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Sexy beaches, charming islands, and romantic wine retreats: who says you need a passport to travel to paradise?
— By Fiorella Valdesolo
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When you've finally gotten to the honeymoon portion of wedded bliss, the stress of making it to "I do" is well worth it. But packing can be a whole other project. Passport? Check. Lingerie? Check. But what about all those other beauty necessities you might need to feel as beautiful and sexy as you should on your honeymoon? We've rounded up everything you need to stay gorgeous, no matter your destination — plus, some things you can leave at home to lighten up your suitcase.
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, Brides magazine.
In search of an easy-to-get-to but super-romantic destination — no passport required? You don't need to fly halfway around the world to check into a glamorous resort. We teamed up with the A-list agents at Virtuoso to rank the USA's top sexy hideaways. Start packing!
— By Jacqueline Gifford
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After the ring, prewedding events, and the big day itself, you might feel like there's not much left over in your budget for a romantic honeymoon. Don't despair; the trick is finding the right destinations and knowing the right times to go. To help you plan your much-deserved trip after your wedding, I turned to travel experts who gave the scoop on the best honeymoon destinations that won't break the bank.
Kicking off your marriage with an extraordinary honeymoon is a memorable way to begin the next chapter of your life. Make more room in your budget for beachside dinners and biking through the jungle by saving money where you can. My tips will help you stretch your cash for the best honeymoon possible.
Traditionally, honeymoons are thought of as a time for a newlywed couple to escape for a few days (or weeks) of postwedding bliss. But when the bride and groom are parents, stepparents, or both, does the definition of the honeymoon change? Some parents view the honeymoon as an opportunity to bring the newly blended family together, while others relish the opportunity to be alone with their new spouse before "real life" takes over.
Whether you've been through this experience before, are going through it now, or just have an opinion, we want to hear what you think.
Source: KT Merry, Tom Robinson Photography
Princess Charlene and Prince Albert made out today in South Africa, putting their newlywed love on display for the world less than a week after their Monaco royal wedding. Charlene and Albert got dressed up for a dinner party they're hosting tonight in Durban. Feeling less like a honeymoon and more like a state visit, the royal couple also met with Jacob Zuma, the president of Charlene's home country South Africa, and his wife for lunch yesterday.
After marrying with more than 2 billion people watching, Prince William and Kate Middleton made sure to take a very private honeymoon — and not a picture of their time in the Seychelles has leaked to the public. In fact, we haven't even seen the duke and duchess kiss since they did it twice on the Buckingham Palace balcony!
Of course, William is still second in line to the British throne, while Albert is a sitting monarch with more responsibilities. Royal duties or not, are you surprised Charlene and Albert are making public appearances so soon?
Prince William and Kate Middleton head south for glitzy Los Angeles soon, but before leaving Canada the duke and duchess reportedly enjoyed a sort of second honeymoon on a remote island in Canada — appropriately nicknamed "Honeymoon Island."
Last night, William and Kate flew into the wilderness, leaving their entourage and police protection behind. The nature-themed getaway was apparently a surprise for Kate, arranged by William. They took in a late sunset, ate local cranberries, and cooked caribou steaks over an open campfire. A far cry from Kensington Palace! After meeting with some locals, the two paddled off to Eagle Island, also known as Honeymoon Island, to reportedly watch the midnight sunset; the territory is so north, dusk doesn't come until midnight.
After a busy schedule, and many outfit changes, I'd imagine Kate craved some laid-back time with her husband, and a trip away is always a fun way to surprise your partner. But eating local berries and dining on campfire-cooked caribou isn't everyone's idea of a magical couple's getaway. Does roughing it, even for a few hours, sound like an ideal romantic getaway?
See more photos of Will and Kate's rustic trip now.
When you think back on your honeymoon, you hope it's memorable for the love-filled moments with your new husband. But our Facebook fans had some honeymoon horror stories that put the "worse" in for better or worse. Here are five honeymoon disasters to watch out for on your postwedding trip.
Anyone else have a honeymoon horror story to add?
Now that the wedding planning madness is over (aren't you glad to be done with that?), it's time to sit back and relax with your beloved. If your wallet has suffered from paying for the big event, you need to cut down on your honeymoon costs. Read on to find out four great suggestions from Dana LaRue, The Broke-Ass Bride blogger!
