Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding, but every couple looks forward to the days after the ceremony when they embark on their first vacation as a married couple - the honeymoon. The stress of planning a party for family and friends slowly melts away as couples relax on beaches, at romantic resorts, or participating in a favorite sports activity.

The dream honeymoon will vary dramatically from couple to couple. While some prefer to lay back and be catered to, others will prefer a more active role in their vacation. No matter what your desires, one of the world’s 10 hottest honeymoon spots is sure to cater to demands. All you have to do is choose!

10. Walt Disney World, Florida

Walt Disney World has been a popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds for years. Couples can relive the magic of childhood while visiting any of Disney’s amazing theme parks, water parks, safari adventures, shopping districts, or shows. Disney is also an excellent destination for couples with children who, for whatever reason, just can’t bear to leave the kids at home!

9. Hyatt Regency Aruba Beach Resort & Casino, Aruba

In Palm Beach, Aruba, the beautiful Hyatt Regency Aruba Beach Resort is the ultimate destination for those looking for a serene place to soak in the sun. The hotel features a full spa and fitness center, a three-tier pool with waterfalls, white sandy beaches, and plenty of sports activities. There are dozens of attractions nearby for those who want to stay active, but plenty of quiet space for those who want to simply kick back and relax. Sunbathe by day and then dance the night away!

8. Caneel Bay, St. John

Situated in Virgin Islands National Park, the Caneel Bay Resort is one of the most beautiful and secluded destinations a honeymooning couple could ask for. The resort caters to couples looking for privacy by offering ocean view rooms with patios or, for complete seclusion, private cottages. Explore one of the half dozen surrounding beaches, visit the Beach Terrace restaurant for an incredible buffet, or hide out in your room. If you are looking to travel, the Caneel Bay Resort can help you plan your wedding, too!

7. Amankila, Indonesia

If you have a little more time to travel, a trip to stunning Mangiss, in Bali, Indonesia will land you in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Immerse yourself in rich Indonesian culture while experiencing life in some of the most environmentally friendly comforts that the Aman Resorts community has to offer. Relax and allow yourself to be pampered. Book far in enough in advance and you might be lucky enough to reserve the Deluxe Pool Suite with - you guessed it - a private pool!

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This beach view was taken from Amankila Resort, overlooking Manggis and Candidasa.

Amankila (which means peaceful hill) opened in 1992 set on a cliffside overlooking the Lombok Strait in East Bali. Below the resort is its private stretch of sand and beach club. From the intimate, airy lobby, the views are already very much in evidence.

The resort is close to Manggis, Candi Dasa, Tenganan and other villages in Karangasem, Bali’s most traditional regency.

More Story on Amankila Resort

A peasant of Manggis had a beautiful daughter called Ayu Manggis. She went with her father to the market at Gelgel to sell firewood. Now it came to the ears of the King Baturenggong that the smell of herurine was so delicious that even bees and bumble- bees were attracted by its fragrance. When he heard this he desired to possess her, for she must surely be of divine birth.The king commanded her father to give her to him, but he refused, for she was his only for a moment.

He made love with her while the father waited, after which he gave her back to him. And the king said: ‘if she has a daughter, let her keep the child. If it is a son, he shall come into the palace’ and she bore a son but she did not tell him who his father was, but kept him for herself. And when he grew up he asked after his father, and she said: ‘you have no father,’ and the boy said ‘how can that be? Every banana has to be planted. Whoever planted me is my father.’ So then she had to tell him. And when he heard who is his father was he went to Gelgel. And in Gelgel, under a great tree, was a stone on which the king sat when he gave audience. And the small boy sat down on the stone. In vain the courtiers tried to chase him away, he would not move. So the headman went and told the king.

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