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Too bad. If you had more time I would highly recommend you the Maldives - Maldives - Maldives!

It's the most exclusive independent island state in the Indian Ocean. 10000 better than Hawaii. The islands are very small and are not volcanic but coral build islands. There is usually one - two hotels per island only. This is why it is very exclusive. You get to enjoy the beauty of the nature with your siginifant other. And there is still alot you can do: Island hopping, visiting the capital of the Maldives Male, scuba diving, fishing...

The water is crystal clear and the sand (due to the corals) is one of the best worldwide. If you love scuba diving or snorkeling and swimming in warm water with many tropical fishes and corals around you then this is the place to be. It's like swimming in a huge aquarium. It's definetly the most romantic place I have ever been to. I visited this place twice and am yearning to go back. They sometimes offer you a trip to a so called 'desert island'. They drop you off with a picnic basket. You get the enjoy the island just by 'yourself' with your partner and then in the evening they come and pick you up. How romantic is that?

It's a number one travel destination for European Honeymooners and more and more Americans are discovering this place. But it is definetly not cheap.

To get an idea I would suggest you to check out the pictures here:

http://www.conradmaldivesrangali.com/images.php 

PS: There are many different Atolls there. I strongly recommend 'Ari Atoll'

What about Croatia and the Dalmation Islands?  They're gorgeous, exotic, different, and affordable:

http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/croat-dazure

In regard to Majorca I would be abit careful. We have been there last year. If you want to visit it it is definetly nice but be aware that it is the number 1 travel destination of Germans. If you go there you will most likely see Germans, German restaurants, German signs, newspaper..you name it.

You don't really have the feeling of being somewhere in Spain. The prime target group in Mallorca is

a) families with young children
b) retirees.

We did a mistake by not checking the hotel we booked first. We ended up being the only ones within the age of 30 yrs while everyone else was 60+ .

No matter where you go I would recommend you to check the hotel reviews on http://www.tripadvisor.com first before booking anything.

Instead of Majorca I would rather opt for the island of 'Sardegna' in Italy. For both islands a rental car is highly recommended.

Oh and for anyone who is looking for really good European / Asian / Southamerican airfares (such as 1 cent plus tax for a one way ticket in Europe. It is true!) you may check out the links on my website:

http://lan-pham.de/?p=126 

I paid ~ 600 USD total for 3 airfare tickets (me, my boyfriend and his brother) travelling to 6 European countries last year. I also took my mom and my sister to Barcelona from Germany and paid for the three of us 60 USD roundtrip!! Good luck with your plans 

For Europe: Ryanair and Easyjet are the best

If you're considering the Caribbean (i.e. USVI), may I suggest St. John.  I've lived off and on there since I was a kid and it is incredible.  The scenery, the snorkeling, and the hiking are much better than on St. Thomas or St. Croix and it's safer than those islands too.  They have everything from platform tents in eco-resorts to villas.  My family often rents ours out for wedding parties, etc.

I agree. I would prefer south of France (such as Aix en Provence) over Greece. You can rent a car and drive over to Monaco. The coastline Cote d'Azur there is breathtaking. But attention: it's pretty curvy and you want to be a good driver. South of France has sandy beaches whereas most beaches in Greece are stone beaches. I recommend to visit the artist village of Saint Paul de Vence. Due to your time constraint I would try to fly into Nice instead of taking the train from Paris, which would take too long and if you do it in the summer time it can be awfully hot.

Vive la France!

If I were to pick a honeymoon destination in Europe I definetly would pick south of France.

If you decide to stay in St. John, it depends on what you're looking for--eco-chic camping style or romantic bungalo tucked away in the woods.  The best (and almost the only) resort on island is Caneel Bay--very gorgeous with gardens, spa, and fancy restaurants, but resorts are just not my style.  If it were me, I'd want the privacy of a house and the freedom to roam, so I'd rent a small cottage, esp. one with a hot tub.  It gives you the option of cooking at home some nights, skinny dipping without fear, etc.  I like the hippy feel of the east end of the island better (Coral Bay, not Cruz Bay).  Please feel free to message me if you would like any specific suggestions.  My family's house is too large for a couple, but it gives you an idea of the views on the Coral Bay side:

 http://www.stjohndrakesview.com/island.php

Jilian-  I am going to Costa Rica for my honeymoon in July, any suggestions you have on the must sees and do's while we are there would be appreciated!!  Thanks!!

What about Portugal or the Azores?  They tend to be cheaper than much of western Europe and a bit off the beaten track? 

Guadeloupe and Martinique are great if either of you speak French (not a ton of Americans head that way)