As Watermelon Day (Aug 3) is drawing near, more and more people are going ga-ga over the benefits of watermelons. Researches have brought to light the immense health benefits that watermelons store up within themselves and scientists are on the look out for some more revealing facts about this amazing fruit. Lycopene, one of the most-talked about nutrients in watermelons, is the target of observation of most of the scientists. Watermelons store a high percentage of water besides containing decent proportion of essential vitamins. It acts as an antioxidant, relieving the body of stress during the summer months. Watermelons are excellent rejuvenators, relieving the body of fatigue after an exhaustive day's work. No wonder, watermelons are vastly becoming popular with the health conscious and diet freaks. Current trend reveals a huge number of people switching to watermelon diets so as to lead a fit and healthy life.

People recommend numerous ways of leading a healthy life. Hitting the gym, following a vegetarian or protein diet, fat-free food ... the list is endless! Some of these diet patterns are often boring and tasteless. Variety is very important to tickle one's taste buds. So whatever diet pattern a person follows, he or she should keep on altering so as to retain interest in food intake. Lack of attention to one's diet might even cause anorexia without the person realizing so! To avoid such mishaps, try out some excellent mouthwatering recipes that are low cal and loaded with a number of essential nutrients. You guessed it right! It's definitely gonna be some of the best-known watermelon recipes. These delectable recipes can act as snacks, appetizers, filling lunch or dinner, a refreshing drink, delectable desserts and what not! When so many healthy options are on offer, one can hardly control oneself from switching to a watermelon diet.

As appetizer, one can try out the Balsamic-dream appetizer i.e. watermelon cubes sprinkles with fresh limejuice and balsamic vinegar, to be served with cheese and crackers or bread slices on the side. Watermelon gazpacho makes an amazing summertime starter, using pureed watermelon as its base instead of tomatoes. A combination of cheese (feta cheese or goat cheese) and chilled watermelons can provide you with an energy-driven breakfast. Watermelons can also be used for dressing seafood like crab salad to make a healthy and wholesome lunch. Spicy watermelons, sprinkled with either pico de gallo seasoning (a chili-mixture available in Latin American markets) or an Asian chili salt (a mixture of salt and chilies available in Asian markets, such as the Vietnamese Bon Bon brand) are hot snacking items. Watermelons, in combination with dry sake (Japanese wine), make an excellent sorbet. Smoothies of watermelons are teamed up with various fruity flavors especially strawberries. Watermelon pies and other forms of its desserts are just too irresistible! Watermelon rinds can be pickled, barbecued or even made into salad with ginger and grenadine. These preparations can be made easily without any hassles and do not consume much time. These amazing varieties of watermelons can easily lure us to change our diet patterns.

Besides, most workingwomen find watermelon diet convenient both in terms of preparation time and health. So check out this new trend of food as well as lifestyle introduced by watermelons. For sure, the more people try this out, the more they are gonna stick to it, the primary reason being the desire amongst all of us to look and feel great. Watermelon diet, therefore, is the key to man's latent dream of acquiring a great body and is making its way into the hearts of people worldwide.

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Snorkel in the warm azure waters of the lagoon, head to the spa for a coconut and avocado body scrub and an exotic flower bath, or relax on the deck of your private over water bungalow and order another tropical fruit cocktail?

Rarely does life present us with such deliciously difficult decisions. And after months of hectic wedding planning, these are the only sorts of decisions you and your new husband will want to make. For a honeymoon that is truly sublime, head northeast towards the equator until you find Tahiti and its 118 islands.

Scattered across five far-flung archipelagos and covering four million square kilometres of ocean, Bride had the enviable task of sampling this corner of the South Pacific. After a week in this land of warm waters, tropical weather, rich culture and delectable cuisine, we know why it is such a coveted honeymoon destination.

Gateway to the archipelago

As our Air Tahiti Nui plane descends towards Papeete, the capital of Tahiti, a collective gasp rolls through the cabin. Emerging from the emerald sea are cloud-draped mountains, plunging valleys and pristine beaches which appear to run on forever. And if the beauty of the scenery isn't welcome enough, the warmth of the locals is.

Tahiti is renowned for the hospitality of its people. On arrival at our hotel, the InterContinental Resort Tahiti, we are greeted with song and the sounds of the ukulele and guitar. Smiling Polynesian women in traditional dress entertain us with traditional dancing and swathe us with colourful garlands of flowers featuring Tahiti's national flower, the tiare.

A great place to commence your Tahitian sojourn, Tahiti offers visitors numerous treasures including a bustling market where you will discover multi-coloured pareos (sarongs), local handcrafts and luscious vanilla soaps and lotions.

During our stay, the sun rarely leaves the sky and the breeze barely rouses the flat crystal waters. While this is a typical day for this part of the world - the temperature varies between 26 and 28 degrees all year round - our guide warns us of the occasional bout of tropical rain. However, all is not lost if it does rain as there are scores of art and history museums waiting to be explored. Particularly worth a visit is the Paul Gauguin Museum. Located in a spacious garden, the museum is a memorial to the artist famed for his portrayal of island life.

If your idea of a honeymoon involves activity and adventure, you will be hard pressed to find a more extreme excursion than a climb through the lava tubes of Hitiaa. Situated on the rocky east coast, volcanic eruptions have forged channels through the rock. Over time, these have been penetrated by water and stunning waterfalls gush through the eroded sections. You will need a reliable pair of shoes, a guide that knows the area and some quiet determination.

After our extreme hiking experience, it is time to chill out. We fell in love with the laid-back Polynesian approach to life at the InterContinental Resort Tahiti. With two infinity pools, a swim-up bar, dancing shows and choice of restaurants and cuisines, it rarely gets much better than this.

Moreish Moorea

Bidding the mainland farewell, we take a 45-minute ferry ride to the island of Moorea - Tahiti's sister island.

Moorea looks good enough to eat. Literally! On a four-wheel-drive trip around the island, we sample the plentiful papayas, mangoes, wild bananas, breadfruit, limes and watermelons that thrive in the volcanic soil. But the pick of the island's fruit salad is the deliciously sweet pineapple. Best sampled straight off the plant, our guide tells us the sugar content is so high they turn bad within 48 hours. This explains why you won't find them in your local supermarket and is all the more reason to devour as many as your tummy can handle.

Stop at one of the many black pearl boutiques scattered throughout Moorea. While your new husband might think wedding and engagement rings are all the jewellery a woman needs, you can't go home without a Tahitian pearl encircling your finger or dripping from your neck. Unique to the pristine lagoon habitat, the pearls come in a range of colours such as aubergine, reddish-bronze, shimmering green or steel grey.

Moorea is also the home of the InterContinental Resort Moorea's Dolphin Centre, which is located amid the lush surrounds of the InterContinental Beachcomber Resort's estate. You will touch, play and communicate with these magnificent creatures in the shallows of the lagoon before donning a diving mask to observe their grace underwater. Your guide will teach you all about these intelligent mammals and will provide you with a souvenir photo of you and your new flippered friends.

After a tough day playing with dolphins, snorkelling, jet-skiing or scuba diving, you can mollify your muscles with a deep tissue massage or a soothing wrap at Moorea's Hélène Spa. The spa treatments take advantage of Tahiti's plentiful flowers, fruits and plants and are freshly prepared with oils and exotic essences. For a particularly opulent treatment, soak in a traditional Tahitian flower bath set in the green surrounds of one of the spa's private treatment rooms.

The lagoons of Bora Bora

It pains us to leave Moorea. That is, until our light plane lands in Bora Bora. With its sparkling lagoons in all hues of blue, velvety sand and coral gardens filled with rainbow coloured fish, Bora Bora is indisputably Tahiti's most beautiful island.

The island is best experienced from the vantage point of your own over water bungalow. We stayed at InterContinental Moana Beach Resort where each bungalow boasts a glass-bottomed coffee table, which can be opened up allowing you to feed bread to the many fish that swarm beneath.

Lash out and order room service, which is brought to your private deck on an outrigger canoe. Then spend the day exploring the lagoons by canoe, snorkelling or people-watching from a hammock strung between towering coconut trees.

For a memorable experience, take a boat trip to a nearby sandbar where you can hand feed stingray in waist-deep water. Despite what you expect, stingrays rarely sting. And the feeling of these metre-wide grey beauties slipping and sliding up your legs is indescribable. If you are brave enough, offer a morsel of raw fish and watch as one gently accepts it from your fingers.

From there, ask your guide to take you to the deeper waters for some manta ray spotting. Our guide throws fresh meat into the water before directing us to jump in and see the fish. We oblige and join the thousands of fish that come to feed. Our fun is short-lived, however, as we look down and see 10 to 12 sharks circling below. Despite our guide's assurances that reef sharks are not partial to human flesh, our heartbeats don't slow until we are back aboard the safety of our boat.

Even if water sports are not usually your thing, be sure to take a jet ski tour around the island. At first terrifying, you will soon by shrieking with delight as you master the powerful machines. After a few hours bouncing over the waves of the lagoon, we guarantee you will be a petrol head by the time your tour is over.

After all this aquatic activity you will be hungry. A traditional Tahitian picnic on a motu - the Tahitian word for 'little island' - is a must. While we swim in the turquoise water, local chefs cook a feast fit for royalty. And as you might expect in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, seafood is on the menu.

Cooked in earth ovens, we savour fresh and fleshy perch, parrotfish, barracuda, mahi-mahi and more, flavoured with Tahiti's famous vanilla beans and soused in creamy coconut milk. Following the old 'when in Rome' adage, we eat with our hands from hand-woven vine leaf plates. Food seems to taste even better in paradise.

And while on the topic of Tahitian cuisine, be sure to visit the island's best-known restaurant Bloody Mary's. With its sandy floor, tree-stump seating and fire lighting, you'll feel like you are on the set of Survivor. Except this is one island you won't want to be voted off. There is no official menu. Instead, diners choose from a seafood selection delivered daily by local fisherman. While your choice of fish is being cooked to perfection, sip a Bloody Mary - the restaurant's signature beverage.

The only downside of Tahiti as a honeymoon destination is the cost: accommodation, food and drinks are very expensive. But hey, you only get married once - or maybe twice.

And with a smorgasbord of things to see and do including whale watching, snorkelling, scuba diving, playing golf, horse riding, bike riding, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing, caving, fishing, black pearl and handcraft shopping, swimming with dolphins and manta ray, observing the world beneath in a glass bottom boat - you'll want to extend your honeymoon, forever.

Michelle Tesoriero travelled as a guest of InterContinental Hotels Group, Air Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Tourisme. For more Honeymoon

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I had a week on Nukubati Island Resort Labasa, as part of my honeymoon and I thought it was absolutely amazing. Whilst being greeted by hotel staff on the beach is quite commonplace in the South Pacific, this was something else.

Their voices are so harmonious, and apart from our welcome song, there were ice cool flannels, and welcoming drinks, and boy did we need them!! We had read reports which included quotes like "Most romantic hotel in the South Pacific." And we very quickly realised why.

It is important to be aware that this is an all inclusive resort, and we were looking for all inclusive adult only hotels for our South Pacific Honeymoon.

This is the perfect escape with no phones, no television just serious relaxation.

Jetlag can spoil the first few days of a vacation especially when you are close to the international dateline, and having to conform to meal times isn't what you want to do. We need not have worried, because we discovered after sleeping in almost all day after arriving, that you can pretty well eat when you want to. We were brought champagne and canapés, and then we had a wonderful seafood meal, and tons of fresh vegetables which we discovered were literally from the back garden!!

