Marrying the love of your life is an unforgettable event. Unfortunately, it is also an expensive one. You can stretch your wedding budget in many ways, but you may still feel like you cannot afford the tropical honeymoon you desire. The good news is that you can, if you choose a budget friendly destination. Here are three beautiful and economic tropical destinations for a perfect honeymoon.
Curacao
Curacao is the largest of the Netherland Antilles or Dutch Islands. It is located just off the coast of Venezuela, in the south Caribbean Sea. Curacao is well known for its gorgeous soft sand beaches and breathtaking ocean views.
One of the most popular beaches is Cas Abao, which has white sand that meets clear turquoise ocean water. Besides soaking up the sun on pristine beaches, you can also go snorkeling, hiking, visit National Parks, experience amazing nightlife, and try delicious cuisine.
The currency used here is the Netherlands Antillean Guilder, which has a very favorable exchange rate with the U.S. dollar. One U.S. dollar equals $1.79 in local currency.
Barbados
Barbados is in the eastern part of the Caribbean. Its beauty is breathtaking. With all white sand beaches, blue ocean water, and rocky cliffs, there is no place on earth quite like Barbados.
Barbados has a rich history, one that includes being the birthplace of rum. You can take a tour of how the world’s oldest rum came to be and top it off by sampling traditional Bajan rum punch.
The animals on Barbados will amaze wildlife lovers. This island is home to large groups of sea turtles, the leatherbacks and hawksbill. If you go at the right time, you can see their eggs hatch. That is a sight you and your spouse are sure to never forget.
The currency in Barbados is the Barbadian dollar, which has a favorable exchange for American tourists. One Barbadian dollar equals two U.S. dollars.
Jamaica
For a Rastafarian good time, there is no better choice than Jamaica. With miles and miles of beautiful white sand beaches, you will soak up the sun next to crystal clear blue ocean waters. The weather here is always just right, at a nearly perfect 81 degrees almost all the time.
Here you can go snorkeling and take in the beautiful coral reefs, swim with dolphins, surf, and scuba dive. Zip lining, bobsledding (without snow of course), and hiking the rugged, yet beautiful mountains await the more adventurous travelers.
The food here is excellent and without compare. Form the rum punch to the jerk chicken, your taste buds will experience new and exotic local flavors.
Jamaica has one of the most favorable currency exchange rates. In fact, one U.S. dollar equals $129.01 Jamaican dollars. Now that’s sure to stretch your honeymoon budget!