The other day I told you about a great Vermont bed and breakfast inn that would make a wonderful winter honeymoon destination.
Today I have another romantic getaway location to share with you, this one is in Virginia.
Keswick Hall at Monticello is a 48-room Orient-Express luxury hotel nestled on 600 acres of lush Virginia countryside known as Keswick Estate. Located just six miles east of Charlottesville, VA, this English country-style property is set in the beautiful Virginia rolling hillsides.
The area features an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course and a variety of award-winning vineyards – sounds like a wonderfully romantic setting for …read more

I’ve always wanted to go to Vermont in the fall or winter, but I’ve never been. Maybe one of these days I can talk my husband into a second honeymoon and we can go.
Today I have a cozy little inn called the The Mountain Top Inn & Resort to tell you about, in Chittenden Vermont. It would make the perfect place for a winter destination wedding. Picture yourself riding in the sleigh with the mountains as your backdrop on your wedding day.

Or toast your nuptials with some fresh warm cider curled up in blankets riding the sleigh.

Just check out the …read more

I’m currently visiting friends here in Adelaide, South Australia and having the time of my life catching up with friends and visiting various tourist-y sites. Of course, being the biggest fan of Our One Heart, I can’t help but scope out the places that say ‘weddings, weddings weddings’ or ‘honeymoon, honeymoon, honeymoon!”
Before we explore these places though, did you know that there are various online sites and forums that South Australian-based brides can go to for tips and ideas from. Here’s the list that I found in no particular order
Wedding SA – This site has been recognized by …read more

The global economic crisis is indeed biting almost everyone in the world. If you have just gotten engaged and still want to get married overseas. There are still places where you can go which would not burn a very big hole in your financial pocket. The only thing you need to consider though is whether your family and guests can afford to pay for the extra costs of plane fare and accommodation if you decide to get married abroad.
The Guardian UK reveals 20 of the most romantic and affordable wedding spots that you might like to consider in planning your …read more

Don’t get me wrong. I love Mexico. Mexico is one of the countries I want to visit in the future. However, while there is the swine flu endemic going on, I think those planning their honeymoon in Mexico or those planning to get married in Mexico, check with your Health Department and see if it’s safe to do so.

Here are the Mexican states where the swine flu outbreaks have been confirmed:
_ Mexico City
_ Mexico State
_ Veracruz
_ Oaxaca
_ Baja California
_ San Luis Potosi
Some, including Oaxaca, Mexico City and Baja California, have tourist areas. But authorities have not said where in these …read more

Kia Ora!
New Zealand has been home to me since January 2002. I thought it’s time to spotlight the country I call home as a potential wedding and/or honeymoon destination.
In this series, I will feature the places we’ve visited, giving you the good, the bad and the ugly. If you have any New Zealand experience of yours own to share, feel free to email me on christine(at)b5media(dot)com and I will feature your stories as well.
Cheers
Image credit: Picture taken by the author, Picton, New Zealand

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When we talk about honeymoons, we think of white beaches and warm tropical islands but they don’t have to be. It can be an walking trip in the jungles of the Amazon or a skiing trip in the mountainous peaks of Canada or even New Zealand.
Whatever you want to do, there are around about 5 basic things you need to consider while planning your honeymoon:

in planning for your honeymoon, make a listing of different places that both of you would want to visit, and the activities that you want to be involved in
the honeymoon budget
how long …read more

I’ve always wanted a Carribean honeymoon but at the time we got married, my passport was about to expire and my Husband just wanted to explore the islands in the Philippines so we spent our 10-day honeymoon island hopping.
We’re planning our nth honeymoon and I was thinking that this time, I’d like us to go somewhere in the Carribean that’s affordable enough in this hard times.
What about you, where are you going for your honeymoon?
Scouting out the ideal honeymoon spot? For a real luxury value, consider the vibrant isle of Puerto Rico, just a short flight away from the East …read more

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When we think of honeymoons, we think of going to a specific destination for some R&R and of course, for some alone time with our beloved. I have found recently that honeymoon cruises are gaining popularity as an alternative. I’ve had friends and relatives who have experienced a holiday cruise and they said that contrary to popular opinion, there are heaps you can do aboard the ship while sailing from one island to the other!
Why don’t you try it?
Groom Groove gives you the low-down on honeymoon cruises:
Cost: Cool
The cost of a …read more