Every year, Modern Bride magazine surveys thousands of travel agents to find the best honeymoon destinations. Here is the magazine's most recent list of top 10 spots -- and places we've selected that have the same romantic pizazz without the economic punch.
1 THEY SAY: ITALY
"Vibrant cities, tantalizing cuisine and a culture that has embraced love for centuries."
WE SAY: SLOVENIA
In Italy, your dollar will be scorched by the Tuscan sun. In Slovenia, you get all the romantic flair (think beautiful landscape, rich cuisine and great wines) and far more bang for your buck.
2 THEY SAY: HAWAII
"The top destination [according to the magazine's poll] for a decade with its luxurious resorts and stunning beaches."
WE SAY: ST. JOHN'S
St. John's in the U.S. Virgin Islands is closer to home, cheaper and far less crowded.
3 THEY SAY: TAHITI
"Sights, scents and flavors of French Polynesia."
WE SAY: SABA
Fly to St. Maarten and take a ferry to the remote, volcanic island of Saba, where you'll meet strange Dutch-Caribbean natives and avoid jet lag.
4 THEY SAY: COSTA RICA
"Lush rain forests, erupting volcanoes and wildlife reserves promise an adventure lover's paradise."
