Ireland: myHoneymoon
Where: Ireland
Why I Love Ireland: As an avid reader of romance novels, I've always fantasized about traveling to the majestic green isle of Ireland. My adoring fiance wanted to be the man of my dreams, so he took us there for our honeymoon!
My Favorite Part: We visited many different towns and cities during our 10 day trip. My favorite location by far was the small town of Westport, Ireland. The town has won the title of "Tidiest Town" for 3 years running and this title is well deserved. This adorable little town will steal your heart.
What I'd Like Others to Know: If you want to fall in love all over again, you must visit Ireland. The lush green fields, the plush white sheep, the romance inspiring castles, the hearty food, and those adorable accents are all the things that dreams are made of.
--contributed by kerri1973, Prattville, Alabama, USALabels: February09 Contest, Ireland, myHoneymoon
myHoneymoon: Chicago, Illinois
Sarah Crawford of Shreveport, Louisiana recently returned from her honeymoon. Read all about Sarah and Hunter's US honeymoon in her myLovetripper entry:
Where did you honeymoon?My new husband Hunter and I honeymooned in Chicago in mid-August 2008. We stayed at the Whitehall Hotel in downtown Chicago, just a short walk from "The Magnificent Mile," Michigan Avenue.
Why did you select this honeymoon destination?Many people who marry in the summer choose honeymoons at beach locations or cruises. But Hunter and I aren't beach people - we like it OK, but not for an entire week. Chicago is an exciting place with hundreds of things to do - and if you go between Memorial Day and Labor Day, you can still experience the water on one of the beaches off Lake Michigan. It's a place where good food, swimming, history and culture all come together.
What was your favorite thing about your honeymoon location?I loved walking the length of Michigan Avenue, called "The Magnificent Mile." It seems to be one of the most popular streets, and I felt like I was a part of something exciting as we walked this mile. It leads straight to the Chicago River and the heart of downtown Chicago. It's just an exciting place to be, and when you experience that with your new husband, there was nothing more romantic for me.
Is there anything you wish you'd known previous to your honeymoon?I wish we would have included room in our budget to take a ride on one of the dinner cruises on Lake Michigan. We did get to take a skyline boat tour, but the dinner cruise would have been amazing I'm sure!
What advice would you give fellow honeymooners about this destination?If you go during the right season, definitely take a swim in Lake Michigan off one of the beaches when they're open.
We checked out a show at comedy troupe The Second City, and it was hilarious! Alumni from this troupe include John Belushi, Bill Murray and Chris Farley.
Also check out the great pizza the city is famous for. Giordano's has amazing stuffed pizza!
If you head out to Navy Pier, be sure to ride the ferris wheel at night. Talk about romantic!
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myHoneymoon: Around the World
When and where did you honeymoon?We are currently 6 weeks into a 16-month honeymoon around the world. We spent the first month in South Africa and are now in Swakopmund, Namibia. The rest of our itinerary will take us to Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Morocco, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Laos, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, and Chile.
What made you select this honeymoon destination?Isn't it obvious: this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the world with little to no responsibilities.
What's your favorite part of this honeymoon destination?Impossible to say, as it is not even close to over. So far, we have had amazing times meeting the locals in Durban and Cape Town, enjoying the beautiful weather of the Namibian coast. Sandboarding on the dunes of the Namib Desert was a highlight, but overall we are enjoying the experience of voyaging to the unknown together.
Is there anything you wish you'd known previous to heading off to this honeymoon destination?We didn't/don't know much about any of our destinations. We are operating pretty much on the fly, with only a light sketch of an itinerary.
--Submitted by T.J. and Lauren Voboril, Telluride, Colorado
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myHoneymoon: San Diego
Our Honeymoon was in San Diego. In 1980 there was very little between LA so we had a great road trip. We stopped at all the little towns along the way. We brought a picnic and we cruised along the coast.
--Submitted by Pamela White, Marysville, WA
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