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Maybe you didn’t have the cash to take a dreamy overseas post-wedding trip. Or COVID-19 kept you close to home.
If you’re thinking of celebrating your love somewhere exotic, you’re not alone: 44 percent of couples planning a honeymoon in 2023 chose an international destination, according to wedding planning website The Knot.
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Here are four dreamy destinations to consider that are worth the wait.
Aruba
Billed as “One Happy Island” by the Aruba Tourism Authority, Aruba boasts long stretches of powdery white sand and consistently sunny days in the 80s.
Visitors from the U.S. will find it easy to communicate and get around this Southern Caribbean gem. Most locals speak multiple languages — English included — and the U.S. dollar is accepted everywhere you go.
Honeymooners get a lot of love with discounts at hotels, restaurants and attractions through the “One Happy Honeymoon” program sponsored by the Aruba Tourism Authority. To get the perks, let the participating hotel know you’re planning a honeymoon when you book, and check with the tourism authority for any promo codes you may need.
Participating hotels include the adults-only Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort and the Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba. Or choose an all-inclusive resort, such as the Divi Aruba All Inclusive.
Foodies will appreciate the range of cuisine, including European specialties at the Quinta del Carmen. Sip gimlets infused with homegrown basil in the tropical gardens of a century-old mansion before feasting on locally caught fish and Dutch family cooking. Enjoy a turn at the tables in casinos that have earned Aruba the nickname “Las Vegas of the Caribbean.” Snag duty-free deals on diamonds and more in the capital city, Oranjestad, or board a sunset dinner cruise. If you’re in party mode, island bars buzz until the wee hours with live music.