European Honeymoons
Thinking of taking a vacation to Europe to celebrate your marriage? Well grab your
suitcase, city
guidebooks,
power adapter and
converter, and get ready to take a trip of a lifetime. Europe is quickly becoming a honeymoon hot spot. So get your passport ready, stuff your wallet with Euros, and don't forget to send a postcard!
Who It's Best For
* Anyone who has already been to the Caribbean.
* Those fair-skinned folks who fear the beach like the plague.
* Financially-stable couples with the time and money to take a nice, long vacation.
* Couples who would rather see the sites than lounge around.
* People who love to walk.
* History or culture buffs, art lovers, romantics, and language lovers.
* Newlyweds without children.
Why Europe?
* See not just one new place, but two, three, or even ten!
* Experience the old world and learn about your roots.
* Indulge in fine wine and cuisine.
* Enjoy world famous monuments and sites such as the Louvre, the Coliseum, or Stone Henge.
* Your photo album from this trip will be an educational and inspiring memento to share with your children.
* There are ancient cities, medieval towns, and even metropolitan hubs clustered together so you can experience a variety of things on one trip.
* There's no worrying about hurricane season.
How Long
Thinking a week? Think again. A week-long trip to Europe is doable but not as relaxing as it could be. Remember that you'll have two days of flying and some jet lag cutting into your vacation. Aim for a trip lasting 10 to 14 days or more. If you only have a week to spare, consider a different honeymoon location or make a rain date to take your honeymoon when you'll have more time.
Since the point of a European vacation is to take in the sites and explore new places, more time is always better. With a week or two to spare you can hop from one country to the next, getting a taste of two cultures, two sets of scenery, and two different mini-vacations. Or, if you are spending time in only one country, you can travel to a small village or areas that most tourists don't get to visit with short itineraries.
How Much
How much a European vacation costs varies greatly on where you go and what time of year you plan to travel. But the general idea is that you'll be spending significantly more on a European honeymoon than on a Caribbean one. Why? The airplane tickets cost more, the length of the stay is typically longer, the prices of hotels and meals are catered to wealthier travelers, and travel between cities or countries runs up the final bill.
Where & When to Go
