Couples first must decide when to take their trip. For years it was tradition to leave right after the wedding. Couples are more practical today. Weddings are major events in many cases, so it's natural to expect a letdown once the excitement is over. Rather than going during the post- wedding blue period, more and more people opt for waiting a month or two. This gives them something to look forward to down the road a bit. Instead of leaving on their big adventure, they often go away for the week- end together right after the wedding. Think of it as a "mini-moon".

As you begin planning the honeymoon you first step is to determine how long you want your honeymoon to last. If you only have a short vacation, you may want to eliminate destinations such as Europe or Asia. Because of jetlag, many people need a couple days to become acclimated to the time change. If you lose a few days to jet-lag you may feel as if your trip is over before it's even begun. For short vacations of a week, the Caribbean is one of the most ideal vacation spots destinations. Many of the different islands offer fantastic package deals. These exclusive resorts offer a complete vacation package: food, drinks, entertainment, and a fabulous location, all for a very reasonable price. The Caribbean offers newlyweds a chance to bask in the warm sun and enjoy each other's company in a beautiful setting. The Caribbean is the ideal location winter honeymoons.

If lying in the sun is not your idea of a good time, there are plenty of great honeymoon destinations in North America. Consider one of the many resort type towns that offer plenty of outdoor activities. Banff, Alberta is a unique resort town in the middle of the Rockies. If you ski or snowboard you and your sweetie will enjoy the fantastic hills in this area. Banff is a winter paradise, with plenty to do, and a town that is full of unique shops.

If you would rather stick close to home you could enjoy a week at a quaint bed and breakfast that offers spa packages such as massages. These getaways are a wonderful way to relax and enjoy plenty of quite time together.

For those with an opportunity to enjoy two or more weeks away on a honeymoon, there is an almost endless choice of fabulous destinations around the world. The South Pacific is an increasingly popular honeymoon destination. With wonderful year-round weather, these luxury resorts treat you as if you were royalty.

With so many choices it is important to decide what is most important to you and your spouse-to-be before booking a honeymoon. Taking time to browse through travel brochures can be almost as much fun as actually travelling there! If you choose carefully you will be left with fond memories that will last you a lifetime.