This year, couples will spend over $7 billion on their honeymoon vacations, accounting for just over 1% of the overall travel market. On average, Americans spent about $3,500 on their honeymoon, according to survey conducted by Modern Bride. Experts say honeymoon spending is high because couples stay in plush and romantic resort suites, rather than with friends or family. Wedding guests often contribute to the money couples spend participating in activities and eating out, so they’re not as conscientious about spending. Additionally, since honeymoons are perceived as a “once in a lifetime” event, people are more willing to splurge without giving it a second thought. Here are some of the popular vacation ideas to consider when planning your special trip.

Not every couple craves lounging on the beach all day for their honeymoon vacation package. Active adventurers may prefer surf lessons, mountain climbs, four wheeling and skydiving. Adventurous honeymoon can include a nature trek at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in South Africa (www.tintswalo.com), a bike tour of the Mediterranean island of Gozo (www.breakaway-adventures.com) or a helicopter tour of the glaciers on Vancouver Island (www.nimmobay.com). Visit www.voyagetrek.com to find tour operators that can accommodate your travel adventures, whether it is horseback riding or zip-lining.

More and more couples are “going green” and doing their best to make more eco-friendly choices. While there’s no gold standard for “green” honeymoon vacations, there are some naturalistic settings kept pristine and tucked away from mass tourism. For instance, Fiji’s Turtle Island (www.turtlefiji.com) only allows 14 couples to visit at a time to preserve the islands rich flora and fauna. Cuixmala Resort in Mexico (www.cuixmala.com) is built on a 25,000 acre nature preserve, complete with zebras, gazelles and wild boar. In Belize, you can stay on an 11,000 acre nature reserve at Machacha Hill (www.machachahill.com). If you and your loved one think volunteering is a romantic vacation idea, then be sure to check www.charityguide.org or www.i-to-i.com for opportunities.

Some couples who feel indecisive or who don’t travel much may want to plan “country hopping” honeymoon vacations. This is ideal for people who like a blend of old world and new world, of beach and city, of culture and pampering. One possible itinerary is to begin in metropolitan Dubai, then fly five hours to sandy beaches in The Maldives. Couples can also visit romantic destinations like Sicily (Italy), Athens (Greece) and Crete (Greece) on a Mediterranean cruise. In the Caribbean, couples can experience the nightlife of Antigua and the wildlife of Dominica. In Europe, cheap airfare can be found at www.ryanair.com and www.easyjet.com.

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