Honeymoon Destinations in New Jersey

Honeymoon Destinations in New Jersey
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Thomas_Ajava]Thomas Ajava

A honeymoon destination is one that will allow a couple to enjoy each other's company in a quaint and pleasant environment without the busyness of a commercial tourist destination. Honeymoon destinations in New Jersey are perfect for that purpose. Some of the quaint little towns listed below will offer you local attractions that you can enjoy in the most laid back manner possible. The following have built up a reputation as honeymoon destinations in the state of New Jersey.

• Edison - The town named after the great inventor has the world's largest light bulb that is almost 14 feet tall and weighing almost 10 tons. This mammoth light bulb is turned on every night and is a sight to definitely catch if you are visiting Edison. Another attraction in this town is a light bulb that has been constantly burning since the year 1929!

• Spring Lake - If you want a visually stunning beach location, Spring Lake should definitely be on your list of places to visit in New Jersey. It has some of the best beaches in the state and there are plenty of beautiful and romantic places to stay as well. The town also has villages with quaint little shops that all always have something unique to offer.

• Frenchtown - This is probably the most popular honeymoon destination in the state of New Jersey. The town is located along the Delaware River and there are plenty of romantic activities for a couple like kayaking, canoeing, tubing etc. The town is also famous for its hot air balloon trip that is very popular with visiting couples, many of whom are newlywed.

• Cape May - Everything about this town has a romantic feel to it, starting with the name. If you like to see a little bit of history or the old fashioned times in your vacation, you will be thrilled by the many Victorian buildings that are littered across this town. You will even find horse drawn buggies that only existed more than a hundred years ago. From the roads lined neatly with trees to the beautiful beaches, Cape May can be a great vacation spot for honeymooners who can spend the whole day just strolling through this idyllic town.

• Northern Skylands - If raw natural beauty is what you seek, you should definitely visit Northern Skylands which is home to a diverse set of landscapes that include valleys, mountains and glacial lakes.

A honeymoon in New Jersey? It might sound odd at first, but check out the above destinations to find a secret spot that simply dazzles.

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The Value of Escaping

Dear Fashionable Academics,

I recently returned from a fabulous honeymoon in the Bahamas. I write in order to urge all of you to take a honeymoon, whether you're married or single or just in need of a break. We didn't spend a bundle, we had a completely wonderful experience, and I have returned a completely sane Megarita, which is saying a LOT.

First, we designed our wedding around our honeymoon. I love snorkeling and beach, and my new husband loves the beach and was willing to try snorkeling, so I devoted my research brain (which had not been functioning since the engagement -- be warned) to finding an affordable place in a beautiful location. After about two weeks, I found a small dive resort on one of the outlying islands in the Bahamas. It's nestled among a scattering of residences, has its own beach, a dive shop, and the vibe of a larger B&B. In addition, it was very much in our price range. With flights, food, and hotel, we could spend around $2000 on close to a week of island time.*

We found a stretch of time at the Greenwood Resort (link here, if you're interested), and then went back a week or two to book the wedding. I married another teacher, so we had the wedding during my spring break, and the honeymoon during his. (High School vacation is a bit stricter than university.) This system worked out beautifully, because we got to have a small, fun wedding and then blow most of our money (although really not that much) on travel.

Do travel. Do get away and spend six days in a place that requires nothing from you except eating, sleeping, swimming, pointing at fish, and the occasional walk. Do not bring anything except silly books to read. Bring a camera to record the silly things you see. Prepare to be silent and thoughtless for long stretches. Drink a little or a lot, stuff yourself with delicious and exotic foods, and connect with your friend, your lover, your spouse.

This trip saved me as a person. The wedding, small and painless as it was, nearly wrecked me as a human being. Traveling to the Bahamas, just with my fella, reminded me that I could be fun, and playful, and STILL. So very still. I'm in the midst of finals now, and I'm not completely evil,unlike every year in recent memory. I can only thank the honeymoon for that. We work thankless jobs for little money a lot of the time. After a year of furloughs, insurance rate hikes, and a spitefully tiny job market, I needed to play in the islands. I encourage you to treat yourself well in a similar manner.

Peacefully,
Megarita
*an important sidebar, for us at least. My husband and I swore that we would not go into debt for the wedding or the honeymoon. We got some money from friends and family, but not anything exorbitant. We lowballed everything. We could have been somewhere posh for the honeymoon, or I could have worn a big white dress or had a cake or something, but we got back from the Bahamas WITH NO BILLS TO PAY. This is key, I think. No burden.