Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations

Ah, your honeymoon. Most couples' favorite part of the wedding planning process. After all the stress of planning a wedding, you want that awesome get-away to look forward to--and boy, is it ever well deserved. There are many ways to go about planning your honeymoon (are you planning it yourself, or are you going through a travel agent?), but the hardest part of planning is trying to figure out WHERE you want to go.

You have the whole world to pick from, so where do you start? It all depends on what your taste in vacations is. What do you and your soon to be husband or wife prefer? The beach? The woods? An exciting new city? With so many place to choose from, it's going to be hard to narrow it down, but we hope the following list will help you in making your final choice. 

Here are the top 5 honeymoon destinations as chosen by the Travel Channel:

1. Camino Real Acapulco Diamante

Camino Real Acapulco

Once the honeymoon destination for John and Jackie Kennedy, Acapulco is still a popular place for newlyweds celebrating their new life together. Temperatures hover in the 80s throughout the year, and the warm water is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. As if that's not enough to tempt you, the prices in Acapulco are affordable and can allow for an unforgettable honeymoon even on a tight budget. The Camino Real offers well-designed rooms overlooking the private Pichilingue Beach, as well as fine dining and a variety of activities. The hotel's convenient location allows guests to appreciate the clubs of Acapulco by night and the natural beauty of the beaches by day.


What's cool: Two adults-only pools for a quiet escape.

2. The Bellagio Hotel

MGM Resorts International

So maybe you didn't escape to Las Vegas to elope, but who says you can't celebrate your nuptials in this hot destination? Vegas is an ideal place for newlyweds looking for an action-packed and exciting honeymoon that still allows for the option of being pampered, all for a reasonable price. The Bellagio Hotel offers fine accommodations and a fun nightlife, plus gourmet dining, stunning gardens, an elaborate pool complex, a first-class spa and even fine art on display. Las Vegas' romantic side is undeniable, and the whirlwind of available activities is sure to provide an unforgettable vacation.


What's cool: Stunning gardens make an ideal setting for a romantic stroll.

3. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts

Prefer to spend this precious time with your honey making snow angels rather than slathering on sunscreen? Situated on the edge of the glacier-fed Lake Louise, the Fairmont Chateau offers an abundance of winter sports, creating a heavenly honeymoon haven for snow bunnies. The wide variety of winter activities includes downhill and cross-country skiing, as well as snowshoeing, ice skating and even dogsledding. Guests can get pampered in the hotel's spa and then set off for a romantic sleigh ride into the wilderness. The idyllic lake setting makes the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise a popular honeymoon spot even in the warmer months, when guests can take advantage of the resort's outdoor activities, which include horseback riding, white-water rafting and hiking.


What's cool: Warm up with your sweetie by the fire after a romantic sleigh ride.

4. Walt Disney World

Disney

There's no better place for a fairy-tale honeymoon for the bride and her Prince Charming than at Walt Disney World Resorts. Newlyweds can choose from packages such as the honeymoon escape, the deluxe escape and the romantic escape, which combines time at a Disney resort with a cruise to the Bahamas. Packages include accommodations and park passes, as well as a choice of amenities such as honeymoon pictures at Disney sites or a couple's spa treatment. True Disney fans can bring the whole wedding to Disney World with a customized-theme ceremony at the park.


What's cool: Plan a private fireworks cruise.

5. Amankila

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Even savvy world travelers can find fresh and enchanting destinations to celebrate a new life together — it just may require some more time onboard. One such spot is tucked away on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Amankila translates to "peaceful hill," and this popular resort meets the expectations of its name. Overlooking the Lombok Strait in East Bali, the Amankila offers stunning views of the sea and a lovely 3-tiered pool. A day away from the resort promises an experience of rich culture steeped in religious tradition at one of the island's 10,000 temples.


What's cool: Book the deluxe pool suite with your own private pool.