Added: 02/27/2006 |
Honeymoon getaway - Several ideas on how to spend your honeymoonEveryone knows that a honeymoon is the traditional trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage, and presumably, consummate it. Today, honeymoons are often celebrated in special romantic honeymoon getaways or places that are secluded, exotic, warm, or otherwise considered special and romantic - for example, warm, sunny beaches, scenic coastlines and mountain retreats. Honeymoon is "the first month after marriage, when there is nothing but tenderness and pleasure".
The possible explanations of the word honeymoon are to do with the date that weddings traditionally took place. Weddings once commonly took place upon the Summer solstice both for religious reasons earlier on and for the practical reason that it was the time between the main planting and harvesting of crops. As it was at this time of year that honey was first harvested it is possible that this is the source. Another alternative is that "Honey Moon" is a name given to the moon when its path is close to the southern horizon. Its light shines though the haze and dust of our atmosphere giving its light a honey color for the whole month.
New Mexico's capital city and the oldest capital in the United States, Santa Fe may be a nice honeymoon getaway! Tourists and sweethearts not only flock to this 400-year-old city at the foot of the Rocky Mountains for the museums and galleries, but also because it is surrounded by almost a hectare of National Forest, offering great opportunities for skiing, rafting, mountain climbing, hiking and a host of other associated recreational pursuits. The local culture is built firmly on Spanish and Native American roots, which is reflected in the city's historic architecture and the crafts sold on the plaza by the hawkers. The city makes an ideal base from which to explore the many Indian pueblos, which are within an hour's, drive throughout the valley of the Rio Grande. Have you already chosen your honeymoon getaway?
Every July and August since 1957 opera lovers from all over the world have converged on Santa Fe to enjoy a top class repertoire performed by outstanding talents in what is surely the world's most stunning setting for an Opera House. The Santa Fe Opera is sited on a magnificent mesa, seven miles (11km) north of the city. Nature and art fuse into an awesome experience for the appreciative audiences. Some of the opera greats who started their careers in Santa Fe are Susan Graham, William Burden and Charles Castronovo. Summer in Santa Fe brings the renowned Chamber Music Festival, a world-class musical feast that well lives up to its goal of providing listeners with the finest music of the ages, performed by artists in a beautiful setting. As well as concerts the festival includes a youth education and outreach element, free open rehearsals, concert previews and round table discussions with composers and musicians. If your sweetheart and you are music lovers, why not make Santa Fe your honeymoon getaway destination?
The summer months from May to October are the warmest, but also the wettest. Santa Fe is a warm place with thousands of attractions, luxury restaurants, small cozy cafes with music, various shows and nightlife and it is a beloved honeymoon getaway for many married couples!
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