Some of you may be wondering why we're going to Thailand for our honeymoon. Here are some, but not all, of the reasons we're headed there:

THE FOOD - Joey and I love Thai food! Thai cuisine balances the 5 underlying flavors: sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and most famously, spicy. These flavors are liberally applied, which results in many bold, adventurous dishes. (Bring it on, says Joey)

THE CULTURE - Thai culture values peace and serenity and avoids conflict.

THE PEOPLE - Thai people are known to be honest, fun-loving and good natured. Two very common phrases in Thai conversations are: Sabai sabai (I feel chilled and relaxed) and mai pen rai (don’t worry about it).

THE COST - Thailand is an inexpensive country. Essentials such as nice accommodations and delicious food can be found at very low prices.

THE FESTIVALS - Hand in hand with a sociable, fun-loving nature is the opportunity for a celebration. In Thailand, festivals of varying sizes are held throughout the year in honor of all sorts of things.

THE STUNNING BEACHES - Picture-postcard scenes of soft sandy coves of golden sand, turquoise ocean and crisp blue skies. Jet skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, surfing are all available.

THE ITINERARY - We plan to begin our Thailand adventure in Bangkok, followed by heading to Northern Thailand where we will spend a few days in Chiang Mai. From there, we will head south to Phuket for their gorgeous beaches and to soak it all in. All in all, we'll be gone about two weeks including flight time. We are so excited!