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Five Honeymoon Destinations for True Romantics

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You are about to start your life together as a married couple, and you want to spend some quality time with one another away from the hustle and bustle of your daily lives.
You are about to start your life together as a married couple (or maybe you’ve been married for some time already), and you want to spend some quality time with one another away from the hustle and bustle of your daily lives. That’s exactly what honeymoons are for – a chance to indulge in romance, relaxation, and marital bliss.

Here are five popular honeymoon destinations for those couples who are looking for a true romantic getaway:

St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Enjoy the beauty and majesty of a Caribbean honeymoon without having to bring your passport! The U.S. Virgin Islands are about a four-hour plane trip from Miami, but you’ll feel like you’re in a whole other world. St. John is known for being the prettiest isle in the chain, largely because the vast majority of the island has been designated as a national park – so development is limited to certain areas.

There are numerous hotels, resorts, and private villas available for your honeymoon lodging. You can soak up the rays on any one of the sun-drenched beaches or take to the water for a romantic sail in the bays around the island. Though there is some nightlife on St. John, many couples opt for moonlit strolls and similar private activities.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

It’s the ultimate in romantic destinations: isolated, slow-paced, and visually spectacular. Bora Bora is roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia, and it’s just an eight-hour flight from Los Angeles. What makes Bora Bora different from many other tropical locations is that most of the island is surrounded by a lagoon as opposed to an ocean-facing beach; so the water is shallower, calmer, and much, much bluer!

The hotel rooms and garden villas in Bora Bora are first-rate, but booking an over-the-water bungalow will let you experience the true wonders of this magical place. These bungalows, which are connected by footbridges to their mainland resorts, have large balconies, decks with ladders leading into the lagoon waters, and even glass coffee tables which open up and allow you to feed the tropical fish that swim underneath! You can float, swim, or snorkel right next to your bungalow; or enjoy “room service” breakfast delivered in a canoe!

Tuscany, Italy

If the historic melodies of Europe appeal to you, then you should spend your honeymoon in the magnificent Tuscany region of Italy. If you think of the nation of Italy as a “boot” on the map, Tuscany sits right about where the top of the calf would be. Florence, Lucca, Siena, and Pisa are some of the major cities in the region.

But what makes Tuscany such a popular destination is the breathtaking old-world countryside which dominates the region. Vineyards, olive groves, rolling hills, and spectacular vistas will fan the romantic flames of your trip. Most of the region (and other parts of Italy) are accessible by train, and there are plenty of historic churches and shopping districts to see in every Italian city. When you’re through, the two of you can return to your hotel, bed and breakfast, or private villa and enjoy a bottle of sumptuous wine by the fire.

Napa Valley, California

Speaking of wine, the Napa Valley region of California is the most popular region in the U.S. for wine lovers and romantics alike. Situated about two hours’ drive north of San Francisco, the area is home to several small and medium-sized towns which are all charming and quaint. But the main attractions of Napa Valley are the vineyards and winemakers, as well as the rolling hills and mountains which make the region so striking.

You can certainly tour as many vineyards and attend as many wine tastings as you care to, and many companies offer private car or limousine service so you don’t have to worry about navigating the roads. Or you can hop aboard the wine train, which runs through the Napa Valley countryside while serving you delicious cuisine and some of the best wines the region has to offer. There are plenty of inns and bed-and-breakfasts to choose from, and it’s nearly impossible to eat a meal that’s anything less than splendid.

Hawaii

There’s a reason that the Hawaiian Islands have been the destination of choice for honeymooners for the last several decades. The state is home to arguably the most diverse geography in the entire world, so there’s something to appeal to everyone’s tastes. And it’s just a five-hour plane ride from the west coast of the U.S. until you step into a tropical paradise.

There are a bevy of top-notch resorts on the islands of Maui and Oahu which cater to honeymooning couples’ every need. Other islands, such as Kona and Kauai, are less busy and more natural. And even the most ambitious honeymooners won’t be able to partake in everything Hawaii has to offer – from water sports and beach activities, to luaus and native dance shows, to garden strolls and helicopter tours.

You’ve probably spent a great deal of time and energy planning your wedding – so you deserve to jet away to a romantic honeymoon after the knot has been tied and your guests bid you adieu. Choosing any one of these five honeymoon destinations practically guarantees that you will start your marriage off with beautiful memories that you will treasure forever.

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Lauren O'Leary is a freelance writer who writes about vacation and leisure topics such as honeymoon travel.

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