens in the great outdoors. This is just one of many ways couples find the resorts on Bora Bora amazing and each one works hard to come up with ways to ensure both a remarkable experience but one you will want to return to again and again.


Maldives



 Maldives are quite possibly the most romantic archipelago on earth, with perfectly placed, palm tree-cloaked islands, pearly white beaches -- surrounded by crystal-clear, warm turquoise waters, no less -- along with private, overwater bungalows strung over the sea. Many of the Maldives tiny islands have been converted into luxury resorts, where your every whim is met, and where romance seems to blaze out from each tiki torch that lines the beach.


While it's difficult to find a resort in the Maldives that isn't exceptional, seek out an adults-only accommodation, such as Komandoo Maldives Island Resort, and thank us later when your daily swims aren't interrupted by screaming, splashing children. Upon arriving on the island via float plane, you'll be greeted by the entire staff singing a traditional welcome song, and given a delightful cup of coconut ice cream as you wait for your paperwork and room key to be assigned. Be sure to ditch your shoes -- you'll never wear them -- grab a bikini, and head for your own private bungalow, set behind your private strip of beach (unless of course, you've chosen one of the overwater bungalows), then dip into the ocean straight from your private porch.

For the ultimate romantic evening in the Maldives, plan a private, beachside, candlelit dinner, designing the menu with the resort's executive chef. Then relax as you sip cocktails with your spouse while looking upon a blazing pink and orange sunset in barefooted bliss, recalling the extraordinary snorkeling trip you took together earlier that afternoon.

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