Asia, Australia and South Pacific Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways

Australia's Sexiest Spas Check out this list of properties of special interest to honeymooners heading to Australia.

How the Two of You Can Be Outback Jack and Jill For television viewers who follow Outback Jack, the reality show which takes pampered women and puts them in pursuit of a man in the middle of Australia's rugged Outback, the Outback looks like a rough and rugged destination. It is -- but, for many couples, it's also an adventure trip waiting to happen. If you'd like to plan a romantic getaway to the Outback (and you're not worried about breaking a nail), here are a few leads to get you started.

What do stars do when they take a romantic break? Much the same as everyday travelers-- they head for some of the world's most beautiful destinations with their sweetie in hand. See where Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake went on their recent romantic getaway in Australia -- with information on how the two of you can vacation there as well!

Sports Lovers: Sydney's Where It's At! by Eleanor S. Morris This beautiful city on Sydney Harbour has always been a world-class destination, even before all the glamour of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Rooms with a View Australia’s greatest attractions don’t have to disappear as soon as you close the door of your hotel. With a bit of forward planning you be a part of your surroundings from the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed again. Here’s a small selection of what’s on offer when it comes to combining accommodation with the local scenery.

Romancing Australia Ideas for your next romantic getaway in Australia!

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CHINA

• Gambling on Love in Macau by Victoria Brooks Though I hardly knew you then, you called me on your way to work, your voice edgy with excitement. You said you had dreamed you were spinning a roulette wheel in an Asian-style Vegas, on a peninsula on the southeast coast of China. You promised me that if I could identify the place of your dreams, you would whisk me away to that magic land. Together we would turn your fantasy into reality. 
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• Marriage Regulations in Fiji--How to get married in Fiji
• Travel Talk: Destination: South Pacific Interview Subject: David Stanley, author of South Pacific (Moon Handbooks) and South Pacific expert
• Maravu Plantation Resort
  They call it Fiji's "Forgotten North" but once you've been there, you'll find it unforgettable. Along with unique accommodations, this intimate resort offers genuine Fijian weddings, complete with traditional costumes, music, and more.
• Fiji Honeymoon for The Bachelorette Trista Ryan of The Bachelorette fame honeymooned with Ryan Sutter at Fiji's elegant Turtle Island. The island came to the attention of the news world just a few years ago as it hosted the first wedding of the millennium, thanks to its location on the international date line. [more]
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• Destination Weddings: Balinese Style
• Marriage regulations in Bali--How to get married in Bali

• Japan Welcomes Tourists Enchanted by Acclaimed Film Lost in Translation Did the two of you enjoy Lost in Translation? Plan your own trip to Japan to see some of the destinations used in the movie (including the hotel where much of the action was filmed!)

MALAYSIA

• Tanjung Rhu Resort by Paris Permenter & John Bigley The name "Tanjung Rhu" refers to the willowy casuarina trees that dot this lush Malaysian property. Along the powdery shoreline, those trees whisper the call of a tropical breeze that speaks of days and nights the two of you will never forget.
• Weddings at the Sarawak Cultural Village by Paris Permenter and John Bigley Borneo. Just the name of the isle carries with it the romance of Southeast Asia. Miles of virgin jungle cover the world's third largest island. If you're looking for a truly unique wedding destination, Sarawak Cultural Village provides plenty of choices (as well as local bridal costumes) to make your event one of a kind.
• Eastern and Oriental Express by Rowena Carr-Allinson The Orient Express dates back to 1883 and by the 1920s the train was running from Paris to Istanbul via Venice--the train's glory days. Royalty and celebrities alike travelled in pure luxury and opulence throughout Europe. For us mere mortals, it was the latest chic in honeymoons. And it still is. [more]
• Seven Days Before the Mast (Star Flyer Clipper Ship) by Eleanor S. Morris When you picture the words "clipper ship" what does your romantic imagination conjure up? How about a tall ship on the horizon, multiple sails billowing in the winds, flags fluttering from the mizzen-mast, fluffy white clouds in the bluest of skies.
• Map of Malaysia

• Marriage regulations in New Zealand--How to Get Married in New Zealand
  Tours of 'The Lord of The Rings' locations Planning a honeymoon or romantic getaway in New Zealand? Save time for a tour of the spectacular locations featured in The Lord of the Rings movies.
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• Bic Runga by Grace Sydney Born and raised in a family with a diverse cultural background (her father is Maori and her mother Chinese) in Christchurch on New Zealand's South Island, singer/songwriter Bic Runga relies not upon her exotic lineage for musical inspiration, but rather the common thread of love to embroider a tapestry of songs dedicated to the beauty of life's quiet moments.

SINGAPORE

• Eastern and Oriental Express by Rowena Carr-Allinson The Orient Express dates back to 1883 and by the 1920s the train was running from Paris to Istanbul via Venice--the train's glory days. Royalty and celebrities alike travelled in pure luxury and opulence throughout Europe. For us mere mortals, it was the latest chic in honeymoons. And it still is.

TAHITI

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• Travel Talk: Destination: South Pacific Interview Subject: David Stanley, author of South Pacific (Moon Handbooks) and South Pacific expert
• Tahiti’s Marquesas Islands--Romance in the South Pacific by Rita Cook and A. Anthony Mastracchio What will you remember about the Marquesas Islands? Will it be the ship you will live on for 16 days called the Aranui 3, surrounded by travelers from around the world? Will it be the people you meet on the ship during your honeymoon – 65 people all discovering the Marquesas Island’s together with everyday being a new adventure?
• Paradise in French Polynesia "There is nothing more romantic than an island escape in an idyllic overwater bungalow, and the Overwater Romance Package at the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa sets the standard," explains Brooke Dunbar, director of marketing for Sheraton resorts in French Polynesia. "These bungalows have been called the best accommodations in French Polynesia, and our team has created a honeymoon package that befits that billing."
• When in Moorea: Sights the two of you can't miss
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THAILAND

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• Seven Days Before the Mast (Star Flyer Clipper Ship) by Eleanor S. Morris When you picture the words "clipper ship" what does your romantic imagination conjure up? How about a tall ship on the horizon, multiple sails billowing in the winds, flags fluttering from the mizzen-mast, fluffy white clouds in the bluest of skies.
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