Getting married is so exciting and wonderful…and stressful….and expensive — are we starting to sound like your father?
After all, saying “I do” to your significant other also means saying yes to a reception hall, a caterer, and half-a-trillion other details like flowers, place settings, you name it.
While the wedding will certainly be one of the happiest moments of your life, after all that you’ll deserve an epic honeymoon that will kick off your married bliss — and won’t run you straight through your savings.
Whether you’re looking for a getaway where you can get more bang for your buck, or are willing to sacrifice a few bells and whistles in the hotel amenities department in order to visit some of the world’s hottest honeymoon destinations, we’ve got ten great spots for you (and your wallet).
10. Cambria, CA: Cambria Pines Lodge
Located halfway between L.A. and San Francisco, Cambria is an excellent choice for couples looking for an inexpensive West Coast honeymoon. And the Cambria Pines Lodge, off scenic Highway 1, offers a solid value with homey rooms amid lovely, relaxing grounds and hiking trails. Standard Rooms are a tad basic and have outdated technologies, but upper-level rooms and suites have gas fireplaces, mini-fridges, microwaves, and decks or private patios. The hotel offers a small day spa, complete with an outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, a solid restaurant with outdoor seating, and a lounge with daily live music.
9. Yosemite National Park: Wawona Hotel
Yosemite National Park offers romantic stays on a budget — coupled with outdoor adventure and historical significance for couples seeking a nontraditional getaway. The Wawona, for example, is not only one of the oldest mountain resorts in California, but it’s also a National Historic Landmark. Located between the Mariposa Groves and tourist hot spot Yosemite Valley, the hotel occupies its own patch of secluded streams and forest. The Victorian-style property was built in 1876 and is filled with classic period pieces, portraits, patterned walllpaper, and genuine antiques.
8. Riviera Maya: Hotel B Cozumel
For a Mexican getaway, Cozumel offers couples a great opportunity for a relaxed, budget-friendly honeymoon. With rates under $100 per night, Hotel B nonetheless offers a lounge-y beach, spacious rooms with great amenities, a gorgeous infinity-edge pool, a hopping bar with great mojitos, and yoga classes several times a week. Everything here is trendy, but that doesn’t come at the cost of sustainability, social responsibility, or local culture — the property is decorated top to bottom with traditional Mexican touches plus a contemporary twist; crafts made by Mexican artisans are scattered throughout. Add this to great rates and a fabulous restaurant, and you’ve got a resort that’s a very attractive alternative to the dozens of all-inclusive properties lining this part of the island.
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