Honeymoon in Winter

June has a long-standing tradition as being the most popular month to tie the knot (hence the phrase "June bride"). One possible reason for June's popularity for weddings dates from ancient Greek mythology: since the month of June is named after the goddess of marriage and household, Juno, it was believed to be good luck for a couple to marry in June.

While this auspicious reason for June nuptials has fallen out of popular belief, the summer season hasn't lost any of its allure for brides. June, July and August are the most popular months for weddings. One of the main reasons is obvious: summer months offer warm temperatures and great weather, the trees are lush and green, and the season is ideal for travel, making it easier on guests attending the wedding.

But while summer is the most popular season for weddings, it is by no means the only season. Plenty of brides and grooms are saying "I do" during the winter months. All over the country, as well as in popular spots for destination weddings, brides are having enchanting winter weddings, followed by smoldering winter honeymoons.

When it comes to winter honeymoons, couples fall into two basic categories: couples that embrace the cold weather, and couples who seek to escape it. In this article, we're going to focus on the former, couples looking to revel in a winter wonderland of newlywed bliss.

If you're a couple that enjoys sharing wintertime activities like skiing, snowboarding and sipping hot chocolate, a ski resort might be your ideal honeymoon hideaway. Popular winter resort towns like Tremblant and Whistler in Canada, Breckenridge and Aspen in Colorado, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Park City, Utah (just to name a few) offer a charmingly rustic setting paired with luxury hotels and resorts that are packed with amenities, and ideal for newlyweds, not to mention world-class skiing and scenery that is truly breathtaking and inspiring.

In many ways, these destinations are even more romantic than traditional tropical honeymoon destinations. Luxury accommodations and fine dining abound, and while snow-based activities are still the most popular pastime, Jacuzzis, hot tubs and heated pools are now a staple of the winter resorts (letting you slip out of your skipants and into your swimsuit). And there's something undeniably romantic and sexy about lounging in a hot tub or Jacuzzi as a gentle dusting of snow drifts down from the sky above -- an experience that you just won't find on a tropical island. Winter resorts have also earned well-deserved fanfare from spa lovers, and when it comes to unwinding after a wedding, few experiences in the world compare to an indulging spa treatment for two. Cuddling in the glow of a crackling fire while sipping hot chocolate (or maybe a hot cocktail) is a perfect way to end the day (or spend the day!) while on a winter honeymoon, and is another experience that you can't find anywhere else but a snowy, winter resort.

Ready to start planning your winter honeymoon? Get started today by contacting your nearest Liberty Travel Vacation Expert at 1.800.862.1494 or inquiring online.