Honeymooning in a tropical island paradise is a dream of romance and luxury. These three itineraries will let you design the getaway you desire at a price that meets your needs. Customizing and discussing your honeymoon, as you did your wedding, is what makes it a truly special, perfect event.

Simple Romance

Walking along the beach at sunset with your new partner in life – what could be better? Spending private time without the frills will both save your nest egg and allow you to concentrate on what’s truly important: each other.

Arrive and depart via a low-cost, no-frills air carrier such as JetStar International or WestJet. Then instead of a hotel, you can rent a one-bedroom condo for often a lower price than a hotel of comparable quality. Get a unit near the beach to avoid the transportation costs and hassle of getting to and from that sunset stroll, or for an even quieter vacation find a beach-front unit in one of the little towns outside the main resort areas. Shop at local market for fresh local produce, and dine in for the evening. Splurge on an evening out at a luau.

Exotic Excursion

Sooth away the wedding jitters with a honeymoon that’s equal parts relaxation and fun. Balance your alone-time with a few sight-seeing trips around this tropical island paradise.

Stay at one of the many beach-front resorts. Most have an ocean view available, and you can spend an evening drinking in the sunset on the balcony with your new spouse. During the day, do an organized tour or nature hike, or learn to surf with a group class. For the less adventurous, the hotels have fabulous spa treatments and shopping opportunities available.

A great alternative is to take a cruise from the mainland. In two or three week packages you can leave from most major cities on the US and Canadian west coast, or from Australia or New Zealand. After a day or two at sea, the ship will guide you around each of the islands, stopping into port for shore excursions into each beautiful island. The rest of the time you can enjoy pampering, luxury, fine dining, and time to yourselves under the stars.

Lap of Luxury

A once in a lifetime wedding deserves a once in a lifetime honeymoon with your beloved. Hawaii has a full range of services to cater to your hearts’ desires.

Top end resorts are strewn across the island chain, and offer the ultimate in convenience and service. If what you’re seeking is a little more privacy, there are ocean-front villas that include all the services you want.

Some include a personal chef, masseuse, tour guide, chauffeur, or yoga instructor. Your champagne wishes can be fulfilled at the top surf&turf restaurants in the world. Pack a day full of catamaran cruises, sight-seeing helicopter rides, golf games, and private surfing lessons, or relax in the luxury of a private sunset dinner cruise.