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10 Romantic Honeymoon and Holiday Destinations
ure, anywhere is romantic holiday lights.
with the one you love, but
some destinations just cry 3.California Wine Country
romance. Some of my favorites – Just north of San
are: Francisco, California's wine
country is a world away from the
1.Paris – What's not to bustle of the city. Many of the
love about the "City of Lights"? region's wine estates welcome
The city's architecture, parks, visitors for tastings and tours,
and monuments are beautiful any and the area boasts dozens of
time of year. Plus, it's next to small and interesting bed and
impossible to get a bad meal in breakfast inns, many with views
this town. Add dozens of of the vineyards. Napa and Sonoma
interesting museums, the Counties are home to a surprising
picturesque Seine River, some of number of excellent restaurants,
the world's best shopping, and which make use of the bountiful
that Paris charm, and you've got local produce and vintages.
a winner.
4.Tuscany – Speaking of
2.New York City in December wine country, consider a visit to
– New York City is one of the original wine
interesting any time of year, but countries – Tuscany. The rolling
in December, when the city is hills, just outside of Florence
decked out for the holidays, it's in central Italy, are home to
magical. The department windows hundreds of small wineries as
feature charming holiday well as picturesque stone
vignettes, the tree at farmhouses and casually elegant
Rockefeller Center glistens, ice eateries.
skaters glide through Central
Park, and the city sparkles with 5.Tahiti – These islands
have captivated travelers since Glenlo Abbey Hotel in Galaway,
the days of Paul Gauguin. Explore with its rolling hills,
the French flavor of Papeete or championship golf course, and
venture to one of the smaller gourmet dining.
islands, such as Bora Bora or
Moorea. You can even stay in a 8.Bed and Breakfasts in New
private cottage built on stilts England – The New England
over the calm Tahitian lagoon. countryside abounds in small,
The friendliness and welcoming historic bed and breakfast inns
nature of the Tahitian people is and the region's scenery is
legendary. enchanting any time of year –
from the legendary fall foliage
6.Hawaii – A little closer to the sparkling summer
to home, but no less romantic, seashores. Explore the region's
the Hawaiian Islands combine many parks and hiking trails;
American customs with Polynesian shop for antiques and homemade
culture. Add beautiful beaches, crafts in unique village stores;
Trade Wind breezes, lilting or sample fresh-from-the-sea
island music, and dramatic lobsters, clams, and other
volcanoes for a one-of-a-kind seafood delights.
experience.
9.Turks and Caicos Islands
7.A Castle in Ireland – – Just an hour's flight away
Spending your honeymoon in a from south Florida, these islands
historic Irish castle is the offer some of the world's most
stuff of which dreams are made. beautiful stretches of white sand
Consider a stay at the elegant beach. Plus, at least at this
stone fortress, Dromoland Castle, writing, they are much less
which hosts many of Ireland's developed than other Caribbean
state visitors, or the five-star island resorts. In addition to
beach activities, you can explore Santorini, the Greek Islands
the islands' coral reefs, try enchant with crystal clear water,
your luck at one of the small simple and deliciously prepared
island casinos, or dine seaside food, white-washed buildings, and
on fresh conch. innate Greek friendliness. Plus,
accommodations, food, and fun on
10.A Greek Island – From the islands are surprisingly
Mykonos to Corfu, from Crete to affordable.
About the Author:
Chris Morton ran hotels and restaurants for 17 years - catering for 100's of weddings. His wife Sue is a wedding planner with 10 years experience. Together they have established http://www.theweddingwizards.com to provide unbiased help for brides and grooms. email: chris@chrismorton.net
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