I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the “perfect girls” who get married and become a part of one of those cool, young married couples I always wanted to be. In this commercial, a “perfect girl” is opening presents at her bridal shower, surrounded by giggly, perfect friends. She opens one after another, ooohs and aaahs, and looks like she’s having the time of her life. Just before she pulls out a Hallmark card from her mother and sheds a tear on the patio, one of the friends asks where she’s going on her honeymoon. The “perfect girl” sings out “Hawaii!”

From that moment on, something in me always knew that Hawaii would be my destination, too–I suppose to feel victorious in that I recognized an opportunity to be the “perfect girl” and seized it. I’m sure this speaks more to my insecurity than my taste in vacation spots, and I should probably see a professional. But, really, what’s the harm? It’s not like she said “Antarctica!”

Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Before selecting a honeymoon spot, ask yourself the following:

What is your budget?

Do you and your spouse want to relax on your honeymoon, or do you want an action-packed honeymoon?

Do you want to leave the country for your honeymoon?

How many days will you be able to devote to your honeymoon?

What’s your ideal vacation spot? The beach? The mountains? A bustling city?

When will you be honeymooning? Spring? Winter?

By taking the time to answer these questions, you can make choosing a honeymoon spot a breeze!

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