(Photo by Corey Weiner/Courtesy Hyatt Regency Aruba)

Great escapes: Find your personal paradise after the big day

Aruba

The trade winds blow through this tropical paradise each day, combining with average temps of 82 degrees and near-constant sunny skies to make for a perennially perfect destination. Feeling adventurous? Head to the surfers’ beach, ride horses in the sand, or go snorkeling in the turquoise water. For a slower pace, find your own hideaway in the coves or near the natural pool. Information provided by Accent Travel. To book, call 225-761-2164.

Luxury
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino
$6,156 per couple

• Round-trip airfare and private ground transfers
• Seven nights in the Sunset Suite with views of the Caribbean Sea
• Bottle of champagne upon arrival and special gifts for two
• Free night upon return for anniversary

Budget
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
$2,591 per couple

• Round-trip airfare and shared ground transfers
• Seven nights in a garden-view room
• Bottle of champagne upon arrival and special gifts for two
• Free night upon return for anniversary


Oia (Ia) village on Santorini island, Greece

Greece

This country is a study in contrasts—archaeological treasures and modern art, lazy beaches and rugged mountains. Embrace it all on a leisurely visit that takes in all the sights from Athens’ Grand Promenade to Santorini’s volcano views to Crete’s aqueduct and architectural ruins. Information provided by Geauxing Places Travel. To book, call 225-665-7050.

Luxury
$10,300 per couple

• Airfare to and from New Orleans and within Greece
• Private ground transfers
• Three nights at Herodion Hotel Acropolis, Athens, with continental breakfast and carriage city tour
• Three nights at Mykonos Grand Hotel, Mykonos, in a sea-view room with continental breakfast and city tour
• Four nights at Alta Mare, Santorini, in the Romance Suite with continental breakfast and city tour

Budget
$7,000-$8,000 per couple

• Airfare to and from New Orleans and within Greece
• Private ground transfers
• Three nights at Herodion Hotel, Athens, in an Acropolis-view room with carriage city tour
• Three nights at Cori Rigas Suites, Santorini, in a sea-view room with city tour
• Four nights at Knossos Royal, Crete, in a sea-view room with a city tour


(Photo courtesy Fairmont Southampton)
(Photo courtesy Fairmont Southampton)

Bermuda

Coral colors the sand pink on this British territory island not far from the U.S. mainland. Zip around the 22-mile-long island on a moped and enjoy pastel-hued houses and gorgeous gardens, then stretch your legs during a game of golf or tennis complete with ocean views. Information provided by Pearson’s Travel World. To book, call 225-926-3752.

Luxury
Fairmont Southhampton
$4,468 per couple (special promotion)

• Round-trip airfare and ground transfers
• Seven nights in a deluxe sea-view room with private beach and pool service
• Meals provided
• Trolley and private ferry transportation

Budget
Grotto Bay Beach Resort
$4,624 per couple

• Round-trip airfare and ground transfers
• Seven nights in an ocean-view superior room
• Private beach with snorkeling and wind-surfing
• Meals provided


Luxury overwater vacation resort on Bora BoraBora Bora

Considered by many the world’s most beautiful island, Bora Bora offers honeymooners a perfect South Pacific getaway. Whether you stay over the water or on the beach, you’ll have access to the famous blue lagoon and picturesque mountain peaks. Information provided by Allure Travel. To book, call 225-763-9999.

Luxury
St. Regis Bora Bora Resort
$15,436 per couple

• Round-trip airfare and ground transfers
• Seven nights in a deluxe overwater villa
• Discounted spa services and free 50-minute couple’s massage
• Breakfast provided
• Free bottle of champagne

Budget
Sofitel Bora Bora Marara Beach Resort
$5,600 per couple

• Round-trip airfare and ground transfers
• Seven nights in a beach bungalow
• Discounted spa services and free 50-minute couple’s massage
• Breakfast provided
• Free bottle of champagne