September 10, 2004, Newsletter Issue #18: Honeymoon Fun

Tip of the Week

Great honeymoons, like great marriages, are comprised of compromise, joy and togetherness. Sure, honeymoons are a bit more idealistic and dreamy, but romance doesn’t always have to include champagne, candlelit suppers and rose petals scattered on silken sheets (although those sound fantastic, too). Keep in mind that equipment rentals for sports-related activities--along with lessons--are almost always available. Remember, too, to book ahead; I’d even go so far as to book a dinner reservation well in advance, particularly if it’s a very popular restaurant. So, here’s my short list of some entertaining things to do that are widely available at various popular honeymoon destinations.

Hot air balloon rides
Hiking and nature tours
Helicopter tours
Scuba diving and snorkeling
Parasailing, hang-gliding, windsurfing
Surfing rentals and lessons
Garden, gallery and museum tours
Historic sites
Wine, scotch or food tasting
Antiquing
Visits to spas and hot springs (His and Hers massages and mud baths are often available)
Craft demonstrations (glass blowing, ceramics, jewelry design, woodworking, etc.)
Sporting events and clinics
Day and sunset sails, dinners and tours
Kayak (or catamaran) rentals and lessons
Day train trips
Amusement parks
Fine dining, local cuisine, blues clubs, picnics, nightclubs, concerts
Bike and horseback riding
Motorcycle or sports car rentals
Stargazing expeditions and planetariums (spectacular on the Big Island of Hawaii)
Rollerblading, ice skating
Cross-country skiing
If you’re going to Hawaii, be sure to arrange for flower leis, go to a luau, see Polynesian dance shows.
And, no matter where you roam, there’s almost always shopping! Check with your travel agent, resort, or the local tourist bureau or chamber of commerce of your destination.

For details on these or any other activities, drop me a line at honeymoon.lifetips.com. Next week we’ll take a look at theme honeymoons and how to incorporate a mutual love of golf, museums, scuba diving, fine art--or whatever--into a traditionally romantic honeymoon trip. Until then, stay in touch and happy planning!
Yours for TheBigDay,

Jill

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