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Honeymooning
Planning a
romantic
. honeymoon in
some exotic
paradise can.be
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With RISH research
planning, a romantic honeym
in some exotic paradise can
reality .for almost any coupl
budget.
Jacqueline Walsh, Senior Tra
Consultant for Robert Q's 'Iia
Mari in Clinton, said the papa
honeymoon destination of t
Caribbean has -many island
which can suit just as ma
pocketbooks.
Depending on the island, you
can go moderate or high," Walsh
said. "They have good value for
your dollar. The. Caribbean has
really been your better deal."
She stated if the couples are o
a fixed budget, Mexico. th
. Dominican -Republic and.Cub
"offer a good product at a goo
price." But, if the cost isn't a
important, then she recommends
the all -exclusive resorts like
Sandals.
"They're basically like a cruise
on land," Walsh noted. "They
usually really cater to couples."
However, the consultant
stressed that price shouldn't he
the couple's only concern, as
research and planning is an
important part of any trip.
"The best thing to do is to
familiarize yourself with the
Caribbean...decide what island
you want to go to." she said.
• "Do the research on your.
destination beforehand, so (you)
know what to expect.
She added that by looking into
-the different things the islands
•• offer, couples can .find packages
Where they can get married on
their honeymoon, although there .•
are usually certain requirements,
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d one of Robert Q's Travel Mart's information -brochures. The
s consultant said research and planning is the key to a good
honeymoon.
depending on the place -
"Unlike what most people
think, many places you usually
have to be there three days in the
country before you get married,"
Walsh said, staling manyplaces
don't allow weddings at sea.
either.
Along with research, the
consultant 'said it's equally
important not to leave the
booking until the last minute,
since most people get married on
a Saturday and want a Sunday or
Monday departure.
"Usually for a honeymoon, it's
like hooking a church, you should
do it as soon as pcusible;" Walsh
said. •
Walsh did warn that although
good deals can be found, couples
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-that sound to good to be true.
"A good rule of thumb is that
price is a good guideline as for
what to -expect," Walsh
commented. "You get what you
pay for."
11 possible, -she said people
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of year for which they plan the
honeymoon.
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