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HoneyMoons - Most Dangerous Locations
As Coosa Valley New`s Tony Potts enjoys the week off for his honeymoon, we decided to give him a little advice. The word `honeymoon` conjures up images of lazy days on a white-sand beach, basking in newlywed bliss. But that picture-perfect destination is not always perfect right now. Drug wars, crime, not to mentions some seriously dangerous insects can mar even the most idyllic of places and will swiftly jolt you out of the honeymoon period-and into honeymoon hell.

    Read on for the most dangerous honeymoon destinations on earth.
  • 1. Mexico: Drug Wars

    For Better: A top affordable honeymoon choice for U.S. couples, Mexico`s coastal beaches make the list of the top five most popular options for places to go once the bouquet has been tossed. Acapulco is where American royalty choose to honeymoon: This is where John and Jackie Kennedy headed as newlyweds.

    For Worse: Although Mexico`s most dangerous destinations are border towns Ciudad Juárez, Nuevo Laredo, and Reynosa, tourist-popular Acapulco and Mazatlán feature in a May 2010 U.S. State Department travel warning. Drug-related violence claimed the lives of three innocent bystanders in an April 2010 shootout in one of Acapulco`s tourist areas, while Mazatlán`s 2010 murder rate has seen a sharp rise.

  • 2. Jamaica: Gun Battles:

    For Better: Jamaica is the most popular Caribbean destination for honeymoons with more than 100,000 Americans choosing to spend their post-nuptial vacation on the lush, 150-mile-long island. The island`s all-inclusive, couples-only beach resorts are a big part of the draw.

    For Worse: A May 2010 State Department Travel Alert warned U.S. citizens against traveling to Kingston and surrounding areas as a result of escalating violence and unrest. With disruptions to flights and gun battles on Kingston streets, visitors to the island were advised to check conditions before leaving their hotels. You`re better off sticking to the resorts in Montego Bay on the northwest coast of the island.

  • 3. Australia: Poisonous Spiders

    For Better: Sydney and the nearby Blue Mountains are popular with honeymooners who want it all: great beaches, world-class hotels, incredible restaurants, and nearby wine country. The area also makes a memorable stopover en route to South Pacific escapes like Fiji.

    For Worse: Sydney could be the place to test out that promise to love each other in sickness and in health. Australia is teeming with deadly jellyfish and snakes, but 2010 has seen an invasion of deadly funnel web spiders. Yes, spiders. The aggressive arachnids can leap up to 18 inches and can bite through soft shoes and toe- and fingernails. The bite can be fatal, but excellent anti-venom exists so quick action is the key.

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