Monday, August 18, 2008

50 Roads to Marital Bliss

I’m sure you’re thinking of something romantic, something peaceful, and something where you’re both going to have fun, something for more loving, dining, and wining. Honeymoons are not only the perfect time to start a life of marital bliss with your loved one and enjoy each other’s company. It is also the best time to explore a different place to relax and enjoy.

Every bride must have at least a 100 or so ideal honeymoon destinations listed in their wedding planners. And every place is as romantic, as fun and as unique as the next name on the list. So what are the world’s top 50 get-away destinations of honeymooners? Modern Bride reveals the names.

The sun-kissed beaches of Hawaii maintain its spot in the top ten for ten straight years. There’s also Tahiti, Bermuda, Bali, the Caribbean waters of Jamaica, Maldives and Barbados. Other seaside get-aways include the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Seychelles, the Bahamas, Florida and Cayman Islands. With the beaches, the white sand, the sun and the fresh breeze, these destinations offer perfect water activities for you and your honey – from swimming to diving, to snorkeling to getting that tan. Sip a refreshing drink and go island hopping. Of course, European attractions made it to the top 50. Go exploring in Italy, Greece, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Scandinavia, England, Iceland, Switzerland and Scotland. With their splendid architecture, museums and art galleries, not to mention the European cuisine, honeymooners would get the perfect romantic mood exploring France and the Eiffel Tower or dining in one of the five-star restaurants in Italy.

There are also the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland and Iceland for winter honeymooners. Go to South America and bask in some sexy, steamy Latin American honeymoon experience in Mexico, Costa Rica, Antigua, Aruba, Poconos, Argentina and Puerto Rico. Eat Tacos, take photos of the adobe houses, shop in unique, native shops, and join in the merry and sexy music and dancing and live street performances. And of course, live the American dream in some of these USA honeymoon destinations – St. Barths, St. Lucia, Las Vegas, New York, New Mexico, St. Martin, and Alaska. Other honeymoon toppers include: Fiji, Aguilla. Turks and Caicos, Australia, Belize, South Africa, Thailand, Ecuador, Kenya, Dominican Republic, Canada, Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

For the honeymooner wanting to save, affordable destinations include Mexico, Las Vegas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Florida. Water activities especially snorkeling and diving are best at the Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos and Tahiti. For winter honeymooners, there’s Colorado, Switzerland, Canada, Utah and Austria. And for the couple who’d like to party on gourmet food, don’t forget Italy, France, New York, California and Las Vegas. For some privacy, a Tahiti honeymoon provides the perfect seclusion for you and your loved one. Go exploring culture in England and enjoy the nightlife in Las Vegas. Costa Rica is perfect for the adventurous couple with its rich and diverse scenery and landscapes.

Other recommended honeymoon destinations are Chile, India, Turkey and Cook Islands.

Whether it’s a secluded island or beach front in Hawaii or the Bahamas, a romantic cultural experience in the streets of Florence and France, or an exploration of exotic culture and cuisine in South America, the important thing in a honeymoon is the company. With romance, the perfect food, the perfect setting, and the perfect company, a new life ahead with your loved one may prove to be a honeymoon in itself.