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FINDING OUT WHAT YOUR MATE'S EXPECTATIONS ARE AND MATCHING THEM WITH YOURS WILL MAKE HONEYMOON PLANNING EASY.

Do we want to go around the corner or around the world?
Talk about how long your honeymoon can be and arrive at a general budget. This will determine how far you can go.

Do we want to save or indulge?
This is your trip of a lifetime so it’s the time to splurge with luxury rooms and memory making activities if you can afford it.

Do we want sunshine or snow?
Discuss the climates you like best and choose your destination accordingly. Skiiers who marry in the winter can enjoy honeymoon up North of India. Sun lovers who marry in the winter can choose from a variety of destinations around the country.

Do we want to learn something new that we can enjoy together?
You might like to combine your honeymoon with a golf, ski or sailing school or a tennis camp to learn a sport that you can enjoy together for the rest of your lives.

Do we want a honeymoon package, an all inclusive resort or a trip tailored just for the two of you?
Each of these options has advantages. Choose the one that matches your dreams. Honeymoon packages, available from hotels, airlines and tour operators are designed with romance in mind. They often include special perks that other packages do not.

All inclusive packages include most meals, sports equipment and some of the drink. Others do not. If you have special dreams and want a trip tailored to your wishes and pace, you can work with our team of experts to make sure that everything you dreamed of is built in.

What are your honeymoon dreams and fantasies?
Talk about them and you will be able to make most of them come true!


YOUR HONEYMOON IS THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME
DISCUSSING THE ABOVE CAN MAKE SURE IT WILL FULFILL YOUR DREAMS

Perfect honeymoons don't just happen. They have to be carefully planned. The more you do your honeymoon homework, the more romantic - and the more fun - your honeymoon will be.

Here are a few things to do to make your honeymoon turn out as you dreamed it:
REMEMBER, EVERYBODY LOVES A LOVER. TELL EVERYONE ALL ALONG THE WAY - AIRLINE PERSONNEL ON BOARD AND ON THE GROUND, HOTEL FRONT DESKS ETC. ETC. - THAT YOU'RE ON YOUR HONEYMOON AND KEEP ON TELLING THEM AS YOUR TRIP PROGRESSES. YOU'LL BE SURPRISED AT THE NUMBER OF SMILES AND PERKS THAT THIS CAN BRING YOU!!!!!!

• DON'T LEAVE ANYTHING TO CHANCE
• BE AS SPECIFIC AS YOU CAN WHEN BOOKING YOUR TRIP
  • Outline your needs and interests to us while carving the Itinerary
  • Specify what size bed you want
  • Ask for the airline seats and/or type of room you want i.e. Taj Mahal Facing or Beach facing.
  • Learn where and when you will be received by our representative to escort you to the hotel from the airport.
  • Specify the time of day you would like to leave for sightseeing or any other activities
  • Discuss with us what to see and where to go for shopping or Dinner at a restaurant that serves under the stars.
  • Leisurely breakfast in bed
  • Morning tour to Taj Mahal, Candle light dinner either on the beach or Sand dune etc.

Don't unpack when you enter. Check to see that everything you want is there. Don't leave anything to chance. Ask the bellboy to wait as you check. If the room is not to your liking, go downstairs, explain that you're on your honeymoon, and change it.

What to look for

• Is the bed the size you want?
• Is the bathroom clean?
• Do you have a view of Taj Mahal, Garden, Sea, city or what you have requested for?
• Do you have a "Do Not Disturb sign?
• Does the TV work?
• Do the faucets drip?
• Do the lights work?
• Is there a TV remote?
• How does the in-room safe work?

If everything is OK, move in and call housekeeping and ask for anything you might need

• Extra towels
• Extra pillows
• Hair Dryer
• Iron

• Put name and address inside your bags as well as outside
• Carry bathing suit, cosmetics, and other basic essentials on board
• Check camera batteries and get new ones before departing on your trip
• Take plenty of film
• Check what documents you will need to leave and enter your home country
• As for an assistant if you plan to do major shopping as we understand the bargaining trends of India.
• Know your tour package ‘meal plans'
  • Continental includes continental breakfast (coffee and rolls)
  • American includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Modified American includes breakfast, and lunch or dinner
• Take books or reading material
• Take all medicines and toiletries you will need for the trip
• Put cash and valuables in hotel safety deposit boxes
• Don't forget a calculator if you're going outside your home country
• Reconfirm all return flights

If you have decided to take a tour for your honeymoon, here are a few things to do