We could have eaten in our honeymoon bure all the time, but the dining room was a real treat with tablecloths, candlelight, fresh flowers, looking out onto the beach, and views you can't really do justice to here.

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Fiji and the Pacific islands in general are so lush, and not without reason. It is because of the amount of rain, but it is such warm rain, and it hits you so hard it is totally exhilarating to be out in. I'd never realised before now how much fun swimming in the rain can be!!

Above all it was the superb service, and the attention to detail that we loved. The little things we observed like the mosquito repellent burner at your dinner table, the water tray at the door of the bure, so you don't bring sand in. The boat bringing you in, takes you to the beach outside your bure, and there would have been a towel on your seat on the boat to stop you from burning yourself.

We attended Sunday church in the local village, and the singing and the harmony was so moving it made me cry.

We also were taken out for a sandbank picnic, which was epic, not only for the picnic, but also the snorkelling afterwards. These little sandbanks only appear for a few hours, but we were taken there, and the staff set up umbrellas, table, chairs, champagne, and a three course delicious lunch, then they picked us up before the sandbank reappeared.

Nukubati is without a doubt the most romantic place I have ever visited. I felt so far away from every care, in fact from the world. I felt we were seeing the traditional Fiji. I know we came looking for an all inclusive adult only hotel for our South Pacific Honeymoon, and what we found was the most romantic hotel in the South Pacific

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The Casa De Carmona Hotel has been described as one of the most unique and elegant hotels in Spain. It is a lovingly restored 16th Century palace to a small hotel of character, with 33 bedrooms in the tiny ancient, hilltop, walled, picturesque town of Carmona, only 20 minutes outside Seville and 15 minutes from the airport, and to stay there is to stay in the house of a Spanish Nobleman with good taste.

Our first sight of Carmona, and the Casa de Carmona was in the early evening driving towards Seville. We saw what looked like an ancient walled city perched on a hill, and could instantly imagine it in medieval times holding off hordes of invaders.

Finding the hotel itself was a little tricky through the tiny streets of the town, but it was well worth the effort. I was very worried about parking and unloading our Chrysler Voyager, but very quickly I discovered that the Casa de Carmona is different. The narrow streets leads to what seems an impossible car park, but suddenly there was a porter to park my car, and a hotel boy, dressed in pantaloons and tights, who took our bags to our room.

A charming young lady receptionist will met us at the door of the hotel, and not only showed us to our room, but also around the hotel.

We stayed in room five which is closest to the pool and very romantic too. If you are looking for the ideal weekend retreat, perhaps to impress a lover, or even better a honeymoon stopover, then you have found your almost perfect destination. You can be assured of tactful privacy, in a place where refined good taste is almost a bye word!!

First impressions still remain vivid, and as you enter the Casa through a deep-red terracotta patio, which leads through to the reception area you realise this is different. A second patio, filled with plants in large pots and decorated in the same rich colours, forms the central focus of the hotel. There are lush plants, marble colonnades, fragrant flowers, the singing of birds and the gentle gurgling of fountains. A romantic walled patio with an exquisite formal garden features a picture-perfect swimming pool fed by five fountains.

This is an oasis of tranquillity, and whilst it may just lack a little of the luxuries of a top hotel, you will know you have found a gem.

After looking around the courtyards and gardens you will end up in the library and a complimentary drink from the free-bar. The greatest joy is that your chambermaid will unpack for you if you want, and you can leave your shoes outside your room to be polished, all you need to do is ask the receptionist.

The public rooms of the hotel are around the central patio, with a chess room, and library, which are a little formal, and could almost be a museum to the antiques. However the ?loggia? Next to the pool is altogether lighter and brighter. As well as everything you expect in a luxury hotel, you'll also find a variety of books and magazines to read, a VCR and music system to play and hundreds of films and CDs to enjoy. However this is definitely a hotel for people who like to relax in the courtyards, shaded from the sunlight, and smell the scent of the orange trees and the jasmine. The world of the 21st century will quickly seem far away.

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Everywhere you will find the same aristocratic elegance, with carefully chosen pastel hues (predominantly pale blues and greens) and a generous range of antique furniture, including cabinet desks, ornate mirrors, brass lamps, and a tall hatbox. It's verging on the fusty, but a range of modern facilities keeps it real: hi-fi, air-conditioning, video, ambient lighting. A concealed mirrored door leads to an impressive large bathroom, with elaborate brass taps and wide shower heads, double sinks, green and terracotta walls. It would be fair to say the plumbing can gurgle, and the paint is a little faded, but somehow it all adds to the glamour.

The restaurant is situated in the space that used to be the stables of the palace. Only the life-size frescoes of eerily staring white horses remind you of its past.

The antique tables, chairs, glassware are all in keeping with hotel.

Breakfast: is between 8.00-11.30 am, and is a huge buffet of pastries, fruit, hams, cheese, and cereals, where you are attended by waitresses in country wench garb. Lunch is between1.30-4.30 pm, and Dinner 8.30-11.30 pm when there's plenty of choice of Andalucian appetizers, soups, seafood, stews, meats, tarts, fruit and creamy desserts

If you choose to dine out, the San Fernando (on the plaza of the same name) and La Ferrara (attached to the Hotel Alcazar de la Reina) come recommended.

Summary

The Casa De Carmona Hotel is just right for anyone seeking elegance and tranquillity, with a predominance of British and American couples.

Although one child under 12 stays free in the parents? Room, this hotel is only really suited to calm and sophisticated young adults, and definitely not for small children.

It's a great base for exploring Seville, and a week would not be too long

The Casa De Carmona will give you peace and quiet, great comfort. The town of Carmona is a gem, but realise as with many town centre hotels, there are no large gardens, but if it is a romantic dalliance you are after, and then look no further!!

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From the moment we arrived at the airport, to the wonderfully reassuring sight of a man, our man, standing with a board and our names were on it, it was impeccable service all the way. Our driver, in a lovely Lincoln Navigator, offered us not only water, but cold wet towels, and our choice of music for the short drive to Paraiso de la Bonita.

Now we are talking about an expensive resort here so we would expect great service from the staff at the Paraiso de la Bonita, and we were not disappointed. It would be true to say the service was attentive, and understated, in fact exactly what to expect from this standard of resort.

I have to say we were probably lucky because our visit was in May, and low season had arrived, so we were upgraded to a luxury suite with the works, not to put too fine a point on it. The suite had a king sized bed, and a plunge pool which was the icing on the cake. A great bathroom, with large tub and shower, good toiletries, nice sitting room.

The staff were excellent, in that they were very friendly although the service could be a little slow at times, despite the fact I understand the ratio is two staff to one guest. Anything you need they are more than glad to supply. They remember your name, bring you gifts each night on your pillow.

The beach is very sheltered by the reef, so there isn't much in the way of waves, and that I believe was the cause of the amount of seaweed, although the beach was cleaned every morning. Sadly the weed kind of prevented you from swimming off the beach.

To be fair we didn't use the beach much, because there is a large deck to lie out on, and you can swim off that and there is no seaweed.

The food at Paraiso was great. We were very impressed with the menus and enjoyed what they offered. The Guacamole and Risotto were especially good and fresh. The wine selection is good, and the variety of food throughout the day is great..

Free tea and coffee was served daily in the library which was a really cool place to chill out in, have a drink, read and use the internet for free.

The pool was surrounded by luscious plants and had a large jaccuzzi tub in as well comfortable sunloungers as wide as a double bed. The cocktails and service were great from the pool bar, which had a great atmosphere especially around sunset where people congregated for pre dinner drinks.

Overall the Paraiso de la Bonita is well worth staying at.

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It is difficult to do justice to the La Casa Que Canta in Zihuatanejo , but for a start, you only have to think of no kids. no noises. No distractions...just pure beauty, and total relaxation. A perfect choice for a Mexico romantic honeymoon hotel.

You are met at the airport with transportation, and the drive doesn't take long, and on arrival you will be met by the staff with the usual drinks etc. It is always really nice to be met by an employee of a hotel at the airport, it makes you feel so good, especially watching others being herded onto buses.

Our accommodation was in El Mumullo, in a junior suite with a plunge pool . The suite was quite amazing, with such beautiful views. It is such a joy to have breakfast delivered to the suite, and then to eat it on the balcony looking out to sea.

If you get the chance stay at the private residence, because you will feel as if you are almost the only people at La Casa Que Canta , because when we were there we hardly saw anyone. This meant we could really relax and unwind. In addition it means you can choose when you want to be sociable!!

It needs to be added that the food is fantastic, and you'll not eat better fresh fish anywhere on the planet, and it will come as no surprise that the service is beyond reproach. Whatever you do, have dinner in your suite at least once, not only for the food but the service!!

Overall, La Casa Que Canta is exceptional, and, although expensive, I thought compared to competitors in the Caribbean and throughout Mexico that it offered pretty good value. A very good choice for a Mexico honeymoon hotel.

In all be sure to go out for dinner a bit as there are many good restaurants that can offer a little variety.

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Firstly fly into Manzanilla and not Puerta Villarta because it is closer. You might want to rent a car here to give you a bit more freedom of movement during your stay at the fabulous El Careyes Beach Resort .

First of all, if this resort is not what you expected then it is your own fault for not doing your research. The El Careyes Beach Resort is not a place for people wanting night life and excitement, but it is a place for you if you enjoy good old fashioned service, and a bit of pampering. You will therefore appreciate that El Careyes does not come cheap, but can you think of anything of quality that does!!

It's a luxury resort with big beds, big bathtubs - some of them are really huge. But, the key is the private beach, restaurant outside and big beds facing the ocean where you can relax and fall asleep after a few drinks and a good meal.

We stayed in the ocean view suite and had a very large room with a hot tub on the balcony, and this was just the best place to enjoyi a nice sunset. The rooms were cleaned twice a day and the bed was turned down every night, some nights a nice gift was left on the bed for us to keep. Overall the rooms were clearly above average and the bed, huge and comfortable.

The service is what makes this resort so good. The staff seemed to know us by name almost immediately, and they had this knack of being invisible but always there when we wanted drinks or food.

Because the resort is quite remote, and not near any large towns, that can make it a little difficult if you like to eat out, but it has to be said if you wanted something that wasn't on the menu, then that didn't seem to be a problem for the kitchen.

You could venture out to a little fish hut close to the hotel where the food was excellent, the fish extremely fresh, and drinks remarkably cheap, and next to it is a small open bar, which has music, bonfires, and late night drinks, so try it out

The bottom line is, if you are looking for an amazing small secluded resort that will treat you like royalty, where there is not much to do other than sit by the pool while enjoying a few drinks, this is the place for you

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On the South Eastern coast of this exotic island you will discover an exclusive hotel that is both elegant and sophisticated. The Palms is an oasis…where rustling coconut palms, white powder sand and the warm waves of the Indian Ocean combine to create a stunning recluse for the discerning traveler.

The collection of only six beautifully designed villas offer luxurious comforts and amenities in an intimate setting with the most personal attention throughout your stay. If all of this sounds too good to be true, then read on!!

This is a small and intimate resort and the place to go if you want to be spoil. It is on a beautiful deserted beach.

It is the ideal place to finish off a honeymoon spent on safari, as it consists of only 6 luxurious bandas, so there can't be more than twelve people in the resort.

Our banda was incredible, with a floor space of over 1400 square feet, with a bedroom, living room, full ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, extra room with its own en-suite bathroom & a large furnished terrace with a view of the Indian ocean.

Facilities include: Safe deposit box, satellite TV and DVD player, private outdoor Jacuzzi, mini bar, air-conditioning, telephone and standing bar with tea/coffee making facilities I should add the fantastic views, and service you can only dream about. I believe there are around three times as many staff as there are guests, but they were completely unobtrusive, but extremely attentive.

