Hot Hotels at the Hottest Locales

Honeymoon postcards from The Pink Fancy, a hotel at the travel survey's #7 ranked locale. Credit: The Pink Fancy Hotel, St. Croix

Modern Brides magazine surveyed the travel agents, we surveyed savvy travellers, and together what developed was a list of great places to stay in some of the most romantic places in the world.

We've come to your assistance with a selection of highly rated hotels – both well known chains and idiosyncratic local B&Bs – that will accommodate you well at a number of price points. The rates given are per night: for additional savings, look for package deals including multiple night stays, airfare and all-inclusive options...you may qualify for free nights or meals! And don't hesitate to ask a travel agent to help you find packages.

1. Hawaii: Pacific sun, surf, and beauty wins for the eighth straight year.

Maui

• Four Seasons Resort Maui. Kihei, $365 and up
• Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina: $125 and up

Oahu

• Halekuani Hotel, Honolulu: $385 and up.
• Hawaii Prince Hotel, Honolulu: $179 and up.
• Outrigger Waikiki On The Beach, Honolulu: $180 and up.

2. Jamaica: Beaches and reggae

• The Caves, Negril: $350 and up
• Goldeneye, Ocho Rios: $600 and up.
• Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios: $150 and up

3. Mexico: Food, fun, beaches, history -- everything

• The Bungalows Hotel, Cabo San Lucas: $115 and up.
• Casa Obelisco, Puerta Vallarta: $180 and up.
• Ritz-Carlton Cancun: $200 and up.

4. Tahiti: Pacific fantasy

• Intercontinental Beachcomber Resort Tahiti, Papeete: $265 and up.
• Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti, Arue: $200 and up
• Royal Tahitien, Papeete: $155 and up

5. St. Lucia: Less-travelled fun

• The Inn on the Bay: $120 and up
• Ti Kaye Village Resort: $150 and up
• Villa Beach Cottages: $115 and up

6. Italy: Old World passion

• Hotel Santa Maria, Rome: $150 and up
• San Clemente Palace, Venice: $360 and up
• Hotel JK, Florence: $280 and up
• Villa Ducale, Taormina (Sicily): $180 and up

7. U.S. Virgin Islands: Stress free beaches and duty free shopping

• Buccaneer, St Croix: $240 and up
• Gallows Point Resort, St. John: $265 and up
• Pink Fancy Hotel, St. Croix: $95 and up

8. Aruba: Latin desert island

• Golden Tulip Bucuti Beach Resort, Oranjestad: $132 and up
• Radisson Aruba Resort & Casino, Palm Beach: $200 and up
• Hyatt Regency Resort and Casino, Palm Beach: $265 and up

9. Las Vegas: Frisky fun

• J W Marriott Las Vegas Resort, Spa & Golf: $200 and up
• Mandalay Bay: $350 and up
• The Carriage House: about $100

10. Bermuda: Taste of Britain on the beach

• Salt Kettle House, Paget: About $100
• Pompano Beach Club, Southampton: $300 and up
• The Fairmont Southampton, Southampton: $220 and up