In 2009 we featured a series a honeymoon vacations. Hawaii always tops the list of perfect honeymoon destinations. Plan the perfect Hawaii Honeymoon and vacation in Oahu & Maui!

Paradise awaits on your Hawaii Honeymoon!

Take romantic strolls along the pristine white-sand beaches and watch beautiful sunsets in Oahu.  Relax together by tranquil pools while enjoying the tropical sea-breeze in Maui.  Take part in fun activities such as snorkeling, hiking, and whale watching, eat sumptuous cuisine at a festive luau or enjoy a scenic drive along the Hawaiian coastline. Experience the tropical honeymoon you’ve always dreamed about in Hawaii!

As one decade closes and a new one begins, we would like to take the time to say thank you for traveling with us through our vacation themed posts.  We are grateful to be able to share our stories and experiences with fellow travel enthusiasts.

Over the next month, join us as we take a look back at 2009’s most memorable posts, including some reader favorites.  We will travel to Germany, vacation in France, honeymoon in Hawaii and hit the must-see sights of Rome.

Pack your bags & let’s start traveling because 2010 is the time to make vacationing a priority again!

Planning your honeymoon is an important part of the wedding planning process.  No matter where you choose to go on your honeymoon, consider a honeymoon registry as a way to help you make your honeymoon dreams come true.

Honeymoon registries work the same way as a gift registries.  Your guests purchase portions of your honeymoon vacation – everything from romantic dinners, excursions for two, accommodations or airfare - it is the perfect, unforgettable gift.  Brides and grooms who choose to register for their honeymoon are able to pre-plan all the things they really need for the most important trip of their life.

Enjoy sipping on a cafe au lait at a French bistro with your true love on your Paris Honeymoon.

Stroll hand-in-hand along the Champs-Elysées, savor an intimate dinner in a Paris bistro, enjoy romantic views from the top of the Eiffel Tower—and do it all surrounded by that famous Parisian joie de vivre!

For more romantic inspiriation, view the Paris Photo Gallery part of the Places of a Lifetime series from National Geographic Traveler magazine.

Elegant piazzas, glistening waterways, famous art and stunning cathedrals awaits on your Italy Honeymoon.

Take a romantic gondola ride through Venice’s canals; gaze into one another’s eyes over a plate of pasta while sipping Chianti in one of Rome’s many piazzas—now that’s Amore!

Paradise awaits on your Hawaii Honeymoon!

Take romantic strolls along the pristine white-sand beaches and watch beautiful sunsets in Oahu.  Relax together by tranquil pools while enjoying the tropical sea-breeze in Maui.  Take part in fun activities such as snorkeling, hiking, and whale watching, eat sumptuous cuisine at a festive luau or enjoy a scenic drive along the Hawaiian coastline. Experience the tropical honeymoon you’ve always dreamed about in Hawaii!

When choosing your honeymoon, the first and most important step is deciding and agreeing upon your destination. Among couples who have a traditional wedding, 99% take a honeymoon. Roughly 60% travel to a foreign country and 40% honeymoon in the United States. You want a destination that will please both of you, so here are some tips and ideas to ensure your honeymoon lives up to your expectations:

1. As a couple, talk about your ideal vacation. Do you want relaxation or an on-the-go vacation? Do you desire a topical getaway or would a colder location be ideal? Do you want to visit museums? Or would you rather sit on a beach? Know that you may need to compromise with each other. Although this is your first trip as a married couple, it will not be your last. You may need to negotiate on certain aspects of the trip.
2. Choose the time period. Would you rather travel immediately following your nuptials, or would you prefer to wait and travel at a later date? If you are on a budget, you may be able to save money by traveling during off-season time periods.
3. Decide on the type of hotel you desire. Select a hotel that fits your personal style and budget.
4. If you are taking a honeymoon abroad, allow for ample time to ensure your passport is current. It may take several weeks to receive your passport after you have applied.
5. Sign up for a honeymoon registry. Your wedding guests count on your gift registry to know what to give you. By registering for your honeymoon, you can have a remarkable honeymoon paid for by your friends and family.

To start the Honeymoon planning process use a planning questionnaire to help guide you in the decision making process.

Happily ever after begins with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fun, romance and quality time with your new spouse.

The rest of this month we vow to provide you with the essential information to plan the perfect honeymoon and highlight some of the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world.

Over the next few weeks stroll the white-sand beaches of Hawaii, indulge in a wood-fired Neapolitan pizza in Italy or enjoy romantic views atop the Eiffel Tower in France.

Get ready to say “I Do,” the honeymoon vacation is just beginning…