Choosing your honeymoon destination can be difficult. There are so many options! Since romance is likely your focus, get inspired by the following top-10 romantic honeymoons.
1. French Polynesia
True tropical paradise! French Polynesia consists of 118 Islands in the Eastern South Pacific. The best-known islands are Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea. What makes this destination so beautiful are the mountains, friendly people and pristine white-sand beaches.
2. Fiji
Perfect for the hyper-romantic, Fiji lies midway between Tahiti and Australia. It has 322 islands; just over a hundred are inhabited. The excellent reef systems of Fiji offer great scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, yachting, hiking, bicycling and golfing. Discover a stillness unlike any other that allows you to relax and focus on each other.
3. Maldives
Located in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives consist of 1,190 coral islands. Cottages nestled in lush tropical gardens are a top pick amongst newlyweds looking for romantic honeymoons. Intimate dinners take place on the beach under the sun or stars.
4. Greek Islands
A collection of over 2,000 islands, only 227 of Greece's islands are inhabited. The most romantic of the islands are:
- Santorini
- Crete (the largest of the Greek islands)
- Mykonos (think "Little Venice")
- Rhodes (made up of medieval towns)
- Corfu
- Amorgos
5. Bali
Renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music, Bali is a tropical paradise filled with volcanoes, waterfalls, rain forests, beaches and sapphire-blue water. Take your husband fishing, surfing or diving.
6. Mexico
Mexico is a top destination for romantic honeymoons. Here are the most romantic honeymoon locations:
- Acapulco
- Alamos
- Campeche
- Chichen Itza
- Colima
- Costa Alegre
- Costa Chica
- Cuernavaca
- Huatulco
- Isla Espiritu Santo
- Isla Mujeres
- Los Cabos
- Manzanillo
- Merida
- Polanco
- Puerto Vallarta
- Riviera Maya
- Riviera Nayarit
- San Jose Del Cabo
- Zihuatanejo
You won’t have any trouble finding a resort in Mexico that will give you intimate, romantic views, excellent restaurants and luxurious suites.
7. Jamaica
Jamaica is small, about the size of the Connecticut, measuring 4,400 square miles. Surrounded by white beaches and lush green forests, there are numerous resorts that cater to couples only. Even the food is sexy! Jamaican heritage has origins from around the world; inhabitants have brought along cooking techniques, flavors and recipes from their homelands and combined them with the harvest of this tropical paradise. The result is truly unique.
8. Koh Samui
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Koh Samui is known as being an “easygoing paradise.” If you and your hubby like to shake it on the dance floor, however, there are numerous nightclubs and discotheques. Take a romantic stroll hand in hand along a white-sand beach that’s fringed with coconut palms.
9. St Lucia
This island seems like it was created for romantics. Elegant old plantation houses, tropical air and friendly islanders are ubiquitous. Activities include water sports, yachting, golf and nightclubbing.
10. Mauritius
This is yet another tranquil destination that’s perfect when you want to escape from the world. Because of this island's mix of cultures, the food is eclectic: you'll have your choice of French, Creole, Indian, Chinese or English cuisine. If you like to mingle, there’s a thriving nightlife.
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