5 Affordable Honeymoon Destinations For Beach Bums
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Want to laze around a beach with your new spouse on your honeymoon, doing very little besides sipping rum out of a coconut and making googly eyes at each other? Bali is probably out of the question if you have strict budget, but these five coastal paradises are definitely within bounds.
1. Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is the sleepier coastal cousin to both major California cities. The watersports are on point – stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, surfing and more – and the beaches are surrounded by palm trees and a charming town center.
2. Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Just south of Cancun, Playa del Carmen lures vacationers with coral reefs, palm trees, cheap margaritas and a slightly calmer atmosphere than the other resort towns. Think Cancun before the luxury crowd completely cornered the market.
3. Outer Banks, North Carolina, U.S.
Play I-spy with painted lighthouses, wander boardwalks and tip your toes into the Atlantic Ocean. The Outer Banks has sand dunes, seafood and adorable bed and breakfasts in classic American coastal style. And you’re in North Carolina, so travel costs shouldn’t hurt your bottom line.
4. Siesta Beach, Florida, U.S.
The winner of Dr. Beach’s best U.S. beach, Siesta Beach, looks downright Caribbean. The beach isn’t in the Florida Keys, it’s in Sarasota (not far from Tampa). For this spot to beat out beaches in Hawaii and California, you know it’s got to be good.
5. Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
Included in Lonely Planet’s top picks for budget travel in 2018, Lanzarote is the perfect answer to your dream of a Mediterranean honeymoon on the cheap. It’s not the easiest to get to, but once you’re in the Canary Islands, your costs will be low and the scene super romantic.
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