August Honeymoon Spots

When my fiance and I decided to get married, after choosing the venue and engagement ring, we couldn’t wait to start thinking about possible honeymoon locales.  As a law student I have neither the time (nor the cash) to do much traveling, and as the honeymoon would also double as a post-bar trip for me, I wanted to find a great, laid-back place to while away a week or so in August. However, Europe pretty much shuts down for the month of August, and that’s the beginning of hurricane season in the Caribbean and Mexico (not to mention Florida).  So, what’s an August bride to do?  

 Below, the top 10 August non-hurricane, non-Europe honeymoons for August brides.

1.  Bora Bora:  If you can afford it, which we can’t, it could be the closest you ever get to heaven on Earth. 

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2.  Kauai:  For a domestic, more affordable alternative to Bora Bora.  (This will be my honeymoon!) 
3.  Japan:  Because I fantasize about chilling out in the middle of nowhere, soaking in hot springs and doing yoga all day. 
4.  South Africa:  A friend just got back from her post-bar trip to Stellenbosch, in South Africa’s wine country.  She said it’s the most beautiful place she’s ever been.  Just remember that August is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and dress accordingly.
5.   Napa:  If you just can’t swing a trip to South Africa, Napa surely won’t disappoint.
6.  Acadia National Park:  Best for the nature lover, Acadia is a breathtaking spot.  And summer in Maine is sublime.
7.   Australia:  If you’re more ski bunny than beach bum, take advantage of Australia’s winter to do some skiing.
8.  Bali:  Though not quite as striking as Bora Bora, Bali is a heavenly escape from the stress of the wedding.
9.  Santa Barbara:  When I first started planning my wedding, I wanted it to be in Santa Barbara.  I miss California since I moved back to the East Coast (my fiance and I met when we were living out West).  Too bad it would have been impossible for the grandmas to make it out there, otherwise I think we’d have done it.  Santa Barbara has great beaches, fantastic hotels and even its own wine country.  It’s also just 1 1/2 hours from LA. 
10.  Las Vegas:  In case you need any excuses to stay inside…Sure can’t go outside in Vegas in August, but isn’t that half the fun of the honeymoon?  Let us know what you think in the Comments.  

What are some other great honeymoon options for August brides?