Justin Heyman & Nadine Welch

Justin & Nadine

January 9, 2010

Justin Heyman & Nadine Welch

Justin & Nadine

January 9, 2010

Thank you for visiting our Honeymoon registry! We are looking forward to seeing everyone in the city in January at what promises to be a fun-filled weekend.

Because of our small NYC apartment (already full of stuff) we decided against the traditional wedding registry. As an alternative, we've opted instead to include our friends and family beyond the ceremony by sharing the details of our honeymoon with them and letting them contribute along the way. One of the things we love to do is travel, and this trip will create memories that will last a lifetime.

Where we're going:

We've selected on a destination that offers much in culture, history, adventure as well as relaxation- South India.

We'll start off in the state of Kerala (where Nadine attended a friend's wedding in 2007 and had a marvelous time). The onset of our honeymoon will be more "honeymoon"-like- we'll stay at 2 idyllic hotels and receive the royal treatment (including ayurvedic treatments for which Kerala is famous). From there, we'd like to get off the beaten path and experience the "real" India, so we'll take a series of train journeys through Kerala and Tamil Nadu, visiting temples, spice plantations, archaeological sites, former colonial cities, and finally returning to New York relaxed and refreshed.

We look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

Our Registry

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1 night accomodation at the Hotel L'Orient Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu. We'll spend 2 nights in this French colonial outpost, which still boasts wonderful architecture and unique cuisine.
Gift Fulfilled
3 nights at Old Harbour Hotel in historic Fort Cochin (Increments of 150.00) : Fort Cochin was an important colonial spice trading city. This delightful hotel is a hidden gem with a real sense of timelessness. Period details create a tranquil oasis.
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1 night accomodation and breakfast in Varkala : We'll be visiting this seaside town that boasts hot springs and beautiful scenery toward the end of our trip. We'll stay in a local guesthouse, and we'll be served breakfast on our own roof terrace!
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1 night at the Old Harbor Hotel in Kochi. For our last night in India, we'll return to Kochi to say our fond farewells to India.
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3 night Honeymoon package at Kurmarakom Lake resort: Nadine attended a wedding here and it is a luxurious place for a honeymoon!
$30000
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$100
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1 night accommodation at Lagoona Davina, Kerala India: This idyllic spot is the perfect place for a long relaxing stretch of our honeymoon. We'll stay in a beachside cabin and be served dinner seaside while watching the incredible sunsets.
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Organic spices We'll stock up on organically grown spices near Madurai to bring back to the States with us for at-home cooking to recreate our fabulous trip.
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3 course Dinner for 2 at Lagoona Davina (including Indian wine): Dinner at this amazing place is served waterside, against brilliant sunsets by your dedicated waiter. The food is fresh and expertly prepared, and the setting is incredibly romantic.
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2 hour Candlelit boat supper at Lagoona Davina (including a bottle of wine): A romantic meal served on one of Kerala's traditional boats.
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Cocktails, Dubai Airport: Bypassing the duty free, we'll chill out at the Dubai airport lounge and catch up on our peoplewatching.
$2000
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Dinner for 2 in Fort Cochin During our 3 nights in Cochin, we'll stroll the historic streets and sample some local Indian wine while dining on delicious Keralan cuisine
$4000
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Full Indian or Western Breakfast for 2 at Lagoona Davina
$2000
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Romantic seaside dinner for 2 in Varkala.
$6500
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3 course vegetarian lunch for 2 at Lagoona Davina
$4500
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Traditional Indian cooking classes for 2: We'll take a few cooking classes to learn how to cook all the delicious delicacies we're tasting so we can recreate our honeymoon at home!
$8000
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Massages, Spa at Dubai International Airport: Fortunately for us, Dubai Airport boasts an impressive Spa! We'll recharge and pass the time during our long layover with a relaxing massage.
$7000
2/4
$100
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Yoga instruction for 2 at Lagoona Davina: Lagoona Davina offers private yoga instruction outdoors. We'll start off our mornings improving flexibility in beautiful surroundings.
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Taxi and Admission charges to synagogue and Mattancherry palace in Fort Cochin: The Pardesi synagogue (1568) is located in the historic center of the spice trade. Mattancherry Palace (1555), built by the Portuguese, features some fascinating murals.
Gift Fulfilled
Meditation Classes for 2 at Lagoona Davina
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1 hour Ayurvedic massage at Lagoona Davina: This is what Kerala is known for- we'll enjoy a massage from an Ayurveda trained masseuse.
$4000
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$100
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Tour of tea plantation and samples of loose-leaf tea. Everyone knows what big fans of tea we are - so we'll visit the source!
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Kashimiri Rug Shopping. We'll visit some rug dealers in India to find the perfect souvenir of our Indian adventure!
$25000
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$100
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Hike and picnic excursion. We'll explore the beautiful Indian countryside and enjoy a romantic picnic lunch.
$7500
2/2
$100
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More massage! We can't get enough of India's luxurious Ayurvedic treatments. Luxury couples massage for 2.
$10000
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Kathakali performace (with dinner). Kathakali is a classical Indian dance-drama noted for its attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, and is presented in tune with music and percussion. It originated in Kerala during the 16th century
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Massages for 2 in Varkala
$5000
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Excursion to old fort near Varkala. Day-long excursion exploring some of the ruins around Varkala.
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Sunset Cocktails at the Leela Kovalam Beach Sky Bar - The Skybar, perched atop a seaside cliff, offers an unmatched view of the sun setting over the Arabian Sea.
$5000
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Sunrise trip to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu (with driver). We'll rise early and drive to see the amazing sunrise at the southernmost tip of India, at the confluence of three water-bodies - Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
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India Survival Kit: Before we leave, we need to make sure we pack the two most important items: Sunscreen and Mosquito Repellant!
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Men's Rucksack: Nadine will be dusting off her trusty backpack that's seen her everywhere from Cambodia to Rome, but Justin will need to get equipped! This sturdy sack will see him through years of future travel!
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Sunglasses. UV protection for the eyes is a must in India!
$5000
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$100
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Sun hats. Even more added sun protection....
$5000
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Taxi to JFK Airport: In the evening of January 10, we'll hop a taxi to JFK airport for our flight to India via a layover in Dubai!
$7500
1/1
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Taxi home from JFK Airport. We're back! We'll take a taxi back to our Manhattan apartment and begin our life together!
$6500
1/1
$100
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Mosquito Net - an essential for a peaceful night's sleep in India! A portion of this gift will also go to a charity that donates bed nets in Africa for malaria prevention.
$8500
1/1
$100
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We'll need a good pair of optics to check out the exotic vistas of India!
$10000
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Indian Visas- All the paperwork we need from the embassy.
$7500
2/2
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$000
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