Destination Weddings and Honeymoons

These six private-island retreats make it easy to hide away on your honeymoon in blissful seclusion, with no one else in sight (except perhaps your private staff).

Few places conjure up romance as quickly as Italy, which offers newlyweds an incomparable mix of memories, from dusky gondola rides and medieval-hill-town strolls to daily gelato fixes and cappuccino-flavored kisses. Here are our favorite ways to indulge in Florence, Rome, Venice and the Amalfi Coast.

Want an exotic honeymoon with vibrant island culture with an romantic allure? Few places are quite as seductive as the islands of the South Pacific. Here are three island chains that put their own twist on the Polynesian dream.

St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John are sister islands, but each has its own special character. These three sun-soaked isles provide endless possibilities for wedding-day and honeymoon bliss.

Aquamarine waters? Check. Tropical beaches? Check. West Indian-style architecture? Check. Though the U.S. Virgin Islands may seem like a far-flung archipelago, this sun-drenched trio is officially part of the United States so you don't need a passport to visit. Sister islands St. Thomas and St. John may be more well known, which is part of the charm of this former Danish colony.

If you love the ease of the U.S. Virgin Islands — no passport needed, English speaking, driving on the rights — but want the feeling of disappearing, then nature-rich St. John is the place for you. Expect crystalline beaches, residents who seemingly don’t have a care in the world and an eco-friendly vibe.

Looking for a hassle-free tropical ceremony or honeymoon locale? You’d be hard-pressed to find a sun-drenched destination more convenient that St. Thomas, which along with St. John and St. Croix make up the U.S. Virgin Islands. It’s a quick plane ride to Charlotte Amalie, you don’t need a passport, everyone speaks English, the beaches are plentiful and there’s to-die-for duty-free shopping.

We’re not ashamed to admit we’re totally hooked on The Bachelorette. Scoping out the gorgeous locales where bachelorette Ashley Hebert and her hottie contestants travel each week is almost as good as checking out the guys themselves. Monday night was no different: We tuned in not only to see who got a rose, but also for the stunning destination — Namale Resort & Spa in Fiji.  

Who doesn’t like to drool over famous weddings in the tabloids? They’re great for inspiration but rarely practical if you don’t have celeb status yourself. But with some inside knowledge, you can have your dream wedding with star treatment at one of these spectacular wedding venues.

From the new Destination Weddings & Honeymoons Resort Guide for iPad, see the individual listing of island resorts here on any desktop or Android device.

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