Honeymoon Budget Battle
In this corner, we have a fabulous destination that will not break the bank, giving you everything you need to celebrate your beautiful union.
In the other corner, we have its luxurious cousin, a destination with a similar vibe that allows you to amp up the experiences with luxurious add-ons.
Round 1
Cancun for Budget
Stay in trendy beachfront hotels for every budget.
Find authentic Mexican fare away from tourist-friendly areas.
Discover shopping and nightlife options for all tastes.
Visit local Maya ruins that cost less than major sites hours away.
The Maldives for Luxe
Stay in an underwater villa 16 feet below the surface of the ocean.
Explore the Maldives' UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in a personal submarine.
Rent a private yacht and go deep-sea fishing.
Take a scenic flight over the islands.
Round 2
Alaska for Budget
Take a cruise where everything you need is included in the ticket price.
Fly off on a flightseeing tour — they’re more affordable than you might think.
Hike on public trails that take you over glaciers.
Explore Alaska’s National Parks, most of which don’t charge an entrance fee.
Hawaii for Luxe
Cruise around the scenic highways of Maui in a 1957 Porsche Speedster.
Charter a private boat and go whale watching.
Take a thrilling helicopter tour over the jagged cliffs and remote valleys of the Napali Coast.
Feed, train and create close bonds with dolphins with an actual trainer.
Round 3
Thailand for Budget
Browse the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar to find the best souvenirs.
Help protect rescued pachyderms at the Elephant Nature Park.
Find delicious Thai food at street markets for less than $2 a plate.
Rent a motorbike and explore the area in search of private beaches and hidden coves.
Japan for Luxe
Soak in a private onsen, a Japanese hot spring.
Spend the evening with a sake expert in Tokyo.
Stay in a hotel with a view of Mount Fuji.
Dine on Kobe beef, the caviar of meat.
Round 4
The Bahamas for Budget
Take a free tour and sample local rum at John Watling’s Distillery.
Feast on inexpensive fresh fish at Arawak Cay, aka the Fish Fry.
Visit the Queen’s Staircase and pay a local for a history lesson.
Enjoy a free visit to Fort Fincastle, a limestone fortress built in 1793.
St. Lucia for Luxe
Stay in a luxury resort without a wall, giving you endless views.
Enjoy a private romantic dinner while stargazing on the rooftop Celestial Terrace.
Explore the Pitons with a private guide.
Tour a volcano’s caldera and then finish with a mud bath in the sulfur springs.
Round 5
Barcelona for Budget
People-watch while snacking on street food on the pedestrian avenue La Rambla.
Stroll the expansive grounds of Gaudí’s Park Güell for free.
See the city from atop Barcelona Cathedral for just a few dollars.
Get cultured at the Picasso Museum, which is free for a few hours every Sunday.
Paris for Luxe
Skip the lines on private tours of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay.
Gain a new perspective of the city on a romantic, private boat ride down the Seine.
Put on your fanciest clothes for a night out at the Paris Opera.
Circle Paris in a hot air balloon, champagne included.