Non-tropical Honeymoon Getaways

The first thought that comes to mind when engaged couples decide to plan their honeymoon getaways is tropical. Are tropical places, such as Hawaii, Tahiti, or the Virgin Islands, be the only places that hold a mystical appeal? I’d say no. Why leave the United States, where there are numerous locations that not only are mystical, but would be the great beginning to a marriage full of love and romance?

Honeymoon Getaways Destination: Alaska

Alaska is a great place for honeymoon getaways. It offers activities that include bear watching, sea kayaking, whale watching, glacier viewing, horseback riding, and four wheeler tours through the Alaskan wilderness.

One of the greatest places to visit for your honeymoon in Alaska is Seldovia.  Seldovia is a secret city built on stilts, located in the Kenai Peninsula Bourough of Alaska. Seldovia offers activities such as hiking trails, fishing hole for the fishing season, tide pooling at the local beaches, kayaking, and boat tours along the Seldovia Bay, where you can watch whales May through August.

Honeymoon Getaways Destination: Florida

Florida, the state many consider tropical, is also a great place to go. From Tallahassee to Key Largo various attractions can be found. Two that anyone should look into as a possible honeymoon getaway are the Arabian Nights Dinner Show and Little Palm Island.

The Arabian Nights Dinner show is located in Kissimmee, Florida. It is a Broadway-style equestrian show and dinner, meaning it is literally a dinner show where the performance is done entirely on horseback. The show involves 60 horses that come from all over the world, and special effects. The goal of the performance is to bring to life a fairytale celebration of a princess’ birthday. The story includes a genie who grants wishes and the mystical powers of a black stallion, which is used to ward off evil. The Arabian Nights company goes all out in not only performance and a wonderful meal, but even as you enter, you enter into a world that is truly Arabian style from its white Arabian-styled adobe building to the staff that will cater to your every need.

Another location that will suite any newlywed couple, and is also one of the world’s most secretive honeymoon getaways, is Little Palm Island. Accessible only by boat or airplane, Little Palm Island is a resort that is perfect for any honeymoon couple if what they seek is time away. The 28 bungalow resort covers the entire island and showcases its unique historic Polynesian flair. The luxurious rooms include features such as whirlpools and outdoor bamboo-fenced showers. The resort also offers honeymooners what they call Romantic Turndowns, which range in price. The packages are: Romance Begins When…; Starry Moonlit Skies and Sensual Evenings; You Had Me At Hello; I Would Say Yes All Over Again; Hopefully Yes…All You Have To Do Is Ask; and La Crème de La Crème. While they are all exceptional, the La Crème de La Crème is the most exquisite one that is offered.

The Crème de La Crème starts with a tiki torch, which lights the porch and a path of rose petals that lead through the entrance of your bungalow. Upon entering, you’ll glimpse three dozen roses arranged and lit by velvety candlelight. In the bedroom awaits a bottle of chilled Cristal Rose champagne and chocolate truffles. To finish the evening of this sensual experience, the resort also includes a selection of Spa Terre massage oils and bath salts that you can enjoy.