The world has always cherished beloved images of romance; Romeo beneath Juliet’s balcony, Cupid’s arrow, Cleopatra and Caesar. With an evocative palate of destinations, your own unique romance can be celebrated and infused with an equally unforgettable dose of luxury and reverie. Zicasso elevates these destinations, perfecting your romantic, dream vacation with handcrafted intimacy and inevitability
Explore Europe’s grand history with famous landmarks around every corner and museums containing ancient relics and treasured works of art. You’ll feel connected with the days of old in no time in Rome, Athens or London, just to name a few of Europe’s marvelous cities. But not all of Europe is centered on the past – this continent leads the world in fashion, music, art and design, which you'll see in Paris, Milan or Prague. The scenery is breathtaking as well, from the soaring Alps to the pristine beaches of the Mediterranean. North to south and east to west, few places have as much to offer as Europe. Whether you’re modern or traditional, adventurous or artsy, you’re sure to find ideal Europe honeymoon packages that satisfy your dreams of the perfect getaway..
Explore Europe’s grand history with famous landmarks around every corner and museums containing ancient relics and treasured works of art. You’ll feel connected with the days of old in no time in Rome, Athens or London, just to name a few of Europe’s marvelous cities. But not all of Europe is centered on the past – this continent leads the world in fashion, music, art and design, which you'll see in Paris, Milan or Prague. The scenery is breathtaking as well, from the soaring Alps to the pristine beaches of the Mediterranean. North to south and east to west, few places have as much to offer as Europe. Whether you’re modern or traditional, adventurous or artsy, you’re sure to find ideal Europe honeymoon packages that satisfy your dreams of the perfect getaway..
MEXICO AND CANADA
The devaluation of Canada and Mexico's currencies mean an increase in honeymoon business for financial reasons. Canada is also gaining popularity as a honeymoon hotspot. Couples looking for a white honeymoon find it in ski areas such as Banff, Whistler, and Jasper, and those seeking big city culture seek out cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The current strength of the American dollar against the Canadian also makes our northern neighbor an attractive honeymoon destination. "Canada is extremely popular as a honeymoon destination," explains Judy Love Rondeau from the office of the Canadian Consulate General in Dallas. "Your money goes 40% further in Canada. Also, honeymooners like the cities of Montreal and Quebec City because they are like going to Paris without going so far and spending so much money."
The devaluation of Canada and Mexico's currencies mean an increase in honeymoon business for financial reasons. Canada is also gaining popularity as a honeymoon hotspot. Couples looking for a white honeymoon find it in ski areas such as Banff, Whistler, and Jasper, and those seeking big city culture seek out cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The current strength of the American dollar against the Canadian also makes our northern neighbor an attractive honeymoon destination. "Canada is extremely popular as a honeymoon destination," explains Judy Love Rondeau from the office of the Canadian Consulate General in Dallas. "Your money goes 40% further in Canada. Also, honeymooners like the cities of Montreal and Quebec City because they are like going to Paris without going so far and spending so much money."
QUICK TRIPS
As work schedules become more and more hectic, many couples are choosing to honeymoon close to home, enjoying a long weekend at local bed-and-breakfasts and country inns. Karen Adler, publisher of the Day Trips America guidebook series, notes that, "Today often both husband and wife are working full time and if one of them has children then the cost of child care is a factor. To take a day trip for an overnight or a short weekend honeymoon makes economic sense as well as time sense."
As work schedules become more and more hectic, many couples are choosing to honeymoon close to home, enjoying a long weekend at local bed-and-breakfasts and country inns. Karen Adler, publisher of the Day Trips America guidebook series, notes that, "Today often both husband and wife are working full time and if one of them has children then the cost of child care is a factor. To take a day trip for an overnight or a short weekend honeymoon makes economic sense as well as time sense."
CITY DESTINATIONS
For some couples, a chance to enjoy the romance of a big city and the elegance of fine dining makes major cities a honeymoon destination. A recent study by the American Society of Travel Agents showed that the most popular city was Las Vegas. Orlando, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles were other top choices.
For some couples, a chance to enjoy the romance of a big city and the elegance of fine dining makes major cities a honeymoon destination. A recent study by the American Society of Travel Agents showed that the most popular city was Las Vegas. Orlando, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles were other top choices.
OVERSEAS DESTINATIONS
While some couples choose to vacation close to home, conserving both time and money, others see a honeymoon as a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. For these travelers, it's the time for a fantasy journey to destinations whose very names mean romance. For these lucky honeymooners, the American Society of Travel Agents has found that Great Britain is the top European destination, followed by France and Germany.
While some couples choose to vacation close to home, conserving both time and money, others see a honeymoon as a chance for a once-in-a-lifetime trip. For these travelers, it's the time for a fantasy journey to destinations whose very names mean romance. For these lucky honeymooners, the American Society of Travel Agents has found that Great Britain is the top European destination, followed by France and Germany.
"We see more and more honeymooners going to Europe versus the Caribbean," says Sylvie del Giudice, spokeswoman for Les Romantiques Hotels. "People are getting married older, and they're more interested in the culture and the experience and the discovery of Europe. Or they want to go back to Europe. I deal a lot with people who went to Paris once and now want to show it to their spouse.
"They usually combine romantic cities like Paris, Florence, or Rome with a resort escape like the Riviera or Normandy or the Amalfi coast of Italy so they have the best of both worlds," explains del Giudice. "We have also noticed that honeymooners are becoming more and more adventurous and discovering new areas."
Looking for new European experiences is also bringing more honeymooners to less traditional destinations. Destinations like Portugal, Malta, and Turkey are gaining popularity.
ADVENTURE HONEYMOONS
The current trend toward adventure and eco-tourism vacations hasn't overlooked the honeymoon industry. "We have seen a number of newlyweds go on dude ranch vacations as well as our other trips like the cattle drives," says Dave Wiggins, president of Boulder, Colorado-based American Wilderness Experience. "It's the kind of thing for couples who are looking for something inspiring, something they can come back and say 'guess what we did on our honeymoon.'"
The current trend toward adventure and eco-tourism vacations hasn't overlooked the honeymoon industry. "We have seen a number of newlyweds go on dude ranch vacations as well as our other trips like the cattle drives," says Dave Wiggins, president of Boulder, Colorado-based American Wilderness Experience. "It's the kind of thing for couples who are looking for something inspiring, something they can come back and say 'guess what we did on our honeymoon.'"
Although Wiggins has sold many honeymooners rugged adventure packages, ranging from a 10-day safari in Alaska to sea kayaking in Baja Mexico to river rafting along Idaho's Salmon River, many honeymooners favor soft adventure. "The lodge-based vacations tend to be more popular with honeymooners because they have a bed and roof over their head and a hot shower," points out Wiggins.
"We're seeing more and more soft adventure travel so we have more deluxe lodge-based options," points out Wiggins. Whether honeymooners overnight in a mountain cabin or in a seaside tent, however, he explains the popularity of adventure travel with today's travelers. "At a resort there's a lot to pick and choose, but you can find yourself being a spectator and watching the action go around. On an adventure trip, you're smack dab in the action. There's no sitting back and watching the action go by in front of you - you are the action on an adventure tour."
Finding that special quality is up to the individual honeymooners themselves. With the myriad of choices and a selection of atmosphere that ranges from white-knuckle adventure to hedonistic laziness, there's something for everybody.
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