Planning a dream vacation can be a difficult thing. You know that there is going to be a lot of money changing hands, and if you’ve never planned a vacation by yourself it can be overwhelming anyway. But then add the stress of planning the perfect honeymoon destination and it just seems as though your stress just got a whole lot worse. You want to plan a dream honeymoon for the both of you, but what should you do? Where should you go? If your honeymoon planning has come to a stand still, then here are some of the top honeymoon destinations that couples visit. Knowing the top honeymoon destinations can help you find feedback on certain locations, and you know that if it’s a totally popular honeymoon destination, there must be something special about these locations. So, here are the 5 top honeymoon destinations (in no particular order by the way) to help give you a kick start in planning your honeymoon.

1. Mexico

Every year hoards of couples head south of the border for a romantic wedding in Mexico. Cancun, Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, and the Riveria Maya are just a few of the great honeymoon destinations for honeymooners. This is where my husband and I went for our honeymoon, and we had a great time. The beaches were beautiful, the hotel was nice, and we were able to get a great deal on our travel and hotel so that our honeymoon didn’t bankrupt us. So if you’re after beautiful beaches and a tropical climate, one of these great locations will work great for you.

2. Hawaii

While I don’t have any facts to back this up, I believe that Hawaii is probably the most popular honeymoon destinations ever. Hawaii is known for it’s pristine beaches, waterfalls, and of course and beautiful landscaping. There are many different islands for you to choose from for your dream honeymoon such as Kauai, Lanai, Maui, Oahu and the main island. It may be best to research each island to choose the one that works best for your tastes. If you like the mainland with lots of shopping, restaurants and nightclubs, or would rather have a nearly uninhabited island with remote beaches, it’s easy to find the island that is best for you.

3. The United States

Don’t think that you have to cross the borders of the United States to find the perfect honeymoon destinations available to you! Florida and the Northeastern states have lots of locations that are known for their beautiful beaches and great food. Lake Tahoe is an excellent location for outdoorsy types of couples, with a lake and beautiful mountains. There is also the wine country in California, Las Vegas, and many other great locations for a romantic and memorable honeymoon adventure.

4. Europe

For couples with a little deeper pockets, Europe provides a host of great honeymoon destinations. From lovely and historic London to a romantic trip to Paris, Europe provides a host of beautiful sights and activities. Also popular honeymoon destinations in Europe are Venice, Rome, Tuscany, the Greek Islands, and many of the surrounding countries that may be of interest to you.

5. The Caribbean

Kind of makes you want to sing a pirate song or something, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s just me. The Caribbean has many great honeymoon destinations to choose from that are really popular with honeymooners as well. In the Caribbean you’ll find Jamaica, the Bahamas, the US Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and much much more! The Caribbean is known for it’s fantastic landscapes, it’s culture, and of course the beaches!

The most important thing to do when choosing from the many different honeymoon destinations that are available to you is to get a firm fix on what kinds of things you want to do for your honeymoon, such as relaxing on the beach, shopping, sightseeing, etc. Then, you also need to get a firm fix on what kind of budget you are looking at. Knowing these two factors will help you to plan the perfect honeymoon from the many different honeymoon destinations that you have to choose from. Happy planning!