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Leave the Kids Behind

It's difficult to enjoy a romantic getaway when kids are around. Plan your sweet escape to a place where children are neither seen nor heard.

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Tips on Tipping

Saturday July 11, 2009
Unless someone tells you what an appropriate tip to give is, you'll either neglect to reward someone for good service — or you may overtip.

Avoid either extreme: Read my Tipping Guide, which covers what's appropriate to give at hotels, restaurants, in taxis, and even to tour guides.

Don't like to carry around money and tip every time you're served? Consider staying at an all-inclusive resort, where tips are factored into your cost.

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Honeymoon Volunteer Vacations

Thursday July 9, 2009
Two people with heart can make a difference. Discover how a volunteer vacation can change the way you feel about the world -- and each other -- and find links to organizations that can help you to arrange a helping honeymoon or regular vacation.

During most service programs, volunteers have weekends and evenings free and serve during the day on projects that range from building classrooms to teaching business courses to teaching English. No experience is necessary.

Photo © Global Volunteers. 

Sneak a Peak at Tivoli Gardens

Tuesday July 7, 2009
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to see Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. Even the words themselves Tivoli Gardens are fun to say, tripping off the tongue.

On a recent trip I finally got my wish. Although the visit to Tivoli Gardens was a short one, I wasn't disappointed. Click to see the sights at peak season, when the sun rises early and hangs in the sky till nearly 11pm at night.

Although Tivoli Gardens is charming any time of day, the best time for honeymoon couples and other romantics to visit is late, when the park is lit so beautifully you'll think it was designed that way just to enchant the two of you.

Dragon boats at Tivoli Gardens image © Susan Breslow Sardone. 

"Sanctuary" = Shipboard Serenity

Sunday July 5, 2009

Kudos to Princess Cruises: Not only was the cruise line the first to offer destination weddings at sea, it now has added to ships a dedicated childfree space called Sanctuary.

Sanctuary features double loungers for couples and the services of Serenity Stewards who can provide everything from a chilled face towel and Evian water atomizers to MP3 players pre-loaded with music and a set of noise-canceling headphones.

The newest ship in the Princess fleet, Ruby Princess boasts even more features that couples-in-the-know appreciate: balcony cabins, anytime dining, specialty restaurants, behind-the-scenes tours, seminars, movies-under-the-stars, high-tech production shows, a thermal spa facility, and a great gym.

Contributor Rhonda Barnett recently journeyed to the Eastern Caribbean on this ship, and you can read her in-depth Ruby Princess profile to experience what it was like.

Fellow Travelers
Have you sailed on this ship? If you'd like, post your own review of the Ruby Princess.

Photo of Sanctuary © Rhonda Barnett.

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