January 2010 Archives

How about honeymooning at a place where none of your friends and family have been? In our annual pursuit to find the top romantic eco-lodges, our 2010 Honeymoon Destination of the Year ('DOTY') is in the new and exciting destination of Nicaragua!

There are many trendy destinations but if you want to be a honeymoon trendsetter and travel pioneer, Nicaragua and Jicaro Island Ecolodge are perfect choices.

Looking for that dream honeymoon destination? No problem. Here are our top picks from around the world!

We've done the research for you. Learn more about some of the top spots and off the beaten track honeymoon destinations around the world. This comprehensive section includes detailed information such as activities, attractions, local history, photographs, and estimated cost.

Traveler's Joy 2010 Honeymoon Destination Guides

A big welcome to Members signing up with Traveler's Joy in 2010!

For the first time ever, Traveler's Joy is offering every Member that signs up for a honeymoon registry between January 1st, 2010 and April 15, 2010 a chance to win an amazing trip!

We are super excited to be partnering with Jungle Bay Resort and Spa on the beautiful island of Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) to make this giveaway possible!

Experience the natural beauty of Dominica with its wondrous waterfalls, natural hot springs, the world's second largest boiling lake, crisp clean rivers and more. Hike to waterfalls, mountain bike, snorkel, kayak and much more by day. Pamper yourselves with massages, facials, and pedicures in late afternoon. Finally, enjoy fine romantic poolside dinners overlooking the glistening sea under the stars by night!

More details and the Official Rules are here!

To all of our Members that had honeymoons in 2009, we want to hear about it! In fact, we are so excited to hear about it that we are giving away a first anniversary trip* to the most detailed and well-written honeymoon story. 

We love to read about any and all honeymoons so to be fair, all entries will be judged by an external third-party content editor. When writing your submission, please keep in mind that entries will be judged on their thoroughness. Your story will be added to our Member Stories section and help future Members learn about amazing honeymoon locations.

Just email your story to honeymooncontest@travelersjoy.com. All entries must be received by Friday, January 8th, 2010 11:59PM EST. Be sure to include both of your full names, current mailing address, email address on your Traveler's Joy account, and phone number. It would also help if you attached the story itself to the email as a text file or Microsoft Word document, but this is not required.

Your entry should include the information below but the more detailed and well written your entry — the better chance you have to win: 

1) Honeymoon destination and dates.
2) How and why you chose a particular place or region.
3) Where you stayed, why you selected the accommodation(s), and how you enjoyed your time there.
4) Your favorite activities and experiences during the honeymoon and why.
5) The approximate cost of the honeymoon including airfare.
6) If you would recommend the destination to other honeymooners and why.
7) At least four photos (each attached separately to the email), two of which include you and your partner. 

We look forward to reading your honeymoon story and seeing your photos! 

* Traveler's Joy, Inc. will award the winner with one $500 gift certificate to bedandbreakfast.com on March 1, 2010.