Leigh & Erik

There is nothing like a relaxing horseback ride taking in the beautiful scenery of our surroundings.

We'll visit the Queen's Gallery and the Royal Mews - the department of the Royal Household that provides transportation for The Queen.

We'll experience the famous double decker buses of London to get our bearings. Good for 48 hours, the ticket also allows us to experience a free cruise and a walking pub crawl/ghost tour. Visit http://www.bigbus.co.uk/uk/html/uk_our_tours.html for more information.

We will visit one of the best sites in Paris - the Eiffel Tower. A source of wonder since the World Expo of 1889; we will attempt to take the 750 stairs to the first and second levels before taking the elevator all the way to the top to overlook all of Paris.

We'll have a drink or two on you at the local bar or at our favorite saloon. Cheers!

We'll take a bus and spend the day exploring Leeds Castle; play in the maze, eat lunch on the grounds and shop for a few souvenirs. This historic castle, dating back to the 9th century, is built upon two islands in a lake and was a royal residence for six of England's medieval queens as well as a palace for Henry VIII. The gardens and grounds of the castle have an array of attractions including an aviary, duckery, maze, golf course and vineyard. www.leeds-castle.com

A 135 meter high attraction built over the Thames close to County Hall. The world's highest observation wheel, it provides a 30 minute slow moving flight over the capital. Undoubtedly London's highest view point you will get a 360 degree view of the city and surrounding area's.

The Tower Bridge has stood over the River Thames in London since 1894 and is one of the finest, most recognisable bridges in the World The Monument, designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke to commemorate the Great Fire of London was built in 1677 and has been welcoming visitors for over 300 years. Standing 202 feet high, the Monument is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. Visit www.towerbridge.org.uk for more information

No honeymoon would be complete, without a meeting with the Mona Lisa at the medieval fortress palace of the kings of France. The Louvre Palace bears witness to more than 800 years of history and priceless art work.

Home of the Impressionist artists; Manet, Monet, and Van Gogh. Leigh will finally get to see her favorite painting "Field of Irises" in person!

The Museum of London represents a quarter of a million years of history and over seven million modern Londoners. Collections include over a million items.

The Night Tour is the way to experience the 'City of Light' at it’s best. We’ll cruise through town as the city lights up around us and see Paris from both bike and boat. This tour is a perfect complement and great evening activity! Visit www.fattiretours.com

We can't go to Paris without seeing this masterpiece of gothic architecture, the cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, imagined by Bishop Maurice de Sully built between the 12th and the 14th centuries (1163-1345).

Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066-7 and enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, today the Tower of London is one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. In addition to the tour, we can also grab a bite to eat and grab a few souviners. Visit www.hrp.org.uk for more information.

Windsor Castle is an official residence of The Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world.

A room with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

A room with a view of the Eiffel Tower.

5 nights in the London castle/hotel. A beautiful view of the London Eye.

5 nights in the London castle/hotel. A beautiful view of the London Eye.

What could be better than knowing we'll have breakfast to enjoy between the sheets? We'll order eggs florentine, cinnamon rolls, freshly squeezed orange juice and hot coffee which all seem to taste better served to us in bed!

It's casual, fun and perfect for an afternoon lunch. With so many restaurants in town, we'll choose the most perfect, casual restaurant where we'll take delight in the juiciest burgers, fresh sandwiches, chicken and fries!

This restaurant and bar opened on Thanksgiving Day of 1911 and played an important role to WWI Ambulance workers. This bar was also where literary legend Earnest Hemingway spent hours writing his novels. This bar is also knows as the birth place of the Bloody Mary and Sidecar.

With your wedding gift we will travel around Paris on a guided River Seine Cruise that take us past all the major landmarks. Then we'll linger over a stylish lunch at the Eiffel Tower as we take in the sweeping views of our very romantic honeymoon destination.

We will have to locate this Canadian/US themed sports bar for Erik so he can catch up on all of his sports and scores!

We look forward to reserving an intimate candlelit dinner. We'll choose a quiet restaurant with a warm atmosphere, outstanding cuisine and impeccable service.

With so many ice cream parlors in town, we'll try everything from hot fudge sundaes to soft serve ice cream and thick milkshakes. Who cares about the diet on our fantastic getaway!

We'll buy a few souvenirs, perhaps a photo or two that will forver remind us of our honeymoon.

Taxi please! No driving for us on our honeymoon.

No driving for us. When we aren't using taxis, we'll be using London's and Paris underground transportation.

Any help to get to and from our destination is a wonderful gift. We will be thanking you long after take off.

Any help to get to and from our destination is a wonderful gift. We will be thanking you long after take off.

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.

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.