Travel smart: Honeymooners want exotic, romantic places with side of adventure

How do your honeymoon plans stack up against those of other couples? According to a new survey by SmarterTravel.com, here are the trends:

■ Honeymoon hot spots: Internationally, it’s the Caribbean, Italy, French Polynesia, Thailand and China. Domestically, it’s Hawaii.

Average cost: $4,183. However, some couples throw caution to the wind and spend up to a crazy $23,000.

■ Most popular honeymoon months: April, May, June, July.

How far in advance most couples book honeymoons: 2½ months.

Most popular honeymoon location: Beach resort, but with some kind of adventure opportunity like kayaking or hiking.

Most distant honeymoon hotspot: Bali, a 9,900-mile flight from Detroit.

Most requested honeymooner amenities: Champagne, rose petals, beach drinks, plunge pools and couples massages, naturally.