Emily & Eric

Here we should get an interesting view of the city!

On this shore excursion we will take a ride on a customized machine called a Monster Jungle Buggy which will provide us with a 10 ft high observation platform with a panoramic viewpoint that can access some of the most beautiful, unspoiled inner parts of Belize. We will then off-load onto awooden bridge which will lead us into the jungle and up to the entrance of a Mayan cave. Inside we will follow a cavernous tunnel that leads to a primeval rainforest encircled by crevassed rock walls more than 100 ft tall, in whichdwell many creatures of the night, including vampire bats!

On this shore excursion we’ll travel to the sleepy Mayan fishing village of Mahahaul to view colorful reef formations and the bustling array of marine life below the surface of the sea in our two person clear kayak. Following this adventure we will relax under a Mayan palapa on the beach with fresh fruit and beer to just take in the scenery.

This shore excursion is a worry-free day at Cozumel’s finest beach club. We’ll enjoy kayaks, hobiecats, pedal boats, and relaxing on the beach in a hammock before sitting down to a delicious buffet at the majestic Palapa restaurant.

Shore excursion to the Las Escobas waterfalls for a swim and a tour of the flora and fauna of Guatemala’s tropical forests.

Lafayette #1, the Garden district’s above ground cemetery, which is also the family burial place of the fictional vampire Lestat. The cemetery has figured into many books and films, including the movie version of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire.

Here we’ll enjoy an in-spa couples treatment featuring a Balinese Coffee Scrub and a Coconut Body Polish.

We'll need this relaxing massage after our whirlwind trip through the Caribbean!

This should be interesting!!!

The Avenue Plaza Resort & Spa is located in the Gardens District of New Orleans and features a heated pool in the courtyard as well as a Jacuzzi on the roof, which offers a gorgeous view of the city. It is also located next door to the Ashley House, which housed Confederate prisoners during the Civil War and is considered one of the most haunted homes in the Nation!

The Norwegian Sun features several restaurants, pools, a casino, and a Chocolate Buffet on Friday!

Minutes away from our reception site the Moroccan room at Mountain Top has a heart-shaped Jacuzzi for us to relax in before starting our honeymoon.

Located beside the lake in Franklin D Roosevelt State Park this cabin will have a fireplace, screened porch, and a kitchen to cook a romantic meal in. The location will be perfect for fishing and hiking together!

While shopping in the French Market we'll have to stop fora bite of the most famous pastries in New Orleans!

The Trolley Stop, a lively diner on St. Charles Avenue, has Banana Split Pancakes that are to die for!

We’ll be leaving early in the morning for New Orleans and plan to stop at a nice greasy spoon for an artery-clogging breakfast!

This restaurant features French delicacies like escargot and the signature dessert is chocolate fondue complete with a pineapple boat of fresh fruit.

We'll stop on our way home for dinner in either Mississippi or Alabama...Emily says, "No more seafood!!!"

Records verify this building’s existence since 1772 though many insist that it’s much older and is, in fact, the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. According to legend, the pirate Jean Lafitte and his brother Pierre used it as a front for their illegal booty (and, some say, slaves). Since 1944, it’s been a bar, and was the preferred haunt of Tennessee Williams.

According to legend, Andrew Jackson and the Lafitte brothers (pirates Jean and Pierre) met in this 1806 building to plan the Battle of New Orleans. The drink for which the bar is named is illegal these days, so the bar serves anisette instead— which tastes like absinthe but, thankfully, doesn’t cause brain damage.

In addition to its culinary offerings, BACCO is also well known for its “whimsical decor”... from the dining booths inscribed with Italian love poems to the piped-in Italian language lessons, every detail of the restaurant was carefully designed to create a breathtaking interior of gothic arches, Venetian chandeliers, hand-painted murals and Baroque ceiling paintings. We also plan on enjoying the restaurant’s longtime lunch promotion…10 cent martinis!

This restaurant captures the charm and American Spirit of “Forrest Gump” complete with memorabilia, still-photos on the wall, and “Gumpisms” on the tabletops. They offer such inventive dishes as the Run Across America Sampler, Ping Pong Shrimp, and the Run Chicken Run salad.

At Jimmy Buffet’s New Orleans restaurant location we’ll be able to sample gator, squid, frog legs, and of course a Cheeseburger In Paradise!

This unique restaurant is made up of 12 different buildings connected by stairs and hallways and covers an entire city block. It boasts antique ceiling fans, flickering gas lamps, and a spooky, dimly lit Mardi Gras museum.

People claim that Mayor Nicholas Girod’s home was offered to the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte as a refuge, but Napoleon died before the scheme got off the ground. Some doubt this tale’s veracity, claiming that the building was built after Napoleon’s death. Whatever the truth, the building’s been trading on this near brush with glory ever since, and it’s become a favorite spot of bohemian locals in recent decades.

New Orleans’ nexus of trade, including shops, flea market, and farmer’s market has been a fixture since the early 1700s.

We hope to purchase a few things for our new house that will remind us of our wonderful honeymoon!

Thank you for allowing us to pre-plan our trip. It all goes towards having the ultimate getaway made possible by your generous registry gift.

Em just can't give up the sodas...

To complement our fine dining experience on our honeymoon cruise, we’ll choose from the extensive wine list and enjoy a fine bottle of wine each night on you. Cheers!

We will cherish these forever!