The Brussels Post, 1978-04-19, Page 30BRIDAL, SECTION 9
Where to spend the honeymoon
The Big Question ,has
been popped, the date's been
set and now there's just one
decision left — where shall
we go on our honeymoon?
As you pore over travel
folders and listen to sugges-
tions from friends and
parents, keep in mind that
your honeymoon should be
well within your budget.
Marriage counselors point
out that a too-costly honey-
moon can become a burden
instead of a pleasure. But,
don't be someone's house-
guest in order to save
money, either. Psychologists
advise that the honeymoon
period should be a time for
the newlyweds to be alone
together, without the stress
of outside relationships.
Keep your plans simple
. . . your honeymoon should
be a time of relaxation, with
a minimum of time
schedules.
Don't overlook nearby
spots in planning your
honeymoon . . they often
offer unexpected beauty,
along with more time to
vacation. because o f less
traveling.
New Mexico, for in-
stance, can seem a place out
of time, 'with its turquoise-
blue skies, stark mesas,
towering mountains, and
centuries-old pueblos. You
can view the magnificent
formations of Carlsbad
Caverns, fish the New Mexi-
can rivers, or watch the sun-
set turn the desert into a
"Land of Enchantment" . . .
New Mexico offers a variety
of experiences
Canada offers
beautiful countryside and
the excitement of its big
cities, without the hassle of
passports or visas. Yet you
can enjoy the French am-
bience — including cuisine
and language — in Quebec,
or get a taste of what British
cities are like by visiting Ot-
tawa and Vancouver.
The Pocono Mountains of
northeastern Pennsylvania
are known as "honeymoon
country" and with good
reason. The mountains with
their rippling streams and
waterfalls, lovely meadows
and quaint farms make this
area a perfect setting for
romance. In addition,
there's swimming, boating,
golfing and tennis for out-
door enthusiasts, as well as
skiing in the winter season.
In the Deep South,
Georgia offers something
for every honeymoon cou-
ple: sandy beaches, antebel-
lum mansions, and the ex-
citement of Atlanta. Its
beautiful coastal area boasts
the ,Golden Isles, while its
towns can be as romantic
and charming as Savannah
or as ultramodern and
energetic as Atlanta. The
Appalachian foothills and
the Okefenokee swamps il-
lustrate the wide range of
scenic attractions offered by
this southern state.
In the Far West, South-
ern' California offers a
kaleidoscope of experiences
for visitors. Where else, but
in Southern California, can
you go surfing or scuba div-
ing in the morning, ride a
dune buggy or snow ski in
the afternoon and enjoy a
great theatrical premiere in
the evening! It used to be
that if you enjoyed live
theatre, you ,had to go to
New York to see a Broad-
way or, off-Broadway pro-
duction. Now Southern
California offers drama,
musicals and comedy pro-
ductions that match or
surpass anything in the East.
All this and the marvelous
year-round climate that
natives boast about!
Wherever you do ul-
timately decide to spend
your honeymoon, remember
to travel lightly. Lugging
too many pieces of luggage
around can put a damper on
anyone's high spirits.
Last of all, keep in mind,
Many couples today bene-
fit from a verbal or written
behavior contract.
Together, each partner
proposes actions in the
marital relationship that are
designed to improve it.
A workable contract
binding each partner is con-
cluded. Penalties for failure
to comply with the con-
tract's terms vary according
to the misdemeanor and are
agreed upon by the couple
themselves.
marriage counselors say,
that your honeymoon is not
"the end", but rather the
beginning of your new life
together.
Marital counselors con-
clude that such contracts are
of immense benefit to their
clients' and in some instances
have 'been known to salvage
a marriage which would
otherwise end in divorce.
It's in the contract
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