Now The Palms is right next door to The Breezes which is a large international type hotel with the facilities to match. The great thing is you can use all of their facilities, things like diving, tennis, sailing, and I got the feeling that when the staff knew we were from the Palms we even got priority!!! The best thing of all, was that we could use their facilities, and use their hotel, they couldn't use ours!!!

To be fair, you don't get accommodation, or luxury like this cheaply. It is expensive, it is very private, and by the way the food is simply delicious.

Gareth Jones has written and checks the website out regularly for exotic destinations

If you want to be surprised by quality, and you love being pampered, and you don't mind a long flight from Europe, and you like to name drop about having been to a place that almost nobody has heard of, then plump for The Princesse Bora Lodge on Ile Sainte Marie in Madagascar.

It would be fair to say I had never heard of it either, but as one of my dreams has always been to get close up and personal to whales, I am always looking for just a chance, and it was just by chance I found the Princess Bora Lodge, on the old pirate colony Island of Sainte-Marie .

You fly from Europe using Air France into Antananarivo (Tana), the lively Malagasy capital in the Central Highlands. On arrival proceed through customs and immigration and make your way to the domestic terminal for your flight to Sainte Marie.

When you arrive on the island airport you are picked up in a zebu chariot for the short journey to the Princesse Bora Lodge. In theory you could walk but it is a lot more fun this way.

You will be greeted perhaps by the owner himself, but certainly by uniformed staff. Although you will have read about this extraordinary hotel, you will still be surprised by how new, and beautifully designed it is. Madagascar is not renowned for its hotels, but this is the real exception.

Oh by the way, if you not only love whales, but want to get up real close and personal, then this must be the best place in the world to be between June and September, when literally hundreds and hundreds of humpback whales are in the waters offshore to breed.

Princesse Bora Lodge Ile Sainte Marie Madagascar is very heavily involved in the protection of the endangered humpback whales, and you will get fantastic opportunities to help in the scientific evaluations, as well as getting close enough to touch them.

To discuss the pros and cons of the Princesse Bora Lodge Ile Sainte Marie Madagascar almost seems churlish, because at this time of year visitors, and you will need to book early are there for the whales, not the great comfort and food.

You will however be very surprised by what you find when you eventually get there. This is a lovely place in quite beautiful surroundings

The accommodation is lovely, the ambience is lovely, the food, mainly seafood is quite splendid, the owner is worth the trip alone, and the whole ambience is amazing.

Go if you are a whalewatcher, go anyway if you are not.

Chris Collison has contributed to and uses it himself to investigate vacation destinations that are exciting and different

Laluna Hotel Morne Rouge in Grenada is a delight. We stayed I think in cottage number 3, but anyway it was huge!!

It had a very comfortable King sized bed, in a large bedroom which had a built in bench along one wall.

There was a CD/tape player, TV and VCR, and you can get tapes through reception, not that we did, because it is just so nice to escape from that kind of thing. We'd have been quite happy for there to be no TV!!

There is a large closet off the bedroom, and then an open air bathroom. If you're not sure about open air bathrooms, then this will definitely help you to make up your mind.

You can get to the bathroom, from the bedroom, or the sun deck, and it a shower, from which you could look out onto the sea through two windows.

There was a separate loo. As you would expect the bathroom came fully equipped with vanity unit, but what made it especially nice was the shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, and the most incredible soft towels, all fluffy and expensive feeling!!

The sun deck was well equipped with a day bed, and masses of cushions, a deck chair, and a weird contraption that unfolded for sitting against to read.

The best feature of the deck was the jacuzzi with a built in drinks ledge to put your pina colada, and watch the sunset in decadent luxury!!

The beach was one slight disappointment, in that there was quite a strong brezze which blew the sand into everything, drinks, nibbles, eyes, noses, so we tended to sit on the deck by the pool on one of the padded chaise longues, where tha bar is very handily placed!!

We did however walk on the beach, which although not that large, was not busy due to the fact that the Laluna Hotel is the only hotel on the beach, just a handful of villas.

Finally the food was delicious, and that is a bonus, because we have spent an equivalent amount of money elsewhere, and LaLuna isn't cheap, and eaten much blander less appetizing food in our travels.

Much to recommend Laluna but mainly for honeymooners, couples, we don't see this as a family resort

Sandy Gibson recommends to anyone looking for new and interesting places to go on vacation, and he has written a couple of articles relating his own experiences

One of The Best Romantic Affordable Ideas in Antigua is Cocos, and in my opinion it has to be the top all-inclusive honeymoon destination resorts in the Caribbean. It is undoubtedly one of the more secluded romantic Caribbean resorts

The first thing to say is that it is vital you ensure you splash out a little and take at least a superior seaview cottage, if not a premium. The standard cottages are very noisy because of the road, and a neighbouring hotel, which they are close to, whereas the superior, and premium are up the hill, and round the corner. They have huge balconies, and spectacular views with king sized beds. Their main drawback is the uphill walk, and the fact that with no air conditioning you tend to leave the doors open, and let the mossies in, and the nets were not too efficient!!

My idea of an all-inclusive hotel is not what I found here at Cocos. I imagined a full on loud large resort, which must be terrible, but what we got was the most laid back relaxing small beautiful rustic Caribbean idyll.

The attention we got from the staff from the moment we arrived until we left was extraordinary, this has to be the friendliest most attentive hotel we have ever stayed in.

The biggest problem everyone in the hotel suffered from were the sand flies, so if you are going you will need 100% Deet spray, but that itself doesn't protect you completely. Someone told us that they didn't like sun tan oil and so we bought some, threw away our creams and lotions, and the combination seemed to work well.

Why therefore is this one of the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean?

The answer is a combination of things, but mainly the secluded romantic setting, plus the fantastic staff who couldn't be faulted in any way at all.

Even the food which can be quite dire in the Caribbean, was quite superb, and we found plenty of choice, and when we did go a la carte it was extremely good value for money. We did enjoy the barbeque evening

I think though my favourite time was relaxing on a very comfortable sun lounger by the pool drinking cocktails brought by a happy smiling barman.

We will certainly return because we like to feel we have escaped from dreary 5 star hotels, and found authenticity, and this was just that.

Definitely Cocos is one of the most affordable romantic ideas in Antigua.

Jason Law has written two or three articles for and recommends it as a source of vacation destinations and hotels

The Villa le Scale on Capri has been often voted as one of the very best European honeymoon destinations, and from my own experience it is not only all of that, it is also in the top 10 romantic hotels in Europe.

Capri in the summer is not for the faint hearted, and the hustle and bustle is quite overwhelming, but the second we went through the gates we were immediately in an oasis of calm and total luxury. I also loved the way the crowds on the street all stopped to look as the gates opened, it made me feel like a film star!!

Greeted with complimentary champagne, snacks, and towels, quickly shown to the Venetian Room, which certainly did not disappoint. It was beautifully furnished with a wonderful terrace, which we were to make great use of during our stay. It also had a Turkish bath which was well used by us.

A nice touch was the complimentary fresh fruit plate, indeed the first of many complimentary offerings we were to receive at the Villa le Scale. Already we could see why this is rated one of the best European honeymoon destinations, and one of the most romantic hotels in Europe.

We had breakfast on the terrace every morning amidst the perfumed jasmine and the gardens. I also had a couple of massages on the terrace-highly recommended!!

Lunch by the pool was another delight, but one of the outstanding memories were the staff who could not have been more helpful.

There are many nice hotels where the staff can be a little churlish when you want to eat out, but not so here, so we were able to enjoy the Aurora for dinner in Capri and da Paolina where you eat under the lemon trees.

Get Marcello to take you on a boat trip so you can swim in the grottos, and explore the island with a chauffered car.

Wait until the evening before you go into Capri, because all the day trippers will have gone, and it will be cooler.

All in all we loved the Villa le Scale, the quality of everything from the food, to the service was unsurpassed. We were made to feel like friends and not like paying guests

Sheila Gibbs contributes to and uses it herself to check out unusual holiday destinations

The Virgin Islands Top Resort for Honeymoons has to be Peter Island.

Any visitor here would describe Peter Island as one of the very top Caribbean beautiful small island vacations, with just cause too!!

To be on your honeymoon on Peter Island, is just a dream come true, because as well as being a top Caribbean resort, it is probably the most romantic hotel in the Caribbean.

Honeymoons should always be romantic, and whilst it has to be said that what Peter Island is not, is that it could never be described as one of the most romantic affordable honeymoon ideas, because it is definitely not cheap, however it is one of the two most romantic vacations spots for me.

The first being when my husband proposed to me!! ………………

Enough of that, now what about Peter Island as the most romantic hotel in the Caribbean?

This was our first trip to the Caribbean, although we are very familiar with top class resorts, beautiful white sand beaches, and delicious food, but we were not prepared for some of the most beautiful beaches on Peter Island. It really is a top resort in every sense of the word. The sea is so clean and clear, and if you enjoy snorkelling, which we do, then the beaches we tried snorkelling from were excellent. There were plenty of opportunities to indulge on the water as well with hobie cats, sunfish, windsurfing, sailing, sea kayaking.

The best thing about the beaches apart from the sand and the sea was the fact that there were never many people there. We mostly went to Deadman's Beach which runs from close to our room, past the beach restaurant

The island itself is a tropical paradise, palm trees, lush green vegetation, and VERY private. No streets, no taxis, no shops, no cruise ships, airports, time share salesmen, not even houses. This is a privately owned island, and it will stay that way – pristine, unspoiled paradise, and very very private.

The accommodation is probably understated, but we were lucky indeed to get an upgrade to a beachfront junior suite.

It was quite amazing, beautifully furnished, a huge bathroom with a double Jacuzzi, and shower. The view from this 1st floor suite was unforgettable, and incredibly you could walk out straight onto the beach without using the stairs or the front door.

I did like all the extras in the suite, the robes, flip flops etc, but the best thing to me was the fact that the radio in the room took CD's and I always take some away with me, so we could listen to our favourites when we were dressing or just relaxing.

Finally the fridge in the suite was well stocked, and the prices remarkably cheap.

I come now to the food, and with it the service, and this is really where Peter Island has rightly established itself as the Virgin Islands top honeymoon resort, because if ever a girl wants to be pampered it is on her honeymoon!!

Well the food at Peter Island is extremely good, and loving my food as I do, this was a foodie paradise. Breakfast, lunches down on the beach, dinners were all delicious, and I can't remember a bad meal.

The service was mostly superb, the staff went the extra mile many times for us, and were very good at remembering our names, and supplying us with things like snacks when we wanted them even if we had only casually mentioned the subject.

The total highlight for me was the spa. My husband and I both had massages for the first time, and we loved the pool at the spa with the best views.

Peter Island certainly lived up to its reputation as top Caribbean small island vacation, and will always be on my list of most romantic getaways, but as it is not cheap, whilst most romantic it was not my most affordable honeymoon idea – but who cares – I loved it!!

Debbie Streicher uses to find unusual out of the way vacation spots and she is an occasional author of articles

One of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is planning your dream honeymoon. Honeymoon destinations vary greatly and couples can really choose a destination that fits their interests and lifestyle. From tropical beaches to the ski slopes, a honeymoon can be tailored to fulfill each couple's desires.

Warm locations have always been a favorite among newlyweds. Tropical locations are romantic and sexy and make the ideal location to start a life together. It can also be a welcome change for those who marry during the cold winter months. Hawaii has always been a popular destination for honeymooners. Much of Hawaii caters to tourists and couples on their honeymoon will find a wide variety of activities to engage in.