• Decide the type of tour you want
• Decide on your budget
• Consult with us and discuss the options
• Tours to most destinations come in Luxury, Deluxe and Comfort/Budget categories
  • The hotel is usually what dictates the category
• Calculate cost/day
  • Deduct two travel days, then divide by the remaining number of days on the ground by the price minus the airfare if airfare is included
• Read the text to determine what meals and sightseeing trips are included
  • You pay extra for 'optional' and those meals not included.
• Make sure that free time is included
• Read the Itinerary or brochures provided to ensure that "transfers" (Transportation to and from the airport to the hotel), Sightseeing and long run are included
• Make sure that your tour returns to the departure point of your flight

India, the country where culture echoes, traditions speak and diversity delights is a land of magnificent monuments like Taj Mahal, which is one of the historical wonders. India is a land of culture and heritage. Your tour to India will enable you to explore its vast dimension. Tourism in India has shown a phenomenal growth in the recent past. The reason behind this is that India has beautiful Destinations to travel and explore. It offers an array of tourist destinations that attracts travellers from all over the world. It is impossible to list the travel destinations in India from A to Z, but to mention a few is quite interesting.

The mystical North East has become one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world today. The enchanting land from mountains to beaches, to forts and gardens, has drawn couples worldwide to start their relationship with a romantic essence. Here is the list of secluded, exotic, warm and romantic honeymoon destinations in India. A manoeuvre for newly wed couples to celebrate marriage! Visit our suggested itinerary section or choose and carve the itinerary from our exclusive website www.totalholidayoptions.com

Sikkim – A valley of Wonders:
Terraced emerald rice fields, wee sleepy villages clasping the mountainside, brightly-colored monasteries, apple-cheeked happy children, orange trees, and the majestic Kanchenjunga - Sikkim is one of India's most delightful destinations. A lifetime would certainly not be enough to spend in this land under the Himalayas. Provincial capital Gangtok, rising against a hillside, is small and pretty that brings an overflow with tourists and is one of the top destinations in India.

Kashmir - A paradise on earth:
Kashmir has all the features, which newly wed couples, look for. It is serene and blessed with scenic beauty, which is just enchanting to view and make love. The best tourist’s places are Pahalgam-the valley of shepherds, Mughal gardens, Sonemarg, Gulmarg, Srinagar, Jammu, Ladakh and Dal Lake.

Kashmir is also a place of pilgrimage for Hindus and Muslims. The holy shrine of Shaktism Vaishno Devi shrine nestled in Trikuta is one of the most visited religious sites in the world. The Hazratbal Mosque, on the banks of the Dal Lake is believed to have the sacred hair of Prophet Muhammad.

Srinagar in Kashmir is a small city with beautiful garden. The most prominent visit by most of he tourists here would be to Dal Lake, which is famous for shikaras or houseboats. Srinagar also owns traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and dry fruits. Outside the city you can find the beautiful Shalimar gardens created by Jahangir, the Mughal emperor in 16th century. The other fascinating places in the close vicinity include Chasma Shahi (the royal fountain), Pari Mahal (the place of the fairies), Nishat Bagh (the garden of spring) and the Nashim Bagh. The highest temperature here doesn't not exceed 25 degree Celsius even during the hot summer.

So, book the luxurious hotels in Kashmir for all the vivid experience of beauty, exploration, lovemaking, cutie cuddling under the cover and the divine blessing of almighty for a new journey that you are planning to start. Visit our suggested itinerary section or choose and carve the itinerary from our exclusive website www.totalholidayoptions.com

Darjeeling - Queen of the hills:
Darjeeling, a land of natural beauty with picturesque tea plantation is idle for honeymoon. It spreads its majestic landscape with ample opportunities for adventure sports. It meets the interest of those couples who are adventurous and love to explore new land. In the days of clear cloud Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Everest can be viewed from here.

The tiger hills, Himalayan zoo, Buddhist temple and monasteries and the tea gardens are the famous tourist places. If you are planning your honeymoon from April to June or September to November this is the right place to visit. All range of accommodations are available in Darjeeling. Visit our suggested itinerary section or choose and carve the itinerary from our exclusive website www.totalholidayoptions.com

Shimla and Mussoorie:
Shimla and Mussoorie are the other two hill stations worth visiting. These hills will again give you the opportunity to stay close to nature. You can wander with your sweetheart along winding hill roads and view the most soothing green forests. For couples who do not want to be disturbed by anybody you can opt for variety of hill resorts in different hill stations situated in a calm place away from the city. Shimla is surrounded by thick growth of oak, pine, deodar and rhododendron forest. You can view the snow covered high ranges towards the north. You can hear the sounds of streams and swaying fields in the valley.

