Bryan and I are getting much closer to our wedding and that means we get to go on a honeymoon. We’ve taken several trips together over the last few years, but it seems we’re always on an agenda for work, or traveling with friends, so I can’t wait for a crazy romantic trip. While we plan, we’ve decided to set up a honeymoon registry. Our sponsor Traveler’s Joy is the perfect solution for honeymoon registry because it allows so much flexibility.

You can register for big ticket items that are broken up into small components. You might want a car rental, so friends can buy just one day for $60. Or you might want to take a sunset cruise so your parents might nab that entire gift. Everything is crazy flexible and it is the perfect solution for couples that already have their house set up. Because the gifts are totally customizable, it’s fun to see other real registry examples.

So we’re dying to know, where did you go on your honeymoon? Did you love it? Hate it? Do you have tips? Or where are you wishing you could go?? I’m torn between tropical and cultural–Carribean or Amalfi? Mexico or France? Bali or Rome? And did any of you register for a honeymoon?

This past Christmas, my sister Brooke asked that instead of regular gifts, that we give her “experiences” instead. It ended up being so much fun thinking up experiences we could give her and it was so cool to see what everyone came up with. Honeymoon registries are very similar. They allow your guests the opportunity to gift you an incredible experience or memory, rather than a material gift like a toaster.

One of the benefits of registering with our newest sponsor, Traveler’s Joy is that groups can go in together on gifts so your sorority sisters could all pitch in on that $1000 camera. Since there are many honeymoon items that can be very expensive, almost all couples use this feature in some way. When setting up a registry couples can choose from a list of 50 theme based (think beach, cruise, or mountains) or location specific (think Italy or St. Lucia) item lists. With one-click items and experiences are added to your registry. You can edit or delete any item at any time and also add plenty more of your own.

If you aren’t sure where you want to go, Real Member Stories make researching fun. Each year thousands of couples send us Traveler’s Joy honeymoon stories and photos. With over 400 stories on the site now, the Real Honeymoon Stories section has become a popular resource for couples planning their dream honeymoon.Traveler’s Joy also has a Honeymoon Tipster. This one-on-one service helps couples decide where to stay after they select their honeymoon destination.  After consulting with the couple over email and phone to learn more about their specific interests, a freelance travel writer from our team (each focuses on a particular part of the world) writes a personalized and detailed report on the area the couple intends to travel to.  Since the writers aren’t travel agents, the advice is 100% unbiased. (There is a separate fee associated with this optional service.)

Here’s the best part: Traveler’s Joy is giving away $5,000 toward a honeymoon or first anniversary trip to one lucky couple that signs up with Traveler’s Joy between January 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013. The winner will be notified on May 8, 2013.

After pulling up in our speed boat, we were ushered through the local downtown area and picked up by Le Toiny staff, who ushered us to the hotel. Here’s the gorgeous view we had from near the hotel.

Everyone that stays here is relaxed…

The left is a shot of our stunning room!!!

Most of the hotel is made up of private villas that have living rooms, outdoor showers, and…are you ready for this? A private pool!!!

Every morning, we were able to have breakfast in the restaurant or in our room. Bryan and I always chose the latter, and absolutely feasted on amazing breakfasts while enjoying the view poolside. If you want absolute privacy, all you have to do is raise the flag on the outer door to your villa and NO ONE will bother you–definitely a chance to get rid of some tan lines, if you know what I mean.

While on the island, we were able to enjoy all sorts of fun activities. One of our first excursions was an incredible 3 course wine paring dinner at Hotel Carl Gustaf at Victoria’s Restaurant. If you decide to make St. Barthe’s your destination, this restaurant hotel has an incredible view of the island as well as easy access to the local town center. Oh yeah. And killer food!

Here’s are all the ladies from the trip:

On the left is the view from our dinner. On the right is our final course (kind of a bonus course). What fun to nibble on macaroons and sip on cappuccino while we chatted.

Here are the fellas enjoying a toast. They were all so cute! For dinner, the guys decided we needed to split up–girls and guys. I think they wanted to be able to talk about stocks, poker, golf, and business without us girls interrupting with talk of weddings and babies.

One of our other excursions that we loved so much was the gourmet picnic that Hotel Le Toiny put together for us. Our first stop on the way to Gouverneur Beach was to nab some beers at the local mart.

The beach was so incredibly beautiful!!! Everyone immediately jumped in the water while Jen and I helped set up the picnic.

We were expecting ham and cheese sandwiches and instead, were beyond shocked to find shrimp quiche, pasta salad with roasted peppers and salumi, chinese chicken salad, truffle risotto wrapped in prosciutto, and homemade hummus! Are you kidding??? Oh. And a gorgeous berry compote for dessert (pictured above).

The hotel provided us with towels, beach chairs, and umbrellas. I think all we brought were our swimsuits and books!

One of our most memorable activities was a private yacht tour of the island. Look how cute our fellas look all together.

Us girls ready for some fun in the sun!

At one point, we pulled up to a cliff that some young locals were diving off from. Our driver was kind enough to make an excursion and let us swim up to the cliff for our own chance to jump off! (And yes–I was indeed the first girl to jump off. No doubt.)

Later that evening, we were hosted by Hotel Eden Rock for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Their view is gorgeous and the rooms are all built into a huge rock that overlooks the cove. I die! This is such a great place to visit!

The rest of the time on the island, we roamed around and got to enjoy St. Barthe’s.

And we can’t forget a little time for some rad (window) shopping!

If you LOVE what you’ve seen and are considering St. Barthe’s for your honeymoon, we have an exclusive deal for Grey Likes Readers. When you book through Katie of Ever After Honeymoons, Hotel Le Toiny will add in a gourmet picnic for you to enjoy at one of the many beaches on the island!

I hope you loved taking a peek at our adventures! All of these beautiful images were shot by Jen Huang!