For the couple who wants to hit the beach but wants something more unusual, a Panama vacation can be a perfect choice. The beaches in Panama are gorgeous. They have smooth white sand and breathtaking emerald colored water. Panama's beaches are considered some of the most beautiful in the world. You do not have to stick to the water in order to enjoy a Panama beach vacation, however. The area is filled with attractions, fine restaurants and quality hotels. There is something for everyone. It is a great place to celebrate the start of your life together and areas such as Bocas del toro are ideal for honeymooners.

Las Vegas is another popular destination for a honeymoon. Many couples combine their wedding and honeymoon together in Vegas. While gambling and shows are always available, there is quite a few other things to do while in Vegas You can take helicopter and hot air balloon tours as well as enjoy fine dining and shopping. On the Eastern side of the United States, Niagara Falls has always been one of the top honeymoon destinations. It truly caters to new couples in love with its breathtaking views and excellent lodging.

If you are unsure where to head on your honeymoon, you might consider taking a cruise. Cruises are a cost effective way to see multiple locations. They also are good for those on a budget, as you can often find good deals that are all inclusive. Cruises are available to tropical locations as well as Alaska and Europe. Many have honeymoon packages which come with extra perks such as champagne or photographs of the two of you onboard the ship.

A honeymoon can be extravagant or simple. You can relax on Panama's beautiful beaches or cuddle up by the fireplace in a ski cabin. It is all about what you and your new spouse will enjoy. Choosing a location might be difficult, but having the time of your life should be easy once you arrive at any of these top honeymoon destinations.

Natalie Aranda writes about travel. For the couple who wants to hit the beach but wants something more unusual, a Panama vacation can be a perfect choice. The beaches in Panama are gorgeous. Panama's beaches are considered some of the most beautiful in the world. You do not have to stick to the water in order to enjoy a Panama beach vacation. They have smooth white sand and breathtaking emerald colored water.

Ever wondered about the red juicy vegetable that sits pretty in your refrigerator! If your answer is negative, then start appreciating the unique qualities that they store within themselves. Within its core lies the antidote for one of the most threatening of ailments, cancer and heart attacks, to name a few.

This antidote is known as lycopene, a carotenoid, which lends red color to some of the vegetables like tomatoes, watermelons, etc. Besides, lycopene fights free radicals in the body, thereby preventing the occurrence of stroke, heart attack, or exercise-induced asthma. This is, however, only an introduction to the numerous benefits that lycopene has in store for us.

Tomatoes are considered to be one of the richest sources of lycopene, apart from the very good sources in red watermelons, and pink grapefruits. Lycopene is a carotenoid, red in color, which prevents oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, consequently reducing the risk of developing atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. According to a study published in October 1998, daily consumption of tomato products provides at least 40 mg of lycopene, enough to substantially reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation. Increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease is basically associated with high LDL oxidation. Just two glasses of tomato juice a day is a simple solution to attain the appropriate level of lycopene in the blood. Tomato juice is a highly recommended source of lycopene on account of its easy digestibility by the human body. Tomatoes, in the form of ketchup, soups, juice, or paste makes the lycopene easily absorbable on account of chemical changes undergone due to temperature changes.

Over the years, a number of researches have been conducted to test the cancer-preventing ability of lycopene. One of the most revolutionary instances of research on lycopene (in tomatoes or watermelons) and cancer was a large Harvard study released in 1995. It closely observed the eating habits of 47,000 men for six years. Those who had at least 10 weekly servings of tomato-based foods were up to 45 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer. In an analysis published (J Natl Cancer Inst 1999 Feb17; 91(4): 317-31), Edward Giovannucci of Harvard Medical School reviewed 72 studies that looked for a link between cancer risk and tomato-rich food. In all, 57-associated tomato intake with a reduced risk, and in 35 of these, the association was strong enough to be considered statistically meaningful.

Researches have also laid rest to the erstwhile claims that lycopene is essential only for men. According to the reports released by the University of Illinois, women with greater lycopene levels have a five-fold lower risk of developing precancerous signs of cervical cancer than women with lower lycopene levels. Articles published in the American Journal of Hypertension have come up with newer benefits of lycopene, especially in tomato and red watermelon. Researches suggest that lycopene can be a possible treatment for mild hypertension. To top it all, lycopene is excellent for the skin as it provides effective resistance against the harmful UV rays of the sun. So don't just let your tomatoes or watermelons sit prettily in the refrigerator! Cook it or juice it, but make sure to consume enough of it to resist all possible ailments. With the benefits of lycopene being acclaimed worldwide, green is no more the only healthy trend among diet freaks. The 'red' is out to rule!

Suzanne Macguire is an Internet marketing professional with expertise in content development and technical writing in a variety of industries.

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What most people don't know is that honey, in addition to tasting good, has an antibacterial activity, due primarily to hydrogen peroxide formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase present in honey. Some honeys are no more antibacterial than sugar, while others can be diluted more than 100-fold and still halt the growth of bacteria. The difference in potency of antibacterial activity found among the different honeys is more than 100-fold.

Manuka Honey is the only honey that is tested for its antibacterial activity. It contains an additional antibacterial component found only in honey produced from Leptospermum plants found in New Zealand. Manuka Honey is more effective than other types of honey with hydrogen peroxide against some types of bacteria. For example, Active Manuka Honey is about twice as effective as other honey against Eschericihia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, the most common causes of infected wounds.

"The United States is a little behind in recognizing the amazing potential of Active Manuka Honey as a healing agent," says Frank Buonanotte, CEO of Honeymark International. "Countries in Europe and other parts of the world have been utilizing Manuka Honey for medicinal purposes for many years. Once it's more recognized in the U.S., Manuka Honey products will be in every medicine cabinet and every doctor's office."

Many medical professionals are now using Active Manuka Honey and are getting good results in patients with wounds that have not responded to standard treatment. It has also been found that Manuka Honey has significant healing properties in healing burns, ulcers, throat and eye infections and is particularly effective with destroying bacteria associated with peptic ulcers. It is also effective as a wound dressing, assisting the healing process.

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Window blinds are specially designed treatments you can custom order online in a number of styles and colors. Designs range from classic wooden blinds to affordable pvc or aluminum mini blinds. Include verticals or honeycomb blinds as part of a full window treatment along with draperies.

Enjoy interior decorating with blinds for windows of any size or shape. From a skylight, to stately cathedral windows, sliding doors and narrow sidelights, blinds offer light control, energy efficiency and beauty.

Window blinds are used as a design statement in the over-all look of your home but are also helpful for room darkening and light filtering - as well as lowering the cost of heating and cooling. They create privacy as well as protect furniture and carpets from the adverse effects of the sun's rays.

Finding blinds for arches and circle windows can be a challenge. Although some interior decorators choose to leave them uncovered, both pleated and cellular blinds can be made to fit and operate in arched or round windows.

Motorized blinds for two-storey windows and high or not easy to reach places make sense, since cords would be difficult to operate. Enclosed mini blinds for side lights offer the option of cordless operation. Wooden blinds for vintage homes maintain the traditional look of hardwoods.

Versatile roller blinds are straightforward to install and come in an amazing assortment of fabrics including sheers, jacquard and satin weaves and floral prints. Purchase ready made roman blinds or make your own from kits with detailed instructions and patterns.

Fauxwood blinds manufactured from composites and vinyl are a more economical alternative to more pricey hardwoods. They are easy care and will not fade, split, crack or warp.

Pvc vertical blinds are a favorite choice for large windows or French doors. First-rate metal tracks ensure that the vanes move smoothly from left to right for a clear view.

Bamboo blinds offer a significant number of options and bring the beauty of nature in your home. Measure carefully for outside or inside mounted blinds to get the perfect fit whether it's for a casual den or formal area.

Learn how to measure and install a window blind or let the professionals take over the job. Customize blinds will fit angle and arched shapes, bay and corner windows and sliding glass patio doors. Buy blinds with standard wands and cords, or pay extra for electric remote controls. Motors are optional and make operating blinds more efficient.

Karen Naylor and her husband recently completed a major home renovation and know all about finding good value for money. Information about affordable window blinds, affordable slipcovers

and affordable window shades will help you with some cost effective decisions.

The Hotel Caruso in Ravello was one of the best Italian vacations and definitely the best small Italian hotel I have ever stayed in. The pictures we saw before travelling do not do justice to the views both inside and outside the hotel.

The view from our terrace was beyond price, possibly the most beautiful views we have ever seen anywhere.

We had a junior deluxe suite with a garden terrace, our own sunbeds and outdoor dining table, on which we had breakfast every morning. I'm not sure what we enjoyed more because the breakfasts were fantastic but again so was the view!!

The pool is extraordinary, and the photo just does not do it justice, and we spent one of our four days here not exploring just sitting at the pool, enjoying the view, complemented by a quite superb pizza and a bottle of wine.

The gourmet food in the restaurants was beautifully presented, and the tastes delicious.

One quite outstanding feature was the high quality yet understated service from the staff. Everyone from front of house to the room maid were quite superb.

By the way, the town of Ravello is quite delightful with lovely restaurants and bars, a beautiful square, great shops, and only a few minutes away. It is thankfully relatively unspoiled by the ravages of modern concrete blocks, and although the food in the restaurant was brilliant it is always nice to be able to escape outside to somewhere just as nice.

In my own experience the Hotel Caruso is one of the best small Italian hotels , and would be the ideal destination for a luxurious honeymoon in Italy. We couldn't find fault, and my husband tried hard, after reading a number of unfavourable reviews. Judgement should be reserved until you see for yourself, because it's hard to believe that the people writing them had stayed in the same hotel

Philippa Johnson occasionally writes for where you will find lots of articles about vacation destinations that will be completely unfamiliar to you

The honeymoon is a very important part of a newlywed married couple's life. Both of them want to make the event memorable and so it requires careful planning and considerable time to plan it.

There are many honeymoon themes available for couples like romantic honeymoon, dream, exotic, island, luxury, beach, mountain, tropical, adventure, winter, safari, and exclusive honeymoons. If you want to decide on the theme of your honeymoon, and to help you with that task, you can find the top ten list of honeymoon destinations here.

Before checking out the list, there are certain things to consider before choosing your honeymoon destination like -

- in planning for your honeymoon, make a listing of different places that both of you would want to visit, and the activities that you want to be involved in

- the honeymoon budget

- how long do you plan to spend on your honeymoon

- get as much information of your chosen destination

- shock each other with surprise plans

Every couple is excited for their upcoming honeymoon. And so they should choose a honeymoon destination that will suit their tastes and preference. Here is the list of top ten honeymoon destinations:

1. Bora Bora

If you want to add a captivating aura for your honeymoon, a Bora Bora vacation is the top-most choice.

You can enjoy the crystalline seas and powdery beaches of this beautiful place. Spend quiet evenings together along the beach coast as you watch the moon and stars above. A couple nice places to visit would be the Bora Bora Le Meridien or the Bora Bora Bora Pearl Resort.

2. Mauritius

This magical place with the Mauritius weather,landed on the second place as a top honeymoon destination. Holiday Mauritius, in case you are going during the holidays, is also very popular. This place will truly enchant you and you're sure to get personal attention. Set on a turquoise sea, the island is considered an oasis of tranquility and peace.

3. Barbados

This is an island in the Caribbean that allures many honeymooners with their white beaches, quixotic atmosphere, and turquoise seas. The island boasts of its sophisticated and charming sandy shores that are alive with so many possibilities, so You will find much to do, such as a, Barbados shore excursion. You can enjoy the Barbados activity and picture taking. You're sure to wake up in a paradise, together with the tropic's rhythm.

