A couple’s honeymoon should be a time for relaxation and reconnecting after months of wedding planning. Make it a vacation to remember with one of these classic retreats.
More recent honeymoon traditions include the bridal tour, during which affluent couples took several months to travel to exotic destinations. Middle-class couples in the early- to mid-twentieth century were likely to visit American locales like Niagara Falls for a shorter duration. Here are some ideas and resources to help find the perfect honeymoon.
Castles and Other Historic Properties
For a true fairy-tale honeymoon experience, nothing beats renting a castle in Europe or the UK. Check out the following sites for information on castle honeymoon packages.
- Castlehoneymoons.com offers packages for romantic getaways in England, Scotland, and Ireland.
- Loyd and Townsend Rose, found at www.ltr.co.uk, offer historic property rentals all over Europe and the UK. This site has listings for historic villas, mansions, and chalets in addition to castles for rent.
Adirondack Mountain Inn
The gorgeous Adirondack region of Northern New York evokes the rustic holidays enjoyed during the Victorian era. Today there are plenty of honeymoon resorts and lodges to suit any couple’s personality.
- Resortsandlodges.com is a useful resource for locating the perfect Adirondack region retreat.
- Relais and Chateau, a luxury destination web resource, provides a directory of high-end hotels and resorts in the Eastern United States.
Rio De Janeiro
The colonial elegance of this vibrant Brazilian city was a popular location for films produced during Hollywood’s Golden Age (1930 – 1950). Today the home of Carnival serves up old-world charm as a honeymoon destination.
- Boutique and luxury hotel resource mrandmrssmith.com features a Rio profile with plenty of links to luxurious resorts and hotels.
- Check out the Rio De Janeiro page on epoquehotels.com for rate comparisons on hotel packages and availability.
Niagara Falls
For a truly retro honeymoon, there is no substitute for the Niagara region. Here are some web resources to track down the perfect Niagara Falls honeymoon.
- Lovetripper.com has an informative article on Niagara Falls as a honeymoon destination, and where to find great hotels and resorts.
- Don’t rule out the Ontario, Canada side of the Falls: check out niagarafallstourism.com for information on Canadian destinations.
When planning any honeymoon, make sure to start shopping around early to get the best prices on rooms and packages. Ask family and friends for hotel or resort recommendations. Don’t forget to check passport statuses for international travel.
Source: http://www.suite101.com and others.
