We were really excited to start planning our honeymoon, but quickly got overwhelmed when we realized how open ended the possibilities are! Here's some of the options we've looked at so far:
Caribbean
There are a lot of beautiful places in the Caribbean. My biggest concern there is hurricanes, but some islands (towards the South and West) are supposed to be much less at risk for getting hit. Aruba is recommended by many, but it's a flat desert island, which isn't as appealing to me as some of the islands with more beautiful landscapes. It's also supposedly more of a party scene, which isn't exactly what we're looking for. Barbados, Bonaire and Curacao are also in the supposed "safe zone." The Cayman islands and the Virgin Islands are also options.
Cap Jaluca- Anguilla
Curtain Bluff- Antigua
Peter Island Villas- British Virgin Islands
St. Lucia looks really beautiful and has mountains, rain forests and coral reefs.
Ladera- St. Lucia
Jade Mountain-St. Lucia
Mexico/Central America
Mexico, Belize and Costa Rica also offer good options, and are a bit further away from the so-called "hurricane belt." Mexico would probably be a more cost-effective option than most of the Caribbean islands. Playa del Carmen is very pretty, but something on the Pacific coast might be better to avoid any possible east coast weather. Maybe Puerto Vallarta or Los Cabos. Acapulco is probably a bit too much of a party town for a relaxing honeymoon.
I have had a slight obsession with Costa Rica since I studied abroad there last winter break. It was the most beautiful place that I had ever been, and I fell in love with the landscapes, foliage and animals there. I would love to go back, but would also love to see other beautiful parts of the world. Belize also has a lot of the biodiversity and beautiful landscapes that I love. The Cayes off the coast of Belize are an option too.
Paradisus- Playa Conchal, Costa Rica
Silk Cayes, Belize
I don't think a hotel would fit here, but maybe we could swim there!
We briefly looked at the Pacific Islands, but they are so far!! I don't think I could handle a flight that long, and it would be really expensive to get there.
More ideas to come!
