| Few places on planet Earth capture the idea of a | | | | time for an amazing and "decadent" Southern |
| romantic honeymoon getaway as the magical wilds | | | | breakfast before heading out to explore your romantic |
| and waterways of Chincoteague Island on Virginia's | | | | Chincoteague surroundings. |
| Eastern Shore. Once you and your spouse have | | | | A short drive across the channel to Assateague Island |
| successfully navigated the anxieties, anticipation, and | | | | (or make the trip by bike if you like) will let you enjoy all |
| hectic activities leading up to and including your | | | | the solitude you can possibly want. Assateague Island, |
| wedding day, you deserve to leave the world behind | | | | the home of the word-famous Chincoteague ponies, is |
| and bask in the pleasure of each other's company, in | | | | the site of both the Chincoteague Island National |
| surroundings of natural beauty and Southern charm. | | | | Wildlife Refuge and the Assateague Island National |
| Spend your Chincoteague Island honeymoon being | | | | Seashore. What that means is that the honeymoon |
| pampered at one of the waterfront bed and | | | | hours you spend on Assateague will be free of tourist |
| breakfasts. The Island Manor House, built in 1848 and | | | | developments, hot dog stands and souvenir vendors. |
| furnished with antiques dating back to pre-Civil war | | | | Rent a canoe or kayak and explore the Island |
| days, is among the most striking of Chincoteague's | | | | waterways in peace and quiet. Or go beachcombing |
| many stunning B&Bs. Enjoy your gourmet | | | | along endless stretches of empty beach. Hike the |
| breakfast or afternoon snack in the garden room or | | | | island trails through pine forests where you'll be |
| the front courtyard, where the gentle trickle of the | | | | serenaded by songbirds high above you, or simply lie |
| fountain and the sweet fragrance of rosebushes will | | | | on the beach and hold hands while you listen to the |
| soothe your spirits. Watch hummingbirds and butterflies | | | | music of the whispering surf. Beach towels are |
| winging their way through the private gardens--or | | | | provided courtesy of the Island Manor! Return to |
| maybe, like you, they're just floating on air! | | | | Chincoteague for some shopping at its charming art |
| The history of the Island Manor House makes it the | | | | galleries and boutiques. |
| perfect setting for your Chincoteague romantic | | | | Enjoy a champagne cruise along Chincoteague |
| getaway. It was built by Nathaniel Smith, | | | | Channel at sunset, take in another gourmet dinner |
| Chincoteague's only doctor in 1848, and his friend | | | | followed by a movie at the delightfully Art Deco Island |
| Joseph Kenny, the Island's Postmaster, who married | | | | Roxy Theater, and return to your cozy Island Manor |
| sisters. The home was actually divided into two smaller | | | | Room to luxuriate in your impossibly comfortable white |
| dwellings in the 19th century, but reconnected in the | | | | terrycloth robes. The rest of your evening will pass as |
| 1980s and has been a bed and breakfast ever since. | | | | honeymoon evenings usually do, and in the morning, |
| When you arrive, ask for a room with a view of the | | | | you can begin the fun all over again! |
| sun setting over the Chincoteague Channel, and then | | | | Treating yourself to an ultimate romantic getaway on |
| head out for an intimate dinner at one of | | | | Chincoteague Island will guarantee that your |
| Chincoteague's outstanding seafood restaurants within | | | | once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon is everything you've |
| walking distance along Main Street. Make sure you | | | | dreamed! |
| allow enough time for sleep that you can awaken in | | | | |