Cheap Honeymoons Ideas

If you stay in the touristy places such as Los Cabos, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, a Mexican honeymoon can be a safe, cheap alternative, because the dollar will go a long way. In addition, the beauty of the beach is so much of a draw that you may end up not doing much else. You can find inexpensive bed and breakfasts, homemade gift shops and local restaurants without going broke at the popular resorts. The best part? You're getting a rich, one-of-a-kind experience. Depending on the gas mileage of your vehicle, cost of fuel and your location, you may even save money turning your Mexican honeymoon into a road trip rather than flying.

For those craving European flare but lack the pricey airfare, a trip to the Big Easy could be just the ticket. Save money and calories by hitting up the fine dining establishments and splitting a sampler entrée full of etoufee, jambalaya and other N'Awlins favorites. Make sure to go to the flea market in the French Quarter, where you can stock up on special mementos at a fraction of what you'd pay at the mainstream gift shops. Trade expensive champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries for beignets and café au lait at Café du Monde, and make a Kodak moment sweeping the powdered sugar off your sweetie's chin. For entertainment, there is no shortage of jazz musicians in local dives, ensuring no matter where you go, there will always be a place to sneak in a slow dance.

If you're looking for a natural retreat but don't want to fork over the funds for a week in Aspen, consider the lesser-known bed and breakfasts in the Texas Hill Country. Scenic nature hikes, the Guadalupe River and regional music and cuisine draw visitors to New Braunfels, Gruene, Fredricksburg, and Austin among others. It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg if you avoid the hot spots. In addition, the Texas Hill Country's location puts you squarely between Austin and San Antonio, adding to the variety of entertainment and recreation options at your disposal, many costing close to nothing. The Alamo and El Mercado in San Antonio and live music and Barton Springs Pool in Austin are terrific, inexpensive places to start.