After much debate about various honeymoon options, Lu and I have finally decided to go to... Costa Rica!!

When we got down to the basics about what appealed to us about each of our previous options, we came up with this list:

-- Mediterranean Cruise: Opportunity to explore several areas and have luxurious accommodations
-- Moroccan Tour: Exotic and Adventurous
-- Caribbean All-Inclusive: Budget-Friendly and Convenient

So we started from scratch and looked around the world for a place that would give us adventure, romance, luxury, and several different experiences at an affordable price.


Costa Rica fits all of our criteria and even more! During our 8-day honeymoon, we'll be hiking through the rain forest, taking a sunset sail on the Pacific Ocean, trying our hand at surfing on a private beach, rappelling down waterfalls, ziplining through the jungle, sipping wine and watching lava flow from an active volcano -- from the comfort of our personal bungalow's jacuzzi (that also has an outdoor shower), and picking and packaging our own coffee from a plantation that practices organic, sustainable farming.

Best of all, the pricetag for these experiences: under $4,000.

Feel free to check out our detailed itinerary here: http://www.travelersjoy.com/members/ashleyandjeremy2010/