You might want a romantic week away in Paris, or the sea and sand at Hawaii. Maybe you always wanted to go to Wales, or never had the chance to go to Disneyland as a kid. This is the time to do what you always really wanted but never had the chance to. So jot down a list of such places, and take time out with your partner to pinpoint which place it is you are going to visit on your honeymoon.

You can go west and drive through the wine country. If you can manage it, throw in a few Texas ranches into the travel plan.  Don’t stay at expensive hotels, but find quaint little cottages set on hills, looking down on vineyards, that offer bed and breakfast for honeymooners.

If you are a beach person, try going to Spain, Greece, Jamaica or Thailand. You can spend your days lounging on the sand, tanning yourself, or swimming in the blue green waters. Watching sunsets by the sea is something incredibly romantic, and you can follow this up with a walk on the shore, holding hands under the stars.

Some of the top urban honeymoon destinations are located in the US itself. You can go to Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York or Miami for an action packed honeymoon. Sydney, London and Vienna are also good options if you can move farther east. You can visit museums and churches, explore without definite plans and do anything that catches your fancy, spend the evenings at small restaurants or at the theater or concerts, sampling the local cuisine, dance the nights away at clubs or seek out a pub where you can afford to buy everyone a drink. You can go to a spa to pamper yourself one day, and arrange a car you drive out to the rural locales on a day set aside for this.

If you are both into some adventure and won’t mind roughing it out, try a camping holiday at Cape Cod, the Grand Canyon or in Kenya or South Africa. If it is near a forest, there should be safaris into the wilderness with wild animal viewing spots. You can go river rafting or kayaking. Rock climbing, skiing and angling are also popular choices. But do not consider a rough living honeymoon if your spouse is not fond of adventure sports or living on the edge ion general. Remember it is a time both of you want to treasure the rest of your lives, and choose something you both love.

If you want to pack in a short holiday for the weekend, play your cards smartly. The best bet is to watch out for a long weekend, that is, when you have the Friday or the Monday off. You can also take leave on one of these days to extend the trip to a total of four days. But chances of getting reduced rates on plane tickets are higher in the middle of the week. If you want to save money, you should fly on a Thursday rather than on a Friday, and plan to be back by Sunday night. Of course, you don’t have to bother about this if you are staying within your state and your destination is a few hours’ drive away.

If there is a long weekend on thanksgiving, the fourth of July or Halloween, accommodation and transportation rates will hit their peak. Try traveling on the weekend directly after a long holiday weekend. This way, you can seal the best deals.

The American tendency is to throw in as many activities as are humanly possible in a three day long weekend. When that happens, you move around too much and end up exhausting yourself. You get back from your much awaited holiday more tired and haggard than you were before it even started. You have to figure out your goal. The whole point of the holiday is to unwind and relax, isn’t it? If doing a lot of running around and adventure sports are your idea of unwinding, go for it, but I suppose most people would rather sleep in, take a walk through an unknown forest trail, watch the rain, have a picnic with sandwiches and scones in a leafy park, and take in the quietness and the scent of the earth.

You could also spend time alone, if that was what you needed at home. Go shopping for yourself if it is a city you have come to, and pick up antiques and home accessories at rock bottom prices from flea markets. Swim out to the open sea if you are at a beach. Go hunting for wildflowers and orchids if you have come to the hills. Most importantly, just follow your heart. Weekend trips are a lovely way for a couple to bond all over again, so if you have someone to take charge of the kids, go away without them.

Suggested below are some of the best vacation gateways in the world, explore them and discover a refreshing change that you have been looking for from your vacation:

• UAE – Dubai and Sharjah are a must visit vacation spots for shoppers, adventure seekers and fun lovers. Are you looking for high quality jewelry products and cheaper electronic equipments? This is the place for you. The modern architects have even made artificial waterfalls and condos within the water. Discover innovation and explore UAE.

• Australia – It is an ideal spot for adventure seekers and is full of picturesque natural resources. Don’t miss the safari rides and nightlife of Australia. If you want to discover the best beach on the earth ensure you be at Bondi beach.

• South East Asia – Discover the ultimate charm and shopping experience in India, Singapore and Malaysia. Shop for ethnic wear – Sarees, Kimonos and high quality silk and gift to your dear ones.

• US & Canada- These could be your dream destinations. You can find the whole world there. Enjoy the experience at Disney land, concerts, Discs, cuisines, snowfall and adventure sports. Explore the lovely beaches and calm yourself. It is like a never ending party experience.

And if these are not what you are looking out for, plan a vacation to Seven Wonders of the World. This could be the vacation of your life. Make it a thrilling experience by enjoying local sport, food and culture.