Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Destination Honeymoons for the Adventurous Newlyweds

Words by Courtney Kellar

Words by Lauren Rubino

Suggestions courtesy of Adventure Media

Photos courtesy of Pont-d'Avignon- Cyclomundo, Lost Valley Ranch, Morrison's Rogue River Lodge, Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Sheridan Travel and Tourism, Olympic Peninsula Visitor Bureau, Estancia El Condor- Myths and Mountains, Kosrae Village, and Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort

There is a chance you and your fiancé have everything for your destination wedding planned down to a "T" but one thing – the honeymoon. You just can’t decide where to go or what to do, and both know you want to do more than just be tourists in some foreign country/state. You know you both want to share the experience of a lifetime together and start your marriage off with a bang.

Adventure Media has provided us with some ideas ideal for newlyweds wanting to do just that! So, break out the sunscreen, the camera, the sunglasses and the mindset ready for an adventure - filled honeymoon.

From the rough and tough Wild West and the serene tropical South Pacific, to the sultry Latin land of Argentina, your wildest honeymoon dreams can come true.

Adventurous Wanderers

Cycle the south of France: Imagine cycling with your sweetie through the villages of Provence.

Be a Cowboy Couple: Newlyweds can ride, rope, sip wine, even go glamping on a modern dude ranch.

*Glamping is "Glamorous camping"

Raft through Oregon: Experience Oregon’s wild and scenic Rogue River customizable rafting trips with gourmet meals and luxury riverside accommodations.

American Classics

Bar Harbor, Maine: Romantic destination favored by artists and aristocrats since the 1800s.

Sheridan, Wyoming: An authentic cowboy escape to experience the Wild West.

Olympic Peninsula, Washington: Showcases the diverse beauty of the U.S. - from rainforests and snow capped - peaks, to fields of lavender and stunning coasts.

Culturally Inspired

Latin Love: Ride and dine with gauchos on a luxurious Argentine estancia.

Tropical Paradise: Disappear on a South Pacific island. For couples looking to experience a tropical island in an authentic environment- no chain hotels, crowded beaches or other marks of corporate tourism takeover.

Mayan Mysteries: Share Mayan passion. In Belize, 2012 is a big year in Mayan culture (hopefully not the end of the world). Here’s an opportunity to explore Mayan culture - ancient and modern, on land and at sea.