What to Expect with a Honeymoon Down Under

Though Australia may not necessarily be the first place that most couples think of when planning their honeymoons, it is a surprising honeymoon destination. For most people, ideas of romantic Paris and the sunny Caribbean spring easily to mind as honeymoon destinations, but few people consider the fact that Australia is a wonderful honeymoon destination.

Imagine all the things you’d want your honeymoon to include. I bet that some of the things you are thinking of are romantic walks on the beach, fancy dinners, secluded resorts, and, of course, sunshine. You are probably also hoping to find all of that for a decent price, right?

Australia makes for a truly unique honeymoon destination, and an unforgettable one at that. While other couples in your social group will probably take a clichéd trip to France, you can wow everyone (including yourselves) with all the amazing activities, restaurants and resorts on offer Down Under.

Why Australia for a Honeymoon?

Beaches. Australia is edged by thousands of miles of coastline, many of which consist of white sand beaches, beyond which lie, quite literally, more than 10,000 islands. If the word “beach” is synonymous in your mind with honeymooning, Australia is going to offer you much more variety and options than most other destinations on earth.

Cosmopolitan cities. Perhaps you are not a typical honeymooner, and you’re looking less for secluded romance and more for evening excitement. In that case, you are going to find a wealth of upscale restaurants and live music venues in Australia’s major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, not to mention the country’s vibrant pub scene.

Luxury resorts. The number of amazing resorts along Australia’s coasts will probably surprise you. In fact, there are even resorts that sit on their own private islands. The best place in Australia to find elegant beach resorts is along the Gold Coast in the northeast part of the country.

Unbelievable Outback. If the most important thing to you on your honeymoon is simply being secluded amid an amazing landscape with your new spouse, then make for the vast isolation and unmatched beauty on offer in Australia’s desert Outback. Here, you can find tiny cottages to rent where you won’t even hear the sound of an airplane flying overhead for days and, each evening, you will be lulled by the sun setting over the flaming red, orange and yellow hues of the desert.

Affordable holidays. Because of the exchange rates, your long-saved cash will go much further against the local Australian Dollar than if you chose to honeymoon in Europe or even the Caribbean. You’ll be able to take that hard-earned money and enjoy lavish meals, nights out on the town and fancy suites overlooking perfect blue ocean. Or, you could choose to make your honeymoon last longer, opting to stay for more than just a few days to enjoy the bliss of post-nuptial embraces and romantic walks on the beach.

This post was written by Joe Williams of Bridge & Wickers.

Villa Del Palmer Beach Resort and Spa

Situated on the soft sands of famous Banderas Bay, Villa del Palmer lies in the Hotel District between Marina Vallarta and downtown Puerto Vallarta - where the essence of Mexico still thrives along cobble stone streets, lush tropical gardens and stretches of beach that are ideal for a relaxing stroll while enjoying a beautiful Pacific sunset.

The Resort has 431 suites and geust rooms designed with the floors, bright fabrics and marble bath-rooms. Balconies or partios furnished with dinning sets provide garden, pool or partial ocean views.

Climate
The Puerto Vallarta area offers a mild tropical climate year-round, with an average daily temperature of 27 degree celcius and cooler evening temperature in winter months.

Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa Maldives

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is scheduled to be opened in November 2009, Centara Maldives is located on South Ari Atoll (Alifu Atoll), in the republic of Maldives and will deliver a unique premium 4 star resort experience.

Featuring 112 suites & villas the hotel offers diving enthusiasts outstanding diving opportunities including an excellent house reef complete with a dedicated sunken ship wreck, and is within easy reach of the top dive spots in the Maldives. The 7 categories of beach front and over water accommodation ranges from 76 sq m Beach Suites complete with separate living room, large terrace and indoor and outdoor showers, up to 146 sq m Luxury Beachfront Pool Villas which include membership of the exclusive Island Club, which offers guests in selected categories of accommodation a “resort within a resort” experience including use of the exclusive Club Lounge, daily servings of complimentary meals, snack and drinks and complimentary evening cocktail and canapes.

The hotel features a variety of dining options, pools, recreation activities, Sports and Fitness facilities, bar and lounges with nightly entertainment, SPA Cenvaree, and a Kids Club.

The resort is relatively close to Male International Airport with an air transfer time of just 25 minutes or speed boat services (night transfer available) in 85 minutes.

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Romantic Ways to Propose

It took a lifetime to find your partner, now the words of love and acts of romance are just brimming inside you. You dont want your only golden chance of a perfect wedding proposal going wrong with the jitters, thinking how to make your wedding proposal a truly creative, memorable and special one. Here are some ideas from honeymoongetaways to help you come up with a romantic marriage proposal. Make the most important day of your first step towards your beloved, a truly sparkling one.

