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Tips for Planning Your Honeymoon

January 22nd, 2009 No comments

Honeymoon planning must be approached with caution to guarantee you get the honeymoon of your dreams. You should look forward to your romantic getaway particularly following the fuss of planning the wedding. If you are uneasy about what to organize then try to obtain some advice from your recently wed relatives and friends and do some research about what is available. Never let anybody push her or his ideas onto you or your fiance’s plans.

Before any plans are booked you need to work out your style. What types of places to you want to visit, a river, , someplace exotic or maybe several places. Determine the cost and stick to it. Also when do you want to go on your honeymoon? Traditionally honeymoons occur after the wedding but you can go on your honeymoon straight after the reception, several days after the wedding,or at the wedding location. Your honeymoon can last for several weeks or only a night.

You need to determine the type of hotel you want to stay at. Someplace secluded, close to nightclubs or entertainment, small with a few rooms or a villa, large with a lot of amenities, all-inclusive, soups or adults only, or in the heart of a city. Determine|Work what activities you want to participate in and figure out where your meals will be coming from. Will you prepare all of the meals, eat at cheap restaurants, order in room service or resort food, have an all-inclusive package or do fine dining? Finally chose what activities you want o do at night whether it be live entertainment, bars, clubs, walks in the moonlight, movies or some romantic time.

Will your meals be included, will you have to prepare them, are you planning on doing any fine dining, or simply use room service. Finally want activities do you want to do, take some long walks on the beach, go to clubs and bar, see some live entertainment or have some romantic time.

It is possible to find affordable honeymoons if you are willing to travel off-peak as these times are always less expensive. You need to let the hotel or cruise now that you are honeymooners as honeymooners tend to get special treatment such as chocolates and champagne, candlelit dinners and flowers. The extras and special attention will make your honeymoon even more unforgettable.

You should look into honeymoon packages as these are designed for the ultimate romantic experience. These packages will ensure that your honeymoon is spent at a top hotel or resort. You can find honeymoon packages to almost any spot in the world and for any type of honeymoon.

There are honeymoon packages available from many travel companies and hotels. If you are on a honeymoon you may receive couples massages, flowers in the room, chocolates and champagne, and candlelit dinners. Honeymoon packages are designed to be very romantic and if you are great options if you are unsure about what to chose.

The placement of your room can be very important. Think of how romantic it is to have a room where the doors open up to a white sand beach or have an overlook of a tropical harbor. Keep lots of fresh flowers and bring your own candles and incense to set the mood. You should also determine what amenities you want in your room, plunge pool, bathrobes, air conditioning, minibar, CD player, DVD player, whirlpool bath or a king size bed.

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Enjoy a Romantic Getaway at Michigan’s Unique Bed & Breakfasts

December 21st, 2008 No comments
by Jane Leisteiner

All winter long, including of course, Valentine’s Day, Michigan bed and breakfasts offer romantic escapes for lovers of all ages. Whether you wish to spend time snowshoeing through wooded trails surrounded by vineyards, dining on outstanding gourmet local cuisine, soaking in spacious spa tubs or curling up in front of a toasty fireplace, Michigan offers great opportunities for winter romance. Iloveinns.com features some of the top romantic choices for you below.

For a classic romantic getaway, head to a magnificent Queen Anne mansion, the Grand Victorian in Bellaire, where you are treated as modern-day royalty. Enjoy the rich dcor of the individual rooms at this Michigan inn, many with hand-carved fireplaces for a cozy snuggle. For the outdoor enthusiasts, there is a real winter adventure waiting in Bellaire – you can glide in a raft along the peaceful winter waters of the Jordan River.

How romantic is a winter sunset over Lake Michigan when you are wrapped in the arms of the one you love? Several of the rooms in Yelton Manor, a South Haven bed and breakfast, have spectacular lake views. For that extra special romantic treat, book the intimately private, yet spacious Anniversary Suite, complete with a four poster King bed, oval Jacuzzi, and lake and garden views. In the mornings, savor a delicious homemade hot breakfast.

The Castle in the Country Bed and Breakfast, located in Michigan’s Saugatuck area, is absolutely enchanting. This perfect romantic getaway is a century old Victorian Castle, situated on 65 heavily wooded acres providing walking trails, cross country skiing and even ice fishing on a private lake. Enjoy a sleigh ride with your loved one through a starlit night or simply retreat to your private suite with a whirlpool tub for two and cozy fireplace. The full gourmet breakfast contains only items made from scratch, scones, muffins and croissants. The Castle in the Country B&B is truly one of Allegan, Michigan’s greatest treasures.

The Delano Inn, a lovingly restored 1863 Victorian inn of Italianate architecture, is sure to please the most demanding of tastes. With nearby frosty slopes (named No. 1 in Midwest by SKI Magazine), this unique Allegan, Michigan, inn provides not only stimulating outdoor activities but romance at its best with rooms decorated in period furnishings. The gourmet breakfast is fabulous, featuring specialties such as Baked Peach French Toast or Cheese-Stuffed Belgian Blueberry Waffles. Enjoy romantic fireplaces, whirlpool suites and the close locale of antique shops, jewelry stores and a sweet shop for your sweet.

For an unforgettable romantic getaway, the Cobblestone Manor B&B is the perfect spot. Built in 1840 and located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, this beautifully restored jewel offers luxurious suites, complete with whirlpool tubs and charming fireplaces. Enjoy a fabulous four course meal, prepared by Chef Kipp at the charming Bistro Bourdeau. And when you awaken to enticing aromas, you will want to hurry downstairs to the turreted breakfast room where you will find a sumptuous feast awaiting your pleasure.

For romantic winter getaways, Michigan offers inns galore, where it is a simple task to spoil your loved one. There are over 19,000 B&Bs and country inns listed at www.iloveinns.com where you can find information if you are still undecided about where to spend your romantic getaway. Another great resource is the best selling bed and breakfast guidebook, “Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns.” Included in this book is a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free Certificate which you will surely appreciate. And for celebrating any special occasion, a gift certificate is the perfect solution and is also found at iLoveInns.com.

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