Archive for November, 2008

steam trains

The steam locomotive was the machine that powered the industrial boom, westward expansion, and urban development of the twentieth century.  As the first fast, reliable means of transporting goods, trains revolutionized how business was conducted in America, and in other countries around the world.  Though the train has been replaced by airplanes and diesel trucks in the United States as a means of transporting goods, it is still often used to carry passengers.  Train travel is a fun way to experience the industrial age without having to put down your cell phone or IPod. 

Not all areas of the country will have active passenger trains, but it often isn’t difficult to arrange train travel for those desiring a fun and exciting experience.  Most of all, kids absolutely love it.

fiji-honeymoon

Your honeymoon is a special event which will be remembered forever in the hearts and souls of two lifelong lovers.  Often the most popular honeymoon retreats are tropical islands, keeping with the theme of warmth, passion, and adventure common to newlyweds.  Some of the most popular locations include Jamaica, Fiji, and Hawaii, and each offers a different unique appeal.  Jamaican honeymoons will not only offer a tropical paradise, but a culture rich in music and unique foods.  With a Hawaiian honeymoon, you can take in the beautiful smells of a tropical island as well as the danger and excitement of volcanoes, hot springs, and lava floes.  With a Fiji honeymoon, you will have the real feeling that you have escaped the modern world, and gone back to a true island paradise as it was hundreds of years ago.

Choosing a honeymoon should be done by both the bride and the groom, and should reflect their wants and desires as well.  Parents, if you’re buying a wedding present, ensure they want it first!