| Congratulations on your upcoming or recent marriage! | | | | St. Lucia |
| After the stress of planning your wedding, you have | | | | This small island in the Lesser Antilles is ideal for |
| earned a few days (or weeks?) of fun! Just you and | | | | couples who want to get away from it all; but there is |
| your spouse in an exotic locale with an open schedule. | | | | plenty to do once you get there. St. Lucia is known |
| But perhaps you two aren't the type for simply | | | | throughout the region for its hikes, cycling trails, |
| lounging around on a beach all the time. Maybe you're | | | | gardens, and fishing. |
| looking for some exciting activities which will make up | | | | The Almond Morgan Bay resort and its 22 acres of |
| the first memories of your new life together. | | | | lush gardens cater to travelers who want to keep |
| Thankfully, there are quite a few honeymoon | | | | busy by offering assorted activities in an energetic |
| packages out there designed with the adventurous | | | | atmosphere. Located in the Valley of St. Lucia's Piton |
| couple in mind. Here are five destinations to consider: | | | | Mountains, the Jalousie Plantation features a 352-acre |
| Cancun | | | | property which is home to tennis courts, swimming |
| This popular Mexican resort town offers all kinds of | | | | pools, and fitness facilities. And the Anse Castanet |
| things to do from horseback riding and eco-tours to | | | | resort has two beaches set 8,000 feet off the coast, |
| scuba diving and parasailing. When the sun goes down, | | | | with easy access to water sports and nightlife. |
| there are a plethora of nightlife options to choose from | | | | Bahamas |
| if you want to dance and party all night long. | | | | This island chain may offer the most diverse vacation |
| If you're thinking about Cancun, consider the | | | | experience in the Caribbean. From Cable Beach to |
| Ritz-Carlton beachfront resort, which boasts a tennis | | | | Nassau to Paradise Island, the Bahamas offers just |
| center, a full spa, and a 1200-foot private beach. Or | | | | the right outdoor sports, nature tours, and nightlife to |
| you can start your day off at the picturesque Aqua | | | | suit all tastes. |
| Cancun hotel with a tai chi or yoga class on the beach | | | | The One&Only Ocean Club boasts a PGA |
| every morning at sunrise. And if golf is your passion, | | | | Championship golf course in addition to pristine |
| the Excellence Playa Mujeres resort features a Greg | | | | beaches and a variety of water sports. You can also |
| Norman signature 18-hole course as well as an inland | | | | stay busy fishing, snorkeling, or cycling at Old Bahama |
| marina. | | | | BaySM, which sports numerous daily activities as well. |
| Jamaica | | | | And The Cove Atlantis will entertain you by day with a |
| There aren't that many places where you can climb | | | | huge Aquaventure water park and by night with the |
| the tallest mountains and swim in the deep blue sea in | | | | largest casino in the Caribbean. |
| the same trip, but Jamaica is one of them. From hiking | | | | Whatever honeymoon destination you choose, here |
| to snorkeling to kayaking, the island nation has plenty of | | | | are a few pointers to maximize the fun and minimize |
| ways you can fill up your days (and nights!). | | | | the hassle. |
| Perhaps the best spot for watersports throughout the | | | | Make sure to pack your passports. If you will be |
| whole Caribbean is the 700-foot private beach owned | | | | leaving the country, you need to have your passport |
| by the Jamaica Inn. With over 110 acres of property, | | | | and any other necessary travel documents. This also |
| the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort | | | | applies if you plan on visiting an island which may be in |
| can tempt you with championship golf and its | | | | a different country (for example, traveling from the U.S. |
| celebrated scuba diving. But if you want to splash your | | | | Virgin Islands to the nearby British Virgin Islands |
| way through your honeymoon the Beaches Boscobel | | | | requires a passport). |
| Resort & Golf Club has the Pirates Island water park | | | | Change your money. If necessary, change out your |
| featuring 11 different waterslides (not to mention free | | | | money for local currency at the airport, your resort, or |
| golf). | | | | a nearby bank. If you use credit cards, you won't need |
| Maui | | | | to do this; but it is always nice to have some cash for |
| This tropical paradise draws honeymooners from | | | | places that don't accept credit cards (like roadside |
| around the world to its shores. That's because visitors | | | | markets or craft vendors). |
| can surf, hike over lava rock, watch humpback whales, | | | | Don't over plan. Adventurous couples may be tempted |
| or tour the island in a helicopter. | | | | to schedule more activities and excursions than they |
| The Royal Lahaina resort features golf, tennis, beach | | | | may have time for. Always remember - even if you |
| activities, and a luau each night. If you love to stroll | | | | like to be on the go, a honeymoon is supposed to be |
| through and photograph tropical gardens, the Aston | | | | relaxing. You don't want your vacation to be as harried |
| Maui Maanapali Villas resort has 11 acres of them on | | | | and frantic as your wedding. |
| its property. And the Westin Maui Resort & Spa | | | | Since your life together as a couple will be one giant |
| comes with a 48,000 square foot aquatic park which | | | | ongoing adventure, why not start off your nuptial bliss |
| includes a 128-foot waterslide. | | | | with an adventurous honeymoon? Happy travels! |