Trying to pick the perfect honeymoon destination spot? Finding all your choices are overwhelming? Want to travel someplace memorable yet, at the same time, off the beaten path.

Then you may want to look beyond the usual tourist traps and look for an out-of-the-ordinary destination.

Honeymoons are a special and memorable time for both the bride and the groom. It may be the first time the couple has traveled together. It's not a decision which should be taken lightly, but at the same time the process should be an enjoyable one.

According to the website Destination Weddings & Honeymoons, the top honeymoon spots for 2012 will be:

1. Coba, Mexico
2. Alaska
3. Botswana
4. British Virgin Islands
5. Thailand
6. Capri, Italy
7. Peru
8. Costa Rica
9. Tahiti
10. New Zealand

All of these locations share traits. They are all known for their natural beauty. They are all unique. And they all offer plenty of activities for the adventurous.

2011's Best Spots

If adventure isn't your cup of tea, then you may want to pick something more subdued but still serene.

The website U.S Today News picked its top 22 honeymoon spots for 2011 based on three criteria: the location had to be restful but not to the point of boredom, it had to be romantic and it had to be enjoyable for both men and women. The site's editors also took into consider comments from travelers.

The top honeymoon spots for 2011, according to U.S. Today News were:

1. Kauai
2. Maui
3. Florence
4. Crete
5. Santorini
6. Paris
7. Venice
8. Martinique
9. Turks and Caicos
10. St. Martin and St. Maarten

Numbers 11 through 22 on the list are Puerto Vallarta, Puerto Rico, Edinburgh, Key West, Jamaica, Charleston, S.C.; Banff, AB; Niagara Falls, San Francisco, Outer Banks, Madrid and Los Vegas.

How to Pick a Honeymoon Spot

So how do you pick the perfect honeymoon spot, especially when there are so many great locations to choose from?

First, make a list. Both you and your future spouse should make a list of places you would like to visit. Compare your lists. Do you share any sites in common? If not, do you want to visit places located near one another. Don't rule out the possibility of lumping these places together on a cruise or a European tour, for example, which visits multiple locations.

Second, decide which locations best fit your interests. Are you adventurous or do you prefer to relax on your vacation? Rule out any locations that do not have activities which match your interests.

Lastly, consider your budget. Your dream honeymoon may be to snorkel off of Australia, but if your budget doesn't allow it, you'll have to find an alternative. Snorkel off the coast of Florida, for example, instead.