Sunday, October 26, 2008

Plan an Unforgettable Honeymoon on a Budget

By Leroy Calstard

An unparalleled honeymoon vacation does not just happen; instead it requires a lot of planning, comparison shopping, and also some research with respect to the best deals around. Of course, picking that perfect locale is not as easy as just booking the first honeymoon package you stumble across and for those who are seriously considering doing their own travel planning it is a wise choice to be fully informed about all the options open to them.

Cruises are of course a new way to travel for the budget conscious honeymooner, but other options are also open to those who are not afraid to perhaps try something out of the ordinary. Add to this the fact that after a wedding and reception and also setting up joint housekeeping the expenses most likely mounted sky high, you will be well served to find a cost effective way of spending an unparalleled honeymoon vacation that is not only awesome because of the closeness it brought to both you and your new spouse but also because it did not drain every last coin from your budget.

Even as cruises are one of the most cost effectives modes of honeymooning, a trip to the California wine country can be just as inexpensive and rewarding. Vineyards are naturally romantic and if you time it just right and see the heavy clusters of grapes or leaves as they are turning a majestic red, you will feel truly transported into a different world. Stay at a local bed and breakfast or opt for a charming vacation cottage and you will be rewarded with privacy and an unbeatable access to local events and sightseeing opportunities.

If foreign countries are beckoning to you, plan your honeymoon for the official off season. Granted, many of the smaller shops might be closed and the weather may not be as favorable as it is during the regular vacation season, but on the plus side the crowds are a lot smaller and the prices a lot lower!

For fun and excitement you may choose to visit a city that has a number of amusement parks and can provide you with endless hours of fun, excitement, and the ability to just for a little bit be a kid again - together with your new spouse. Those who really like to see their adrenaline head into high gear may even consider one of the many venues that offers white water rafting - just remember that this is an activity which is not for the faint of heart!

Some of the best memories are the ones that are created between you and nature and as long as you do not mind doing some camping, your budget will be left intact! This is a wonderful solution for those looking to have a honeymoon on a shoestring budget and with respect to all the available trips, it does not get any cheaper than this! - 15784

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