Honeymoon Resort

Where To Begin

It can be quite overwhelming looking through all of the honeymoon choices. Although the Internet has revolutionized the way we, as tourists, plan our vacations, it has also opened up a vast world of information, and sorting through that information can be a daunting task at times. Still, it is a great feeling to know that you don't have to rely just on the advice of your local travel agent. (Still, your travel agent may be able to help you find the best deals.) There isn't anything wrong with using a travel agent. In fact, many couples prefer the personal one-on-one service that an agent can provide. However, doing a little preliminary work before you visit with your travel agent can help you understand just how good a deal you are receiving!

Compare! Compare! Compare!

You don't know how good a deal you are getting if you don't compare it with other deals. This means checking out a variety of Websites and travel forums. Keep checking them, too. Use a notebook to keep track of the pricing and options of various resorts. Most of these resorts will have seasonal pricing. If you are flexible about your wedding date, then you might want to consider holding your wedding in the off-season of the resort you want to visit. Remember, there can be a huge difference in pricing from one week to the next if you look at the end of peak season and the beginning of the off season.

Bookmark the following Websites, and visit them often. Tripadvisor is a great place to hear some insider tips on travel, so be sure to check it out. You can also post your own questions concerning honeymoon resort choices.

• Tripadvisor
• Travelocity
• Hotwire
• Expedia
• Priceline
• Hotels.com
• Orbitz

Popular Honeymoon Resort Choices

Sometimes it helps just knowing what resorts are popular among other honeymooners, and why. The following is a list of some of the most popular resorts.

• Grand Lido Negril Jamaica Super Clubs-This all-inclusive resort boasts three award-winning Epicurean restaurants, twenty-four hour room service, and features a honeymoon yacht that was once owned by Princess Grace. It has been awarded the AAA 4-Diamond Award and voted the "Best Beach in the Caribbean" by the Travel Channel.
• Antigua Sandals Resort-This resort has been voted the most romantic resort for five years in a row. Its tropical gardens and famous white sand beaches make it a true honeymooners' paradise.
• St. Lucia Sandals Resort-This British Colonial styled resort features the 200 year old Fort Rodney, and the resort has been awarded the 5-Star Diamond Award.
• Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach and Villa Resort-You can't seem to go wrong with a Sandals resort. This resort is bordered by the St. Ann mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Guests receive complimentary golf and scub diving.
• Secrets Excellence Punta Cana Resort-Honeymooners at this Dominican Republic luxury resort receive a fruit plate, bottle of champagne, breakfast in bed, and one romantic dinner on top of all of the other amenities.
• Cancun Dreams Resort and Spa-This all-inclusive resort offers a wedding/honeymoon package, or you can spend just your honeymoon in a gorgeous ocean view suite.
• Puerto Vallarta Westin Regina Resort-Bordered by the Sierra Madre and Banderas Bay, this resort offers honeymooners a gorgorgeous beach setting complete with palm trees and dolphins.
• Grand Floridian Hotel at Disney World-You don't have to leave the country to find a great honeymoon resort. Disney World offers first class accomodations in the honeymoon suites at the Grand Floridian. For more information on finding the best deals, check out Mousesavers.com. Here you'll find the best deals on anything to do with Disney World, and you'll get some insider tips, too.

For more information on popular honeymoon resorts, check out the following Websites.

• Best Honeymoon Resorts
• Honeymoons, Inc.
• Sandals Resorts
• Wed Alert
• Unforgettable Honeymoons
• Vacation Idea
• Unforgettable Honeymoons
• Five Star Alliance
• Distinctive Honeymoons