10 Fab Places to Go for Your Honeymoon

Start your marriage on a high note in paradise.

He Has a Serious Mouthpiece - Men who are quick with the compliments but have trouble holding a serious conversation are often more interested in chasing you than actually catching you. Proceed with caution. (Photo: Boone Rodriguez/Corbis)

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Getaway - You’ve secured your venue and picked your dress — you’re getting married! Now is the time to figure out what happens after your big day. Where on earth are you going for your honeymoon? No matter what your vacation style, one of these destinations will help you and your new hubby start your marriage on a high note. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Tammy Hanratty/Corbis)

Cape Town, South Africa - Are you dreaming of gorgeous beaches, while he’s all about lit nightlife? Cape Town is sure to please you both. Be sure to hit up Boulders Beach to see the warm-weather penguins, and spend a few romantic (tipsy) afternoons visiting vineyards. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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Cape Town, South Africa - Are you dreaming of gorgeous beaches, while he’s all about lit nightlife? Cape Town is sure to please you both. Be sure to hit up Boulders Beach to see the warm-weather penguins, and spend a few romantic (tipsy) afternoons visiting vineyards. (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Phuket, Thailand - White sand beaches? Check. Clear blue water? Check. Amazing sunsets? Check! Head to Phuket if you and bae want to drop off the map post-wedding. Book a room at a five-star resort and fill your days with massages and Champagne brunches. (Photo: JosÈ Fuste Raga/Corbis)

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Phuket, Thailand - White sand beaches? Check. Clear blue water? Check. Amazing sunsets? Check! Head to Phuket if you and bae want to drop off the map post-wedding. Book a room at a five-star resort and fill your days with massages and Champagne brunches. (Photo: JosÈ Fuste Raga/Corbis)

Whitehouse, Jamaica - Are you both water babies? Check into an all-inclusive resort— we dig the Sandals couples' only — on this less-developed side of the island and hit the waves with scuba diving, sailing and kayaking. (Photo: Sandals at Whitehouse, Jamaica)

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Whitehouse, Jamaica - Are you both water babies? Check into an all-inclusive resort— we dig the Sandals couples' only — on this less-developed side of the island and hit the waves with scuba diving, sailing and kayaking. (Photo: Sandals at Whitehouse, Jamaica)

Sonoma, California - Head to wine country and eat and drink your way through winery tours. Stay at a B&B for the full experience and get a birds'-eye view with a hot air balloon ride. (Photo: Gerald French/Corbis)

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Sonoma, California - Head to wine country and eat and drink your way through winery tours. Stay at a B&B for the full experience and get a birds'-eye view with a hot air balloon ride. (Photo: Gerald French/Corbis)

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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador - Time seems to have stopped on this ecological preserve, where tortoises roam free. Book a cruise that will take you to all the islands, then explore the sites and animals as you travel via horse or rented bike. Then go snorkeling with the 307 local species of fish and take out a boat to go whale spotting. (Photo: Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures/Corbis)

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Galapagos Islands, Ecuador - Time seems to have stopped on this ecological preserve, where tortoises roam free. Book a cruise that will take you to all the islands, then explore the sites and animals as you travel via horse or rented bike. Then go snorkeling with the 307 local species of fish and take out a boat to go whale spotting. (Photo: Tui De Roy/Minden Pictures/Corbis)

Jackson Hole, Wyoming - For the outdoorsy, head to the mountains and stay in a rustic cabin at a resort — you’ll have the solitude of camping with the comfort of a hotel. Hike local trails, ogle at the mountains, go rafting and visit a brewery. Then head to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, ’cause, ah-maaaa-ziiiing. (Photo: DUCEPT Pascal/Hemis/Corbis)

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Jackson Hole, Wyoming - For the outdoorsy, head to the mountains and stay in a rustic cabin at a resort — you’ll have the solitude of camping with the comfort of a hotel. Hike local trails, ogle at the mountains, go rafting and visit a brewery. Then head to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, ’cause, ah-maaaa-ziiiing. (Photo: DUCEPT Pascal/Hemis/Corbis)

Vieques, Puerto Rico - Get away from the world with a trip to this tiny island, which features clear water and both white and black sand beaches. Museum-hop and jet ski through your days and board a yacht for sunset dinner. At night, go out on the world’s brightest Bioluminescent Bay. (Photo: Dan Forer/Corbis)

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Vieques, Puerto Rico - Get away from the world with a trip to this tiny island, which features clear water and both white and black sand beaches. Museum-hop and jet ski through your days and board a yacht for sunset dinner. At night, go out on the world’s brightest Bioluminescent Bay. (Photo: Dan Forer/Corbis)

Venice, Italy - Explore the canals via gondola, visit the Piazza San Marco, and wander around the city in search of adventure. And eat: the seafood is amazing! And there isn’t much nightlife — all the better for spending your evenings in bed. (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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Venice, Italy - Explore the canals via gondola, visit the Piazza San Marco, and wander around the city in search of adventure. And eat: the seafood is amazing! And there isn’t much nightlife — all the better for spending your evenings in bed. (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Savannah, Georgia - This Southern city oozes romance. History buffs will want to tour the gorgeous historic homes and churches. The pop-culture heads should take a movie tour — 80+ movies have been filmed locally. And Savannah has become a foodie’s paradise in recent years, so explore the local restaurants, starting with the Olde Pink House. (Photo: Tetra Images/Tetra Images/Corbis)

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Savannah, Georgia - This Southern city oozes romance. History buffs will want to tour the gorgeous historic homes and churches. The pop-culture heads should take a movie tour — 80+ movies have been filmed locally. And Savannah has become a foodie’s paradise in recent years, so explore the local restaurants, starting with the Olde Pink House. (Photo: Tetra Images/Tetra Images/Corbis)

The Maldives - This archipelago in the Indian Ocean is tailor made to help you recover from the stresses of your wedding day. Head to a luxe resort and live it up. The Niyama Maldives features an underwater club, a high-end spa, a coral nursery and even a restaurant that can only be reached by boat. Enjoy the water: No trip to the Maldives is complete without dolphin watching and a nighttime snorkeling tour. The super adventurous can swim with the whale sharks. (Photo: John Harper/Corbis)

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The Maldives - This archipelago in the Indian Ocean is tailor made to help you recover from the stresses of your wedding day. Head to a luxe resort and live it up. The Niyama Maldives features an underwater club, a high-end spa, a coral nursery and even a restaurant that can only be reached by boat. Enjoy the water: No trip to the Maldives is complete without dolphin watching and a nighttime snorkeling tour. The super adventurous can swim with the whale sharks. (Photo: John Harper/Corbis)