Happy Friday and Hello Summer Eye Candy! To send you off into the weekend proper like, I've compiled a list of the Top 10 Warm Weather Locations. Perfect for Destination Weddings, Honeymoons, or just a romantic warm weather getaway, these locations will have you day dreaming of surf, sand and a fruity drink or two! Having a beach wedding? We've got super duper wedding planning tips to get you started on the right path.
And of course, my fave and yours, the Mexican paradise of Cancun is #1! Bon Voyage and you're welcome!
1. Cancun, Mexico
The name Cancun means "golden snakes," but you won't find any venom in this sun-kissed Yucatan paradise. The most popular destination in Mexico, Cancun beckons with stunning aqua-blue waters and white-sand beaches. While Cancun's reputation is for spring-break fun, wholesome activities for the family can be found: Ride horses on the coast, snorkel and canoe in a reserve, swim with the dolphins. If all this leaves you sun-blind, plenty of bars and fine restaurants tempt at the end of the day.
Source: Vive Mexico
2. St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands - No passport required!
Of all the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas is the most cosmopolitan island, yet it still retains the distinctive atmosphere of a secluded Caribbean paradise. Only 32 square miles in size, St. Thomas is packed with millions of opportunities for smiles and surprise, for families or couples, from shopping and sailing, snorkeling and sightseeing, or diving and dining.
Interested in culture and history? Don’t miss the second-oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, the 1680-built Fort Christian or the childhood home of Camille Pissarro, one of the best-known French Impressionists. There is something for everyone and no passport required. Interested in a Virgin Island destination wedding or honeymoon, check here.
Source: US Virgin Islands
3. Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Playa del Carmen is one of the fastest growing and most fun towns in the Caribbean. An international mix of fun loving travelers come here to party, enjoy the beaches and just generally immerse themselves in the tropical splendor of it all.
"Playa" as it's known to the locals, is in the middle of the Riviera Maya in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico's Caribbean vacationland. This locations has amazing beaches, great beach vacation accommodations and the ferry to Cozumel which runs numerous trips daily. Playa del Carmen is only 45 minutes from Tulum ruins, or Cancun.
4. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana, on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, is what Caribbean postcards are made of: twenty-five miles of white sand, swaying coconut trees and more than 35 resorts (which by law cannot be taller than a palm tree). European tourists long ago discovered Punta Cana and Americans are now catching on. At this affordable tropical getaway, most guests choose to stay in all-inclusive resorts. The town itself isn't a tourist draw; the primary purpose of Punta Cana is relaxation by the sea.
Source: Trip Advisor
5. Miami Beach, FL
Beyond the radiant sun, surf and sand, discover Miami Beach’s rich history as an entertainment and cultural destination. From world-famous Art Deco architecture to renowned nightclubs to designer fashions, there’s so much going on in Miami Beach that you’ll need an extra day to enjoy all that it offers. Miami Beach has been one of America's pre-eminent beach resorts for almost a century.
6. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Many believe San Juan is a small Spanish colonial town with but a few bustling avenues. However this impression does not aptly describe the breath and depth of this fine old-world city. Modern-day San Juan encompasses a vast metropolis making it an eclectic combination of sights and sounds, history, cultural, and community.
Old San Juan is a traditional, colonial city encompassing over four hundred years of history and tradition. El Condado, as the locals say, is the island's most glamorous district, featuring boutiques, a variety of restaurants, and some of the finest hotels on the island. Isla Verde is home to high-rise apartment buildings, huge clubs and luxurious hotels.
Old San Juan is a picturesque destination wedding location with many options for visitng guests. Visiting is easy, relatively inexpensive and you don't need a passport coming from America.
Source: Yahoo Travel, Puerto Rico Vacation
7. Honolulu, Oahu , HI
Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” Oahu certainly lives up to its name. The third largest Hawaiian island is home to the majority of Hawaii’s diverse population, a fusion of east and west cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people. It’s this fundamental contrast between the ancient and the modern that makes discovering Oahu so enjoyable.
Home to the State Capitol, Honolulu is the vibrant epicenter of Hawaii. Here you’ll find everything from historic landmarks and treasured monuments to world-class shopping and a flourishing arts and culture scene. Home to the majority of Oahu’s population, the sprawling city of Honolulu spreads throughout the southeastern shores of Oahu, from Pearl Harbor to Makapuu Point, encompassing world famous Waikiki.
Source: The Hawaiian Islands
8. Orlando, FL
Whether you have been to Central Florida a number of times or are simply looking to go for the first time, Orlando is always full of new adventures and surprises. Known more for its theme parks and family friendly vacations, couples are sure to find fabulous travel deal for a relaxing long weekend or even a domestic honeymoon to take in all the attractions. Home to world famous Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, SeaWorld Orlando and dozens of other popular attractions, Orlando is truly the theme park capital of the world and a renowned destination any time of year.
Source: Article
9. Isla de Vieques, Puerto Rico
Isla de Vieques is truly one of the last undiscovered spots on the Caribbean, one of the few that remains true to the past, tranquil, lush, uncrowded, alluring, romantic and magical. The island of Vieques has some of the most sublime and delightful beaches in the Caribbean, rich ocean life, lush tropical flora, and the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world. Until recently, Viequenses only saw a few thousand visitors a year. The majority came from workers in the metro area on the main island of Puerto Rico seeking for the escape that the more tranquil side of Puerto Rico offers.
The island has a variety of attractions that would appeal to beach, and nature lovers as well as those that seek to feel a sense of adventure during their vacation and history buffs. When you arrive to the Vieques you will feel as if you've traveled six decades into the past; a past where only nature has been at work to create a special picture perfect place.
Source: Vieques Travel Guide
10. Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
The simplicity of sun, sea and sand. The luxury of five-star hotels, water sports, shopping and entertainment. This is Sharm el-Sheikh, one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai peninsula. All around are Bedouins, colorful tents, mountains and sea. There are small, intimate hotels with modern designs, as well as larger hotel complexes belonging to International chains, plus about all the amenities one could expect of a tourist center, including casinos, discos and nightclubs, golf courses and health facilities. In fact, with diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and other water sports, horses and camel riding, desert safaris, and great nearby antiquities attractions, it is almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom.
Source: Tour Egypt
Hope you find some inspirations in our Top 10 Warm Weather Locations! Enjoy, relax, dream, get married, get cozy...just imagine.
Planning a destination wedding? Where, when, how...ohhh inquiring minds want to know! I'd love to share all the deets with the dLA family! For now, would ya please become a fan on our FACEBOOK page and a follower on TWITTER? Sure would appreciate it!
Have a sunfilled weekend,
No comments:
Post a Comment
Leave us a comment and let us know what you like!