• New England honeymoons are budget-friendly.new england coast line image by Roberto of Tanglewood from Fotolia.com
  
  Newlywed couples who live in the Northeastern United States may consider honeymooning in New England during the warmer months. A bride and groom save money on flights by driving to beach destinations and staying in quaint inns or cottages versus luxury resorts. New England provides an array of romantic vacation spots full of tourist attractions and seaside recreation.
  
  

Narragansett, RI

• Narragansett is a beach town on the Atlantic Ocean in the southern region of the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island. Couples honeymooning in Narragansett have a choice of bed and breakfast inns such as the 1900 House, situated in the village area and the Osprey's Nest, which rests on the water in Narragansett Cove. Narragansett offers a plethora of beachfront cottage and house rentals through Ann O'Brien Realty and Durkin Realty. Couples may visit Narragansett's four state beaches--Roger Wheeler, Salty Brine, Narragansett and Scarborough. A husband and wife may enjoy upscale, oceanfront dining and nightlife at the Coach Guard House or a relaxed bar atmosphere at Poncho O'Malley's. The fishing village of Galilee and the Point Judith area is within five miles of downtown Narragansett, offering an array of restaurants such as George's and Charlie O's, that serve fresh seafood. Honeymooners can catch a ferry ride from the port of Galilee to Block Island, where moped rentals allow for touring the island's bluffs and exploring coves, beaches, restaurants and bars. Narragansett is close to the boating town of Newport, Rhode Island, where honeymooners may enjoy shopping, mansion tours, boat excursions and nightlife.
  
  

Bar Harbor, ME

• Bar Harbor, Maine, is an island surrounded by Acadia National Park, a tourist attraction presenting glacier-carved mountains, lakes, valleys and beaches. Honeymooners may enjoy scenic hiking, swimming and picnicking within the park. Downtown Bar Harbor provides a variety of shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars that line Main Street. Upscale waterfront dining is available at the Club Dining Room, which serves authentic New England specialties, while candlelit evening dinners are prepared at the Edenfield Restaurant. Couples may enjoy a casual atmosphere and lobster bake at Stewman's Lobster Pound and Fish House Grill. The Aurora Inn and Acadia Inn offer moderate lodging expenses while the Bar Harbor Inn and Spa and the Bar Harbor Grand Hotel provide luxury accommodations.
  
  

Nantucket, MA

• Honeymooners reach Nantucket, Massachusetts, by ferry upon driving to Hyannisport or Harwich Port or by traveling inter-island from Cape Cod or Martha's Vineyard. The island is home to 16 beaches, affording newlyweds an opportunity to enjoy areas that remain off the beaten path, such as Steps and Great Point Beaches. Nantucket provides a variety of lodging, including luxury resorts, inns, cottages and hotels. Couples may opt to see the island by renting bicycles for transportation or by way of bus or water tours. Restaurants such as Cambridge Street and Even Keel Café provide casual dining experiences, while Boarding House and Club Car offer fine-dining atmospheres. Nantucket offers recreational activities such as golfing, boating, fishing, swimming and shopping.