Here are the top 20 most romantic honeymoon destinations to consider after your wedding.
No matter what your budget and no matter where you want to go, your honeymoon can and should be romantic.The United States plays host to a virtually limitless list of places to consider.If your budget is somewhat small and you don't want to travel too far from home, every state in the Union features numerous bed and breakfast options.For a quiet, relaxing atmosphere with home-cooked meals every day, B and B's can be fun and charming, and can cost well under $1000.This could be the perfect choice for older couples, couples who have been married before, and for couples who don't want to break the bank and who don't want a lot of fuss and frills.
Another of the world's most romantic destinations can also be found in Northern California.If flowing vineyards and superb wines present a tantalizing picture, then there's no better place to spend your honeymoon than Napa Valley.Traversing row after row of grape trees, surrounded by natural beauty and magnificent aromas, Napa offers absolutely everything a lover of fine wining and dining could hope for.Napa is high-class all the way so the luxury does not come cheap.But for couples who appreciate the finer things in life and who want their first trip together as a married couple to be romance-filled, splurging on a location like Napa Valley will prove more than worth it.
If you and your spouse are opposed to leaving the country, some romantic options to consider include New York City, Boston, Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.All four can be done for as little or as much as you are willing to spend.But the cities themselves exude a romantic ambiance that is hard to describe to someone who has never been.Charming, quiet coves exist all over each place, and museums, parks and quaint eateries are far from sparse.Honeymooning couples can get lost within themselves in these gems of the East Coast.You won't go wrong with any of these choices.
Possibly the most popular honeymoon preference for American couples will have something to do with sand and water.Beach destinations are naturally synonymous with passion and romance.Heat and bare skin must be contributing factors.Luckily, husbands and wives can travel to a variety of beach resorts for quite cheap (or quite expensive if need be).One spot really can't be considered better than another.Whether it's Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico or Costa Rica, each provides an exotic atmosphere that promises to be hot and steamy.
In terms of affordability, Mexican cities like Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, and islands such as the Bahamas tend to be less expensive than Hawaiian cities, Costa Rica, and islands like Aruba and Saint Lucia.A vast array of all-inclusive hotels in Mexico and the Bahamas makes these two locations really quite cheap for what you get.Couples can find plenty of quality accommodations that include unlimited drinks and food plus magnificent scenery overlooking pristine waters.Mexico and the Bahamas definitely offer more extravagant options if you can afford to spend the extra money as well.So don't think you have to go "cheap" if you don't want to.
Costa Rica, along with places like Maui, Barbados, and Bermuda don't have as many all-inclusive options although they do offer a wide range of spectacular villas and resorts.Couples can pamper and lavish themselves as much as they want to at any of these destinations.No matter which beach locale you choose, the natural serenity of the land creates incredibly romantic surroundings.Love will be in the air for sure.
Because the plane rides are so short when traveling from the United States to Central America and the Caribbean, it really doesn't seem like you've even left the country.Not so when you choose to travel across an ocean.Europe, for example, is no short trip from the U.S., especially if you don't live east of the Mississippi.You're looking at usually a seven to eight hour plane ride at the shortest.The cramped conditions, however, are more than worth it in the end.Most of the countries in Europe, especially Western Europe, have all the same amenities as we have here.This isn't always the case when you venture outside the bigger cities, but for the most part you won't miss much.
While most of Europe has arrived into the 21st century, modernity mixes with the Old World all over the continent, which is one quality that makes Europe so appealing.And so romantic.Let's start with the British Isles.If you want to just limit yourself to London, no problem.The city is amazing from one end to the other.The rest of England, however, is also extremely beautiful and extremely green.So are the surrounding countries of Scotland, Wales and Ireland.Castles and old manors abound throughout the island, and the lushness of the grass and the rolling hills create a remarkably appealing setting.If you think of Britain as dull and drab, you are sorely mistaken.Couples can find amazing romance if they give it a chance.
Cross over the English Channel and you'll arrive in France.Like many of its European counterparts, France has both big cities and sandy beaches.And like London, if you just want to stick to Paris, you won't be lacking in dreamy surroundings.But again, the rest of France should not be ignored either.Try to visit the outskirts of Paris if you can.The Normandy region in the north, along with the French Riviera in the south, presents travelers with an amazing variety of landscapes and romantic adventure possibilities.Don't be afraid to give a big "oui oui" to France.
Hop over the southeastern border and you will find yourself in what might be the most beautiful country in the universe.Italy possesses a magical environment that is difficult to put into words, because none do it justice.From Venice to Florence to Rome, the entire country epitomizes beauty and romance.Villas overlooking the Mediterranean and ski resorts in the Alps all can be found in Italy.Try them all or try only one.It doesn't matter because you will be so overwhelmed at every turn.Fine wine, amazing food, and captivating views await you in glorious Italy.A little piece of heaven is the best description available and is no exaggeration.
Been to Italy or just not so sure?Try something similar and visit Greece instead.The home of the ancient gods also presents another slice of heaven to first-time visitors.Greece, like Italy, has wonderful food and drink and plenty of romantic activities honeymooning couples can participate in together.And all while basking in the brilliant sunshine and frolicking around in the piercing blue waters of the Mediterranean.Europe holds one treasure after another and the countries mentioned here are only a handful of options.
Honeymoons can and should be tailored to meet your particular interests.Some couples want fun in the sun, some want to enjoy the pampered life at a luxury spa, some want to ski, and on and on.The possibilities are endless.No matter where you go or for how long, the most important thing to remember is that your honeymoon will be what you make it.You and your spouse should make this trip the time of your lives.You more than likely will be so enraptured with each other that it really won't matter where you go or what you see.Just being together really is all that matters.
