Couples thank their lucky stars for this white sand paradise, just three hours by plane from New York but seemingly perched on the world's edge. A sparkling find in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Seven Stars Resort on Grace Bay exudes romance and relaxation. Whether lovers prefer diving coral reefs in pursuit of sea turtles, reclining by the mosaic-bottom pool or savoring a massage for two at the full-service spa, the resort is a couple's wonderland.

Marble floors, four poster beds and private balconies or wraparound terraces in all rooms and suites deliver a taste of life's finer things. The luxurious accommodations offer a range of options, from intimate getaways in a one-room garden-view studio to a grand affair in the four-bedroom Royal Beachfront, evocative of a colonial mansion. Also part of the upscale amenities is La Pergola restaurant, where guests taste dishes from around the world, including local and Mediterranean-inspired favorites.

The Seven Stars' staff will attend to every detail of a couple's big day, including the oceanfront ceremony, cake cutting and a day at the spa for the bride and her mother. Honeymooners unwind in a lavish suite, followed by his-and-her spa treatments or a picnic on the beach.