Beachfront dining in Belize.

Banish all thoughts of soggy subways and rain boots: From Baja beaches to Paris in full bloom, there are glorious days in store for March, April, and May marrieds.

FOR THE ADVENTUROUS:
Splurge: Surfing in Hawaii
You’ve mastered the waves at Montauk. Are you ready to tackle the really big ones? Turtle Bay Resort, on Oahu’s North Shore, has a surf school (a week of lessons is $1,560 per couple) and, better yet, 42 newly renovated beach cottages with four-poster beds, deep-soak tubs, and on-call valets (from $550). Call 800-203-3650 or visit turtlebayresort.com.

Steal: Kayaking in Baja
Camping on a white-sand beach, kayaking on the clear aqua Sea of Cortez, and snorkeling with baby sea lions are all part of Baja Expeditions’ Espiritu Santo kayak tour. The six-day trip, perfect for beginners, includes two nights in the Los Arcos hotel, all gear, and incredible meals served in a tent on the beach, not to mention a daily happy hour ($1,045 per person). Call 800-843-6967 or visit bajaex.com.

FOR FUN IN THE SUN:
Splurge: Jamaican Grottoes
The Caves is a ten-cottage seaside resort just outside Negril. The actual grottoes have been put to use for guests: One has a hot tub; another is set for candlelit dining. Rooms are cozy and colorful. Some have outdoor showers; most have ocean views and terraces. And of course, there’s a spa and a swimming pool. The resort provides bikes, water rafts, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment. Rooms from $575 ($445 after April 21, 2003); call 800-OUTPOST or visit islandoutpost.com.

Steal: Cabanas in Belize
Turtle Inn, Francis Ford Coppola’s resort in Belize, has just reopened. You’ll find seventeen beachfront cabanas, all with thatched roofs, outdoor showers, and Balinese-inspired interiors. Outside, laze on the sand or go saltwater fly-fishing, snorkeling, and scuba-diving along miles of barrier reef. Other highlights: the world’s only jaguar preserve and cruises up the Monkey River. Cabanas from $225. Call 800-746-3743 or visit turtleinn.com.

FOR CITYHOLICS: PARIS
It’s a cliché for a reason: Paris in springtime is utterly heavenly. Yes, it rains, but take a cue from the movies and you might find yourself dancing in the drops.

Splurge: On the Right Bank—steps from the Louvre—the George V has all the trappings of a legendary hotel: high ceilings, chandeliers, terraces—and that’s just in the guest rooms (from $600). Call 011-331-49-52-70-00 or visit fourseasons.com.

Steal: On the Left Bank, insiders swear by the Hôtel Duc de Saint-Simon, an eighteenth-century townhouse in the 7th Arrondissement. Some rooms have terraces, all have antique furniture, oil paintings, and Pierre Frey fabric galore (it’s a decorator’s dream). Rates from $175; 011-33-1-44-39-2020.

 

Australia's Barossa wine-making region. (Photo courtesy of the South Australian Tourism Commission.

FOR SOMETHING . . . BEYOND: Australian Wine Country
Getting to the Land Down Under takes a full day—and isn’t cheap—but foodies will find that the Barossa wine-making region is well worth the schlep. An hour north of Adelaide, this is the Napa Valley of Australia. Stay at one of two garden suites in the French-country-style Orangerie (rooms from $115; orangerie.com.au). Or try the Thorn Park Country House (rooms from $191; thornpark.com.au), a 145-year-old homestead on 66 acres with six bedrooms and a good restaurant. Call 888-768-8428 or visit southoz.com.

Whether you worship the sun or are actively fleeing it, June, July, and August can make for a red-hot honeymoon.

FOR THE ADVENTUROUS:
Splurge: Camping in Tahiti
In Tahiti, you can kayak, snorkel, and scuba-dive around the second-largest atoll in the world in the morning and hike mountains all afternoon. Explorer’s Corner plans adventure trips year-round for those who’ll pay to rough it a bit (in most cases, this means sleeping in tents on pristine beaches and eating simple, freshly caught meals). The two-week trip costs $3,950 per person, plus airfare. Call 510-559-8099 or visit explorerscorner.com.

Steal: Skiing in Chile
Skiing and snowboarding are not only possible south of the equator in our summer months but also cheaper than they are in the U.S. Chilean Andean Snow Adventures (CASA) organizes group and private tours of resorts in the Andes for all levels of skiers and riders. The “Classic Shortie” involves eight days in Portillo, Valle Nevado, La Parva, and Termas de Chillan ($1,495 for rustic but comfortable accommodations as well as lift tickets, guides, and transportation in Chile). Bring your gear, or rent it in Santiago. Call 888-449-CASA or visit casatours.com.

FOR FUN IN THE SUN:
Splurge: Turkish Riviera
The Ada Hotel is a nineteenth-century Ottoman palace on Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula (known to some as the Turkish Saint-Tropez). There are fourteen period-style rooms with carved four-poster beds and lanterns. The hotel has a private beach for fishing, sailing, or water-skiing; a boat is available for private cruises. Other highlights: mountain biking, horseback riding, and even a Turkish-style bath. Rooms from $245 to $545; call 011-90-252-377-53-79 or visit relaischateaux.com/ada.

Steal: Grenada Off-Season
Advantages of the Caribbean in the summer? Low rates and few tourists. True Blue Bay Resort was once an indigo plantation; now it’s a 26-room hotel. Suites have water views, balconies, kitchenettes, and Caribbean décor. Hike in the rain forest, check out an extinct volcano (now a lake), bird-watch, hop over to surrounding islands, or just lie on the beach. Summer rates from $105. Call 473-443-8783 or visit truebluebay.com.

FOR CITYHOLICS: VANCOUVER
Vancouver is popular with those who love the idea of skiing one day and windsurfing the next. But that’s not to say this charming, user-friendly city isn’t just as big on pampering.

Splurge: All 383 rooms at the Four Seasons Hotel have views. Harbor, city, or mountain? You choose. If you really want to go for it, book the Prime Minister Suite on the hotel’s top two floors, with floor-to-ceiling windows ($2,500). Doubles from $285; call 800-332-3442 or visit fourseasons.com/vancouver.

Sreal: Check in at the Opus Hotel, a new 97-room boutique hotel in Yaletown, near lots of good shopping. There are five room styles, from minimalist to eclectic modern. Try a couples massage at the new Eveline Charles spa and salon (1485 West 11th Avenue; 604-678-5666), or sample oysters from around the world at the nearby Blue Water Cafe (1095 Hamilton Street; 604-688-8078). Doubles from $185; call 866-642-6787 or visit opushotel.com.

FOR SOMETHING . . . BEYOND:
Charter a Yacht
Book your very own love boat—complete with captain, chef, and crew. Companies like Showboats International will be happy to hook you up. Decide where you want to go and what kind of experience you want (hopping from one deserted island to another, perhaps), and be prepared to pony up at least $15,000 for a week on a 75-foot boat. Call 954-525-8626, or visit showboats.com.