4. Maldives

If you want to visit an impressive place that is secluded and calm, and is most ideal for honeymooners, this is the perfect love spot for you. Enjoy a Maldives honeymoon with the island sun and Other places like, some of the island Maldives royal, island Maldives Sun, where The Little Mermaid Dive Center is located, for instance, on Sun Island, Maldives. This is located 100 km from Male International Airport, on the uninhabited island Nalaguraidhoo.

5. Aruba

This place is also called the lover's paradise. The couple can enjoy their stay in this romantic place and receive champagne upon arrival. They will also receive a gift, as a souvenir that they've been to Aruba. These days, they also offer a promotional 'free night' on a return visit. If you are looking into an Aruba vacation package, they offer cruises to Aruba, there are beautiful locations such places as Palm Beach, and Aruba fishing, Aruba deepsea fishing, even an, Aruba wedding, if you like.

6. France

You can also find mountain slopes, beaches, cathedrals, monuments, and museums in France that caters to honeymooners. There are some great vacation packages for those seeking honeymoons in France, especially as it is considered a 'short break' to France. Another cool idea would be to go camping France, or make it a camping holiday in France, as it is your honeymoon.

7. Thailand

In this country, you can find sun-kissed waters and seas. Become one of the Thailand woman, or a Thailand man, or Thailand nude if only for a few days with your loved one. They also boast of their exquisite Thai cuisine and attracts many newly weds. Be Thailand sexy with a full moon party. Just watch out for tsunamis in this gorgeous country of Thailand, in the event that you fall into a deep, delicious sleep with your partner after all that fun and sex on the beach! Just playing.

8. Singapore

You can find a lot of botanic gardens and natural environment in this country, and you're sure to have an unforgettable honeymoon. For a great Singapore singapore vacation, Tiger Airway Singapore offers some affordable packages and airfare to those wishing to enbark on Singapore travell.

9. Seychelles

If you want a tropical honeymoon, this place could best suit you as a couple. They offer powdery, Seychelles beaches, and islands meant for lovers; it's a great place to experience romance like the waves that caress the shores at midnight. A seychelles honeymoon may be just the thing for you.

10. Italy

Many honeymoon couples are attracted to this beautiful country. You can find painters, paramours, poets, and potentates in this boot-shaped country. Its light, sumptuous, and dreamy landscapes are meant for romance. You can visit, como Italy lake, hotel in Italy venice, Italy Sorento,italy little maggianos, a fine restaurant known for their incredible cuisine, plus much more.

So there you have it, the top ten (10) honeymoon destination(s) top, preferred by many couples.

Esther is a wife, mother and small business owner who lives in WA state with her family. She enjoys family life, writing, and Internet marketing, among other things. For more helpful Tips & Books on: Romantic travels, Weddings, and Honeymoon destinations, please visit:

I spent part of my honeymoon there, and had to conclude it must be one of the best European honeymoon destinations possible. You don't need to be on your honeymoon, taking your wife, or partner on a romantic vacation to Scotland , you need look no further than Inverlochy castle.

You wouldn't want to be staying here if you were looking for a cheap honeymoon destination that's for sure, but having said that, if you get the chance to stay at Inverlochy Castle, then take it.

If you can afford it, then take the King's Suite, not only is it very large, but beautifully appointed, very traditional, but still with modern touches such as plasma television and internet access. The bath is also huge, and the towels beautifully fluffy, and the walk in shower, which is something we both love.

We didn't go there for the room, but all the other touches from a hotel like this. It is one of the most beautifully restored Scottish castles, and arriving in the rain, an umbrella appeared, our luggage disappeared, and our car was parked. Then walking into chocolates and champagne in our suite was another nice touch

This was pampering, and it continued throughout our stay, from breakfast in our suite, where we looked out over Ben Nevis from one window, and the loch from the other. The food was to die for, and all our meals were quite superb.

It is fair to say that you need to be fond of a bit of hill walking, photography, just enjoying the scenery, because there isn't much entertainment around the area, but then we were on our honeymoon!!!

I think what we liked the most was how unobtrusive, and respectful the staff were, totally respecting our privacy.

Not only is Inverlochy Castle one of the very top luxury hotels in Scotland, it has to be one of the very best European honeymoon destinations

Grant Robertson recommends you check out and find as he did some very interesting holiday destinations he had never imagined existed.

Les bateaux de croisière sont de plus en plus spacieux, afin de vous offrir le meilleur en matière de détente et relaxation et vous proposent de découvrir de plus en plus de destinations de rêves, de l'Alaska aux Caraïbes en passant par l'Europe.

Les croisières vous offrent un confort digne d'un cinq étoiles, son lot d'aventures, ainsi que l'opportunité de connaître de nouvelles personnes et de vous faire de nouveaux amis.

Mais pour la réussite de votre lune de miel, la croisière doit comprendre à son bord:

1) Du Champagne et des fraises dès votre montée à bord

2) Des canapés et autres attentions dans votre cabine un soir de votre choix

3) Une soirée "Lune de Miel" spécialement destinée à votre attention

4) Mettre à votre disposition des photographes

Pour cela, choisissez bien votre bateau. Celui-ci doit vous offrir les salles et le confort minimal suivant:

1) Des Restaurants devant vous fournir des repas de haute qualité,

2) Des Pubs, vous proposant les meilleures bières irlandaises ainsi que du champagne, doivent être disponible aux quatre coins du bateau et près des salles de SPA et solarium,

3) Au minimum un Centre de conférence,

4) Des activités sportives comme un Centre de Fitness, parours de golf, terrains de basket ball et volley ball, mur d'escalade, piste de jogging, patinoire, jeu de palets et bien d'autres encore;

5) Des activités sportives et éducatives pour les enfants telles le Club enfants pour les enfants de 3 à 17 ans comprenant une discothèque, des jeux vidéo et même un espace où leur est servi un repas;

6) Des Salons de beauté, un Complexe thermal complet incluant Sauna, Spa et Solarium;

7) Pour vos loisirs: Piscines, Jacuzzis, Casino pour pouvoir vous divertir dans une ambiance Las Vegas à l'aide de ses machines à sous, Discothèque, Salle de spectacles, Salle de cartes, Café internet, un théâtre.

8) Mais aussi des services du quotidiens tels: Galerie Marchande (avec bijouterie, magasin de souvenirs, de photos), Bibliothèque, Centre médical, Blanchisserie, et enfin une Chapelle nuptiale.

Les bateaux recommandés pour ce genre de séjour dépendent énormément de vos goûts et du choix de votre destination, à savoir si vous rechercher une évasion romantique au travers des forets tropicales et des plages ensoleillées ou culturelle pour visiter des monuments historiques et découvrir des mentalités étrangères. Pour cela, les listes ne seraient être complètes.

Les deux bateaux de croisières les plus connus sont les suivants:

1) Jewel of the Seas:

Mis en service en mai 2004, le Jewel of the Seas est caractérisés par l'allure innovante des super-yachts. Il possède un design avancé avec ses grandes surfaces vitrées dans les espaces publics et des ascenseurs de verre donnant sur l'océan.

2) Explorer of the Seas:

En route vers les Antilles. Ce paquebot est le plus grand au monde. Vous y trouverez plus d'activités et d'expériences que vous ne pouvez imaginer. Découvrez des aspects novateurs tels que le mur d'escalade vous permettant de vous élever au dessus de l'océan, la patinoire où vous pourrez déguster un chocolat chaud. Le soir, les boutiques, les cafés et autres animations du Royal Promenade s'ouvrent à vous. Cette esplanade, où il fait bon se promener, s'étale sur une longueur équivalente à deux terrains de football et fait 4 ponts de hauteur.

Jack Reider travaille dans l'univers des jeux en tant que croupière specialisee dans les jeux de casinos en ligne francais et fait partager ses expériences des jeux en participant à la conception des rubriques sur

The Taj Fisherman's Cove gave us a terrific first impression, of cool, calm professionalism when we arrived.

Looking around we were initially impressed by the huge pool with swim up bar, the lush gardens, and our beachfront cabin.

The food was excellent, especially at the beach side restaurant, where the seafood was out of this world.

We were spoiled for choice with the breakfasts, there was food for all nationalities, from The English to Indian, and Japanese, you'd never get bored!!

We had a beach cabin with an outside shower, fantastic views out to sea, and a great sitting area to enjoy the views.

The beach was perfectly clean, and the sea didn't seem anything like as polluted as we had been told to expect. In fact the water was fine.

The longer we stayed, the more we felt that there was a slight degree of arrogance from the staff who were never impolite in any way, but they almost seemed smug. Having said that the service was excellent, although at times a little slow in the restaurants.

This is very much a 'children are welcomed hotel' at the weekends, so be prepared if you don't have any yourself for the descent of the masses, and I do means lot and lots. You could almost say overrun.

It also would be fair to point out that although everything was very clean, it was also quite dated. The bathrooms were almost antique, and on closer inspection the hotel definitely needs more than maintenance, it also needs updating, so that it comes up to the high levels of other Taj hotels we have stayed in. I suppose it is India, and it's nice to feel just a little of the fading colonial grandeur!!

The hardest thing of all was to get a booking confirmed at The Taj Fisherman's Cove, but keep persevering because it is worth it at the end.

Ian Smith travels extensively, and never pays the full brochure price, he does a lot of research before booking an hotel, and his opinions on the best worldwide vacation spots are now accepted by people all over the world. Read about other great hotels at

Why a Hawaii Honeymoon May Be Perfect For You

Are you in the mist of planning a wedding? If so, have you started planning your honeymoon yet? While your honeymoon might not be as important as the planning of your actual wedding, it is also something that should be planned in advance. After all, a honeymoon is the perfect way to end an absolutely wonderful day. Since you may have yet to start planning your honeymoon, you may not have an intended honeymoon destination in mind. If that is the case, you are urged to take the time to examine Hawaii. Hawaii honeymoons come highly rated and recommended.

When it comes to honeymoons, there are many couples who search for the perfect destination, one that reflects upon them, their union, and their love. That is one of the many reasons why you are urged to at least consider a Hawaii honeymoon. Hawaii is most well known for its beauty. That beauty is something that has been known to create a romantic environment. In fact, there are some individuals who say that they can feel the romance in the air as soon as they step off their plane! If you are looking for a honeymoon destination that is known to create romance, all by itself, Hawaii is that place.

In addition to Hawaii's beauty, another reason why you should at least think about having a Hawaii honeymoon is because of all your options. For starters, you should focus on your overnight accommodations. Since you are on a honeymoon, it is mostly certain that you want to stay in a romantic environment or establishment. There is no shortage of these places in Hawaii. A large number of vacation resorts and hotels have what is often referred to as a honeymoon suite. These rooms are created with honeymooners in mind. If you would like to avoid large hotel crowds, you may want to examine Hawaii vacation rentals. Hawaii vacation rentals are where you are able to rent a whole house for your honeymoon. Depending on the Hawaii vacation rental that you choose, you may be located right along side the coast; talk about romance!

The activities available in Hawaii are another one of the many reasons why you may want to think about scheduling a Hawaii honeymoon. There are many Hawaiian activities that are designed with honeymooners in mind. For instance, did you know that you can take a small boat cruise? Did you know that helicopter tours are available? These two activities are ones that are generally the most preferred by honeymooners because they help to create romance. In addition to boat tours and Hawaii helicopter tours, you can also enjoy scuba diving, horse back riding, or hiking.

