Most Popular Honeymoon Destinations

In an earlier article, we looked at some of the places you might want to consider for a cheap honeymoon trip that’s still romantic. Some of those destinations were places you’d probably consider for a honeymoon even without us mentioning them – but others might not have been on your radar.

The destinations in this article, however, are on almost everyone’s radar – these are the most popular honeymoon destinations.

Maybe you’re the kind of person who wants to be in with the in crowd, so you want to pick a traditionally popular destination for your honeymoon. Maybe you’re hoping to get away from other honeymooners so you’ll use this list of the hottest honeymoon spots as your guide to what places to avoid. Either way, we hope it’s useful to you.

Honeymoon in Italy

In recent years, Italy has taken over the top spot on the list of most popular honeymoon destinations from the new #2, Hawaii (though the numbers are still really close, so it won’t be shocking if they trade top honors every other year). Traveling in Italy isn’t usually a cheap proposition, and taking a honeymoon there is no exception, but you can find cheap airline tickets to Italy if you plan an off-season honeymoon and pay attention to airfare sales. Another way to avoid spending a fortune on an Italy honeymoon is to skip the most popular cities and regions within Italy and look at the off-the-beaten-path Italian destinations instead.

Honeymoon in Hawaii

As mentioned above, Hawaii was the longtime top honeymoon destination until Italy recently took its place, but Hawaii is still hugely popular with honeymooners. In fact, Hawaii is incredibly popular with all kinds of travelers, so you might be surprised to learn that finding cheap airline tickets to Hawaii isn’t as hard as you might assume. The weather on the islands is lovely year-round, but there are still a couple times on the calendar that can be considered low seasons price-wise. So if you’re set on a honeymoon in Hawaii but you’re hoping to avoid the highest prices, plan your trip for the late fall.

Honeymoon in France

Whereas Italy and Hawaii are duking it out for the #1 spot on the honeymoon destinations list, Italy is regularly in a battle with France for the #1 spot for vacation destinations overall. Not only that, Paris is easily one of the most popular places for a honeymoon in the world. If you’d like to combine the romantic atmosphere of a cozy French cafe, an evening walk along the Seine, and the possibility of sunbathing on the French Riviera then you have only one option – France. Trips to France aren’t usually among the cheapest you could take, but if you plan it right and visit during the off-season (or educate yourself about when airfare sales come up) you can find cheap airline tickets to France. Then if you want to splurge on a romantic hotel in Paris, you’ve got some extra cash to use.

Honeymoon in Mexico

Mexico’s many gorgeous beaches and the abundance of all-inclusive resorts means that it’s high on the list of many honeymooners. Add to that its proximity to the United States and the fact that there are loads of travel deals to Mexico these days and you’ve got the perfect combination for budget-conscious honeymoon travelers. The low prices on Mexico trips that are available lately may not last forever, but if you’ve got your heart set on a honeymoon in Mexico you can still usually find cheap airline tickets to Mexico if you know when to look for the best deals. Mexico is also a destination where looking for a package deal can be a really good idea.

Honeymoon in French Polynesia

If you’d like your beach-centric honeymoon to be more exotic than Hawaii or Mexico, it’s hard to beat the beaches of French Polynesia. With evocative names like Bora Bora and Tahiti, these islands have become somewhat mythical to the minds of people who don’t live close enough to make them regular holiday destinations. Which means there’s hardly a better excuse to make the long trip to French Polynesia than for your honeymoon. Planning your honeymoon for the off-season is going to help you find a better deal on cheap airline tickets to Tahiti, but this is another part of the world where you might consider a vacation package, too.

Honeymoon in the Caribbean

As is the case with French Polynesia, there are lots of options when it comes to a trip to the Caribbean – this region is one enchanting and gorgeous island after another, each worth considering for a honeymoon. In fact, the list of the best honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean is longer than this article! The Caribbean is blessed with famously beautiful beaches and resort hotels that pride themselves on going all-out for their guests. But a Caribbean vacation can come at a high price. Finding cheap airline tickets to the Caribbean is easier in the off-season, to be sure, but don’t overlook the many package trip options that may save you money, either.

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