California Wine Country: AirBnB’s for a Romantic Getaway in Napa & Sonoma

Honeymooners or couples looking for romance have long flocked to California's wine country so they can soak up the ambiance and be pampered in style. The region is cloaked in vineyards and it's a foodie's paradise. With everything from upscale to farm to table restaurants sprinkled throughout, wine country won't disappoint. AirBnBs offer the perfect base for exploring wine country's wineries but for some, the challenge can come in deciding where exactly to stay to make the most of your time away.

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Santorini, Greece
Santorini

Santorini: The Ultimate Travel Guide

Santorini is a world-famous Greek island in the center of the Aegean Sea, famous for its rugged landscapes, white-washed houses and accompanying sunset views. It's increasingly popular with the luxury travel market but still caters to all budgets and interests. It's also a popular place for weddings and honeymoons. Romantic dinners on the terraces and amazing rooftop pools make it a dream vacation, although you can expect your trip to cost more than other places in Greece if you want to experience the island to its fullest!

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A Shenandoah Weekend Escape

As far as mountain escapes go, the Blue Ridge Mountains are hard to beat. Foothills rolling green and blanketed in vineyards, scenic overlooks boasting views of majestic ridges and morning mist, and country roads golden with speckled sunlight - that's a painting of Shenandoah, Virginia. This weekend itinerary will help you decide where to go and what to see, and is based on a recent trip of mine through the region.

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Stunning Costa Rica Waterfalls and Hikes

Costa Rica is famous for beaches, rainforests, and those adorable little smiling sloths. But have you thought about Costa Rica's waterfalls? As a tropical country, Costa Rica sees a lot of rain–about 100 inches per year. In the mountainous regions (hint: where the rivers start) that can jump to 25 feet a year in some places! All that water makes for plenty of crystal clear rivers and some pretty impressive waterfalls.

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10 Off-beat Honeymoon Destinations For A Vacation Of A Lifetime

A honeymoon is a once in a lifetime special occasion where you can spend time with your partner and just relax, away from the usual routine of life. But going on a honeymoon to a lesser known holiday destination might be chock full of surprises. These experiences are different and unexpected from the usual tour and travel packages of mainstream travel destinations. Want to know about some of these options for a not-so-typical honeymoon? Read on.

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Christmas Tours in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Come explore Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, home to imperial palaces and fairy-tale castles, Bavarian villages and Baroque cities, the mysterious Black Forest and the snow-capped Alps. This is storybook Europe, where half-timbered inns painted with festive flowers lean over quiet country roads, and the Gothic spires of castles rise from craggy bluffs above the Rhine River.

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How to Plan a Destination Wedding

A wedding is a very personalized and special occasion. More and more often, couples are choosing to have their weddings away from their home towns. Destination weddings can range from a few hours away, to an exotic, tropical beach setting that requires guests to travel by plane. Some couples choose to have small destination weddings and invite only a few close family members and friends, while others have extravagantly large weddings with 200 or more guests. Regardless of your chosen location, wedding size, or preferred style, there are some important things to consider with a destination wedding. Remember, guests are traveling great lengths to attend your special day so it is important to keep the details a convenient and affordable as possible.

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