The above mentioned reasons are just a few of the many reasons why a Hawaii honeymoon may be perfect for you and your partner. In fact, if you haven't started planning your wedding yet, you may even want to think about incorporating that into your travel plans. What a perfect combination; a Hawaii wedding and a Hawaii honeymoon.

Sandra Carter is a writer for My Hawaii Vacation Package . com where you can great travel guides and information about a Hawaii Honeymoon and other related information.

Kauai unique, intimate and Hawaiian -inspired boutique hotel offers unparalleled service, attention to detail and custom designed celebrations. Just imagine moist and fragrant air along the coasts, lie down on your back with your beloved. Enjoy the sight of clear waters and cloudless sky. The charm of the islands is irresistible .Kauai has dozens of picture-perfect locations from which to choose, couples are sure to find one that fits their wishes for the ideal wedding ceremony.

Thanks to the miles and miles of beaches that line the coast of Kauai, couples can hold their wedding just about anywhere. For extremely Exotic honeymoon, choose Fren grotto as your wedding location. An exotic destination offers both adventure and fun with a warm feeling of homely environment. Ceremonies usually take place at the fern-covered rock grotto with trickles of water falling where large waterfalls once stood. However, a number of spots have become the most popular for those planning a Kauai wedding and a honeymoon can be easily added at the same location In addition to all the natural beauty, Kauai offers the full spectrum of resort activities: golf, windsurfing, boating, snorkeling and sun bathing. Kauai wedding honeymoon is said to be an idyllic island that is the perfect starting place for what is hopefully a lifetime of love. Honeymoon arrivals are so extensive on the Kauai Island that many hotels have adopted quota policies that limit newlyweds to a certain percent of the rooms, otherwise all of Kauai would be overrun with champagne and bouquets, leaving little space for the non-nuptial guests.

Kauai wedding honeymoon is famous for its pristine white sand beaches. The beaches have contributed the most in making Kauai is perfect location for Wedding Honeymoons. With an exquisite view of the blue ocean in front and a lush green backdrop, the beaches of Kauai Islands lend an aura of romance and beauty. The cool beaches and the fine weather are enough to enhance your romantic mood and spirit. In the midst of this exotic setting, and with your partner beside, it is just like a dream come true!As honeymoon is an important part of one's life, one should take every care to make it the most memorable event of one's life.

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How much money should you budget for an engagement diamond ring? There is no single answer to that question because everyone's situation is different. For some shoppers, $500 is the maximum they can spend and of course, there are celebrities who can and do spend millions on an engagement diamond ring. The diamond industry has set a guideline of two months salary for what to spend on the engagement ring. Interestingly, this is the guideline for the United States. In the United Kingdom, the guideline is one month's salary and in Japan, it is three months salary.

The budget that is right for the diamond shopper depends on a variety of issues and the wise shopper assesses budget considerations before making their purchase decision. In fact, carefully evaluating the budget before starting shopping will help ensure that an impulse purchase does not become a financial nightmare.

Here are some of the questions diamond shoppers should ask themselves before starting the diamond shopping process.

How much money do you have saved now and what can you expect to save before your target purchase date?

If you are going to finance part of the purchase price, where are you going to get the financing and what monthly payments can you afford? Do you have a job and is your job secure?

What other new expenses are you planning in the near future? Do you need to buy another car, how much and how soon is the wedding and honeymoon, are you planning to move to more expensive housing, do you have student loans or credit cards that need to be paid off? These major financial events often occur soon after a marriage proposal.

A key for a successful marriage is for a couple to work together in setting financial objectives and budget. However, often the engagement ring is a surprise and therefore is a big budget decision made without consulting the girlfriend.

Once the diamond shopper has determined their budget, some other considerations might influence what they actually spend on the diamond engagement ring. A man in love often has a desire to show the extent of his affection by spending more than he can really afford. While spending more money does not ensure a stronger relationship or commitment, the romantic impulse often overwhelms logic for the man who has decided on who he wants to take as his partner in life.

Pressure on the diamond budget can also result from feeling guilty if the woman has indicated that a large and therefore expensive diamond ring is important to her. If family, friends, or associates have large diamonds, there is intense peer pressure to compete on diamond size even when there might be great disparities in disposable income or age. The pressure to prove his love with a more expensive diamond than he can afford can lead to not only financial hardship but also friction in the relationship.

Once the target budget has been set, the shopping challenge is to find the best diamond that meets the diamond shopper's requirements while staying within the budget. While the diamond is usually the biggest portion of the ring's price, shoppers need to remember the mounting cost and applicable sales tax.

There are many ways to reduce the price of the diamond engagement ring in order to stay within the budget. Education and research can help determine the optimal combination of size, quality, beauty and convenience for just the right diamond ring. Shoppers who walk into a jewelry store and purchase based on impulse and do not do their due diligence in advance, will likely pay a high price premium and run the risk of making an expensive mistake in terms of quality and beauty.

Denny Reinke is the Vice-President of Diamond Source of Virginia, an online diamond retailer specializing in loose diamonds, diamond rings and diamond jewelry located in Richmond, Virginia and on the web at www.DiamondSourceVA.com You can also visit Denny's blog at

Shimla, the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj is the beautiful hill station nestling in the cradle called the Himalayas . Inhabited by rosy cheeked, light footed Himachalis, this city commands a majestic view of the mountains and occasional visits from low slung clouds. To get to this heaven in the mountains, the simplest way would be by air while the railway and road transport have their own pros and cons. A walk on the famous Mall Road flanked with trinkets and garments on either side, a rickety bus ride along the curves of the mountains, a cable car that takes you to the heights of another gargantuan mountain top, a meal fit for a king at the endless choices of hotels and restaurants or an evening at the Gaiety Theatre where you can re visit the grandeur of the past; all these are what form the essence of Shimla and more. If you think it all ends here, think again; Shimla keeps its tourists fresh with the cool weather in summers and with a healthy warm glow from within in winters while the outdoor activities keep you ready and raring to go. Skating, trekking, golf and animal safaris are what you could keep yourself occupied with. All in all, Shimla is a paradise for honeymooners, families and even a group of friends who want a weekend break from one of the nearby cities.

If you fall in any of these categories, you could avail the many travel and accommodation opportunities being offered by MakeMyT With new flights under way by Air Deccan you can avail the lowest and most economical airfares on MakeMyT which will run between Shimla and Delhi on a regular basis thus allowing fast and comfortable travel to one of your favourite destinations. On your arrival at Shimla, numerous options await your decision with enticing hotel categories and their locations. You could choose from a budget hotel, 5 star hotel, holiday resort or even a quaint little guest house. All these options are available on MakeMyT with prices as low as Rs. 1,000 can be availed at budget accommodations like The Little Inn escalating to 5 star hotel like Radisson Jass with prices starting from only Rs. 4,830 and all your comforts thrown in for good measure and finally to hotels like Oberoi Wildflower Hall which offers luxurious accommodations and allow you to lead a life of grandeur. With all these options awaiting you, pack your bags and avail these surprisingly refreshing offers before they sell out!

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The India business of MakeMyTrip was launched in September 2005. As the first and only comprehensive online travel site with real time booking for flights, hotels, holidays and cars, MakeMyT is heralding a revolution in the way travel will be bought in India.

Within a year of its launch MakeMyTrip has acquired over 350,000 delighted customers and sells over 3000 flight tickets, 200 hotel room nights and over 50 holiday packages every day. The site attracts over 1.2 Million unique visitors every month according to WebSideStory, HBx Analytics, an independent traffic-monitoring agency.

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Tired of the "winter skin blues"? Dry, itchy, scaly and just plain uncomfortable skin. Do you find yourself buying one lotion after another but nothing seems to offer your skin the moisture relief you're looking for?

Artificial colors, petroleum-based ingredients and harsh preservatives certainly "sound" appealing and soothing when we see the ads and read the labels, but in reality, these ingredients serve to TAKE more from our skin than GIVE.

If you're ready to GIVE the "skin your in" an all natural, healthy, moisturizing experience, then here's some homemade skin moisturizing recipes that will make you and your skin happy!

Ingredients you want to consider when creating your own homemade skin moisturizers are:

Natural plant oils like olive, almond, avocado, and borage oils natural botanicals nutrients like Vitamin A & E antioxidants like Vitamin A, C & E and pure essential oils

SKIN TYPES

Dry skin is best treated with rich oils such as sesame or olive oil.

Normal to oily skin should be treated with light oils such as jojoba, grapeseed, or avocado

Homemade Moisturizer for dry skin types:

Thoroughly cleanse your skin, and apply olive oil or vitamin E oil directly in the evening.

Olive oil, lemon and eggs are a great (mayonnaise) natural skin moisturizer. Apply and let stand for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cocoa butter

* 2 tablespoons of beeswax (grated)

* 2 teaspoons of distilled water

* 3 tablespoon of sesame oil

* 2 tablespoon of coconut oil

* 1 tablespoon of olive oil

PREPARATION

* Combine beeswax with water and melt over low heat

* Add cocoa butter and blend

* Gradually add coconut, sesame, and olive oil

* Pour into a glass jar, the mix will thicken as it cools down

* Apply on the body

Coconut oil is rich with vitamins and fats that soften the skin. Cocoa butter combined with coconut oil protect the skin from wind and cold. This moisturizer creates a protective layer on the skin's surface.

Sesame oil is also a good way to protect from damaging sunrays as it can be used as a natural sun blocker. Olive oil moisturizes and smoothes the skin.

Honey is a humectant which means it attracts and retains water, which moisturizes our skin. Mix 1 ½ tsps. honey, ½ a lemon, 3 tbs. yogurt and a whipped egg white and apply to face. Let stand for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.

Mix 1 tsp. each of almond and mil powder along with two tbs. glycerin and a tbs. each of lemon juice and almond oil. Mix all the above and apply once a week.

Melt the following ingredients together over a water bath:

3 tablespoons coconut oil

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon almond oil, and

1/2 tablespoon beeswax

Directions: In a separate bowl dissolve 1/2 teaspoon borax in 3 tablespoons of heated water. Then slowly add the heated water to oils, and stir until a cool cream is ready.

Ingredients

Sunflower seed meal (finely ground) 1/8 cup

Applesauce 1/8 cup

Recipe

Mix the ingredients into a paste.

How to use

Apply the paste with gentle circular motions into the skin. Allow the paste remain on the skin for about 10 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and gently pat dry.

Homemade moisturizer for oily, acne-prone skin:

Mix 1 medium sized apple (grated) with 5 Tb sp. honey. smooth over skin, let sit for about 10 minutes, and then wash off with COOL water.

Just apply fresh fruit to your face is good. Your skin absorbs the vitamins and minerals. Leave on for 10 minutes or so, then wash off.

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup of almond oil

* 2 tablespoons of beeswax (grated)

* ¼ cup of distilled water

* 1/4 cup of rose water

* 5 drops of galbanum essential oil

* 4 drops of rose essential oil

PREPARATION

* Combine beeswax with distilled water and melt over low heat

* When It is blended, pour it into a blender and blend on low speed

* While the blender is still running, add gradually almond oil, rose water and the rest of the essential oils

* The mix will look like frosting and will slowly thicken as it cools down

* Pour it into a glass jar and use sparingly

This lotion can be used anywhere from 3-5 months, as long as it is kept in a cool and dry place.

Not only will you find these all natural skin moisturizers effective, but these homemade moisturizers will cost you a fraction of what you are probably paying now. More relief, healthier, happier skin.....NOW THAT'S a GOOD THING!

