Honeymoon on a Dime: Lake Powell

Are you craving a beach honeymoon? Than look no further than Lake Powell! With over 2,000 miles of shoreline, (more than the entire U.S. west coast!), you are sure to find a private oasis with your loved one. The lake is so huge that there are several marinas surrounding it. I recommend the Wahweap Marina as it is the largest marina and the location is by far the most active. 

Book your stay at the Courtyard. Located in the little city of Page, AZ. Only a five minute drive to the lake, this location offers you comfortable rooms, an outdoor pool, and breath taking views.

Relax in your king sized suite featuring a private balcony with stunning views.

Enjoy dinner and drinks at the hotels on site restaurant and lounge.

Lake Powell can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you want. For the best combination of a relaxing adventure, book the Rainbow Bridge Boat Tour. The trip is a little over 5 hours long, so packing drinks and snacks is always a great idea!

Other adventures include kayaking to Ice Cream Canyon, it is as beautiful as it is delicious!

 If you are feeling really adventurous, try paddleboarding, jet skiing, or wakeboarding.

Take a photography tour of Antelope Canyon. You won't be disappointed!

 A visit to the Carl Hayden Vistor Center to view the impressive Glen Canyon Dam will leave you in awe.

Other impressive sites include a quick hike out to Horseshoe Bend.

Activities go far beyond hiking and boating. Golfing, bowling, movies, hot air ballooning, museum tour, or horseback riding.

Now just because you are in such gorgeous natural surroundings doesn't mean that you will be bored during the evening. Take a romantic dinner cruise around the lake.

 Go grab sushi at Blue Buddha Sushi Lounge.

Stop in for a variety of amazing dishes at the Dam Bar & Grille. I highly suggest the fish tacos!

Or sit quietly together and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

This five day four night Honeymoon will cost you just under $2,000.

Written by Amanda Ivory

5 Star Honeymoon on a Dime, Park City

Planning a Honeymoon? If you're in Utah, you don't have to go very far. With so much to see in this beautiful state, your honeymoon adventure can literally be right around the corner. For our Honeymoon series, we plan on showing the finer side of Utah and the benefits of keeping your special getaway local. With summer weddings just around the corner, Park City is the perfect destination to celebrate your new marriage. With winter traffic out of the picture, hotel rates drop to outstanding lows, and  gives the newly wedded couple the opportunity to enjoy a 5 Star Honeymoon on a 3 Star budget.

Spend your first two nights in wedded bliss at the historic and tastefully remodeled, Washington School House Hotel. A boutique style bed and breakfast offers an intimate setting to be whisked away to after the reception. Offering in room massage, complimentary gourmet breakfast, heated pool and spa, outdoor fireplace, private chef, and private dining just to name a few of the amazing amenities.

 Another fun detail about Washington School House is that the property is only a quick walk to Historic Main Street. With unique local boutiques, 5 Star dining, and extraordinary nightlife; you are sure to be entertained. 

Your first day can be spent walking Historic Main Street. With art galleries, a museum, unique boutiques, book shops, and candy stores; you will both be entertained for hours. Stop for lunch at Zoom, Robert Redford's famous restaurant; a lunch menu offers the same vibrant atmosphere at half the cost.

The nightlife in Park City is unlike any other in Utah. With a variety of restaurants, bars, and clubs. For dinner you can go casual and find the best tasting pizza in town at Red Banjo. Make sure to ask for a slice of lemon on your pizza. Or if you are feeling for a more romantic atmosphere, Chimayo is a quick step away. Follow up with drinks at  the Sky Blue Rooftop Lounge.

Now that you have a feel for all that Park City has to offer, spend your next day relaxing by the pool and enjoying one another's company.

The next four nights of the Honeymoon can be spent in pure luxury at the Waldorf Astoria.

If you can bring yourself to leave the property, there are more adventures to be had in Park City.

Egyptian Theatre 

Mountain Body Spa.

Alpine Slide.

Mountain Tours.

Hot Air Balloon.

Zipline at Olympic Park.

Dog Sled Tour.

Jupiter Bowl.

Once you have explored the ins and outs of Park City, I would highly recommend making the twenty minute drive to Midway's Homestead Resort. You can play a round of golf, get competitive at a match of tennis, or if you are feeling really adventurous, take a scuba diving lesson at The Crater; a natural geothermal spring.

Rates may vary depending on season, but this week long 5 Star Honeymoon can be enjoyed for just over $3,000. The great thing about Park City, is there is so much to see and do, that a second vacation may be in order.