4 Sustainable Honeymoon Destinations For Tree-Hugging Couples

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We know dreams of an ethical safari through Kenya’s wilderness are a little outside most couples’ honeymoon budgets. But that doesn’t mean you have to abandon thoughts of an eco-friendly vacation to kick off your marriage in green style. Here are four countries with prime offerings for the tree-hugging couple. And besides the trees getting some love, there’s plenty of romance for you two as well.

1. Explore Grenada.

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Grenada might be one of the greenest islands in the Caribbean. There are lush jungles and waterfalls within walking distance of the capital, St. George’s. The island is a big producer of chocolate, and you can sample small batch homemade cocoa at the local chocolate museum for some ethical romance.

2. Road trip through Slovenia.

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The Slovenian Alps and green foothills are home to beautiful lakes, resort towns and wild parks. It’s perfect for a road trip with lots of stops for hiking. Even capital city Ljubljana is eco-friendly (it won the European Union’s Greenest Capital award in 2016) and a stroll along the river feels like a more private, quaint Venice.

3. Hike in Colombia.

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Colombia has the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains and the Andean Cloud Forest. And the country’s Lost City trek is a sustainable alternative to overtouristed Machu Pichu in Peru. Avoid the crowds and soak up time with just bae.

4. Stand on top of the world in Norway.

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Ah, Scandinavia. There’s no happier way to begin a life with your sweetheart than in one of the happiest regions in the world. And in Norway, you can climb to crazy heights with your new spouse, whether you enjoy a coffee overlooking Bergen or a trek to cliffside Preikestolen.