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Honeymoons in the Winter

Find the activities, accomodations and location for a perfect honeymoon in the winter.

A winter wedding, and therefore a winter honeymoon, can offer couples some amazing options for travel. Whether your tastes run to a warm and sunny getaway for two or an exotic trip to the other side of the world, winter offers some of the best travel deals and is the perfect time to escape the cold of home.

Wintery Honeymoons

Take advantage of all the snow and crisp, cold air for a winter honeymoon in the mountains or the northern half of the country. Snowmobiling adventures abound in Colorado and the rest of the Rocky Mountain states. Winter evenings spent in front of a warming fire in the heart of a ski lodge offers new couples the perfect mixture of socializing, playing in the snow and luxury accommodations. If You Ski has a great listing of some of the top honeymoon resorts for winter activities. Listing both national and international locations, the site is a great way to compare resorts and find the one which matches your abilities.

Tropical Honeymoons

If cold nights are not your idea of a vacation, then head for the topics. Traditionally, Mexico and the Caribbean are the top destinations for winter honeymoons. All inclusive resorts offer everything you could need at a single price and can keep you from focusing on your budget while having fun. Many are located within easy travel distance to major cities, so you won't be stuck within the resort walls. Palace Resorts offers nine different locations for a complete Caribbean or Latin American honeymoon. Take advantage of a free honeymoon package if you register. Shop around for the best deals as there are many hotel packages in the tropics and wonderful deals can be found with a little homework. Also check out cruise and land combination packages for a complete vacation experience. Relax and soak up the vast ocean while traveling to a land-based resort.

International Honeymoons

Travel in the winter can be a great option as international sites are less crowed and prices can be cheaper. Most children are in school and the tempo of many tours takes on a decidedly more relaxed feeling. With cruise options in Europe, China and Russia, Viking Cruises offers some amazing trips to exotic river locations. Instead of sailing the high seas, check out the heart and soul of a county by sailing its inland waters. Classic Vacations lists dozens of options for travel to the Caribbean, Europe and the South Pacific. Browse through the listings of different cities and countries to find the perfect combination of sightseeing and accommodations.

Adventure Honeymoons

For the active couple, who would be bored touring museums and laying around the pool deck, a more action-packed honeymoon may be the ticket. Adventure Vacation has a great feature which allows you to choose the level of physical activity and challenge you want while still knowing you are on vacation. Choose from exciting options such as The Vista Verde Ranch which offers winter skiing and sleigh rides along with gourmet dining and cooking classes.

Make a Difference Honeymoons

For a green winter wedding or the more socially conscious couple, think about your honeymoon as a way to give back to the world. Global Citizens Network leads teams of volunteers to rural communities all over the world. Local projects can include building health clinics, opening libraries and other worthy endeavors. No special skills are required and you will be making a huge impact while meeting people from other cultures in a real and meaningful way. Destinations are available both internationally and nationally to accommodate any budget. Global Volunteers lists different locations for each month of the year where you can make a real difference. Warm destinations, such as the Cook Islands in the South Pacific, can let you vacation in one of the most idyllic places in the world while helping teach literacy.

The key to a planning honeymoons in the winter is matching the location to your personal ideas of a vacation. If you want a break from winter, head south to warmer climates to soak up the sun. If winter is your preferred play time, head out west and up to the mountains for acres of snow and cold winter air. As long as the two of you agree on the location, you will create the memories for a lifetime and take the perfect first steps into married life.

Written by: Caroline Retzer
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