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Three views of the Amalfi coast
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Unique honeymoon sites can be breathtaking and secluded.
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Southfield, is a fan of Italy's south-
hat better way to
eastern Amalfi coast, which
begin married life
includes the colorful Isle of Capri.
than with a honey-
"Some of the most beautiful
moon destination that is picture
hotels
in the world are there," he
perfect, romantic and just far
said. "The Hotel San Pietro in the
enough off the beaten path to
city
of Positano is like heaven on
make you feel like you've found
earth; the service, the setting, the
your own private corner
food — it's an incredible
of the world.
place."
When planning your
Fishman also recommends a
first trip together as hus-
romantic cruise along the
band and wife, it's hard
Italian
and French Riviera,
to choose from all the
stopping in Venice, Corsica, St.
possibilities, so we
Tropez, Monte Carlo and
asked some local tray-
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Nice, or a quieter trip to the
SPECIAL WRITER
el agents to recom-
scenic south of France.
mend some favorite
"There's nothing better
honeymoon locales.
than
watching
the sunset while
"Tahiti is an unbelievably
you enjoy some wine and cheese
beautiful place," said Rochelle
purchased fresh from a neighbor-
Lieberman, owner of Gateway
hood shop, or dining in a little
Travel in Farmington Hills.
trattoria
or bistro where the veg-
"Especially Moorea, or one of the
etables were grown in the owner's
other outlying islands. They have
garden
and the wine was made
bungalows that are built out over
from grapes his grandmother
the water, where you can sit on
stomped the day before."
your balcony at glass-topped
For a first-time journey with
tables and watch fish swimming
your
new spouse, Australia and
right beneath you. People that
New Zealand are favorite destina-
I've sent there always come back
tions of Judy Schwartz, vice presi-
smiling, so I know it's a good
dent of the Leisure Division of
trip."
Hamilton, Miller, Hudson and
David Fishman, owner of
Fayne
in Southfield.
Cadillac Travel Group in
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"The South Island of New
Zealand has extraordinary
scenery," she said. "Queenstown is
surrounded by mountains, and vis-
iting the Franz Josef Glacier is like
going back into time."
After exploring the sights in
New Zealand, Hayman Island on
the Great Barrier Reef is the per-
fect place to unwind, according to
Schwartz. Lizard Island, to the
north, a renowned diving spot, is
home to a premier resort with all
the amenities a honeymoon cou-
ple could want. With 24 white
sand beaches to choose from, it's
easy to find your own private
piece of paradise.
"If you're going down under,
just remember that their seasons
are exactly the opposite of ours,"
said Schwartz, "so it's a great fall or
winter destination."
For those who like the
Caribbean without the crowds,
Schwartz suggests the Four
Seasons resort on the island of
Nevis.
"It's very upscale, and the
beaches are beautiful," she said
"Costa Rica is another great hon-
eymoon spot. It has a rain forest
atmosphere and gorgeous beaches.
It's rustic, yet lovely."
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