Honeymoon packing tip #9 - Be sure your swimwear matches your destination!

This Goddess Strapless Bra and Goddess Strapless Bottom is perfect for a Greek Islands cruise.


If you're Ibiza bound, be sure to pack a party all night number like this gold Jason Mio number.


Are you honeymooning in the Seychelle Islands? This zebra patterned C MIO would look great around the watering hole.


Heading to St. Tropez? Forget the polka dot bikini and bring along this polka dot Eric Mio.


Off to the Caribbean? This white ruffle bra and ruffle bottom duo screams here comes the bride.

Bon voyage!!!

After the Honeymoon comes Babymoon Bingo!

I know you're familiar with the terms mini-moon and honeymoon but do you know about babymoons? Well, don't think the vacations end after you're married, your next big adventure might just be the trip before you have a baby, AKA the babymoon!

I've brought in my favorite babymoon expert, Kristy Hall of Two and a Half Travelers, to give some inspiring babymoon ideas as well as things to consider when traveling during pregnancy.


Here's Kristy...

There are countless things people with kids don't tell you before you have a baby. (I think this realization comes to most new mom’s about five minutes after the epidural wears off.)

I personally find it challenging to put into words just how a couple’s relationship changes (for better and worse) after a baby arrives. I’m no relationship expert but as a mom, a wife and a travel professional, I feel qualified to offer one little tidbit of advice to expecting parents -- make time to get away and connect before your baby arrives.

A pre-baby vacation (or babymoon) doesn’t have to be expensive or exotic but it should be romantic and it should be carefully planned to consider:

1) Timing - Since travel is generally discouraged after 32 weeks and many expecting Mom’s feel a little woozy in their first trimester, timing a babymoon is critical. Many women report a little kick of energy in their second trimesters which can translate into a perfect opportunity to take that last vacation before baby arrives. In short, you gotta go, when you gotta go regardless of the season.

2) Travel Style - Balance your normal pregnancy style with your pregnancy travel style. For example, if you normally take independent adventure vacations, you might want to consider a relaxing spa-like destination in a more exotic locale where you could do ½ day trips from the resort.

3) Health - The most important thing about your babymoon is that you feel comfortable with the decisions you've made about travel. Traveling while you are expecting really comes down to common sense. Do your research (or work with someone who can do it for you), talk to your doctor and pay attention to your body and your instincts to ensure that you're comfortable with your decision to travel.

The following handy reference table shows some potential babymoon destinations as determined by common pregnancy travel styles and seasons of the year. Enjoy!


About Us:
Two and a Half Travelers offers ideas, observations and travel booking services related to pre and post baby travel. Kristy, the Mom behind Two and a Half Travelers, lives in Jersey City, NJ with her two-year-old son and her husband.

Honeymoon packing tip #7 - Bold and beautiful bikinis

Heading off on a tropical honeymoon? Check out some of my favorite bikinis from J.Crew's spring/summer line up. I especially love how you can order different sizes for the tops and bottoms. Hello Caribbean, Costa Rica, Florida, Greece, Fiji, Australia...the options are endless.

Jersey Lomellina bandeau halter top and foldover wide-band hipster.

Solid twist-front bandeau top and solid twist-front bikini.

Jersey Lomellina ruched halter and hipster with flowers.


Solid underwire top with tie and solid retro hipster.

You Don't have to be Greek to wear these Greek Goddess Gowns

Did you fall in love with a gown from my post on one-shouldered wedding dresses? I was just checking out Reem Acra's Fall dresses and I think they would be be a perfect match for your glamorous bridesmaids.

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These Greek goddess inspired dresses come in yummy shades of silk satins, taffetas, chiffons and shantungs with plenty of draping and twisting going on. And, I think any girl would definitely want to wear these again and again.

Celebrity Stunner Wedding Gown

Did you see Eva Mendes at the Golden Globe Awards?

She had on a really great white silk Dior gown with a taffeta bustier and an eye catching turquoise and diamond necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels. Don't you think this look could double as a great wedding dress for a destination wedding in Greece or Mexico or the Caribbean? I sure do.

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And, while we're talking about red carpet style, didn't Michelle Obama's inaugural gown remind you of these Greek inspired wedding dresses?

You Don't Have to be Greek to Wear These Dresses

Fashions come and fashions go. The oh-so-hot one-shoulder look is making a comeback from its ancient days in Greece and Rome.

Goddess gowns ruled the runway at fall's New York Fashion Week and the trend is hot in the wedding world too. Why not channel your inner Greek goddess with one of these finds from The Knot.

I like this dramatic silk taffeta gown with a mermaid-style skirt and ruched bodice by Ines Di Santo.

You'll make a grand entrance AND exit in this one-shoulder, silk satin dress with ruching and a draped skirt by Melissa Sweet for (spring 2009).



Now, here's some exciting wedding dress news for military brides-to-be. Brides Across America will be kicking off a nationwide wedding dress giveaway on November 8. If you're engaged and on active military duty (or have a fiance on active duty in Iraq or Afghanistan), check their site for details.