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WHERE WILL WE HONEYMOON HONEY!
 Choosing your honeymoon destination is almost as important as choosing the music for your first dance. This should be started as soon as the wedding date is set. If you are in charge of choosing the honeymoon destination on your own then it can be tricky. First thing you need to do is think back and remember places that your partner has mentioned in the past. Write it down in list form under the heading HER or HIM! Now draw a line vertically next to her list and next to it write the heading ME. Now write down where you would like to go.
Now, on a separate piece of paper, write down the place that was on both of these lists. Keep the other lists handy. Keep in mind that it’s not all about the destination, it’s about the memories you will make while there. Keeping that in mind, talk to your partners friends that you can trust not to spoil the surprise. Your partner may have expressed an interest in some honeymoon destination you haven’t thought of.
Ok, now its time to rate your list. Here is how you should approach this task. DO NOT rate it as to where you would like to go first. Together you will now be traveling as one. Think about your common interests other than travel. What you like to do. Do you both hike? Do you both like to snorkel? Do you both love Italian food? Write these down also in list form next to honeymoon destinations. Rate the COMMON INTEREST list.
Now match up the lists. If you have a common interest that you do with your partner quite often, then match that activity up with the honeymoon destination that would be best suited for that activity. Honeymoons are meant to be fun, romantic, and full of memories.
Now you have everything rated. If you have a destination that links with multiple activities that’s ok, that’s even better. Honeymoon destinations like this rate high on the list. If you see a destination that incorporates three or four activities then you have your answer. More often than not this will happen.
One example: You both like cruises. You like to snorkel. You love Italian food. You love history. See the trend? A Mediterranean Cruise would be perfect for the couple with a list like this.
TRAVEL TIP: Allow a day extra at the beginning and end of your trip. This will allow you some layover time which can, if done right, lower the cost of your airfare.
YOUR HONEYMOON - THE WORLDS MOST ROMANTIC RESORT
 Of all the most beautiful places on earth, only Sandals Antigua has earned the title of "World's Most Romantic Resort." Set on breathtaking Dickenson Bay, the island's best and most famous beach, this romantic getaway offers the charm of a quaint Caribbean village accompanied by the refined luxuries of a world-class luxury-included resort that has been voted World's Leading Honeymoon Resort four years in a row.
On an island renowned for its beaches (365 of them! one for each day of the year) Sandals Grande Antigua takes pride of place with its prime location, directly on the most famed beach of all, Dickenson Bay. Silky white sand, incredibly clear turquoise water and never-ending golden sunshine are just a part of the immense charm and natural beauty that has earned this magical place the titles of "Most Romantic Resort", "World's Leading Honeymoon Resort" and the ultra-prestigious Five Star Diamond Award.
THE FEAR OF FLYING
 Are you afraid to fly? Is the fear of flying keeping you at home or close to home for your honeymoon? If you're a bride longing for an exotic honeymoon destination, then those destinations usually reqire that you fly at some point or other.
The fear of flying may be a distinct phobia in itself, or it may be an indirect manifestation of one or more other phobias, such as claustrophobia (a fear of enclosed spaces) or acrophobia (a fear of heights). It may have other causes as well such as fear of terroism, or the fear of turbulence, storms and lightening, etc. Simply put, a fear of flying is a level of anxiety so great that it prevents a person from traveling by air, or causes great distress to a person when he or she is compelled to travel by air. The most extreme manifestations can include panic attacks or vomiting at the mere sight or mention of an aircraft or air travel.
Don't feel like you are alone, many people have this phobia. Some famous people who suffer from the fear of flying are:
Behavioral therapies for fear of flying such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Systematic Desensitization rest on the theory that phobia is due to an initial sensitizing event (ISE) that has created the feelings of fear. In other words, the initial sensitizing event was the first time that the person felt those intense feelings of fear.
Hypnotherapy generally involves regression to the ISE, uncovering the event, the emotions around the event, and helping the client understand the source of their fear. It is sometimes the case that the ISE has nothing to do with flying at all.
There is also promising research regarding the use of virtual reality therapy as a treatment for aerophobia.
There are medications out there also that may help. Psychiatrists are sometimes reluctant to prescribe any medication for the treatment of fear of flying due to the need for patients to medicate irregularly.
Many people cope with the fear of flying by taking over-the-counter meds like "Happy to Fly," a natural anti-anxiety formula for travelers." You can save $1.00 on "Happy to Fly" by Clicking Here.
If you want to get beyond your fear of flying try this. Take a medication (see your doctor), or if you still have time try some therapy, and then take a short flight or two before your wedding day - that may help you to overcome your fear. By overcoming your fear you will open up the entire world to youself. Exotic destinations are just waiting for you and your husband to visit. There is nothing better than an exotic honeymoon destination, or a lifetime full of great far-away destination vacations.
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Romantic Vacation Ideas
Want to make your love life more romantic? Here are some suggestions for your honeymoon to help pump up the romance...even the most ardent lover can use romantic inspiration.
- Get away from it all
- Indulge in a romantic package with luscious extras
- Request the honeymoon suite
- Order breakfast from room service — and don't leave the room all day
- Stock your own surprise in the minibar
- "Hello, room service? Send up a bottle of your best Champagne, two flutes, and a strawberry delicacy"
- Schedule a very romantic dinner
- Tell her how beautiful she is or how handsome he looks
- Turn off the TV in your room; better yet, don't turn it on at all
- Hand out a stack of love coupons, redeemable at any time
- Dress for bed
- Take a private yoga lesson together
- Go window shopping for souvenirs, then circle back and buy something your better half admired
- Pack a game for grownups
- Ask the concierge to plan the day for you
- Use the "Do Not Disturb" sign — and bring it home with you
- Take a bubble bath together
- Pick up tickets to take a romantic train ride in a compartment just for two
- Write a love letter and seal it with a love stamp
- Order roses delivered to your room
- Take a stroll hand-in-hand along the waterfront
- Skip the sight-seeing and go to a theme park
- Plant a kiss in an unexpected place
- Make it a late night and afterwards count the stars together
- Go green and save energy: Shut off the lights and set out candles
- Schedule a couples massage
- Pack a picnic, and don't forget the wine
- Enjoy a barefoot dinner on the beach
- Go out... just for dessert
- Give her your heart - a beautiful heart pendant that is
- Go parking
- Pack a book of classic love poems, read aloud from it before bed, and laugh your heads off
- Bring chocolate, any time, in any form, anywhere
- Take in a movie...and make out
- Take a day to just photograph each other
- Mix a love potion
- Sleep outdoors on the beach
- Share a secret no one else knows
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Although many couples are perfectly happy lolling on a Caribbean island on their honeymoon, others prefer to pursue a specific sport or passion on vacation. From scuba diving to shopping for antiques, kayaking to casino gambling, as long as both of you agree on an activity you enjoy, a honeymoon can be an excellent opportunity to engage in it to your heart's content. Check out the article below on choosing a destination for your honeymoon.