These days, with technology giving us visibility into the far regions of the globe and destination research is just a click away, the old Las Vegas or Hawaii honeymoon is giving way to a bit more exotic and unique vacations. Jessica Dickler at CNNMoney writes, “according to travel experts, Costa Rica and Belize are two of the most “up and coming” honeymoon destinations right now.” Here is the list of the top 10 honeymoon destinations according to CNNMoney. So start planning for the ultimate trip of a lifetime after you take the big plunge on your wedding day. You deserve that break.
1) Costa Rica
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Costa Rica is a great spot for active couples. It’s well known for its zip line tours, which send visitors swinging through the forest’s treetop canopy via a cable and a harness – not to mention the great surfing.
Just a short flight from Miami, Turks and Caicos is relatively unspoiled by travelers. Beaches are uncrowded and the coral reefs are undisturbed. But outside the resort’s activities, there’s not much to do on these islands and if it rains, you could get very bored.
3) Croatia
Croatia has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, but the booming tourist industry was interrupted by war in the early 1990s. Now tourists are rushing back to enjoy the country’s long stretch of Adriatic coast.
4) Bora Bora
The islands of French Polynesia are the epitome of a tropical paradise, and Bora Bora has been the honeymoon destination for decades. Overwater bungalows, which are situated on stilts over a lagoon, are a standard feature of most Bora Bora resorts. And the incredible views and privacy are unparalleled.
5) Thailand
Thailand is also for its beaches, most notably on the Island of Phuket. There you can choose from one of the many luxury resorts that hug the coast, where there’s not much to do besides relax.
6) New Zealand
Not many places in the world offer such stunning scenery at every vista, every turn in the highway, and every rising peak. Complementing the stunning landscapes are any outdoor activity imaginable as well as some of the friendliest people around.
7) Mauritius
While in Mauritius, it’s hard to go wrong with one of the two One & Only resorts on the east coast. One & Only Le Saint Geran is on 60 acres on the Belle Mare peninsula, near the site of Le Saint Geran shipwreck. (Rates start at around $900.)
8 ) Scotland
Kingsbrae Arms Relais and Chateaux
If countryside and castles are your idea of romance, then Scotland might be a perfect honeymoon destination.
Honeymooners who really want an offbeat excursion should consider Marrakesh, in southwestern Morocco, which is set against the Atlas Mountains.
10) St. Lucia
Even though it’s only a three-hour fight from Miami, St. Lucia feels very far away. It’s been a trendy destination for a while, but the island has yet to be over run by travelers; in fact, bananas are still a bigger business on the island than tourism and the resorts exploit the serenity of the surroundings.