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On a hot summer day, a juicy slice of watermelon is all what is needed to be at your refreshing best. A delectable fruit, with water content of over 90% makes watermelon the favorite thirst quencher for all. It is believed to be first cultivated in Egypt sometime before the 10th century. The shortage of water supply in this region made watermelon the most preferred thirst quencher. Later on, it became an instant favorite among the people of other countries in the Mediterranean region as well. Sometime in the 10th century, watermelons were first cultivated in China. Over the period of time, the rising demand of watermelon led other countries like Russia, Turkey, Iran and United states to start its commercial cultivation. However, besides being just a thirst quencher in the hot and humid days, the manifold nutritional benefits of watermelon makes it an all time favorite for daily meals and snacks.

Watermelon serves as an excellent source of vital vitamins like vitamin C, A, B6 and B1. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects body cells from damage by free radicals. Damage to the body cells may lead to serious health complications like cancer and chronic heart diseases. Consumption of watermelon reduces the risk of such diseases. Apart from that it regenerates the vitamin E supplies in the body and also improves iron absorption. Watermelon can be very helpful for people experiencing slow wound healing, frequent colds and lung related problems. Vitamin A, on the other hand has an overall positive effect on the body. It improves the eyesight, fights viral infections and promotes growth of cells. Vitamin B6 and B1 helps in fulfilling the pyridoxine and thiamin requirements of the body.

Hyperthyroidism and Hypokalemia are two illnesses that are caused due to potassium deficiency in the body. Watermelon is a good source of potassium and its proper intake helps in maintaining a balance in the potassium levels within the body. Proper potassium level helps in water and acid balance in blood and tissue cells, facilitates muscle building and transmits electrical signals between various cells and nerves.

Watermelon is high on lycopene content. Lycopene is an antioxidant that reduces the risk of cancer and some other chronic diseases. Frequent consumption of watermelon facilitates proper supply of lycopene that in turn reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, certain types of cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and even male infertility.

A combination of low calorie, low fat and zero cholesterol diet leads to a healthy lifestyle. Watermelon is low on calorie, naturally low in fat and absolutely cholesterol free.

The nutritional benefits of watermelon are immense. It serves not only as a thirst quencher but also as a vital source of essential minerals that are needed to stay fit and healthy. Watermelons are truly a delicious way to a healthy lifestyle.

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The use of bee products for medicinal purposes is as old as the tradition of beekeeping itself. The fact is bees actually brought out not only honey but also a few other important medicinal foods. However, for the most part, these products have been under appreciated or under utilized in the modern world.

Here are four wonderful medicines from the beehives that experts believe warrant our attention.

Medicine No 1- Honey

As food for the bees, honey is the second greatest energy booster, surpassed only by dates. It also contains six times the fuel value of milk and even higher fuel value than meat, fish, eggs, grain or your leafy green vegetables.

During the Roman Empire, honey was so valued it was often used instead of gold to pay taxes. Several holy books have also highlighted the use of honey as medicine. The Koran has described honey as a "medicine for men" while in the Old Testament, the story of how Jonathan use honey to restore his strength in battling the Philistine was also told.

Used in treating wounds, honey is so effective in absorbing moisture, it effectively starve bacteria from a suitable breeding ground. Thus, it is not surprising why the Egyptians use it as a surgical dressing and Hindus and Chinese use it for curing smallpox.

Because of its versatility, honey has also been used in treating anemia, sleeplessness, constipation, insomnia, and bronchitis or treat diphtheria.

Medicine No-2: Royal Jelly

Royal jelly is the only food eaten by the queen bee. This rare, amber colored jelly is fed to bee larvae for the first three days but after the period, only the queen larvae is fed this special jelly.

In Africa, this easily spoiled royal food is believed to preserve youthfulness and cure all illnesses. And all these claims may have some basis. Royal jelly makes the queen mature more rapidly, and grows to nearly double the size of ordinary bees. While normal bees live for only forty days, the queen lives for around eight years.

German scientists, studying the health benefit of royal jelly found that it's extremely rich in pathogenic acid, biotin and nucleic acids – the very substance that helps avoid neuritis, indigestion, premature ageing or premature gray hair.

Medicine No. 3 – Pollen

Pollen is the male portion of the flower. It's actually a powder like material that is produced by the anthers of flowering plants and gathered by bees back to their nests.

Stored as food, bee pollen is also another age-folk medicine that has been mentioned in the great ancient writings of China, Greece, Russia and Persia.

It was told that athletes in training for the ancient Olympic games were fed large quantities of pollen-laden-honey before their events. When the Chinese was plagued by famine, the poor peasants survived by consuming cakes made of pollen and honey. Apart from that, Arabs who had to travel for a long period through the barren deserts also make a similar use of pollen they gather from date trees.

The number of allergy to pollen that plagued the modern world could also be significantly reduced if people start taking pollen as food or medicine. Research shows that natives who eat pollen are almost immune to hay fever, asthma or other respiratory diseases commonly associated with it.

At the moment, scientists have been trying to reproduce bee pollen's effect in the laboratory. However, its chemical makeup is so complex that synthesizing it artificially has eluded even the best of modern machines.

Medicine No – 4 Propolis

Bees are very vulnerable to bacterial and viral infections. Thus, they collect a substance from wounded trees called propolis as their medicine. At their hives, the propolis is used to patch up cracks and seal the hive, effectively sterilizing it from any diseases.

It is believed that Hippocrates, the father of medicine, prescribed the use of propolis to help heal sores and ulcers, internally and externally. Unlike penicillin and other drugs, propolis is always effective. If used alongside antibiotic, propolis have been shown to increase the antibiotic's effect by up to 100 %.

Another benefit of propolis is in dental care. Propolis mouthwash used after an oral surgery appears to shorten the healing time. A study done in 1991 showed that rats given propolis in their drinking water got less caries compared to other rats. Another study done in 1986 proposed propolis as a valuable subsidiary treatment for gum infection and plague.

In summary, all four products from the beehives actually warrant a lot of our attention. They are not only act as food but also as medicine – curing all sorts of diseases suffered by mankind.

If only we listen to Hippocrates advise to "let your food be your medicine", a lot of diseases will simply cease to exist. Simply because our body is too strong for them. So honey, what are you waiting for?

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So you have decided to get married, you realise that although the ceremony itself is a very important segment of your wedding, probably the most critical aspect to get your married life off to a great start is the honeymoon and consequently the honeymoon destinations available. The honeymoon destinations are very important your honeymoon is not only where you get to have a romantic vacation with your new spouse but also get to relax from all the stresses of the wedding itself. Do not forget that your honeymoon only occurs once during your married life. Admittedly you can always decide to go on second or third honeymoon later in your married life. Just remember that second and third honeymoons will not have the same romance and memories that you both will experience on that first honeymoon.

As with any vacation or holiday you must realise that the actual honeymoon destinations are probably the factors that are most important of your honeymoon vacation. The best option is to choose honeymoon destinations that both of you will enjoy. Consequently to really love your honeymoon it is best to choose exotic honeymoon destinations that both you and your significant other have dreamed of going to. Obviously there are a huge amount of tropical honeymoon destinations all over the globe where you both can enjoy a week or two of wedded bliss. Obviously it is imperative that you should know these vacation destinations and their locations and also that you probably are going to have to hand over some serious money in order for you to fully enjoy your honeymoon destinations.

That said you have to consider that taking your honeymoon in a tropical location does not mean that you have to spend a huge amount of cash, there is no need to have your bank account emptied. Do some research online or with your travel broker and choose the best honeymoon destinations that fall within your honeymoon budget. Before you book your honeymoon vacation with your travel broker, make sure you check out all the different honeymoon destinations available to you. You can peruse travel magazines or even bridal magazines. Using bridal magazines is a great idea as they specialize in showing you the best honeymoon destinations vacations. These honeymoon destinations are located all over the world. Perhaps your idea of great honeymoon destinations might be Hawaii, a Caribbean island, Bora Bora, Europe or even one of the exotic islands in Asia like the Maldives.

All these are great exotic honeymoon destinations. For all these destinations you will locate excellent honeymoon packages at your local travel broker. That said, probably the best option to save your hard earned cash is to book your honeymoon package online. You will find that booking your honeymoon vacations online will offer some great discounts as well as providing you with most options when it comes to honeymoon destinations. Taking all these factors into account will help you choose your honeymoon destinations and ensure that you have a wonderful honeymoon vacation.

Vernon Wells runs his own online travel business as well as running several shopping based websites. His particular speciality is vacations.

Visit his website which is full of Honeymoon Destinations ideas.

Orange Blossom Honey – This variety of honey is actually a citrus honey. This variety is quite costly but it is very much tastier and it tastes much like an orange. Basically everyone loves to taste honey. In particular Orange Blossom honey with a good taste will really be liked and loved by people and also they enjoy the taste and flavor of the honey.

Terry's Chocolate Orange – It is the most famous and legendary chocolate product which was contrived by Kraft Foods Company and it was put on the market for sale only in UK. Initially it was sold only in United Kingdom but now it has been in the market all over the world. It just appears like a sphere-shaped ball and the chocolate is mixed with Orange oil and the chocolate is alienated into segmented which gives a very similar look as a real orange fruit and it is swathed in orange colored foil. At times of package the segments are jammed together and it is kept ready to eat and flavor the taste of the chocolate.

Orange Drink – Orange drink just refers to a tasty, flavored, sweet, sugary orange flavored drink. The most familiar orange drinks are Tang, Orange Squash, Sunny Delight and Orange Julius. Orange Julius is a combination of ice, white powder and orange juice. Orange Drink is manufactured and marketed by a company called Dairy Maid on Bahamian island of New Providence. Orange drinks are tasty, rich flavored and they are with a good taste. Orange Drink gives energy and freshness to the body.

Orange Crush – Orange Crush is a soft drink made out of oranges. Orange crush was manufactured in Chicago in the year 1906 by Thompson. Very sooner the drink became very much popular and it started spreading its popularity all over United States. In the mid of 20th century the availability of Orange crush started decreasing and its availability has been decreased considerably. Now it is available only in very few areas. The Crush brands are now griped by Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages. It is a company which sells the soft drinks in bottles and tins.

Club Orange – Club Orange is a very famous soft drink manufactured by Cantrell and Cochrane in Ireland. It is easy to prepare this soft drink and its ingredients are Orange juice, Sugar, Citric acid, Carbonated water, Orange fruit and sodium benzoate for preserving, apocarotenal, ascorbic acid and color beta carotene. It is easily identifiable by the orange fruit tissue that lingers in the soft drink after being formed. It is the most popular drink among the Irish people and it one of the most wanted and expected product among the people of Ireland.

Fanta – Fanta is an orange flavored soft drink. The ingredients required for preparing Spanish Fanta Orange formulation is citric acid, sucrose, carbonated water, sodium benzoate, sugar, orange juice, gum arabic, guar gum, ascorbic acid and food coloring. It is the most popular drink all over the world and this drink is marketed in cans, bottles and tin. People love to have chilled Fanta at times of hot summer and hot sunny day. Fanta comes in different flavor like orange flavor, lemon flavor and apple flavor. Among this Orange flavor is the most wanted drink among the people.

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I work as a travel agent so a lot of folks are always asking me about the best honeymoon locations. It would have been easy to their questions if I could narrow it down to a list of ten. Everyone assumes that I know what fits their taste the best just because I'm a travel agent. Nonetheless, there are a lot of romantic destinations all over the world. The best honeymoon vacation spots can be found in almost every country.

Finding the ideal honeymoon location is simply a matter of taste. For instance, the ones with the best hotels are the best honeymoon locations if you are a fan of luxury. You may also consider bed and breakfasts, five-star hotel packages, and cruise ships. I also have clients who considered luxury spas as one of the best honeymoon locations.