Propose over a glass of wine

Yes! Two glasses, Two people and one beautiful ring. Ask the waiter/bartender to slip the ring into your beloveds glass, while you keep her occupied and busy. Act innocent when the glasses arrive. Yippeee she’s going to be wondering once she sees the ring and within a second you go on your knees and propose.

Propose over breakfast

Let the day be a day in bed, offer to make breakfast. Even if your not good at cooking a cup of coffee and some toast with cookies would do. Put the ring on the breakfast tray next to the coffee cup. Pretend to be occupied while she shrieks in amazement. Propose on the spot.

Propose over a poem

English, Italian, French all very romantic languages, come up with your own unique poem. Make her listen to it from the begining to the very end. Drag it on a bit, so that she thinks your just goofing around, and when least expected bring out the ring from your pocket and propose.

Propose on the beach

Sun, sea and sand and just the two of you. Let the sea play the romantic music while you write down the lyrics of your life on the sand. Propose on the sand.

Propose mid air

Take a hot air balloon ride, or try bungee jumping ask her to marry you when your about to land or in mid air.

Propose over a board game

If you love board games, then this trick would be lovely. Be it pictionary or scrabble. Draw up images to hint the ‘ will you marry me’ proposal , or spell it out on the scrabble board.

Propose over a party

Attending a friends party soon? Make sure you discuss the proposal plan with the friend beforehand, so that they dont feel offended that your ruining their day. In the midst of all the fun and galore of the party , act serious, pause, be loud and clear and ask for her hand infront of the crowd. Slip on the diamond.

Propose with flowers

The age proof way of proposing, flowers. Yes everyone loves to be asked to be married to with a flower or maybe even a dozen of it, add the ring too. See the twinkle in your darlings eyes.

Propose at the movies

Get tickets for a movie, reach early to pick her. Propose, dont give her time to react, and rush to the movie. Let the feeling sink into her over a bag of popcorn.

Propose with chocolates

Buy her favourite chocolate box, slip in the ring and wrap it up. Gift it to her at the door, when she finds the ring, ask her to marry you.

Propose over a kiss

This is a foolproof way, since your beloved is still in the trance of a kiss. Ask her to be your life partner with a romantic kiss.

How To Say “I Love You” In Different Languages

Express your feelings of affection and attachment with the infinite words ‘I Love you’, master it in the many languages around the world.

Arabic
. Ana Behibak (to a guy)
. Ana Behibek (to a lady)

Armenian
. Es sirum em kez

Afrikaans
. Ek is lief vir jou

Albanian
. Te dua

Amharic
. Afekrishalehou

Bengali
. Ami Tomay Bhalobashi

Bulgarian
. Obicham te

Basque
. Maite zaitut

Bosnian
. Volim-te

Croatian
. Volim te

Chinese
. Wo ai ni

Czech
. Miluji te

Catalan
. T’estimo

Dhivehi
. Aharen Kalaa Dhekeh Loabivey

Dutch
. Ik hou van jou

Danish
. Jeg elsker dig

English
. I Love You

Estonian
. Mina armastan sind

Esperanto
. Mi amas vin

Finnish
. Rakastan sinua

French
. Je t’aime

Fijian
. Au lomani iko

Farsi
. Tora dost daram

Filipino
. Iniibig kita

German
. Ich liebe dich

Greek
. S’ayapo

Hindi
. Mai tumse pyar karata hun

Hawaiian
. Aloha wau ia ‘oe!

Hebrew
. Anee ohev otakh

Hungarian
. Szeretlek

Italian
. Ti amo

Irish
. T’a gr’a agam dhuit

Japanese
. Kimi o ai shiteru

Korean

. Dangsinul saranghee yo

Latin

. Te amo

Malaysian
. Saya cintamu

Mandarin
. Wo ai ni

Norwegian
. Jeg elsker deg

Portuguese
. Eu te amo

Polish
. Kocham ciebie

Russian
. Ya tyebya lyublyu

Romanian
. Te iubesc

Serbian
. Volim te

Spanish
. Te amo

Swahili
. Nakupenda

Swedish
. Jag alskar dig

Thai
. Phom rug khun

Turkish
. Seni seviyorum

Tamil
. Naan Unnai Kadhalikiren

Urdu
. Main tumse muhabbat karta hoon

Ukrainian
. Ya tebe kokhayu

Vietnamese
. Anh yeu em

Welsh
. Rwy’n dy garu di

Yiddish
. Kh’hob dikh lib

Zulu
. Ngiyakuthanda

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