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The Perfect Honeymoon (on a budget) - 2 of 2

Add that extra touch of romance
Chocolates, candles, rose-petals and oysters – you are probably already familiar with all of these infamous elements for creating a romantic mood on your honeymoon. However, to add that something special, spend some time celebrating your relationship and your new life together as a married couple. After all, romance is more about the heart than the body. Here are a few ideas to start setting the romantic mood early.

Combine your photo albums
Sitting down together on your honeymoon and choosing the best photos of each other from your dating days to put in your new album, is a great way to relive old memories.

Write a dream letter to your partner
Write letters to each other about your dreams for your marriage for the next ten, twenty, or thirty years. Exchange the letters on the first day of your honeymoon, and then save them to read on your wedding anniversary.

Leave memory notes everywhere
Nothing creates a romantic mood better than remembering your best moments together as a couple. A few post-it notes of the memories you would most like to share with your spouse over the course of your marriage written down and hidden all over the place at your honeymoon destination (on the pillow, in the luggage, in the rental car, etc.), is a sure way to romantic bliss.

Choose a spectacular honeymoon destination
A perfect wedding rightly deserves to be followed up with a perfect honeymoon. Here are some destinations that will win the heart of any newlywed couple.

St. Lucia, do everything your heart desires, you'll need more than seven days. So go ahead and stretch ‘The greatest week of your life’. You'll never want to leave, but when you do, you'll return home with a whole new outlook on life.

Have your honeymoon in Italy and it will be the trip of a lifetime. You want it to be unforgettable. What better spot than Italy, with its romance, magnificent scenery, cities filled with history and charm to make memories last forever.

Hawaii is the perfect romantic escape, unbelievable surroundings, clear blue waters, sunsets to rival anywhere in the world and hotels to pamper your every need.

Make Mexico your honeymoon destination and your dreams will come true. With resorts such as Cancun, Acapulco, Los Cabos or Riviera Maya, you will have the time of your life.

Fiji, considered the world’s most romantic islands, are unspoiled, friendly, safe, and the best value in the South Pacific.

St. Thomas is one of the most popular tourist spots in the US Virgin Islands. Their international reputation stems from their pristine beaches, warm weather, and crystal-clear waters making it a perfect choice for that idyllic honeymoon.

With careful planning, you can ensure that the whole honeymoon experience is easy, and you can set off feeling confident that your honeymoon will be nothing less than extraordinary.

by Damien McKeever