NEW YORK, USA - Jamaica has been ranked the world's third best honeymoon destination by American travel agents in a poll conducted by the influential Modern Bride magazine.

In fact, Jamaica's ranking placed it at the top of five Caribbean islands that finished in the top 10 of Modern Bride's 50 Best Honeymoon Destinations. The other Caribbean destinations are Bermuda (5th), St Lucia (6th), Aruba (9th) and the US Virgin Islands (10th).

The survey appears in the current August/September edition of the magazine, which describes itself as "the last word on weddings".
The magazine polled 3,000 travel agents on "the world's 50 most seductive destinations" for its Eighth Annual Honeymoon Survey.

According to Modern Bride, the survey uncovers the details of 50 destinations to help couples choose the perfect place for a honeymoon. It also offers travel agents' top picks for newlyweds looking for the best in travel bargains, secluded hotels, natural settings, and outdoor adventure.

"The results indicate that the Caribbean is popular among honeymooners, with 18 states listed in the world's top 50 honeymoon destinations," a news release from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) said.

Hugh Riley, CTO's director of marketing for the Americas, agreed. "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," he said .

"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," Riley added.
The full list is:
1 Hawaii
2 Mexico
3 Jamaica
4 Tahiti
5 Bermuda
6 St Lucia
7 Italy
8 Las Vegas
9 Aruba
10 US Virgin Islands
11 Florida
12 Australia
13 France
14 Bahamas
15 Bali
16 Greece
17 Cayman Islands
18 England
19 Fiji
20 California
21 New Zealand
22 Turks & Caicos
23 Africa
24 Antigua
25 British Virgin Islands
26 Costa Rica
27 St Maarten / St Martin
28 Switzerland
29 Barbados
30 Nevis
31 Dominican Republic
32 Ireland
33 Lake Tahoe
34 Anguilla
35 the Poconos
36 Puerto Rico
37 New York
38 Austria
39 Belize
40 Canada
41 Alaska
42 Arizona
43 the Cook Islands
44 New England
45 Scandinavia
46 Spain
47 Thailand
48 Scotland
49 St Barths
50 South America

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