HONEYMOON PASSION PACKAGE

Introduction

A coy bride and a doting husband… a couple on a honeymoon to be sure! But in India, even honeymoon is celebrated in Indian style.

Family in tow: Here, wedding is a big family occasion. The focus is as much on the relatives as on the bridal couple. In some communities, honeymoon is an outing for the entire wedding party. This may be rare but an older couple accompanying the bride and groom is not uncommon. Their presence helps to relieve the awkwardness that a bride may be feeling in an arranged marriage.

Delayed honeymoon: While in the west, the bridal couple sets out for the honeymoon as soon as the marriage ceremony is over, in India, they wait until all the rituals are over. The bride visits her parental home a couple of days after the marriage, the bridal couple pays a visit to the temple and only then they go on the honeymoon. Sometimes, the honeymoon gets so delayed that when finally the couple sets out, they are on their way to become Mom and Dad!

Dare to drink: In India, honeymoon is perhaps the first time when the newly married couple is completely on their own, enjoying the new found freedom and togetherness. In some cases, it is the time to try out forbidden things like smoking and drinking. In many traditional homes, the bride is not allowed to wear western dresses but during honeymoon, she gets a chance to wear whatever she fancies. At the same time, couples prefer conventional spots rather than adventure tourism. Any mishap would be interpreted as inauspicious and invite criticism for the bride or groom.

The bond of love: Since many marriages are arranged, it is the time when the bride and groom get to know each other. In western countries, marriage usually takes place after the couple has known each other well. But here, time spent together during honeymoon provides an opportunity to discover each other's tastes.

Centre of attention: In India, a newly married couple is quite conspicuous. The bride is dressed in all finery and loaded with jewellery. The bridal couple generally invites blessings even from strangers.

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10 Tips To Have A Great Honeymoon

The honeymoon is the most romantic way to start your married life. As time goes by, you will fondly remember the time you spent together. Here are tips to have a memorable honeymoon.

1. The perfect honeymoon starts with the travel agent. Remember that they have the most experience in organizing and arranging trips. You should aim to keep your mind as free as is possible.

2. Your honeymoon is a special time to rediscover each other and make a fresh beginning. There will be many more trips together in future, but the first getaway after your marriage has a touch of magic. Be sure to start planning ahead. That way, you’ll have plenty of time to research your trip, and that’s actually part of the fun! Also, you’ll be able to get exactly what you want.

3. While surprises are great fun, it is a better if you take part in planning the honeymoon. After all, this honeymoon is for both of you. If you make all the decisions, you’ll end-up worrying too much about whether your partner is going to like the place. You can end up feeling guilty if the location is not to your partner’s liking. Also, you don’t want to end up stuck in place you never wanted to be in the first place. This is why the best honeymoon spot is the one you both plan together.

4. Work out the budget. The budget is quite important since it is a measure of your pleasure. Plan out what are the things you are going to splurge on and what you will skimp on so that your expectations are mutually worked out. This way, you’ll avoid money hassles en route. Invest more money on your accommodation even though you may hardly spend any time in your room. You’ll probably be sorry if it’s not special.

5. A wedding, however romantic and special it be, can be quite tiring. You’ll need a few days to recover from the exhaustion. Don’t pack in too much into your honeymoon. The best thing to do would be to take it easy and as it comes.  Don’t try to do too much remember, you’ll have lots of time to travel together, but only one honeymoon.

6. Gather all the info that you can. You may like things to be spontaneous, but you definitely don’t want to be unprepared or caught unawares. Take advantage of free info. Call tourist offices, check websites and ask your friends.

7. Plan out a surprise gift or get the hotel to organise a really romantic dinner for the two of you. It will become most memorable for the two of you.

8. However eager you are to take your husband’s name, leave it till later. Unless you’re taking a delayed honeymoon, you won’t be able to amend your passport, driver’s license, etc. in time.  Instead, use your maiden name on visas, airline tickets, etc., so they match your name as it appears on your official documents.

9. If you really want to enjoy your honeymoon, the best thing to do is to take it as it comes. Most people worry about the perfect honeymoon and pay too much attention to details. Remember, in the end, even if you are in a village, instead of the exotic place you had planned, you can have a great time if only you let yourself. Be flexible and expect that things won’t always go as planned.

10. Get into the groove and have a great time. Instead of being bashful and shy, just let your hair down. You’ll notice that you’ll enjoy more special treatment from those around you. And perhaps lots of freebies too from your flights and hotels.

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10 Tips On The Right Way to do it better

Guys and gals, you frown and ask “tips on how to flirt?!” Don’t take my word for it, ask the popular flirt who has mastered the art of flirting. You wonder why they are always surrounded by people and have so many friends? Well, here’s why:

1. The most important thing about flirting is that the object of your affection should also be the object of your attention. Focus outward. Don’t be self-absorbed.

2. You need to communicate your feelings without coming on too strong. Show how pleased you are to see him/her. If you aren't acquainted, use a lingering glance or slight smile.

3. Looks speak about your attitude. A good posture, with relaxed shoulders helps send out subconscious signals.

4. A touch can convey a lot, which is why it has to be done properly. If you are a woman, lightly touch the guy’s arm, hand or shoulder. If you are a man, the back or shoulders are your areas.

5. Use your eyes to say what’s in your heart. Look into his/her eyes a little longer than necessary, while smiling lightly all the time.

6. Everybody needs to feel good. And nothing works as well as compliments. Try to give out genuine ones or risk them suspecting that you are up to something.

7. Body language communicates even better than words. Make sure your movements are gentle and directed towards him/her. Make sure that your body movements don’t convey anything negative, don’t gesticulate too much.

8. Yes, feeling sexy helps you flirt. However, sexy is not the same as flirting. Keep your seductive side subtle, if you over do it, it will kill the fun.

9. Notice how the best flirts are also the best dancers. You got it! Learn to be graceful in your dance moves. You can practice at home even when you are alone.

10. Finally, the most important part — your smile. It gives out positive vibes. Add to that an interesting conversation (what can be more interesting than getting the other person to talk about himself/herself), and you’ve done it.

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