Ron Breukelaar & Jennifer Hopkins

Our Story

We are getting married! And we are giving a big party! But if you found this page you already knew that of course... Well, after we give a party we would like to take a break, go on a holiday, a Honeymoon to be more precise. Seeing as we already have a lot of stuff and we are having trouble figuring our what else to ask for, we thought that it would be a good idea to register for our Honeymoon as well.

Our Honeymoon

Destination(s): Italy, The Netherlands

The plan is to go to Italy! Right after we give all the people in The Netherlands, who couldn't be at the wedding, a small party do-over of course. So the current plan is to fly into The Netherlands a few days before Christmas. Stay there the weekend (and party!) and then leave to Italy by train Monday only to return two weeks later to the same means.

In Italy we want to visit Rome, Vatican City, Florence and Venice (in that order probably). Spend Christmas in Rome and New Year in Venice maybe? This is quite a trip of course and we could use everybody's help to make this dream come true. The exact details are not planned yet, but maybe you can help us with that as well. Below are a lot of ideas and activities that we could see us do (there is too much to do and see there anyway) we would love for you to help us choose which of these become part of our dream vacation.

Wedding Date:

Oct 25, 2012

Honeymoon Dates:

Dec 20, 2013 - Jan 13, 2014
Gifts are still appreciated and will be used toward our trip expenses.

Registry Items


Accommodations

Hotel Stay Rome

We will probably stay three nights in Rome. Not sure in what hotel yet, but we would like to stay close to downtown. 12/24 - 12/27
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Hotel Stay Florence

Three nights in Florence, also downtown, maybe close to some of the museums. 12/27 - 12/30
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Hotel Stay Venice

Hotel stay in Venice, also for three nights. 12/30 - 01/02
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Honeymoon Suite Upgrade

An upgrade to the life of luxury and leisure amid the ancient country of passion... You truly like us a lot. :)
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Fun Activities

Rome - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour

See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica! After paying your entrance fee direct, head inside the world’s largest collection of private art with an expert guide, and see for yourself why the Vatican is a mecca for millions of travelers. Explore intriguing sites like Raphael’s Rooms and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo. Finish with a tour of St Peter’s Basilica, and see the beautiful ‘La Pieta’ sculpture while learning about it from your guide.
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Ancient Rome and Colosseum Half-Day Walking Tour

Take a small group walking tour (maximum 25 people) of Ancient Rome's major sights and skip the queues for the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Perfect for first-time visitors, this guided morning tour is the ideal introduction to Ancient Rome, leaving you with the afternoon free to explore Rome at your leisure. Several major sites are covered in just three hours, and you'll receive enlightening insights into Rome's millennia of history as you stroll, without wasting time waiting in line.
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Florence Accademia and Uffizi Gallery Tour

Skip the Line guided tours of the Florence Accademia Gallery and Uffizi Gallery. Guided tour of the Florence Accademia Gallery. See the famous statue of David by Michelangelo. Skip the Line guided tour of the Uffizi Gallery. See Botticelli's "Birth of Venus" and the Leonardo room.
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Florence - Pisa and the Leaning Tower Half-Day Trip

Expand your stay in Florence with an afternoon visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, one of Italy's most popular attractions. With your transport and sightseeing taken care of, you can sit back and enjoy your half-day visit to the famous Renaissance city of Pisa.
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Souvenir Shopping Budget

Of course we would love to buy a few reminders of our amazing trip to take back home. A souvenir budget will help make that possible.
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Venice by Night Tour and Gondola Ride

Explore romantic Venice by night, and see the city's hidden gems! During a relaxing walking tour, you'll pass top Venice attractions like the Rialto Bridge, alongside the lesser-known spots that influence Venetian culture. Your tour ends with a serene Venetian gondola ride (maximum six people per boat) along the canals. Seeking an extra-special or romantic experience? Upgrade to a private gondola ride for a truly unforgettable end to your evening!
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Venice - Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica

This two-hour walking tour is an absolute must if you're a first-time visitor to Venice! You'll visit St. Mark's Basilica in St Mark's Square and other famous highlights, and discover the 'real Venice' as you enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys. Plus, you'll skip the long lines at St. Mark's Basilica- don't waste time waiting in lines when you're on vacation!
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See an Opera

That would be a first for me, but I guess it has to be on the list if we are visiting Italy.
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Random Museum Entrance Budget

There are going to be so many museums that we'd like to see. You can help us get into more of them!
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Rome - Shopping and Ice Skating

A good place to go is the shopping streets near Piazza di Spagna. An outdoor ice skating rink, open daily from 10:00 to midnight (with earlier closing on the actual holidays) is set up near Castel Sant'Angelo where there's also a small Christmas market.
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Transportation

Eurail Pass

Unlimited train travel for for five days in four countries... That should get us from The Netherlands to Rome and back, plus get around in Italy.
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Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

There is no better way to see Rome than on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! See top Rome attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing tour, such as Vatican City, the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Tiber Island and much more. The buses are open top which allows you to enjoy full 360 degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. Hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the eight stops around Italy’s captivating capital city.
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Florence City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

There is no better way to see Florence than on this hop-on and hop-off double-decker bus. Stops along the tour route include the Cathedral, Santa Croce, San Marco, Piazzale Michelangelo and much, much more! Hop-on and off as many times as you like for a full day of sightseeing!
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Venice - Water Taxi Fare

I'm not sure what public transportation Venice has to offer, but I bet it involves water... We might need some water-taxi-money... :)
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Plane Trip

Help us pay for the plane trip Charlotte - Amsterdam...
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Wine & Dine

Champagne Toast

New Year's Eve isn't complete without a champagne toast... Help us pay for the real stuff... ;)
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Rome - First Dinner in Italy

Be the one to pay for our first dinner in Italy.
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Random Romantic Dinner

Romance can strike at any minute... Especially in Italy (so I've heard). What better way to celebrate that than with a Roman-tic dinner.
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Bottle of Wine

Italy is one of the countries known for its vineyards. Let's put that reputation to the test!
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Christmas Dinner

We will be spending Christmas in Italy. No Santa, no Macy's parade, not even a fried Turkey... But maybe we'll experience a true Italian Christmas Dinner...
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Italian Lunch

No, I'm not sure what that looks like either. but we are going to have a bunch of them I hope. Hence we might need a budget for this as well...
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In Room Breakfast

You can treat us to a morning where we don't have to get out of bed to reach our breakfast. Rather breakfast would come up to our room.
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New Years Dinner

We will be spending our New Year's Eve in Venice! That calls for a celebration! You can help us have an Evening to remember.
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Charity

Humane Society of Iredell

The Humane Society of Iredell is a nonprofit, charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of animal welfare. The group, originally organized in 1975, is dedicated to the placement of adoptable pets in to forever homes, as well as ending animal suffering in our county.
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