Thursday, April 4, 2013

Destination Wedding Guide Giveaway

Words by Courtney Kellar
Photos courtesy of DK Eyewitness Travel

Whether you’re planning your destination wedding or honeymoon, it’s hard to know where to start. If you’re a U.S. couple and are contemplating a tropical locale, it’s likely you’re considering either the Caribbean or Mexico. If that’s the case, we have the perfect resources to help you narrow down your chosen honeymoon or destination wedding spot. Most likely you’ve seen the best-selling DK Eyewitness Travel guidebooks before, but there are a few additions which are perfect for tropical travelers. Keep reading for an exclusive giveaway for one Destination I Do reader.

If you’re considering the Caribbean for your destination wedding or honeymoon, pick up DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Caribbean for an island-by-island tutorial. From Jamaica to Anguilla and the Virgin Islands, this book is jam-packed with photographs, illustrations and maps. The book also includes guidelines for getting married on each island and will give you the inside scoop on the process. Once you’ve decided which island is the right fit, the guide offers the best city attractions, beach and outdoor activities, resort destinations, accommodations, restaurants and shopping.

If your heart is already set on Puerto Rico, the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Puerto Rico will help you plan every aspect of your honeymoon. Examples include the Top 10 Things to Do in Old San Juan and Vieques and the best beaches. As a bonus, this book is pocket-sized and perfect for tagging along on your dream Puerto Rico honeymoon. Sample itineraries include the waterfall in El Yunque, the street parade at Carnaval Ponceño or a history lesson at the sentry post in Castillo de San Cristóbal.

If romantic Mexico is more your vibe, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Cancun & The Yucatan is just the ticket. One of the more popular areas in Mexico for American tourists, Cancun and the Yucatan is a safe and affordable option for destination wedding couples and honeymooners. This pocket-sized guidebook shows you the can’t-miss highlights and offers several Top 10 lists including sights and attractions, nightspots, restaurants and shopping for different areas.

Narrowing down your dream destination wedding or honeymoon spot can be intimidating and overwhelming; hopefully one of these guides will be a helpful source of info. Also, be sure to visit our website for in-depth info about all different destinations and also our "Find Your Perfect Destination" quiz. Also, DK Eyewitness Travels has offered to give the three books mentioned above away for FREE to one of our readers. To enter to win, simply comment on this blog post. Perhaps mention the Caribbean or Mexico locales you’re considering for your destination wedding or honeymoon! For more information on the series, visit us.dk.com/honeymoons.