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Ah, the stress and frenetic pace of the wedding is over; it's time to take your honeymoon gifts enjoy yourself sunning on a beach or skiing down snowy slopes in an exotic location.  Planning your honeymoon doesn't have to be a stressful event – in fact, it can be your chance to finally go to a destination of which you've always dreamed.  Where will your dream honeymoon be?

Paris, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, London, New York, Aspen, Brussels, and other premiere cities are prime destinations for newlyweds, and each is well worth the trip.  But if you want to go off the beaten path a little and have an adventure that will surely become your second favorite memory (after the big day, of course!), why not try a less traveled road?

Marrakech.

The “Red City,” nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, in Morocco, is the perfect locale for fragrant, spice-filled, mysterious, and sensual travel.  Home to Yves Ste. Laurent, you can be sure that Marrakech is thoroughly chic and sophisticated.  The city is an intriguing mix of winding, narrow streets with nooks and crannies filled with souks, or shops, and ancient buildings, and modern shopping and restaurants.  You can enjoy visiting the Djemaa El-Fna, the largest night market in the world, being hypnotized by snake charmers, exotic music, acrobats, and scrumptious street food or go to Gueliz to shop and dine on traditional and European cuisine.

With awesome natural beauty, including the Ourika and Draa Rivers, the Atlas Mountains, the Atlantic, and Waterfalls of Benj Mellal, Marrakech is a feast for all of your senses.  What better place to enjoy and explore for the first time as a married couple?

Hunter Valley Wine Country, Australia.

France and the Napa Valley are all right, but for an exquisite treat, visit the wine country in Australia, an up-and-coming wine market and premiere destination for epicureans and wine lovers.  Featuring stunning scenery, the Hunter Valley will allow you to go biking, touring by foot, helicopter, or hot air balloon, golfing, visiting the many wineries, breweries, and cheese shops that dot the incredible landscape.  In Australia's winter, Hunter Valley is a lover's paradise with cold nights, crisp days, fireplaces, hot spas, and unique wines.  This destination is not as widely traveled as other famous wine regions – but it's getting there.  Beat the crowd!

The Beaches of Thailand.

If you have the urge to hit the beach, consider going to Thailand.  You have never seen such blue water.  Ao Nong, Koh Lanta, and Nang Cape are great choices that will allow you to soak in the brilliant sun, take a dip in water that is beyond belief, and stay in accommodations that are geared towards a wide range of budgets.  The highlight will surely be kayaking along the Railay Beach, gazing up at sandstone cliffs.  Force yourself to buy your return ticket; you won't want to leave!

If you want to spend a few weeks as a beach bum, also consider the Indian Ocean archipelago, Seychelles.  Over one 100 tropical paradise islands await.  Enjoy diving, snorkeling, watching giant tortoises, and after all of that, relaxing in a rustic, charming villa.  Gorgeous, pristine beaches rival anything the Mediterranean or Caribbean can offer.

The best honeymoon can be halfway around the world or in your first home together as husband and wife.  But if you do opt to travel, go somewhere romantic, exotic, and unforgettable.

Or, you can always plan a destination wedding and do it all in one swing! Check out this article on Planning a Destination Wedding - Finding The Right Spot.