The most important element of planning a honeymoon is figuring out where you want to go. But unfortunately most couples simply choose the first location that comes to mind and it usually isn't a terribly exciting one. So if you have plans to tie the knot, you may want to consider one of the following destinations for your honeymoon.

Planning a wedding is usually the source of a tremendous amount of stress for all parties involved, particularly the bride. Trying to get all of the details just right and making sure everything is in place can be an overwhelming task for even the calmest of personalities.

So it stands to reason that both the bride and the groom deserve to let off some of the steam that comes from wedding planning by taking their honeymoon to one of the world's great travel destinations for couples in 2014.

- Kauai - It may sound a little bit like a cliché to take a honeymoon in Hawaii but the island of Kauai is anything but ordinary. With golden sunsets and beautiful black-sand beaches along turquoise water, the scenery on the island is like nowhere else in the world. This quiet island is the perfect place for a private honeymoon getaway.

- Crete - Greece is one of the most enchanting locations in the world to take a honeymoon and the Greek island of Crete is a big part of the reason. Crete has everything any newlywed couple could possibly want on their honeymoon from beautiful beaches to city streets lined with beautiful architecture.

- Martinique - The French-Caribbean island of Martinique is what most people probably imagine when they hear the term "paradise on earth". This stunningly beautiful island features tropical palm-tree forests jutted up against expansive beaches. Several boutique shops and old cathedrals can be enjoyed throughout the city centre.

- The Maldives - If you have ever seen pictures of private villas on raised platforms lined up in the turquoise water along a beautiful sunny beach, they were probably pictures of the Maldives. This amazing location is perfect for newlyweds and most of the villas feature gourmet room service and an on-call masseuse.

If you are planning a wedding for 2017 make sure your honeymoon is as exciting as your ceremony by planning a trip to one of these fantastic honeymoon destinations.


By Avon Alexander