| After all the hubbub of a wedding, the honeymoon is | | | | Resort and Spa or Sandals Montego Bay? Or for a |
| the time you and your new spouse can get away | | | | touch of classic Jamaica, try the Jamaica Inn with its |
| from it all and relax. There are no guests lists to | | | | 700-foot private beach and views of the sea from |
| deliberate over, no relatives to please and no one to | | | | every suite. |
| worry about except you and your beloved. | | | | Maui, Hawaii |
| All the excitement of the wedding and the work to get | | | | If you want to stay in the United States, go west to |
| ready for the big day is one reason that so many | | | | Hawaii. This state and its 130 islands is on most |
| couples prefer to get off the beaten path for their first | | | | "must-see" lists. Maui, one of the bigger islands, is also |
| couple weeks of life together. Few couples say they | | | | home to a host of wonderful honeymoon hotels. The |
| want to go to the big city for their honeymoon. Instead, | | | | Four Seasons Maui Resort is the only hotel in Hawaii |
| many head for a sunny locale at a luxurious resort - | | | | to earn the designation of Mobil's 5-Star Resort. If you |
| where the biggest decision they have to make is | | | | want to get even farther away, then check out Hotel |
| which swimsuit to wear that day. | | | | Hana Maui and Honua Spa. It's located on a 4,500-acre |
| Here are 10 suggestions for an off-the-beaten-path | | | | ranch and offers some of the best views of the |
| honeymoon to remember: | | | | undisturbed island. |
| Cancun, Mexico | | | | St. Lucia |
| This locale, known for its gorgeous beaches, is one of | | | | For a touch of French, try St. Lucia - a small, lush island |
| the most popular honeymoon locations. There are | | | | that remains not nearly as well-known or developed |
| oodles of resorts to choose from, with most major | | | | as others in the Caribbean. Its accommodations are |
| hotel chains represented, as well as a collection of | | | | second to none and it offers a few discreet resorts if |
| stand-alones. The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriot, Wyndham | | | | that's what you're seeking. |
| and Hilton are just a few of them. | | | | Nassau, Bahamas |
| So how do you decide where to stay? First, some | | | | If you're interested in diving, snorkeling or just basking |
| resorts are for adults only. So if you want to | | | | under the hot sun, the Bahamas may be the spot for |
| guarantee you aren't awakened by children splashing in | | | | you. It's close to the United States, making it a quick trip |
| the pool outside your room at 10 a.m., this might be a | | | | for most honeymooners. It has a couple |
| good choice. Next, check traveler's lists. The | | | | skyscraper-type resorts - the Reef Atlantis and the |
| Ritz-Carlton in Cancun made two lists in 2008 for top | | | | Cove Atlantis - but it also has get-away-from-it-all |
| vacation spots. And if you plan on getting in some golf, | | | | places like Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort and |
| then the Excellence Playa Mujeres has a signature | | | | Offshore Island. This offshore island has two |
| golf course designed by the Shark, Greg Norman. | | | | white-sand beaches and fabulous dining at nine |
| Riviera Maya, Mexico | | | | restaurants. |
| Only in Riviera Maya can you swim by an | | | | Paradise Island, Bahamas |
| archaeological site. Tulum, the remains of an ancient | | | | This island is home to the One & Only Ocean Club, |
| civilization, rests on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. It | | | | which was once a private estate. It landed on |
| has more than 60 well-preserved structures on the | | | | Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List in 2009 and |
| site. Next to where the temple once stood is a small | | | | Travel+Leisure's 2009 "T+L 500. Enjoy its romantic |
| beach where you can swim and take in the world of | | | | gardens inspired by nothing less than Versailles. |
| the ancient Mayans. There are hotels along this stretch | | | | Bermuda |
| of beach where you can gaze at the past while | | | | Located just 600 miles off the coast of North Carolina, |
| anticipating your future. | | | | Bermuda is a popular choice for honeymoons - as well |
| Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, Jamaica | | | | as weddings. The island has more golf courses per |
| Check out hotels in both Montego Bay and Ocho Rios | | | | square mile than any other place in the world. |
| in Jamaica, in the Northern Caribbean for a dream | | | | Walt Disney World |
| honeymoon. The island of Jamaica has it all - glorious | | | | OK. It's not quite off the beaten path, but some |
| sunsets, beautiful white beaches, green mountains and | | | | couples dream of a honeymoon in the Magic Kingdom. |
| breathtaking waterfalls - all of which you can enjoy. | | | | For the couple that enjoys amusement parks - and fun |
| You have a choice of two locales and your choice of | | | | in the sun - Walt Disney World can be a dream come |
| hotels. Again, some hotels are geared to families, which | | | | true. There is even a Disney Honeymoon Registry, |
| may not be your first choice. Instead, how about the | | | | where your guests can help contribute to the cost of |
| Italian-inspired Sandals Dunn's River Villaggio Golf | | | | your Central Florida honeymoon. |