I usually recommend a hot spring when I sense that my clients are looking for luxury. You will be pampered in the majority of these wonderful places. You will be spoiled rotten by the massages, free gourmet meals each day, and the opportunity to sit around and soak up the mineral water for hours.

Adventurous couples will have a different idea of the best honeymoon locations. Do you consider yourselves an adventurous couple? If you do, then you will be interested in mountain climbing and sailing. You might even be able to take a trip to the Arctic if you plan it out right.

Places that are located far outside the comforts of the modern world are the best honeymoon locations for the athletic, young couple. A lot of couples take their honeymoons in places where survival is by no means certain. This is just confirms the fact that different people have different tastes.

The romantic cities of the world are by far the most common choices for the best honeymoon locations. The majority of couples want to take their honeymoons in Paris, in Rome, or on the Spanish Riviera. These cities are considered by many as the best honeymoon destinations in the world.

Perhaps this is due to the fact that these world famous cities offer everything that a couple would want. Couples can enjoy luxury accommodations, great sightseeing, the opportunity to experience a foreign culture, and a touch of adventure in these fascinating cities.

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When we think of weddings, we typically think of holding the ceremony in a church or other special event building. However, celebrity couples like to do things a little differently. That's why back in July 2006, Scott Adams, best known as the creator of the lovable office worker Dilbert, married his girlfriend, Shelly Miles, on a yacht in San Francisco Bay. That's not the picture most of us imagine of a wedding.

Vicars and Captains

Adams and Miles had been dating for two years before they exchanged vows in front of more than 150 guests on the yacht. In fact, the yacht's captain was the one who performed the ceremony. After the couple's first kiss as man and wife, the guests were able to enjoy the reception, including dancing, on board the yacht.

But if getting married on a boat isn't interesting enough, Scott and Shelly also decided to do something unique for their honeymoon, too. They're taking a Caribbean cruise. Now, you may be saying there's nothing unique about that destination and you're right. However, Scott and Shelly are taking both of their parents and Shelly's children along with them on the cruise. Instead of viewing their honeymoon as a romantic getaway, it's become a family event! That's definitely not what most of us expect.

Great Ideas from the Sea

And that brings us to what us ordinary people can learn from Scott and Shelly's wedding and honeymoon plans.

First, when you're planning the location of your wedding and/or reception, don't limit yourself to just traditional spots. There's no law that says you must get married inside of a church. There's also no law that says you have to invite hundreds of people to your ceremony or after-party. The most important part of choosing a location is what is going to make you and your spouse-to-be happy.

In the case of Scott and Shelly, that location was on board a yacht. For you, that location might be botanical garden, a museum, a beach, a hotel lobby, a zoo, or even a church.

Second, remembering your family is an important part of every wedding. While Scott and Shelly are showing how important family is to them by taking them along on the honeymoon, you can find other ways of expressing your parents' and your children's importance to you. For example, you could include your parents in the wedding party – remember Jay McGraw, Dr. Phil McGraw's son, had his father act as his best man during his wedding ceremony. Your children could also be included either as flower girls and ring bearers or as bridesmaids and groomsmen – depending on their age.

Special Gifts

Another way to show your appreciation to your family is to purchase them a special gift. You and your spouse-to-be should work together to select the perfect gift, possibly something engraved with a message from the two of you, that your parents will treasure forever. Of course, if you don't have the funds for a pricey gift, write a poem or sing a song to them at the wedding or reception. Trust me, they'll never forget the gesture.

At the end of the day, you don't have to have your wedding on a yacht or take your whole family on a cruise in order to have a unique ceremony or to show your love for the people who helped you become the person you are today. All you need is an open mind and a sincere desire to express your love.

Chris Morton ran hotels and restaurants for 17 years - catering for 100's of weddings. His wife Sue is a wedding planner with 10 year's experience. Together they have established to provide unbiased help for brides and grooms.

Getting married? There are plenty of wonderful destinations for your honeymoon. But how are you gone get there? Did you ever think of a cruise ship? Believe me - it's the best way to start your honeymoon. In fact it is the best way to start your marriage!

Every year, thousands of couples get married. If you're planning your wedding, it is likely that you'll plan a honeymoon as well. Honeymoons are often looked upon as vacations. In a sense, they are. But there are two major differences. Number one: romance is in the air. Number two: no kids. The bride, the groom and plenty of time. That makes honeymoons fun, exciting and memorable.

As previously mentioned, you have a number of different options when it comes to planning your honeymoon. Many newlyweds schedule their honeymoons at popular beaches, ski resorts, or other secluded areas. Did you know that you can also have a honeymoon aboard a cruise ship? Cruise ships are increasing in popularity, but still many individuals do not consider them as a vacation option. And that's a shame.

You'll be amazed!

One of the reasons why cruise ships are rarely thought about when selecting a vacation destination, let alone a honeymoon, is because of their cost. A cruise is considered to be expensive. Well, I´ll let you in on a little secret. They don´t have to be. The competition in the cruise line industry is killing. If you play your card smart, you can be the one that benefits. Do a Google search on discount cruise ship tickets and you´ll be amazed!

Those discount tickets are usually sold fast. So here is the rule. First of all decide where you wane go and set your budget. Then sit down and do your homework on the computer (or with the help of a travel agent). Once you see an offer that fits your needs, do not hesitate. Jump on it and celebrate. You just made a dream reality!

Take it from a pro

Let me raise another question. Are cruises actually pricy? It is important to examine the activities available onboard and the length of the cruise. The longer the cruise and the more services available, the more expensive tickets are likely to be. If you take the time to figure out all the services that are included and the cost of overnight accommodations, you may see that cruises aren't all that expensive after all. Do the math and - again - you'll be surprised.

Once you've made the decision to spend your honeymoon onboard a cruise liner, you'll have to book reservations. When examining cruise ship destinations, look for the possibility for romance. As your honeymoon is supposed to be a romantic and relaxing time, you'll want to select destinations that will keep that spirit alive. Those destinations are all over the world. But take it from a pro: for newlyweds the Caribbean is the place to go. There are over 7.000 islands. Pick a couple. No matter what islands you'll be sailing for, there will be sandy white beaches, the friendliest people you can think of and lots of rum. You can't go wrong here.

Amorous and intimate

Before I forget: take a close look at the type of cruise you select. Most cruise lines have ships that are targeted to seniors, risk seekers or families. Stay away from the last two mentioned. Remember: you are searching a private, amorous and intimate setting. Hard to find whit kids all over the swimming pool or adventure junkies bungee jumping from the upper decks...

Captain Jack Storms is a retired cruise ship captain. He runs a website called CaptainJacksC

where he provides information on cruise destinations, preparations for a perfect cruise and much more.

Why is it when planning your wedding - you will notice most wedding arrangements involved are nearly always directed towards the brides needs. Some women tend to forget that there is a bridegroom who needs looking after i.e. wanting to look his best (handsome) on the same day as the bride is to look her prettiest.

Well guys when your wedding plans are in motion - I am afraid it is the bride that comes first in most cases, however - you fellas need to look on the bright side because, when the love of your life stands along side you at the altar dressed all in white or ivory and her sparkling tiara holds her wedding veil in place, it is then you will realize when planning your wedding took place, your wife-to-be made every effort to make this day special for you - just by looking radiantly beautiful.

When planning your wedding it is best for the couple to be together when finalizing any decisions on who is to attend the marriage service (ceremony) i.e. guest list, or where the reception is to be held or where the honeymoon destination will be. It makes sense to see eye to eye on specific matters on particular events so as not to argue before the marriage vows are pledged. It is not a good start to a happy marriage (relationship) should you and your future husband - disagree on matters when planning your wedding.

Careful planning right down to the last little detail will entail applying some common sense on to your wedding-to-do-list. Wisdom also prevails at a time like this "Learn by others mistakes" for example not to go over your budget. Spending more than what you can afford can be disastrous. Planning well ahead of time will and can surely make your wedding day an extra special occasion.

Cost effective weddings can be just as grand as one you had paid through the nose for.

Take the bridal gown a very costly wedding accessory of which can set you back hundreds of pounds even reaching a thousand and over - of which you only get to wear once, so bear this in mind and consider buying a second hand wedding dress. A used bridal gown will have only been worn once - so you could say the dress is as good as new. When planning your wedding, and counting the pennies is a top priority then down size on how many tiers of wedding cake is to sit as a centre piece on the wedding breakfast table.

Wedding cakes are baked with an assortment of ingredients - rich in taste and texture, but not to every ones taste or liking, so therefore to please all the wedding guests and your pocket - why not have a sponge cake decorated in piped cream and edible tiny rose buds. By doing this you will have filled the bellies of all as well as your pocket. The savings from not having a caked baked with mixed fruit i.e. orange/lemon peel, marzipan etc can be put to better use. Another money saving idea in getting you to the church on time is to consider swapping the vintage Rolls Royce to a smaller vehicle adorned with ribbons.

Remember -once the bride lifts up her gown above the ankle displaying her leg and neat fitting brocade wedding slipper getting out of the car - all eyes will be on her and not the transport she arrived in.

The bridal bouquet is an important accessory of which you will have had on you're to do list when planning your wedding but however this also can set you back a few bob. Why not create your own; a hand held bunch of fresh spring flowers or summer roses is very attractive. Hold a clutch bag decorated in bloom buds or hold a bible.

When planning your wedding remember that common sense will have you jetting off into the sunshine on honeymoon to the destination of your dreams with the extra pennies you saved.

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When celebrities get married and go on a honeymoon, they most often stay in private villas. You may think this is something that only the fabulously wealth can afford, but that is simply not the case.

Spending your honeymoon in a private villa can be more affordable than you think. Like any other accommodations, there is quite a range of prices depending on the size and amenities of the location.

Planning a honeymoon in a private villa is often not difficult. This is because most villas offer some sort of package deal where you can get food service, as well as tour guides to take you around the area. Tuscany villas are some of the most beautiful in the world, as they combine beautiful historical architecture with all of the modern amenities.

In fact, picking what amenities are important to you is pretty much the hardest decision you will need to make when planning your villa honeymoon. You will be pleasantly surprised at how many amenities are available to you when you stay in a private villa. Villas in Tuscany often feature private pools, historical furnishings, and beautiful views. If you enjoy the outdoors, you'll find villas that are located near the water, skiing or golf courses. Of course, the activities will vary depending on where you stay, as Tuscany villa rentals might offer things that villas in another area may not.

You will want to decide whether you want maid service and whether you plan to utilize a chef to prepare your meals. Some villas come with kitchens that you can use, while others might just have a fridge or microwave. If you require any accommodations such as handicap access, make sure you call ahead or check with your travel agency to make sure your needs are met. Some villas allow you to bring your pets while others do not. If you are a smoker, you'll want to check on the smoking policy of the villa as well. Do you need to get online while you are away? Check into what internet access is available.

Once you have an idea of the activities you want to do and the amenities you need, you can start looking at pictures of various villas. Villas vary greatly both in size and in the number of people they will accommodate. For this reason, they are good for private honeymoons as well as housing large families. If you have a destination wedding, you might consider renting a villa for your guests and then a separate one for you and your spouse. Either way, staying in a villa can offer you unmatched privacy and exquisite accommodations in a beautiful setting. It will help provide the perfect start to your new life together.

Natalie Aranda writes about family. Villas in Tuscany often feature private pools, historical furnishings, and beautiful views. Of course, the activities will vary depending on where you stay, as Tuscany villas might offer things that villas in another area may not.