The 20 best honeymoon destinations in the world, according to newlyweds and travel experts

• Honeymoon destinations can range from the tropics to the city.
• U.S. News recently ranked the best honeymoon destinations based on expert opinion and travelers' votes.
• Warm weather beach locations and Mediterranean locales dominated the list.

For newlywed couples, honeymoon planning can be just as important as the wedding plans.

U.S. News & World Report recently rounded up the top 20 honeymoon destinations based on expert advice, along with thousands of traveler votes. While some of the destinations have been honeymoon staples for years, such as the island Bora Bora, there's a reason for that.

Warm weather locales and destinations in Italy topped the list. Below, take a look at where couples are booking their honeymoons.

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20. Nice, France

For couples that want to honeymoon in France, but still experience the Mediterranean coast, Nice is the location to visit. While there, watch a tennis match on the Nice Lawn Tennis Club, which opened in 1890, take a stroll along the Promenade des Anglais, and check out the photography museum Théâtre de la Photographie et de l’Image. 

19. US Virgin Islands

Couples seeking a beach honeymoon with white sands and clear blue waters might consider the US Virgin Islands. Stay at the 17th century hotel the Buccaneer, or The Westin St. John Villas.

18. Corfu, Greece

Corfu, Greece, is a paradise for honeymooners looking for a more affordable Greece vacation. The best times to visit are spring and fall. U.S. News has called Corfu one of the safest tourist destinations in Europe.