Jamaica
News - Real Estate - Tourism (June 25, 2004)
Jamaica Is Top
Caribbean Honeymooning Destination
Newly wedded couples are opting to
spend their honeymoon in Jamaica, more than any other Caribbean island.
That’s according to a recent survey
conducted by Modern Bride magazine, which describes itself as “the last word
on weddings.” The survey, which polled 3,000 travel agents on “the world’s
50 most seductive destinations” found that Jamaica was the third top
destination of choice globally.
But other Caribbean islands were also hot spots
for the married lovers. Eighteen states listed in the world’s top 50 honeymoon
destinations with four other Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) member
countries, apart from Jamaica, making the top ten.
The are Bermuda (5th), St. Lucia (6th), Aruba
(9th) and the U.S. Virgin Islands (10th).
“With countless secluded beaches, an endless
supply of romantic sunsets and the warmth and charm of the Caribbean people,
couples are rediscovering true love in the number one warm-weather destination
in the world,” said Hugh Riley, CTO’s director of marketing for the
Americas. “Aside from sun, sand and surf, newlyweds look to the Caribbean for
its exotic nature, romantic atmosphere and rich culture, together with the
practical value of choosing a region of diverse locales at affordable prices.”
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