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Weddings can be expensive, and a honeymoon on a budget is often a necessity. A bridal couple could feel sorry for themselves, or they could accept the challenge of finding a great getaway for a reasonable price. There are endless possibilities for a honeymoon on a budget with a little imagination. First of all, a honeymoon on a budget could be a package deal for two. Many of the cruise ship lines have some great package deals to fantastic places. These trips could be for a couple of days or a couple of weeks depending on the budget. The cruise ships have trips down the coast of Mexico for those closer to the West Coast, and some great trips to the Caribbean for those closer to the East Coast.

There are also some interesting possibilities for those who have a home or apartment ready to occupy. There are some great home exchange programs. These programs help people make arrangements to exchange accommodations. Since the accommodations are often the most substantial expense of any trip, a home exchange can provide a fantastic honeymoon on a budget. There are people looking to exchange homes in Europe for similar accommodations in the United States. A honeymoon couple could trade their home for one in London, Paris or Berlin.

A Honeymoon On A Budget Requires Imagination

Couples who love the great outdoors could have a honeymoon on a budget by planning a camping trip. Life out in the wilderness could be the most romantic trip possible. Many of the national parks have great camping facilities that would provide magnificent settings for those ready to get away from the pressures of every day life. The parks also have some accommodations that offer shelter for those who like nature but not camping. Europe also has some great camping facilities so a couple could get to Europe and still have a honeymoon on a budget.

A honeymoon on a budget might mean just staying closer to home. Disneyland and Disney World are favorite spots and couples should go to the amusement park closest to their home to save some money. There are beautiful beaches on both coasts and a trip to the closest coast could bring some great savings. Driving to a destination saves the money of airfare, and a well-planned road trip could be a great time. There are wonderful sights such as the Grand Canyon or Niagara Falls that are beautiful and inspiring. A road trip that includes such a destination could be the perfect honeymoon on a budget.

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Wenger Adler 17- by 15-Foot 3-Room 11-Person Family Cabin Dome Tent

Gather up the gang and head to the great outdoors with the comfortably spacious Wenger Appenzell three-family dome-style tent, which can comfortably sleep up to 11 people and divides into three rooms. It also features large zip-down walls that turn the tent into a screenhouse--perfect for hot summer afternoons. The rooms are created by simply closing the sewn-in divider curtains. It has a base measurement of 17 by 15 feet, 193 square foot area, and 80-inch center height. It has a polyester taffeta with double pass polyurethane coating tent body and a sonic-sealed polyethylene floor. The tent also includes an embossed rip-stop fly with quick-release buckles.

The Climate Control venting system allows for hotter air to escape and cooler air to enter the tent for more comfortable sleeping. The mud mat attaches to the ground in front of the door to help keep your tent floor clean. A number of storage options will keep your gear out of the way, including a gear loft organizer and e-port for electrical cord access. The frame is composed of shock-corded fiberglass poles that are color-coded for quick assembly. When packed up, the tent weighs 33 pounds, and can be easily toted around in the included zippered carry duffel.

Manufacturer's Warranty
Ten-year warranty

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Customer Review: Great tent! Would recommend!
We have a family of 6 (2 adults and 4 small children) and we were looking for a big tent. As soon as we got the tent we set it up and noticed that you really need two people to put it up with ease as the front and back keep falling in if no one supports the frame. Also, be careful witht the plastic tent clips that fasten to the tent poles. I already broke one trying to take it off and I'm afraid it won't be the last. The angle and force you have to use to open it makes it easy to snap it. Unfortunately once it breaks it really can't be repaired. I'm thinking I might have to buy a metal clip of some sort to repair it. Overall, the tent size is incredible and I think we will have fun.
Customer Review: Huge tent!
This tent is huge. It is a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. Which is probably good because we want a couple more kids. My husband was pretty excited to be able to stand up in the tent! He's 6ft 2in. Over all we like it and plan to use it a lot! In fact we are going camping this weekend! The only thing is when I read 'dome' in the title I didn't realize that it seriously meant a circle! I thought from the photo it was an oblong tent, but it is round with 3 doors.

As we start the new camping season its always good to review some tips on keeping dry. Nothing makes a campout more unbearable than getting your gear all soggy! Although most people camp during the summer months when its warm and dry there are times during the season when you will get rain. But, fear not! Here are some tips to staying dry that I have learned from my 25+ years camping with the Boy Scouts.

TIP #1

Did you use seam sealer on your tent? Remember to seal all tent seams on an annual basis. Purchase some fresh sealer from a sporting goods or camping store. During your first outing in the spring, re-seal all your seams with a liberal amount of sealer.

TIP #2

Are you putting a ground sheet or cloth under your tent when you camp? Its not just enough to put the ground sheet under the tent, youve got to tuck the edges under the tent so when it rains the water will not collect on the ground sheet and run under the tent. :-(

So, if your rain fly is installed correctly, the seam sealer holding and the ground sheet properly tucked under the tent you should be go to go! at least from moisture getting into your tent.

TIP #3

When inside the tent during a rainstorm, make sure your gear, sleeping bags, mattress, etc. are not touching the tent walls. Why? Well, the tent walls and rain fly are designed to deflect the water droplets off the tent and onto the ground. If you upset this design by putting your pack, sleeping bag or other gear against the wall, water will pool and soak through the tent wall!

