April 14, 2007 @ 12:51 pm
Ten Incredible Honeymoon Destinations
CNN Money has come up with a list of 10 Honeymoon hotspots that will turn your first days as a married couple into exceptional memories. How about swinging through the forest treetops like Jane and Tarzan on beautiful Costa Rica?
Four Seasons Resort, Costa Rica
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.
Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, 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.
Jade Mountain resort, 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.
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.
Four Seasons tented camp, Thailand
Duane-Meyer swears by the Four Seasons tented camp in the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Burma, and Laos meet. Of course, Thailand is also famous 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.
Eagles Nest resort, New Zealand
If you actually want to do something while you are there, you can try deep sea fishing, sailing, whale watching, sea kayaking, parasailing, sky diving, water skiing, scuba diving or snorkeling.
Royal Malewane Private Game Reserve, Mauritius
For those looking for an “Out of Africa” romance, brides.com editor Theresa DiMasi suggested combining a beach and safari adventure.
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.
