Las Vegas Honeymoon

What is it that makes a honeymoon great? Romance, relaxation, indulgence and maybe a little adventure. You can get all of these on a crowded cruise or... you can get it all Vegas style.

When you think of Vegas, "romance" is most likely not the first word to pop into mind. However, before ye judge, check out the gorgeous Four Seasons Las Vegas.

Located on the top floors of the Mandalay Bay but with separate entrances, spas, restaurants and pools, the hotel is an oasis of relaxed romance in the heart of all that action.

If you get bored of lying by the pool, staring at the amazing views of the strip from your plush room, or being pampered with hot stone massages at the spa at the Four Seasons there are no end of options for your entertainment.

There are Cirque du Soleil, Cher, or Thunder from Down Under shows to be seen, countless buffets to be eaten, Bellagio fountains to kiss in front of, possibly the best people watching on the planet, and even a romantic sunset gondola ride to be had.

What more could you ask for?

Last 100 Days

There are only 100 days left until THE BIG DAY! Wowsers. Start your prayers now for peaceful, love-filled, stress-free marriage wishes.

We are off to NYC for Christmas so we will be seeing you in the New Year 2010!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

May your yuletide be gay and your heart be light. PEACE OUT!

JetBlue One Day Sale Today ONLY

Stop what youre doing! It's a one day SALE! GET ON IT!

Want to plan a last minute holiday get-a-way? Today only, JetBlue has cRaZy prices on airfare for travel December 2-16 and January 6-28.

Sounds like a good time for an extended holiday. Thanks Meeks for sharing.

Tennessee, Tennessee

After our wedding, the new Mr. and Mrs. Ford will be making a big move. Where to you ask? That, my dear friends, we are not sure of. It all depends on the graduate school acceptance letters. On the top of our list of possible new homes is the beautiful state of Tennessee.

With cooking lessons, carriage rides through orchards, wine events, yoga and natural beauty as far as the eye can see, the Blackberry Farm, located just 20 miles outside of Knoxville in the Smokey Mountains, is making Tennessee look A-OK to this bride.

Looking for a lovely domestic honeymoon locale? I think you may have found it...

Cheap & Chic in Dublin

There was a recent article in the NY Times by Stuart Emmrich about the best hotels under $150 in Europe. Lo and behold the article list a few in Dublin and if you can tell anything from their websites, they look really lovely. This European honeymoon is getting more affordable by the day! :)

Baggot Court Townhouse

92 Lower Baggot Street

(353-1) 661-2819

www.baggotcourt.com

69 euros

Fitzwilliam Townhouse

41 Upper Fitzwilliam Street

(353-1) 662-5155

www.fitzwilliamtownhouse.com

89 euros

Paramount Hotel

Parliament Street and Essex Gate

(353-1) 417-9900

www.paramounthotel.ie

94 euros

O’Callaghan Stephen’s Green

Stephen’s Green

(353-1) 607-3600

www.ocallaghanhotels.com

89 euros

Harcourt Hotel

60 Harcourt Street

(353-1) 478-3677

www.harcourthotel.com

89 euros

Honeymoonya

J and I are enjoying playing mental holiday with all of the places we could go for our honeymoon. It's my third favorite part of getting married (after 1. the whole bonding myself to my best friend for eternity part and 2. the getting to celebrate with all of my favorite people all dolled up and in the same place part).

We are so confused though. For reals, ya'll. First we thought Hawaii, then we thought Napa, then we thought a cozy lodge somewhere in winter, then we thought a cruise through the Caribbean... All the whilst, deep in our hearts, if you asked us where we would go if we could choose anywhere, we would both say Europe (although it would be an extremely close race with The Seychelles). Where in Europe? Well, it was pretty much Dublin or Paris.

So, knowing me and my penchant for both travel and internet research regarding the cost of travel, I started investigating Europe. Not so much getting my hopes up as ruling the option out so we could stop yearning. But alas! Flights to Dublin are surprisingly affordable.

Thus, I had to share with you the beautiful Bellinter House. It's not exactly in Dublin (only an hours drive along the country greenery), but seriously, how much Guinness can one couple drink (ok, don't answer that)... Isn't it swoon-worthy?! A few days in the city seeing the sights and then some R&R in the country, sounds completely amazing.

Oh man, now I'm even more confused!

Octobermoon

Feel like some fun in the sun, like, RIGHT NOW? Want to make your own Indian Summer last through fall? Check this sweet deal out and have your own mini-honeymoon this October.


The Atlantis resort in the Bahamas is offering an amazing deal right now, 3 nights for $299 plus a ton of perks... Sigh, why does it have to be football season? :) Click to check it out.

Holy Honeymoon

Today, we have officially been engaged for 6 months! It is a wonderful feeling knowing that I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine. Woo woo!!! What better way to mark this occasion than to dream of all the places we will go as husband and wife. Starting with... the Holy Land.

People are talking, talking 'bout Israel. Those people would be J and I. Over the years we have frequently turned to one another and said "seriously, dude, let's go, like, soon" and then the other responds, "we will, one day... one day" with a far-off misty look in our eyes as we slowly shake our heads. But why not? Besides the obvious... Money? Sheesh, that's what a honeymoon budget is for! Let's make this happen.

A honeymoon should be like, a month long, right? Did you know half of Jon's family lives in Israel? Hmmm... My mind is churning.

DailyCandy just crafted a lovely and enticing post about Tel Aviv, Eilat, the Negev Desert, Safed and Jerusalem. Yea, I want to go to it.

Napa Honeymoon

Remember when I said Napa would be an awesome place to honeymoon if we stayed stateside? I'm so smart. Wouldn't you know that I opened this month's Food & Wine to find the question, "Is Napa America's Best Vacation Spot"

How cool is it that they post their entire magazine articles online for free? Love that.

Flordida

We're baaaaaaaack! What an awesome trip, photos galore to be posted soon, I swear! But in the meantime...

Without further ado, the TOP 10 highlights of our trip:

1) Seeing my bestest friends Aimee --> and Lindzee:

2) Spending a full week of downtime with my honey

3) When Aimee walked down the aisle on her wedding day Adam was crying so hard his lip was shaking. I'm positive there wasn't a dry eye in the place!

4) Meeting Aimee's new Boston Terrier puppy Blue (oh man, so flippin cute)


5) Seeing Aimee and Adam's beautiful new home

6) Checkin out the hot bodies and crazy tattoos at Wet n Wild in 95 degree heat

7) Seeing Lindz & Erik's beautiful new home

8) Meeting L & E's best friend "Frank the Tank" at Ce Fiore frozen yogurt

9) Trying on wedding dresses with my maid of honor woo woo!

10) Shopping on Park Ave in Winter Park Village

Thank you to Aimee for getting married and providing an excuse for J and I to take some QT for ourselves. She was such a lovely bride, just you wait for the photos. Also, thanks to Lindz & Erik for being such amazing friends, for putting us up and showing us around Orlando (we loved it there! Who knew it had so much charm?) and for encouraging J and I both in ways to move forward with our careers.

WE LOVE YOU!