Bermuda has been highlighted on CNN’s website as a top honeymoon destination.The Island is featured alongside French Polynesia, Fiji, Italy and Bali in the Five Hot Honeymoon Destinations article, which contains praise from Brides Magazine travel editor Jacqueline Gifford.It highlighted Bermuda’s proximity to the US, pristine beauty and welcoming atmosphere as reasons the Island is a must for honeymooners.The article stated: “Although often associated with the Caribbean, Bermuda is actually situated about 650 miles off the coast of North Carolina. For people living on the East Coast, the plane ride to paradise lasts less than two hours.”It quoted Ms Gifford saying: “Bermuda has amazing beaches, the pink sands, great food, warm people and all the pampering and nice hotels without having to travel far.“A small island, Bermuda gives off a close-knit community feel while providing an exotic flavour. Pastel-coloured buildings and crystal blue waters give the scenic impression that you’re far from home without the long journey.“For couples taking a ‘mini-moon’ and compensating with a longer honeymoon when time allows Bermuda provides a special weekend getaway where you can still make it back to work on Monday.”Last week Bermuda came sixth among the world’s top 20 honeymoon destinations according to Brides Magazine.Tourism Minister Patrice Minors said: “We’re absolutely thrilled that Bermuda has been recognised in this way. Bermuda is undoubtedly one of the most unique honeymoon destinations.“CNN.com is read by millions around the world, and this kind of added exposure is wonderful for our tourism product. We hope that this latest recognition will translate into couples deciding to spend their honeymoon on our shores.”Useful website: www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/06/14/favorite.honeymoon.destinations/index.html?hpt=hp_c2