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Some couples prefer a beach vacation for their romantic getaway, sprawled amid dozens of tanned bodies, sipping Piña Coladas and engaging in water activities. Others like a more rustic camping experience nestled in the mountains and natural woodland settings, yet not far from all the big city amenities. The Poconos is undoubtedly the best of PA romantic vacations, although there are many other vacation ideas within this wonderfully historic state.

In Pennsylvania Hershey/Dutch Country, you’ll find some of Pennsylvania’s best attractions. Amish Country in Lancaster County is one of the best places to “get away from it all” and lose yourself in rolling farmlands, quaint gift shops, antique shopping, museums and covered bridges. History buffs will love Gettysburg, which can be toured by foot, bike or even on horseback. The Harrisburg Civil War museum is another must-see on a cultural tour of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Visitors on these PA romantic vacations can stay in rural bed and breakfasts, Victorian country mansions, resort Jacuzzi suites or historic farmhouses. Hotel Hershey in Hershey, Pennsylvania is a wonderful romantic vacation just 95 miles from Philadelphia offering fine dining, a spacious spa and, of course, chocolate.

The ultimate in a Pennsylvania romantic vacation and most popular among honeymooners is the Pocono’s. In the Pocono’s Mountains, couples can be adventurous with white water rafting, kayaking, hiking at Bushkill Falls, golfing, fishing, stockcar driving and skiing. Or couples may just relax at the spa, enjoying a fine dining restaurant, soaking in a champagne glass shaped Jacuzzi or nestled up by the fireplace. There are always events happening at these resorts, whether it’s a hypnotist, a comedian or a musician like Michael Bolton or Billy Ray Cyrus. The best thing about romantic vacation packages in the Pocono’s is that many are all-inclusive, so you will know exactly how much to save for your getaway. For more information on these packages, visit www.caesarspoconoresorts.com.

Another romantic vacation idea is to getaway on Western or Central PA romantic vacations. In the Susquehanna Valley, you can visit the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, the Watson Theatre, the Shade Mountain Winery, the Mind Body Spirit Salon & Day Spa, bike through Bald Eagle State Forest or relax in one of the historic country inns nearby. You’ll be surrounded by the beaches of Lake Erie, majestic mountain ranges, the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania and rapid flowing rivers. Accommodations range from country house b&bs and plush cabins to five-star resorts and budget motels.

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Bill Fischer, founder of Fischer Travel in New York, says that honeymoon vacations are getting more and more extravagant. “We just finished planning a four-month honeymoon all over the world for a couple,” he explains. “They’re going to Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia, New Zealand and India. The bride had her sister come over for three weeks, now her parents are there and her in-laws are meeting them in China.” He says that many couples come to travel agents for their romantic travel needs — whether it is a castle, a villa or an island destination. Here are some of the latest honeymoon trends to consider.

Not every couple craves lounging on the beach all day for their honeymoon vacation package. Active adventurers may prefer surf lessons, mountain climbs, four wheeling and skydiving. Adventurous honeymoon can include a nature trek at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in South Africa (www.tintswalo.com), a bike tour of the Mediterranean island of Gozo (www.breakaway-adventures.com) or a helicopter tour of the glaciers on Vancouver Island (www.nimmobay.com). Visit www.voyagetrek.com to find tour operators that can accommodate your travel adventures, whether it is horseback riding or zip-lining.

Many couples are looking to stay in a “home away from home” on their honeymoon vacations, which is why the Private Villa romantic vacation idea is picking up steam. Couples can choose from a country cottage to a beach rental to a luxurious mansion. While these exclusive rentals often cost a pretty penny, many people feel it is totally worth it to be left alone for their whole honeymoon, while still receiving the best treatment from personal butlers, chefs, housekeepers and masseuses. Popular romantic destinations include Amanyara in Turks and Caicos (www.amanresorts.com), Cotton Bay Villas in the Bahamas (www.discovercottonbay.com) and the Ritz-Carlton in Bali (www.ritzcarlton.com). For a more comprehensive listing of 1,600 villas, visit www.wimco.com.

