Obviously, a lot of people thought old Jerry was onto something. Ninety- eight percent of all newlyweds now take a honeymoon, according to Weinreb, who is the former travel editor of Modern Bride magazine.
Weinreb made the assumption that some of those people would care where their hotel rooms were situated. She wrote a deft, useful handbook about where to go on your honeymoon, and some of the less obvious things you can do.
"In this book, we've taken the point of view of unabashed romantics," says Weinreb. "We've focused on places and activities that most stir the hearts of honeymooners. It's not meant to be the most complete guidebook on the market. It doesn't list every historic old fort or musty museum. But what the book does have is detailed information about the most popular honeymoon destinations in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean."
In keeping with its mushy intentions, the guide lists "romantic interludes," such as secluded beaches and day cruises, and ticks off the hotels, restaurants and nightclubs that the author deems romantic.
Weinreb's guide is typical of the new breed of travel guide now inundating the market. Unlike the more general, traditional guides, these books are written for specialized audiences, people with specific tastes and needs. In some cases, these are sophisticated travelers who have seen the Eiffel Tower and want to get off the beaten French track. Other books are directed at people who want to travel with children, or independent travelers who want to go to unconventional destinations.
Gault Millau: The Best of Hong Kong (Prentice Hall, paperback, $16.95) is an example. Aimed at the discriminating traveler, each book of the Gault Millau series typically zeroes in on one city, with hundreds of reviews of the better restaurants, hotels, nightspots and shops there.
