Caldwell Travel recently arranged a 14 day Italian honeymoon adventure for Jeff and Allison. A few details about their Italian vacation:

Round trip business class flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Rome, Italy (FCO) with a connection on to Venice (VCE). They stayed in Venice for two days, taking in the canals by gondola and exploring the museums, shopping and Doge’s Palace. They then traveled by train from Venice down to Florence and spent three days at a quaint Tuscan villa. From there they continued by train down to Naples. From Naples a private car was taken to Positano, stopping for a private tour of Pompeii and a winery. Six days were spent at La Sirenuse Hotel with a sea view. Day trips were taken to the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento. Then a private car took them back to Naples where they took a train to Rome. In Rome they stayed at a five star hotel and enjoyed private tours of the Vatican Museum, St Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel.

Jeff and Allison had this to say about their experiences:

“Le Sirenuse (in Positano) is simply the nicest & friendliest hotel I’ve ever been to. And the service there was top notch…definitely will make it back there. … Thank you so much for everything….you made our honeymoon unforgettable!!!”

Looking to book your very own Italian honeymoon? Call us at 317-885-9855 or contact us today to get started! We book a wide variety of Italy vacation packages, and service the rest of Europe and the United Kingdom.

“My husband and I had a FABULOUS time on our trip to Secrets Maroma Beach resort in Mexico that you booked for us! We had a little trouble with delayed flights and luggage due to storms in Chicago, but I called Jack there at Caldwell Travel and he took care of having our resort notified of our late arrival for us! He said you were on vacation so I hope you were having a great time too! We got married while we were there. The weather was beautiful, the wedding was just what we wanted and the resort had the best food and service I have ever had!! We went horseback riding, visited Tulum, snorkeled and shopped in Playa del Carmen while we were there!”

About the Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun resort: A mere 30 miles south of Cancun, this all-suite hideaway is surrounded by soft white sand, turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs and adventurous attractions. Retreat to first-class luxury where serenity is a state of being. At Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, ocean view suites, gourmet cuisine and pure white sands are natural. Experience the ultimate in pampering at this Unlimited-Luxury®, adults-only paradise offering countless indulgences, delicious gourmet fare, breathtaking views and superlative entertainment.

Interested in booking your own Mexican Riviera beach vacation, destination wedding or honeymoon flying round trip out of Indianapolis? Relax, we’ll handle the details. Call us at 317-885-9855 or contact us today to get started on booking your Mexican Riviera beach honeymoon, vacation or destination wedding.

Question from reader: My fiance and I know we want to honeymoon in the South of France, but that’s about the extent of our honeymoon plans — we’re both so busy that neither of us has had time to really research the honeymoon trip. We’ve been working with a wedding coordinator, and she’s made all of that wedding planning pretty painless. Should we look to a pro for our honeymoon too? What are the advantages to booking our trip through a travel agent?

Answer from TheKnot.com: It sounds like in your case, working with an agent would be a huge plus, and there are benefits for even the most travel-savvy. Whether you’ve had time to draw up elaborate plans or just know where you want to go, like working with a bridal consultant, a travel agent can offer you many perks. In addition to doing all of your booking (for accommodations, transportation, and anything else you’ll need in advance), you will also benefit from the agent’s globetrotting expertise and access to insider discounts. In many cases, agents can obtain better deals for you than even the most discounted travel websites, and in some cases, your agent will be able to get you package deals.

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Caldwell Travel is experienced in honeymoon travel planning and ready to help you book an unforgettable, personalized honeymoon. Contact us today!