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Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations 2008
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Top Ten Honeymoon Destinations 2008.
Italy, Hawaii, Tahiti, Mexico, Greece, Costa Rica, Bali, Fiji, France and Turk and Caicos.
Best city for a honeymoon.Paris, Venice, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, SydneyTop Destinations for honeymoon by category.Best for Beaches are Turks and Caicos, Tahiti and Hawaii. Best for Romantic are Tahiti, Hawaii and Italty. Best for Nightlife are Las Vegas, New York and Brazil. Best for Food are Italy, France and New York. Best for Culture are Italy, France and Greece. Best for Adventure are Costa Rica, South Africa and Educador/Galapagos. Best for Snorkling and Diving are Belize, Australia and Cayman Islands. Best for Winter Sports are Switzerland, Canada and Colorado. Most Affordable are Mexico, Las Vegas and Domincan Republic.Checklist of destination wedding couple attributes - adventurous spirit, family is spread out, can range from being budget-minded to having no limit on price, don’t want to deal with the stress, second marriage.The following properties and destinations have special offers. Dreams Resorts and Spas, Secrets Resorts and Spa, Couples Resorts, Superclubs, Holiday Inn Aruba, Holiday Inn Jamaica, Fiji.Second Honeymoon destinationsHawaii, Cruise, Caribean, Jamaica, Cancun, Europe, Italty, Mexico, Tahti, St LuciaTop Trends in Honeymoons.Exotic locals, adventure destinations, over the top luxury, spa experience, food and wine oriented.Resorts for destination weddings in the Dominican Republic are Dreams Punta Cana Resort, Sunscape Casa del Mar La Romana and Sunscape Puna Cana in the Dominican Republic there is no waiting period.Resorts for destination weddings in Mexico are Palace Resorts, Le Blanc, Dreams, Secrets and Sunscape. There is a 3 day wait to marry.Maui and Honolulu there is no waiting time to marry.Cities in Europe.Italty, France and Greece, Rome, Florence, Venice, Paris, the South of France, the Loire Valleyand Greek Isles.Tahitian WeddingsHoneymooners who wish to do something different, or those celebrating a special aniversary, can have a tahitian wedding ceromony or vow renewal (not legal binding). There are a number of variations of the ceromony, but it traditionally begins with the bride being treated to a smoothing monoi-oil massage by her tahitian “bridesmaid” while being sung to and adorned with fragrant flowers. The groom is taken to a motu (small islet) by outrigger canoe, painted with tatoos and given a crown of tropical leaves. The bride wears traditional tahitian wedding pareu and flowered headpiece. A priest conducts the ceromony in tahitian , and each couple is given a tahitian name and a name for their first-born child.
Best Family Resorts
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1. Beaches Negril Resort (Jamica) - On 8 beachfront hectares, 6 km north of town, this colorful property has the broadest appeal of any all-inclusive resort here for families, couples and singles of all ages. Beaches Negril offers plenty to talk about: five restaurants, seven bars, three freshwater pools and three whirlpools, at an all-inclusive rate that covers airport transfers from Montego Bay, food, drink, entertainment, service and taxes.
2. Fairmont Kea Lani (Hawaii) - Thanks to its unique formula, imaginative designers, deep-pocketed owners and creative chefs, this hotel competes with the likes of its neighbor and even gives the Grand Wailea Resort a run for its money. Thanks, too, to adept management, The Fairmont Kea Lani is one of Hawaii's most engaging resorts, especially for families and couples who appreciate the all-suite format.
3. Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach (Florida) - Located near the more conservative Hilton, this property abuts a large public park and Cocoa's famous, long white strand. This is the largest and liveliest of the area's beachside resorts. Well-designed and blessed with inexpensive dining and a long list of recreational activities, this is hands-down the best choice for families in all price ranges. 
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1. Paradisus Playa Conchal 2. Beaches Negril Resort 3. Grotto Bay Beach Resort 4. Dreams Cancun 5. Breezes Curacao Resort
Frequently Asked Cruise Questions
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- cruising
Is Cruising Affordable?
Cruising is much less expensive than a hotel-based vacation. Plus They include FREE meals all day long. There are cruises available at all price ranges - from budget to luxury - and all represent perhaps the best value for your vacation dollar.
What’s included in the price?
The price of your cruise price includes your cabin, all meals (including the midnight buffet!), entertainment, parties and, of course, all transportation between all the ports on your itinerary. On most ships, alcoholic beverages and optional shore excursions are not included in the basic price.
What's Included?
• Stateroom or suite accommodations
• Ocean transportation
• Gourmet dining
• Supervised kids' programs
• Vegas – or Broadway-style shows
• Entry to nightclubs, piano bars & more
• Activities like yoga & basketball• Gym, pool & hot tubs
• Port charges
What's not included:
• Gratuities
• Spa treatments
• Alcoholic beverages
• Casino gambling
• Shopping
• Organized tours & activities onshore
• Babysitting
• Nominal fees at some specialty restaurants.
Will I get bored onboard?
Hardly! Cruise ships are floating resorts that will give any Las Vegas hotel a run for their money. Activities begin at sun up and go into the late hours of the night. The scenery is ever-changing, and every port offers exciting opportunities for exploration.
Today's ships offer activities and entertainment for vacationers of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. From lounging by the pool with a good book, taking yoga or cooking classes, enter a talent show or a putting contest, take a dance class, get a massage or attend a lecture. spa treatments, basketball ,swim, play bingo or bridge.
At night, you might try your luck in the casino, take in a Broadway-style floor show or a magician's act, catch a comedy show, sing along in a piano bar, or indulge in five-star cuisine. From luxury to adventure, there's a ship to suit your vacation needs.Family-friendly ships may feature everything from kids' clubs to teen coffee-houses.
Unique ship features may include:
• Rock-climbing wall
• All-ocean view or all-suite accommodations
• Martini & champagne bars
• Teen discos
• Thalassotherapy pool
• Spiral waterside
• Planetarium
• Boutiques by Harrods & Bvlgari
• Butler service• Miniature golf
• Pool-side movies
Is airfare included in my cruise price?
Cruise lines usually offer both a cruise-only price and an AIR/SEA price that includes connecting airfare, transfers between the airport and ship and baggage handling. In some instances, only the cruise-only fare is available. The prices shown on our site are typically cruise-only, but our cruise counselors will gladly provide an air-inclusive price if requested.
What's a shore excursion?
That's a term that refers to anything you do off the ship, in port. At every stop, you'll have the option of exploring the area on your own or as part of a group with a planned itinerary. You might hike a tropical rain forest in the Caribbean, fish for king salmon in Alaska, tour Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, or take a sightseeing tour.
Are all cruise ships the same?
No way! There are 20 major cruise lines with with over 100 ships. They range from ultra exclusive ships that cater to 100 passengers to the new floating resorts carrying 4,000 people. There are 30 year ships and 3 month old state of the art ships.
Will I need a passport?
Travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada will be required to have a passport. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.