Self-professed “foodies” may want to look for a romantic destination that can light up their senses. These honeymoon vacations may whisk couples to a tapas menu restaurant, a winery, a fresh produce market or a world renowned restaurant. Paris is considered one of the epicenters of gourmet eats, which brings many couples to the world-famous L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, which offers taste-sized portions of their signature dishes (www.joel-robuchon.com). If you love tequila, you won’t want to miss the 100+ taste samples of this alcohol at the Esperanza resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (www.esperanzaresort.com). In Barcelona, Spain, TabaC24 serves a wide list of must-try tapas delights (www.comerc24.com). Cooking classes can also provide newlyweds with the tools they need to eat healthy and happy for years to come, so visit www.epiculinary.com for a list of culinary vacations throughout Italy, France, Spain and Mexico.

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Honeymoon vacation packages to Hawaii are plentiful. Nearly every luxury resort is willing to work with you to find an accommodating deal that will save you some money on airfare, meals, tours and room fare. Hawaii offers some of the best vacation packages one can find with its laid-back atmosphere, powder-soft sand, tropical weather, vivid flowers and rich culture. Before you decide where to go, visit www.wikitravel.org and look up each Hawaiian island to see what unique gems they hold. Next, look at which resorts are on the islands and see who is offering the best deal.

The first thing you must decide before looking at travel packages for your Hawaii beach vacation is which island you’d like to visit. Oahu houses the state capital of Honolulu and Waikiki Beach, which is full of soft white sand, restaurants, surfers and tourists. Lovers can snorkel at Hanauma Bay, hike up Diamond Head or swim in waterfalls at Waimea Falls State Park. The Big Island offers rare glimpses of black sand beaches, volcanic rock, Volcanoes National Park, molten lava flows and star gazing. Kauai — “The Garden Isle” — is known for its tropical vegetation, Fern Grotto cave, tourist towns like Kapaa and Lihue, white sandy beaches, kayaking on the Wailua River and hiking areas along the Na Pali trail. In Maui, you’ll see miles of pristine beaches, once-in-a-lifetime scenery along the road to Hana, coral reefs for snorkeling, humpback whale migrations (December to March), historic antiques in Lahaina and volcanic craters at Haleakala. Lanai — “Pineapple Island” — was once exclusively the Dole pineapple plantation, but has now added two resorts so you know you’ll be free from crowds and traffic. Molokai — “the Friendly Isle” — is rural and peaceful, offering horseback riding, biking, hiking and relaxation opportunities.

At www.princeresortshawaii.com, there are several vacation packages to choose for your honeymoon. The “Mauna Kea Beach 2009 Romance Package” on Big Island starts at 0/night, which includes a mountain view room, a Hertz convertible rental car, buffet breakfast for two, a 0 dinner credit, a bottle of sparkling wine and complimentary chocolates. The “Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki 2009 Romance Package” on Oahu starts at 0/night, which includes an oceanfront room, daily convertible rental, a bottle of sparkling wine, chocolate truffles, daily breakfast buffet and a 0 dinner voucher. The “Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel 2009 Romance Package” on Big Island starts at 0/night and offers an ocean-view room, a daily convertible rental, a chocolate amenity, daily breakfast buffet and 0 toward your dinner. These romantic weekends include many of the necessities for the first day of your stay and leave you the freedom to explore the other days you’re there.

Another way to find Hawaiian vacation packages is by checking the cruise lines. For instance, you can hop aboard the Golden Princess from LA traveling to Hilo, Honolulu (Oahu), Kauai, Lahaina (Maui) and Ensenada (Mexico) on a 14-night cruise for as low as 99 (/night), which includes all your entertainment, meals, soft drinks and room! On the Carnival Spirit, you’ll see Honolulu, Kauai, Kona, Hilo, Kahului (Maui) and Vancouver (British Columbia) on a 12-night cruise for as low as 69. NCL offers a special 7-night land-and-sea honeymoon package starting at 9; you’ll spend two nights at the Waikiki Resort Hotel, go sightseeing around Oahu/Honolulu, board the Pride of America ship and sail to Maui, Big Island, the Kona Coast, Kauai and back to Honolulu again. For more information on a romantic Hawaiian cruises, check out www.hawaiicruiseoutlet.com.

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