Your honeymoon destination, according to month

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Evelyn Carpenter

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Getting married involves a series of decisions that are not always so simple to make, so if you've had a hard time choosing your wedding decorations or deciding which love phrases to include on your wedding party, you're sure to be faced with a dilemma when it comes to choosing your honeymoon destination. The options are many, so it really depends on where you imagine you'll be launching your honeymoon.Is it an exotic country, in a city steeped in history, on the beach or in the snow? Check out these destinations and the activities they offer.

January: Beijing

If you dream of seeing the Forbidden City or the Great Wall of China, among other Beijing attractions, schedule your honeymoon trip for the end of January. This way, will be able to take part in the Chinese New Year This is the most important celebration in China, also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, which this year falls on January 25 and will last for two weeks. However, in China they begin to prepare several days before, decorating the facades and wearing red clothes, as it represents good fortune and prosperity. The festival includes traditional dances, fireworks, and aRemember that in the northern hemisphere it is winter, so be prepared with clothes to withstand low temperatures and dry weather.

February: Venice / Rio de Janeiro

Known as "the city of love", Venice is perfect as a honeymoon destination, but even more so if you adjust your trip to the city of Venice. to coincide with the Carnival of Venice It is a unique event in the world, famous for its parades of masks, boats and period costumes.

Now, if you prefer warmth, partying and less mystery, in Brazil will be able to enjoy the Rio Carnival It is a massive festival with days full of music, dance and parades of samba schools, a spectacle not to be missed if you are attracted to the carioca culture.

March: Dublin

Dublin is full of magical places, such as parks and castles, where you can say some beautiful love phrases to each other while walking hand in hand. However, since you will be crossing the Atlantic, make sure that the date falls in the first half of March, so that arrive just in time for St. Patrick's Day It is a celebration of Christian origin, which commemorates the death of the patron saint of Ireland and during which Dublin dresses in green, while the streets are flooded with music and dancing. Parades are held with costumes and allegorical carriages, while Irish people and tourists dress in green also in honor of St. Patrick. For its part thefood and drink are equally prominent, especially lamb and beer.

April: Bangkok

If you want to enjoy its gastronomy and cruise Bangkok's canals, try to schedule your trip for mid-April. How to enjoy the Songkram Water Festival What you will experience is literally a great water war that takes place in the streets, accompanied by religious ceremonies held in temples, and cultural and musical acts that spread through the public squares. Songkram is considered one of the most entertaining festivals in the world and is one of the most important and popular celebrations in the world.This year it will take place between 13 and 15 April.

May: Havana

If the answer is yes, then you will love to enjoy Havana on your honeymoon. A bustling, maritime, cheerful and unprejudiced city. Among them, dream beaches, colonial architecture, picturesque streets, antique cars, theaters, museums, restaurants, cabaret shows, recreational parks and much more. Based on climate and demand, May stands out among the best times to visit Cuba, since it precedes the hurricane season and, on the other hand, it is considered to be the season of the year for the most important tourist attractions.In other words, they will get prices up to 30% cheaper, while not being overcrowded with tourists.

June: Cusco

If you want to wear your gold rings for the first time among the cobblestone streets of Cusco and get to know its culture, then you should not miss out on the Feast of the Sun or Inti Raymi It is an ancestral celebration in honor of the sun, the most revered divinity of the Inca empire and coincides with the beginning of the winter solstice. The festival includes dances, theatrical performances, parades of traditional costumes, generous banquets and a series of activities aimed at tourism. It is one of the main festivities of Peru and one of the largest in South America. TheInti Raymi is celebrated on June 24th of every year in the so-called "imperial city".

July: Punta Arenas

Without going any further, in Chile you will also find ideal destinations to celebrate your trip of love, for example Punta Arenas, with attractions such as the Museo Salesiano Mayorino Borgatello, the Monumento al Ovejero, the Plaza Muñoz Gamero, the Fuerte Bulnes and other architectural works that preserve their lineage. In addition, depending on the season in which you travel, you can enjoy whale watching, as well asvisit two colonies of Magellanic penguins that live in the surrounding area. The attractions will be open all year round, but only in July you will be able to take part in the Winter Carnival. It is a festival that includes floats, costumes, batucadas, dances, murgas, theatrical performances and much more.

August: Medellín

Known as the "city of eternal spring", in Medellín you can experience one of the most colorful festivities in the world. It is the Flower Fair The event pays tribute to the culture of the "silleteros" and you will be able to participate in various cultural, musical, artistic and gastronomic activities, watch the "silleteros" parade and soak up the culture of these farmers who dedicate their lives to the cultivation of flowers, which they carry on their backs.

Although Cartagena de Indias is usually the most chosen destination by the "lunamieleros", the truth is that in Medellin you will find many attractions as well. And being located in a valley, it is an area rich in forests, lagoons and parks.

September: Munich

If you would like to raise your wedding glasses with authentic German beer, then the Oktoberfest awaits you with a program full of activities The 2020 will take place between September 19th and October 4th, so there are several days where you can enjoy entertaining parades, rock concerts and family shows, as well as drinking all the beer you can. On the other hand, you can rent Bavarian costumes to mingle among the people and, why not, star in a post-wedding photo shoot with no less thanThe Oktoberfest has been celebrated since 1810.

October: Punta Cana

If instead of partying you prefer to enjoy your honeymoon in a paradisiacal destination, October will be the ideal month to travel to Punta Cana. And besides being in mid-season, that is, you will find cheaper prices, the best weather has been felt since October The water temperature can reach 28°, while the air temperature ranges between 23° and 30°C. And there is no risk of running into a hurricane. The Dominican Republic, and especially Punta Cana, stands out among the most popular Caribbean destinations, thanks to its white sands, turquoise waters and huge coconut trees. Also,It offers a first class gastronomy, a wide range of hotels and an effervescent bohemian life. Ideal to change the chip if even the wedding tapes were made by you.

November: Mexico City

If you want to visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan and Chapultepec Castle, among other attractions, try to visit Mexico City during the first days of November, because only then will you be able to attend the the celebration of the Day of the Dead It is commemorated on November 1, dedicated to the souls of children, and on November 2, to the souls of adults. During the festivities, you will see public squares full of altars with offerings, as well as religious images, candles, flowers, sugar skulls and copal incense everywhere. Also, the cemeteries will be filled withThe streets are illuminated and there are dances, parades with floats and emotional rituals in the name of the deceased. It is not for nothing that it is one of the most impressive ancestral celebrations in the world.

December: New York

Finally, if you want to spend a snowy honeymoon and, by the way, celebrate the holidays in a different way, you won't find a better destination than New York. At Christmas, for example, you can delight in thousands of Christmas lights in the Dyker Heights neighborhood, ice skating in Central Park, and take a picture on the giant tree that stands in the Rockerfeller Center. On New Year's Eve, you'll want to wait for midnight in Time Square, while enjoying a show with a variety of artists. However, if you prefer something more romantic, a dinner cruise is an excellent option. In fact, from the bay you'll have a privileged view of the fireworks once the clock strikes midnight.

Whichever location you choose, always pack a suit and a party dress, because there will be no shortage of occasions to wear them. After all, you'll be on your honeymoon even if you don't take it immediately after exchanging your silver rings. For example, if you're getting married in the middle of the year, but you're looking forward to your love trip to New York, the few months' wait will certainly be worth it.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.