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Discover the world's top 10 most romantic honeymoon destinations in 2011

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	1. Bora Bora, Tahiti – Bora Bora is the epitome of a postcard-perfect South Pacific island; one that lives up to its reputation of providing a magical experience for newlywed couples. From the majestic twin peaks of the ancient 600m-high volcano at its centre to the numerous palm-fringed sugar-white beaches around the lagoon, Bora Bora offers an exotic experience. 2. Maui, Hawaii – Say ‘aloha’ to Maui – the number one honeymoon destination in Hawaii and one of the best honeymoon destinations in the world! Blessed with gorgeous white-sand beaches, lush tropical rainforest, stunning waterfalls, rugged volcanic peaks and fabulous resorts, the ‘Valley Island’ of Maui offers all the ingredients you need for a magical honeymoon experience.
	Bora Bora Lagoon, Tahiti
	3. Mauritius - Known as ‘The Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, the tropical island paradise of Mauritius is a one of the world’s best honeymoon destinations. Famous for its outstanding natural beauty, Mauritius offers a paradise of endless white tropical beaches that are perfect for enjoying the warm, crystalline sea and soaking up the sun with your partner. 4. The Maldives – The Maldives offers idyllic surroundings for honeymoon couples wanting to savour intimate moments together in a unique, serene environment. Discover a choice of tranquil and pampered settings on any of the more than 80 exclusive resort islands, which are mostly covered by lush tropical vegetation and encircled by gorgeous palm-fringed and sugar-white beaches 5. New Caledonia – Blessed with stunning natural beauty including some of the best white-sand beaches in the South Pacific and the world’s largest lagoon, New Caledonia offers delicious French cuisine, luxurious resorts and rich cosmopolitan charm.This sunny, tiny slice of France – surrounded by the warm waters of the South Pacific – has all the ingredients you need for a romantic honeymoon holiday. 6. The Seychelles – Renowned for dazzling white-sand beaches, dramatic rock formations, warm crystal clear waters and lush tropical vegetation, the Seychelles remains a magical honeymoon destination . . . explore La Digue Island, home to the gorgeous beach of Anse Source d’Argent . . . or try the equally stunning Praslin Island, home to Anse Lazio, a perfect crescent of soft, fine-grained white sand. 7. Fiji - Experience one of the South Pacific’s most friendly and romantic honeymoon destinations. With its friendly ‘bula’ charm, sugar-white beaches, warm tropical breezes and intimate beach resorts specialising in honeymoon packages, Fiji is a long-time favourite with honeymoon couples. Choose from more than 300 sun-kissed tropical islands scattered across several island groups.

8. Bali, Indonesia – Bali is one of Asia’s most exotic, tranquil and romantic honeymoon destinations. Blessed with a rich and ancient culture, Bali is home to great natural beauty, friendly people and sun-kissed beaches that offer numerous fun-filled activities for your honeymoon. In Bali, it's easy to discover all the ingredients you need for an unforgettable honeymoon holiday.

9. The Amalfi Coast, Italy – Discover one of the most beguiling and breathtaking coastal resorts in the Mediterranean – a scenic coastline of sheer cliffs and rocky promontories layered with paster-coloured villages, vineyards and olive and lemon groves. With its huge choice of hotels, stylish boutiques, lively bars and fine dining restaurants, the Amalfi Coast is the perfect honeymoon destination in Italy.

10. The Bahamas – Discover a choice of 30 tropical islands fringed by sugar-white sands and lapped by warm, clear waters that are ideal for swimming, snorkelling, diving and sailing.Choose to unwind at Las Vegas-style resorts on New Providence, Paradise and Grand Bahama islands or escape the crowds for the famous pink-hued beaches of Exuma, Harbour Island and Eleuthera – all just a 35-minute flight from Miami.

TIPS for Planning the Perfect Honeymoon

      With all the decisions you have to make surrounding your big day, the honeymoon is often an afterthought. In fact, many couples don’t even start planning the trip until after they’re already married. Want to simplify the process? Here are three tips you can use to easily and quickly make awesome honeymoon plans so you can cross that task off your to-do list and focus on preparing for your ceremony and reception:

      Tip #1: Book it with a travel agent.

      Yes, you can sometimes get a slightly better price if you book the flight, hotel, and other components of your trip separately and without using an agent, but for just a tiny bit more (or sometimes no more at all, depending on your destination and budget), a travel agent will take care of the plans completely. You just tell your agent where you want to go and what you want to do and he/she will put together an awesome travel package. Instead of spending several weeks doing it yourself, it will only take you a few hours.

      Tip #2: Travel within the United States.

      While that Caribbean cruise or trek through Europe might sound fun, international travel can cause headaches. You have to apply for a passport if you don’t have one already, and this can be complicated for brides if your name changes right before you’re scheduled to travel. To travel to some countries, you even need special shots from a doctor. International flights are also more commonly delayed, and this kind of vacation is typically more expensive. If you stick to a destination in the United States, you don’t have to worry about any of that, and there are tons of beautiful locations you can consider, including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

      Tip #3: Make the honeymoon part of your gift registry.

      Let’s face it – a wedding registry might not make sense to you and your fiancé. At one time, registries were meant to help couples furnish their new homes together, but many couples today live together before marriage and most have at least lived on their own separately, so already have coffee makers and china. Instead of choosing household items, consider creating a registry with your travel agent so guests can contribute to your honeymoon travel costs. This makes it much less stressful to plan, since you’ll have financial help.

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