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5 Great Honeymoon Destinations for Frugal Couples

After months of planning you wedding came and went, and it was truly one of the best, most memorable days of your life. Congratulations on coming through to the other side! No matter how much you love one another and how excited you are for the big party, it is an incredibly stressful experience. You and your new life partner are on display, and you often spend tons of time and money trying to make these massive extended families happy. It's no wonder so many people elope! Well now it's time for the honeymoon, which truthfully is the best part of the whole experience. You guys get to get away and disappear for a while, cementing your new partnership with some great alone time. But what if planning and paying for the wedding almost broke the bank? Even if your wedding was modest, many people just don't see the point of going into debt because of this one event. So check out one of these five great honeymoon destinations for frugal couples. It may sound silly at first, ...

5 Must-Have Beauty Products for a Beach Vacation

Going to the beach is a simple matter for some people. Simply pack a towel, a swimsuit, and a pair of sandals, and they're off. For the rest of us, however, the process is a bit more involved. If you want to keep looking and feeling your best on your next beach trip, you'll need to know what to pack. Sure, you may not be going to a formal ballroom, but you'll still need these 5 essential beauty products to look and feel your best on the sand. 1. Strong Sunblock Sunburn is no joke. Ultraviolet rays are stronger and more dangerous than ever before on many beaches, and even an overcast day can end with burned skin for those who aren't careful. Pack a sunblock with SPF 50 at least, and make sure to apply a new coat every so often to keep your beautiful skin from getting singed. Sunburn isn't just uncomfortable and unattractive, it can lead to skin cancer in more serious cases. 2. Waterproof Mascara If the idea of leaving the house without putting on you...

5 Exciting Activities for Your Next Beach Vacation

For some people a vacation just isn't a vacation without white sand and blue water, the sound of waves in your ear and a cool drink in your hand. What's not to like? A beach vacation is the perfect mix of active fun in the sun and rest and relaxation. You can do as much or as little as you like, and either way you'll return to your daily life reinvigorated and ready for whatever the world throws at you. But what if you want to stick to the same types of locations while trying something a little different? The beach is great, but there's only so long you can lie on a towel frying in the sun before you're ready for action. So here are five exciting activities for your next beach vacation. Stingray City Grand Cayman Your first stop should be to check in with the local boating community and look for snorkeling opportunities. Snorkeling is an incredibly popular beach activity, primarily because you can enjoy it in many different beach environments. The kids can eve...

The Most Spectacular Diving Locations in the World

The Red Sea Named after the reddish coloured algae found in its waters, The Red Sea, thanks to its combination of year-round warm water and low tide action, is considered one of the best diving sites in the world. There are plenty of resorts on the Red Sea, the most popular being Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, which, along with diving, also boasts a wide range of water sports, nightlife and entertainment. The waters and reefs are home to a massive variety of marine life and species, some of which is endemic to these waters, and there a loads of spectacular dive sites including a number of ship wrecks. Hawaii Famous for its tropical climate and beautiful beaches, Hawaii boasts some incredible places to dive where 25% of all marine life is endemic to the islands. Thanks to its popular tourist and resort status there are plenty of places to learn the basics, complete official PADI courses and explore on your own. There are 132 Hawaiian islands in total, with the 8 main islan...

Last Minute Hotel Rooms Online

Looking for last minute accommodation  deals is hard to do, especially if the holidays are around the corner. Since other people would want to go to their own vacations and book their own hotel accommodations, it is plausible that you would have a hard time looking for the hotel that would fit your needs at the moment. Particularly when you decide a surprise trip with your family and were not able to book for a hotel to accommodate you when the holiday season is close, it would be harder. This impulsive behavior would not only lead to hardship, but it would also cost more. So, what should you do when such a case arises? It would always be better to book for accommodation ahead of time. However, if the case arises that you have suddenly just thought of going on a vacation, then it would be better to look for online deals. Since hotels post competitive rates in different websites, you can have an option on what hotel you would want to be accommodated in. It may seem better...

A Guide to Cancun's Best Restaurants

A big draw of booking a luxury holiday is often the delicious and exquisitely-prepared food you can enjoy on such a break. If you're planning to explore Cancun on an indulgent getaway, you'll want to eat at some of the city's best establishments - read on for my guide to the top restaurants to try out. source El Conquistador Kukulcan Boulevard Many of the best gourmet restaurants in Cancun can be visited by reservation only, and El Conquistador is one of them. The eatery is located on Kukulcan Boulevard in the Royal Mayan resort - which is situated in the Hotel Zone - and offers a good variety of dishes, including appetisers like warm onion bread and cheese straws. Lobster bisque, shrimp primavera and coffee-crusted grouper are among the meals you can choose from at the venue, and some dishes are prepared at your table. Between courses you'll be given a lime sorbet to cleanse your palate and from 19:00 local time you can also enjoy live music. Du Mexique...

How to Plan a Romantic Weekend Getaway

We all have moments in our lives when we want to get away from the hustle and bustle of our everyday routine, getaway and rest. This is especially the case if we are in a relationship because sometimes our schedules can hinder us from spending quite as much quality time as we would like. If you've been thinking about planning a romantic weekend getaway for you and your significant other, but you're not sure how to plan it in a way that will be easy on your mind and wallet, we have five tips that will help you to accomplish your feat; ones that will have your partner full of hugs and kisses for you long after the weekend is over. source Select a mutually romantic venue. You may like to fish and so going camping near a lake may be your idea of "romance" while your partner may define it as staying in a four-star hotel. If you're planning the trip together, select a spot where both of you will get into the amorous mood. If it's going to be a surprise, focu...