Some of the interesting spots in Shimla are elegantly carved St. Michael's Cathedral, Kufri, Jakhoo hill, Annandale, Chadwick Falls and Mashobra. In Mussoorie you can see the holy and mighty river Ganga from one end of the ridge and river Jamuna from the other. The sporty couples can enjoy adventure sports of different kinds. To visit these places plan your honeymoon on mid April to mid July or September to mid November. Visit our suggested itinerary section or choose and carve the itinerary from our exclusive website www.totalholidayoptions.com

Rajasthan- The Land of Romantic Deserts:
Start the exotic journey of your life in the land of rich culture, cuisine, secluded sand dunes and a riot of colours. There is much to explore in this land than those raging summers. Woo your beloved on elephant back rides, camel rides, Rajput style water gardens, historical forts, moonlit boat ride and much more. Win your wife at the cost of steaming energy in the land of desert. Rajasthan's popular honeymoon destinations include cities like Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mount Abu, Barmer and Mandawa.

The forts add on to the scenic beauty of the Jaipur city. Nahargarh Fort is one of the best places to visit in Jaipur. It stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills overlooking the pink city. Jal Mahal the Rajput style 'Water Palace' sits in the center of the Man Sarobar Lake. It looks picturesque in winter monsoons especially when the day fades with the sound of rustling water at the background. This is the right place to steal a kiss that stays afresh forever. Do not miss to see the Jantar Mantar, Galtaji and Govind Devi Ji temple during the visit. Visit our suggested itinerary section or choose and carve the itinerary from our exclusive website www.totalholidayoptions.com

Udaipur, the lake city, is the most romantic place to visit in Rajasthan. The Pichola Lake, Fateh Sagar, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar are some of the most beautiful lakes in the state. Jag Mandir an island in the lake Pichola, is known for its beautiful garden courtyard. Sajjangarh Fort situated atop the hill overlooks all the surrounding lakes in Udaipur. Shilpgram, is a must see village for the couples who are interested to see the culture heritage of India.

Mount Abu the only hill station in Rajasthan has everything that the newly wed would like to experience. The area is the coolest when compared to the neighbouring states both Rajasthan and Gujarat. The wild life sanctuary which covers 290 km is the must see place in Mount Abu. It is the home to several Hindu and Jain temples too.

To comprise the long description short, Rajasthan is the land that breathes both romance and chivalry in an exceptionally traditional way. It has the most pictorial scenes that are worth viewing. Catch the mesmerizing sunrise on the sand dunes with your sweetheart at your side and experience the royal Rajputana heritage that can be cherished for a lifetime.

Goa -a land of exotic beaches:
Goa is the favourite honeymoon destinations of people from India and abroad. The bonfire on the beachside with the famous trance music at the side makes the celebration just perfect. Get the glimpse of the historic churches and temples with its artistic architecture that is well praised around the globe.

Witness the most spectacular sunrise and sunset on beaches like Gasper, Colva, Vagator, Baga, Calangute and Dias. Book the beachfront hotels for the most sensual lovemaking ever.

Goa enjoys pleasant climate throughout the year. So whichever month you marry, Goa is the right place for the destined lovemaking. Party with your sweetheart whole night. Be a part of Rave parties on the beaches that starts in night and goes on till early morning. For foodies enjoy the, trip with the most favoured and delicious fish and wine. Just get in to the celebration with the combination of pristine beaches, scenic views, warm weather and luxurious lifestyle in the land of pearls. Visit our suggested itinerary section or choose and carve the itinerary from our exclusive website www.totalholidayoptions.com

Kerala – Gods Own Country:
Kerala, South India has immense potential for nature tours especially for nature lovers and natural beauty lovers. Kerala in South India has it all, hills covered with luxuriant greens, natural greens, beaches, Kerala backwaters, acres of coconut palms, rice barges, temples and a lot more. No wonder, it has been aptly named as "God's Own Country." This adds to the reason that Kerala has today become one of the most popular destinations in India amongst the travellers from India and abroad. When Kerala comes to my mind I cannot stop myself from mentioning places like Cochin, Munnar, Alleppey, and Kumarakom, which offers an additional flavour for people travelling to Kerala. Visit our suggested itinerary section or choose and carve the itinerary from our exclusive website www.totalholidayoptions.com