Catch the Marrakech Express Online

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“Paris.”
“Been there. Try again.”
“Tuscany.”
“Nah. Too Merchant Ivory.”

You see the problem. My wife-to-be and I were planning our honeymoon and, naturally enough, we were being picky. We didn't want anything too clichéd and touristy, but we weren't exactly looking for a "Romancing the Stone" scenario either. We wanted a honeymoon that was unique — just for us. So we decided to bypass the travel agents and plan it ourselves online.

Our first stop was Travel & Leisure magazine's web site, a great site if you're planning a high-end, spare-no-expense holiday — and what's a honeymoon if not an excuse to spend a little money? It's fully searchable and beautifully written, and it gives you access to virtually the entire run of the magazine.

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