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5 Not-So-Cliché Honeymoon Destinations
Don't get me wrong — I would never turn down a trip to Paris, Hawaii, or Aruba. But if you'd rather not gaze into your new spouse's eyes alongside a hundred other gushy honeymooners, I totally feel you. Here are some slightly less-traveled suggestions for places where you can see the sites and feel the love without the crowds (or the token all-expenses-paid resort bracelet).
Don't get me wrong — I would never turn down a trip to Paris, Hawaii, or Aruba. But if you'd rather not gaze into your new spouse's eyes alongside a hundred other gushy honeymooners, I totally feel you. Here are some slightly less-traveled suggestions for places where you can see the sites and feel the love without the crowds (or the token all-expenses-paid resort bracelet).
The Bay Islands, Honduras
If you're looking for something beachy but a little less well-traveled, try the Bay Islands in Honduras. On the Caribbean coast, these three islands (Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja) are known for their incredible diving and snorkeling, since they lie along the second-longest coral reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
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Big Bend National Park
Yellowstone is a classic, but try a trip to a less well-known national park instead. Big Bend National Park in western Texas has about 300,000 to 350,000 visitors per year to Yellowstone's more than 3 million... plus, it has incredible hiking, desert vistas, and even a nice hotel with all the amenities. You can also visit the quirky and cool Texas towns of Marfa, Marathon, Alpine, and Terlingua if you're looking for a little culture in the area.
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Belgium
Belgium is perfect for a European honeymoon that's slightly off the beaten path. Good beer, good chocolate, good fries, lots of history, lots of bikes and three official languages... what's not to like about Belgium?
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Vermont
Vermont is classically picturesque, with gorgeous mountains, charming towns, maple syrup and great skiing, but the hefty dose of hippiness in the state makes a little more open-minded than the rest of New England. Rent a car and spend a few days exploring.
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The Azores
These little-known islands, which are an autonomous region of Portugal and the closest European land mass to the United States, are only a four hour flight from Boston. Azores has beaches, lakes, volcanic craters, hot springs and romantic little hotels, too. The weather isn't very warm, but if you're looking for natural attractions and a relaxing way of life, the Azores may just be your spot.
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