I learned this the hard way! I was in a small tent and didnt realize that my sleeping bag was resting against the tent wall. During the night it rained and I slept through it. In the morning I had a wet spot at the foot of my sleeping bag and a puddle on the floor of my tent. :-(

TIP #4

When you enter the tent after being out in the rain, take off your wet clothes and put them in a corner or at the front of your tent with your wet shoes. Some tents have a small vestibule that is ideal for this. By using this tip, you will localize all your wet gear and keep the other gear dry.

TIP #5

Bring rain gear or a poncho. Ya, I know that sounds pretty obvious, but youd be surprised at how many campers are ill prepared for rain. You can get a $2 poncho at Target that will keep most of the rain out. I have a lightweight rain suit, top and pants that I found to be a lifesaver a number of times. In a pinch, you can take a large, green garbage bag; cut three holes in it for your head and arms and it will keep you dry too! I know, my son does it all the time. Hes so fashionable! :-)

If you are prepared and follow these Tips you can enjoy even the most inclement of camping days. It can be fun to be inside the tent play a card game or reading a good book while you listen to the pitter, patter of the rain on your tent. Make some hot chocolate, tea or soup and enjoy!

Tim Dales, author of Discover the Secrets of Family Camping Without Breaking the Bank! reveals the tips and techniques that he has learned from over 25 years of camping and hiking as a Boy Scout, camping with his own family and as a Scoutmaster, leading Scouts on campouts. This book is chock full of camping secrets that will make any campout a success. For more information go to: http://www.thecampingguy.com

A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go the Boy Scouts of America to assist with their great Scouting programs around the world.

Texsport Brookwood Internal Frame Tent

Tent is made of heavy-duty taffeta with a polyurethane coating. Has a tub-style rip-stop polyethylene floor. Tent has a unique two-pole internal frame system with shock corded fiberglass poles. An arched style front door has 1/2" no-see-ums" mesh as well as a window and a zippered storm flap.
Customer Review: Nice and Cozy
WEll. My parents have forced me to sleep outside. I would like to thank who ever designed this gift from God. Every night after my parents feed me the left-overs from dinner, then I use the bathroom in the bushs, I curl up in this cozy tent. I highly recommend buying this tent if you plan on forcing your children to sleep outside! EXCELLENT!
Customer Review: Awesome Price, awesome Tent!
Bought 2 of these and I am so pleased! I camp with my sons and cannot afford a very pricey tent, these are so affordable that I was able to buy 2!!This is soooo budget friendly and is just as nice if not nicer than those other exspensive tents!

After crossing the endless mudflats at the top of Horsey Island just beyond the beach at the crest of the mud, lay an area of firm grassland. It was gone 11.00pm and we set about putting up the tents as best we could in the dark. Thankfully it was a clear night without any wind and it did not take long to get the tents pitched.

Amongst our kayak accessories we had a portable stove and the sound of the kettle boiling started to cheer us up. We used most of the water we had brought along trying to clean the mud off ourselves but we made sure we left enough to make hot drinks.

Sitting in the openings of our tents and sipping a hot drink we even started to crack some jokes about what we had gone through, thinking that things could not get any worse. How wrong we were. Looking at the ground more closely and upon examining what we had thought to be grass turned out to be a seaweed type of plant. It quickly dawned on us that in the confusion and haste to get our tents pitched we had made camp on a flood plain. We could not believe it but at the same time we were not prepared to set up camp anywhere else as it would be pointless anyway having absolutely no idea what area would be safe from flooding.

We decided to take our chances with myself and one of the other guys agreeing to stay awake as long as possible and until after high tide which would not be until 4:50am. I tied my inflatable kayak to the tent to stop it floating away if we accidentally fell asleep and did not notice the tide come in, and used the kayak seat for a pillow.

I sat under the stars with Nick while the other members of the group slept. We drank tea to keep awake. At 3:00am we checked the camp perimeter. To the south and about 200 yards from the tents we could see the water flooding the plain. We could not be sure from where it was coming from but most probably an inlet or creek. We carried on checking every half an hour and at 4:30am the water was within fifty yards of the camp. We hoped it would not come any closer and upon checking again at 5:15am thankfully it was no nearer. I went back to my tent and collapsed.

I woke from my short sleep at around 7:30am. It was a glorious morning and the water had not reached our tents. My neck ached from sleeping on an inflatable kayak seat but I did not really notice because just about every other part of my body ached profusely.

In the light of the day we could see the many cuts and grazes to our feet we had sustained getting through the mud but I was mainly concerned with a rather deep 4 inch gash on the bottom of my right foot. I had not noticed it last night, perhaps because it was packed in cold mud but now it started to throb with pain. We had planned to have a hearty breakfast of bacon and eggs. This however was not possible as we were conscious we needed to get off Horsey Island before the tide went out again leaving us to deal with the mudflats once more.

Adding to our misery one of the group had lost his paddles when dragging his inflatable kayak through the mud. This meant we would either have to tow him or split one of the paddles in two and the rest of us take turns to paddle single bladed. What should have been a relaxing paddle back to the marina took twice as long and involved a combination of towing and taking turns with single blades. Nobody really said much on the return journey, we simply wanted to get back home.

Once back at the marina we unpacked our kits and stowed the kayaks. Later that day I went to the hospital and for my troubles had a tetanus jab and six stitches in my right foot. This was definitely an adventure but one I do not want to repeat in a hurry. My inflatable kayak stood up well to the test but that day I was glad to pack it back up in its bag for a while.

Vicki Churchill writes for a site that specializes in Inflatable Kayak Accessories providing you with excellent resources and products including reviews on the stunning Sevylor Ranger Inflatable Kayak. And an excellent guide to Sit On Top Kayaks