5 Affordable Coastal Honeymoon Spots in the U.S. You Probably Haven’t Thought Of

Any setting that’s inspired the stories of America’s ultimate romantic, Nicholas Sparks, is bound to inspire love in virtually everyone. Beaufort, which plays home to Sparks’ novels A Walk to Remember and The Choice, is a quaint, walkable port town with tree-lined streets and a picturesque historic district. According to Livability, a travel research site which recently ranked America’s most budget-friendly honeymoon options, couples should head here if they’re looking for the feel of a quiet European river cruise, as North Carolina’s 85 miles of southern coastline gives travelers a range of distinct towns and beaches to explore. (And unlike a pricier European cruise, average nightly hotel rates here are a mere $150.)