Romance comes alive with sunshine and beautiful scenery, as indicated by the winners of our 10Best Readers Choice contest for Best Anniversary Destination. Readers of 10Best and USA TODAY cast their votes over a four-week period and the results are in.
The winners in the 'Best Anniversary Trip' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice are as follows:
- Kauai, Hawaii
- Sedona, AZ
- Santorini, Greece
- Montreal, Quebec
- Amalfi Coast, Italy
- Venice, Italy
- Telluride, Colorado
- Paris, France
- Charleston, South Carolina
- St. Lucia
Congratulations to all our winners! We have a suspicion that the planning half of many couples will tuck this list away for future reference . . . and they should.
Thanks, too, to our Expert Panel, which included Carley Roney, cofounder of TheKnot.com. Here's to romance!
The Experts
Carley Roney
Carley Roney is cofounder and chief content... Read More
Carley Roney is cofounder and chief content officer of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO; www.xogroupinc.com), a global media and technology leader devoted to weddings, pregnancy and everything in between. After the nightmare of planning her own wedding, Roney and her partners founded The Knot in 1996 and quickly took the wedding world by storm. Today, The Knot Wedding Network (also encompassing the leading gift registry website WeddingChannel.com) reaches nearly every U.S. bride annually on the web, in magazines and books, on television, and through social media and mobile applications. Inspired by thousands of loyal users, Roney created The Nest and The Bump brands for young couples and first-time parents–offering multi-media content, tools, and community platforms designed specifically for the unique needs of couples setting up homes and getting ready for baby.
Carley Roney

Carley Roney is cofounder and chief content officer of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO; www.xogroupinc.com), a global media and technology leader devoted to weddings, pregnancy and everything in between. After the nightmare of planning her own wedding, Roney and her partners founded The Knot in 1996 and quickly took the wedding world by storm. Today, The Knot Wedding Network (also encompassing the leading gift registry website WeddingChannel.com) reaches nearly every U.S. bride annually on the web, in magazines and books, on television, and through social media and mobile applications. Inspired by thousands of loyal users, Roney created The Nest and The Bump brands for young couples and first-time parents–offering multi-media content, tools, and community platforms designed specifically for the unique needs of couples setting up homes and getting ready for baby.
Jennifer Byrne
As President of The Tropical Travelers, Jennifer... Read More
As President of The Tropical Travelers, Jennifer Byrne has been creating memorable vacations for 19 years. Since founding the company in 2001, her passion for travel has served her clients well. Jennifer has extensive expertise in planning honeymoons and vacations throughout the tropics. Jennifer has worked closely with Tripology for a number of years, as well as previously sitting on their board and speaking to the travel industry on their behalf. She has also been named one of Travel Agent magazine’s Top 25 Travel Agents in 2012.
Jennifer Byrne

As President of The Tropical Travelers, Jennifer Byrne has been creating memorable vacations for 19 years. Since founding the company in 2001, her passion for travel has served her clients well. Jennifer has extensive expertise in planning honeymoons and vacations throughout the tropics. Jennifer has worked closely with Tripology for a number of years, as well as previously sitting on their board and speaking to the travel industry on their behalf. She has also been named one of Travel Agent magazine’s Top 25 Travel Agents in 2012.
Emma Jupp
Emma Jupp, president of Liberty Travel, has nearly... Read More
Emma Jupp, president of Liberty Travel, has nearly two decades of history in the travel industry. Jupp oversees 170 of Liberty Travel’s businesses, 900 consultants and a corporate team of marketing and social media executives. Her team opened Liberty Travel's innovative flagship on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Jupp’s passion for the travel agent community dates back to 1995 when she became a travel consultant.
Emma Jupp
Emma Jupp, president of Liberty Travel, has nearly two decades of history in the travel industry. Jupp oversees 170 of Liberty Travel’s businesses, 900 consultants and a corporate team of marketing and social media executives. Her team opened Liberty Travel's innovative flagship on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. Jupp’s passion for the travel agent community dates back to 1995 when she became a travel consultant.
Malaka Hilton
Malaka Hilton is recognized for her expertise as a... Read More
Malaka Hilton is recognized for her expertise as a creator of leading-edge and escorted travel experiences throughout the world. In addition to operating Virtuoso-member travel agency Admiral Travel International since 1997, she launched an experiential tour company, AuthentEscapes, in 2008 to serve bucket list travelers in search of intrepid, exotic and culinary-focused trips. Ms. Hilton maintains a portfolio of high-profile clients, business partners and celebrated AuthentEscapes hosts such as Salvatore Ferragamo and Hawaiian Fusion Chef Roy Yamaguchi. Malaka's savvy for business and passion for travel have elevated her to prominence among her Virtuoso peers, distinguishing ATI among the best of the best as a winner of Virtuoso’s prestigious Chairman’s Award in numerous years.
Malaka Hilton

Malaka Hilton is recognized for her expertise as a creator of leading-edge and escorted travel experiences throughout the world. In addition to operating Virtuoso-member travel agency Admiral Travel International since 1997, she launched an experiential tour company, AuthentEscapes, in 2008 to serve bucket list travelers in search of intrepid, exotic and culinary-focused trips. Ms. Hilton maintains a portfolio of high-profile clients, business partners and celebrated AuthentEscapes hosts such as Salvatore Ferragamo and Hawaiian Fusion Chef Roy Yamaguchi. Malaka's savvy for business and passion for travel have elevated her to prominence among her Virtuoso peers, distinguishing ATI among the best of the best as a winner of Virtuoso’s prestigious Chairman’s Award in numerous years.