Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Honeymoon in India



A Royal Honeymoon at Rajastan Palace
For newly weds looking for a honeymoon in palaces, castles and other heritage hotels, these are satisfying times. For taking a leaf from European royalty. more than 3 scare owners of palaces. castles. hill forts. colonial period country mansions and former royal hunting lodges in the states of Gujarat and Raiasthan have converted their ancestral homes in to heritage hotels offering a touch of period elegance, a glimpse of the lavish lifestyles of Indian royalty and a fine setting. Some of these properties of historic or architectural importance can even be chartered for entire wedding parties. After all where can you picture greater romance then in locations selected for the kings and queens: sparkling waters, candlelit dinners, beers on the Iakeshore, dips in royal swimming pools, gardens where the king romped with his queen, harem and concubines, courtyard barbecues, moonlit walks amid marble pavilions, king sized beds, deep soft mattresses antique fireplace, cocktails on lake facing terraces, chats with the royal family, it is all part of India's heritage hotel experience.

Indian style marriage



India, treasure of rich cultural heritage, is world over known for its fairs and festivals.Indian culture has so deep impact on the minds of the foreigners, that now a days people abroad are getting married according to Indian customs & traditions. If they are already married, they again perform their marriage with their spouse in an Indian style.
As Hindu tradition, Marriage is the attempted union of two different families rather than the union of two individuals.Marriage will be performed in front of temple or a venue called Mandapam (stage)Incense sticks, diya (traditional lamp made of brass) and bhasmam (vermilion), fire (Homakunda) will also be placed besides the picture of the deity. Then the girl and boy, in traditional dress, will exchange rings and flower in presence of the gathering. Usually the engagement is held as a sacred one and is not allowed to withdraw from it. These all supervised by a priest



Marriage in Indian style

Honeymoon at Mexico



Las Alamandas
Las Alamandas, Apartado
Postal No: 201
San Patrico,
Melanque,
Jalisco 48980
Mexico
Tele: 52-328-555-00 or 888-882-9616
http://www.alamandas.com/
November-may: The package starts at $570 for two in a one-bedroom suite.
$2788 for six in a three bedroom villa.
June-October the package starts at $470 to $2060
Rates inclusive of all meals, tennis, mountain bikes, a boat ride on the San Nicolas River and a horseback ride for one hour. The resort also maintain a 3300 ft long private airstrip and can arrange for charter planes. Car rentals and taxis are available at the Puerto Vallarata airport. Airport pickup in four wheel drive vehicle will cost $180 each way, plus 15% taxes and 15% service charges.