Your wedding planning is in progress and you are scouting out new locations to have your honeymoon. You want to travel to a nice, romantic location while still keeping within your budget. A good way to do that is to have a domestic honeymoon where you can forgo the hassles of obtaining a passport and learning a new language. Consider having your honeymoon in Pensacola, Florida, where the beaches, fine dining and luxurious accommodations are plentiful.
Stay at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel for a waterfront property that provides luxury and relaxation. This hotel includes nightly entertainment, a poolside bar and two restaurants. Choose a room with a king size bed and a wraparound balcony that overlooks Pensacola Beach for optimum relaxation. Alternatively, for a locale with old world charm, visit the Pensacola Victorian Bed and Breakfast. This turn-of-the-century home includes architectural details with hardwood floors, chandeliers, fireplaces and antique furnishings. Rooms are spacious yet cozy. Arrange for a candlelit breakfast for a small charge. If you would like a secluded and romantic honeymoon, consider renting your own vacation home or condo. Check out findrentals.com where you can find a 2 bedroom, 2 bath luxury condo on Pensacola Beach for between $125-$170 per night as of 2010.
Probably the most sought after part of Pensacola, the Pensacola Beach offers miles of green waters. Besides the time-honored tradition of walking hand in hand on the beach, other activities include exploring the protected Gulf Islands National Seashore, attending a free beach and music festival, taking a lighthouse tour or viewing a beach movie.
Pensacola teems with cultural diversity with its quick access to ballet, opera, art galleries, symphony and theater groups. Enjoy one or several of these activities for a romantic and cultural evening during your honeymoon. For history buffs, check out one of the museums in Pensacola like the National Naval Aviation Museum or the Pensacola Colonial Archaeological Trail.
For a romantic dinner out, try The Melting Pot. The staff sets the mood for a romantic evening with candlelight and soft music. Enjoy your lavish meal of peppercorn toasted filet mignon, cold-water lobster tail, orange ratatouille and goat cheese, or chicken Provencal. Another option is Jackson´s steakhouse, a Pensacola local favorite and Independent News´ Best of the Coast Awards 2010 winner. Immerse yourself in the ambiance with soft lighting, large floral displays and historical architecture. Enjoy an appetizer of Macaroni Fondue with Broccoli and Caramelized Onions, a bison ribeye entree and finish it off with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.
To have a little adventure during your honeymoon, try out water sports available in Pensacola, such as canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, personal watercraft, scuba diving or parasailing. Visit the Blue Angels during a flight show or the interactive zoo.
