Now what would you say if this could all be but one day of your itinerary? Well, it could be, if you and your spouse choose to honeymoon in beautiful, historical Croatia!

Baška, Krk, Croatia / Photo by admin

In Croatia, you can enjoy both untouched, expansive scenery from rolling hills to mighty mountains to the picture perfect villages, or you can dance until dawn and enjoy world class shopping and the finest array of cuisines in the capitol, Zagreb, a lively metropolis of more than three quarters of a million people. Or a yacht charter; Croatia has a vast coast line, too!

Croatia offers its visitors both a glimpse of Old Europe, with restored castles and ancient cities dotting its picturesque landscape, with all the charm and history of any of its European neighbors, as well all the comforts and amenities of the most up to date modern conveniences. You can have the best of both worlds, the Old and the Modern, in lovely Croatia.

Baška, Krk, Croatia / Photo by admin

And what better way to see a country that boasts so much beautiful coastline — hundreds and hundreds of miles of rugged cliffs and perfect beaches lining the Mediterranean sea — than by boat?

When you and your spouse arrange for a yacht charter Croatia spreads its beauty before you from the deep blue seas. There truly is no better way to explore this lovely land than by traveling up and down its coast and visiting both the continental mainland and also its many wonderful islands. With a yacht  charter Croatia becomes a country of both the land and the sea. Where else can you spend time in breathtaking mountains with views down to the Mediterranean sea below and then in hardly any time at all be sailing across the seas and looking back up at rugged mountains dotted with centuries old villages, churches and castles?

Baška, Krk, Croatia / Photo by admin

Croatia is a land that invites you to enjoy it in your own way. If you and your spouse want a relaxed honeymoon, there are beautiful beaches and resorts and the finest spas in Europe at your disposal. If you wish to start your marriage off with rugged outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling in the summer and world class skiing in winter, you can do that too! And don’t forget about the sea — a yacht charter, Croatia’s coast line at sunset, and a bottle of local wine — perfection!

Jillian Johnson is a professional marketing content writer with an interest in writing about travel and leisure. Follow her @MissWritey.

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Portmeirion fountain by William Warby

Twenty-five miles further north is Llanberis, home to the Snowdon Mountain Railway. Four miles of track wends its way from the station to the summit allowing for breath taking views of the scenery. The journey stops along the way so visitors can dismount and walk up to the peak or descend the gentler slopes. In high season the train completes the whole journey in two and half hours, in winter it only goes three quarters of the way up to Clogwyn. The visitor centre, Hafod Eryri offers passengers the opportunity to view a free film about the mountain and the history of the railway as well as refreshments and souvenirs.

Fantastic feats of engineering

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was built in the early 19th century to carry the Llangollen canal across the Valley of the River Dee. It was opened in 1805 at a cost of £42,000, which would equate to just under £3,000,000 in today’s money. Visitors can marvel at the aqueduct by either walking the span of the bridge along the towpath or travelling in style in a narrow boat. Young visitors can explore The Darkie, which is a tunnel under the bridge that lives up to its name and a torch is essential. It is no wonder that the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was given World Heritage Site by UNESCO, as it is a truly fantastic example of engineering from the Industrial Revolution.

Caernarfon Castle by Jandy Stone

Caernarfon Castle is a must see for young and old alike. Construction was started in the 13th Century by Edward I and is one of the most impressive medieval castles in the world. This is recognised by UNESCO that conferred World Heritage Status on it in 1986. Though never finished the construction is truly impressive. The castle has many towers and the most impressive of these has to be the Eagle Tower. It is hexagonal in shape and constructed with differing coloured stones to produce bands of decoration.

Fun for young and old

A fantastic place to visit for younger visitors is Anglesey Sea Zoo. It is privately owned and puts a great emphasis on conversation. The exhibits are divided into specialist areas such as the Kelp Forest that is teaming with sea life from around the coastal waters of Great Britain. After exploring the wonders of marine life, youngsters can expel their youthful energy outside. There is an enormous bouncy castle and a Pirates Playground. Adults and kids can compete to master Captain Jack’s Crazy Golf course or enjoy local ice cream from the area whilst admiring the views.

This guest post has been provided by Saul Malpass on behalf of the world heritage site, Pontycysyllte-aqueduct.

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