Top spots for a honeymoon

WASHINGTON DC 12 December 2019; Just two Southeast Asian destinations, Bali and Phuket, made it to the US News World Report’s top 20 Best Honeymoon Destinations list released 10 December.

The new rankings highlight the Best Honeymoon Destinations,
as well as regional and budget-specific honeymoon lists.

But in the global rankings led by the eastern Caribbean
island of St Lucia, Asia’s popular holiday islands earned places in the top
20.  Bali took the ninth place, and close
rival Phuket managed 17th place ahead of the Maldives (18).

“Picking the perfect honeymoon destination for you can
seem overwhelming, especially when planning your wedding,” said US News
travel editor Christine Smith. “The US News Best Honeymoon Destinations
rankings help to simplify this decision so honeymooners can pick and choose
their ideal trip whether they are on a budget, prefer to spend their
postnuptial vacation on a beach in the Caribbean or want to immerse themselves
in rich culture.”

US News analyzed more than 700 destinations using a
methodology that considers user votes and expert and editor opinions. The
ambience, privacy and a location’s reputation, as well as the abundance of
couple-friendly activities, are a few factors used to determine the best
honeymoon destinations.

2020 Best Honeymoon Destinations

1. St. Lucia
2. Bora Bora, French Polynesia
3. Fiji
4. Amalfi Coast, Italy
5. Maui, Hawaii
6. Tahiti, French Polynesia
7. Kauai, Hawaii
8. Santorini, Greece
9. Bali, Indonesia
10. Cinque Terre, Italy
11. Florence, Italy
12. St. Barts
13. Paris
14. Tuscany, Italy
15. Mauritius
16. The British Virgin Islands
17. Phuket, Thailand
18. Maldives
19. Turks and Caicos Islands
20. Corfu, Greece