Top Honeymoon Destinations


The search for that perfect dream honeymoon destination can be daunting for many couples. With so many romantic spots in the world, where do you begin?

With the best, of course!

Modern Bride Magazine "Best of" List for 2009

We realize that what's "the best" for some is not for "the best" for others, but, when searching for that perfect honeymoon spot, it sometimes helps to know what others have chosen. For example, every year Modern Bride magazine polls around 6,000 plus travel agents to come up with the year's Top 50 Honeymoon Destinations. You might be interested in knowing the top 20 for 2009. According to Modern Bride Magazine, they are:

  1. Italy
  2. Hawaii
  3. Tahiti
  4. France
  5. Greece
  6. Bali
  7. Mexico
  8. Fiji
  9. Maldives
  10. St. Lucia
  11. Turks & Caicos
  12. Costa Rica
  13. Seychelles
  14. Anguilla
  15. St. Barts
  16. South Africa
  17. Thailand
  18. California
  19. BVI
  20. Australia

Now, Italy's a pretty big country, but we would venture a guess that Venice has to be one of the top cities in Italy for Honeymooning couples. Nothing says romance like a sunset gondola ride through the canals of Venice.

You'll also notice that tropical destinations or locations famous for having beautiful beaches appear to dominate the list. Again, the sun, the sand, the beautiful sunsets - they all add up to one very romantic experience.

Is the Modern Bride Magazine list the only "Top Honeymoon Destinations" list out there? Absolutely not. It seems everyone weighs in on what they consider the best honeymoon spots.

Travel Channel's "Honeymoon Hot Spots" List

In the opinion of the Travel Channel, the following venues in the following locations make up "10 of the world's hottest honeymoon destinations":

  1. Camino Real Acapulco Diamante - Acapulco, Mexico
  2. The Bellagio Hotel - Las Vegas, Nevada
  3. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise - Alberta, Canada
  4. Walt Disney World - Orlando, Florida
  5. Amankila - Mangiss, Bali, Indonesia
  6. Grand Hotel Florence - Florence, Italy
  7. Caneel Bay - St. John, US Virgin Islands
  8. Bora Bora Lagoon Resort - Bora Bora, French Polynesia
  9. Hyatt Regency Aruba Beach Resort & Casino - Palm Beach, Aruba
  10. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - The Big Island, Hawaii


AskMen.com Best of List for 2009 

Yes, that's right, even AskMen.com weighs is with a list. Their "Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations" list for 2009 includes:

  1. Hawaii
  2. Costa Rica
  3. Africa
  4. Tahiti
  5. Las Vegas
  6. Aspen
  7. The Turks and Caicos Islands
  8. Nice, France
  9. The Bahamas
  10. Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

We're glad to see many U.S. destinations listed. If you're from the U.S. and trying to watch your budget, sticking closer to home is sometimes a cheaper alternative than jetting off to the Caribbean or South Pacific. And, there are many beaches in the U.S. are just as romantic as some more exotic island locations which always top "Best of" lists.

Our Top 7 Romantic Beaches in the U.S. List

And, now, we're weighing in. Some top romantic beaches in the United States you may want to consider for your honeymoon include:

  • South Beach, Florida
  • Redington Shores, Florida
  • Jekyll Island, Georgia
  • Boca Grande, Florida
  • Coopers Beach, New York
  • East Hampton Beach, New York
  • Cannon Beach, Oregon

But, perhaps you're not the beach types. Perhaps a more mountainous setting is your idea of romance. Or, you may want an adventure honeymoon. In that case, we have some destinations that are sure to please.  

 

 

 

Synonyms: honymoon, honeymon, honnymoon, hunnymoon and hoonymoon are typos for the word, "honeymoon."