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re: Honeymoon Suggestions
Posted on 11/4/18 at 10:31 am to hungryone
Posted on 11/4/18 at 10:31 am to hungryone
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Why “once in a lifetime”? Seems like a high bar to set so early in your marriage.
Eh, I get what he’s saying. I interpret that as taking advantage of the opportunity and taking a trip that is far from the norm.
Most (not all) people don’t have the chance to take 2+ weeks to travel somewhere, so when presented with the opportunity, why not make the most of it?
That’s one of the reasons we chose Bali for our honeymoon. Complete opposite side of the world that isn’t exactly an easy trip to make, whereas we can go to Europe for an extended weekend fairly easily.
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Posted on 11/4/18 at 12:51 pm to MardiGrasMambo
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honeymoon
Spend the money on a nice room and bed.
We did an all inclusive because we just wanted to relax and love on each other and be waited on
Posted on 11/4/18 at 11:04 pm to MardiGrasMambo
Wife and I had done Europe while we were dating after college. Together we did Italy, Sicily, France, and Spain. It was an amazing time and we had a blast, but not what we were looking for in a honeymoon.
For our honeymoon, we did Secrets Playa Mujeres in Cancun. It was amazing for what we were looking for which was sun, drinks, and relaxation. The food was average, but everything else was awesome. Dealing with all of the hassles that can come with visiting and getting around Europe is not something I would want to do personally on a honeymoon.
For our honeymoon, we did Secrets Playa Mujeres in Cancun. It was amazing for what we were looking for which was sun, drinks, and relaxation. The food was average, but everything else was awesome. Dealing with all of the hassles that can come with visiting and getting around Europe is not something I would want to do personally on a honeymoon.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 8:39 am to MardiGrasMambo
First, congratulations! 
Rear view mirror stuff on honeymoon planning and looking at this thread...
It's going to be a very stressful time in your lives. Weddings tend to morph beyond the couple and into the family dynamics, so you have to be strong. A honeymoon should be fun, relaxing and culmination of your efforts and planning and love for each other.
I've traveled to Europe multiple times, but let me tell you, it can be STRESSFUL. Day there. Day back. Jet lag. Crowded planes, trains, buses, can't speak the language some times. It is beyond spectacular, and there are so many options, but I'd echo some of the other comments and suggest not going to Europe for a honeymoon. Just a lot to take on after all that other work and planning.
First, decompress and stay somewhere nearby for at least day to get ready for your big trip. Don't just jet off right after the wedding.
My thoughts would be somewhere that's fairly easy to get to, romantic and unique. Never been to Mexico, so others can weigh in there, but I have been to many Caribbean Islands and/or targeted some I'd love to go to one day for the express purpose of what you're trying to do.
Some thoughts:
Great Article On The Islands!
Petite St. Vincent: One Of My Remaining Bucket List Locations!
Another Final Bucket List Location: Galley Bay - Antigua
Grenada was by far my favorite island. Went there a few years ago. A unique blend of tropical forests, beaches, islands, great food and people. We went to a beach and restaurant right next to: Sandals. Gorgeous!
Rear view mirror stuff on honeymoon planning and looking at this thread...
It's going to be a very stressful time in your lives. Weddings tend to morph beyond the couple and into the family dynamics, so you have to be strong. A honeymoon should be fun, relaxing and culmination of your efforts and planning and love for each other.
I've traveled to Europe multiple times, but let me tell you, it can be STRESSFUL. Day there. Day back. Jet lag. Crowded planes, trains, buses, can't speak the language some times. It is beyond spectacular, and there are so many options, but I'd echo some of the other comments and suggest not going to Europe for a honeymoon. Just a lot to take on after all that other work and planning.
First, decompress and stay somewhere nearby for at least day to get ready for your big trip. Don't just jet off right after the wedding.
My thoughts would be somewhere that's fairly easy to get to, romantic and unique. Never been to Mexico, so others can weigh in there, but I have been to many Caribbean Islands and/or targeted some I'd love to go to one day for the express purpose of what you're trying to do.
Some thoughts:
Great Article On The Islands!
Petite St. Vincent: One Of My Remaining Bucket List Locations!
Another Final Bucket List Location: Galley Bay - Antigua
Grenada was by far my favorite island. Went there a few years ago. A unique blend of tropical forests, beaches, islands, great food and people. We went to a beach and restaurant right next to: Sandals. Gorgeous!
Posted on 11/5/18 at 11:41 am to AbitaFan08
Thanks for all the input thus far! This has all been very helpful, and please keep the suggestions coming.
Budget: Shooting for $10-$15K
What we like to do: Eat, drink and experience new things and places. And for this trip especially, put an extra emphasis on relaxing.
Pretty much what AbitaFan08 said - We want to take advantage of this special time to take a fantastic two-week trip that we'll remember forever. Of course, we'd love to be able to outdo this in the future, but the opportunity for an extended trip like this may not present itself again for awhile.
I didn't specify in the original post, but the places I mentioned are from the combined list of destinations my fiancee and I have discussed as options.
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Can you give us an idea of budget and what you like to do when you vacation?
Budget: Shooting for $10-$15K
What we like to do: Eat, drink and experience new things and places. And for this trip especially, put an extra emphasis on relaxing.
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Why “once in a lifetime”? Seems like a high bar to set so early in your marriage.
Pretty much what AbitaFan08 said - We want to take advantage of this special time to take a fantastic two-week trip that we'll remember forever. Of course, we'd love to be able to outdo this in the future, but the opportunity for an extended trip like this may not present itself again for awhile.
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Tell her to make a list of what she would like to see/do/experience on your wedding trip
I didn't specify in the original post, but the places I mentioned are from the combined list of destinations my fiancee and I have discussed as options.
Posted on 11/5/18 at 12:13 pm to MardiGrasMambo
Yeah that’s a healthy enough budget to go to some great places. That was about our budget for Bali - if you’re considering Thailand I’d also recommend looking there.
If you’re interested This thread covers our trip to Bali and might be helpful to you.
Don’t do a Caribbean island, as I think it doesn’t fit the mold of what you’re looking to do and experience.
If you’re interested This thread covers our trip to Bali and might be helpful to you.
Don’t do a Caribbean island, as I think it doesn’t fit the mold of what you’re looking to do and experience.
This post was edited on 11/5/18 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 11/5/18 at 3:51 pm to MardiGrasMambo
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What we like to do: Eat, drink and experience new things and places. And for this trip especially, put an extra emphasis on relaxing.
Okay, if excellent food/drink are high on your list, I'm gonna suggest you stay away from Caribbean all inclusives. If you really, truly are headed to a stretch in life where a two-week vacation will be impossible (law school, deployment, crazy career track like IB for a few years), then a Euro destination moves higher up on the list.
Go on a food spree in Paris.....forget laying by some boring pool (doesn't all blue water look the same after a day or two), and book a suite at a great hotel w/spa. You can do as much or as little as you'd like, with a ridiculous array of good food throughout Paris. The money you'd spend on an overwater villa can be spent in wine bars, on steak frites, and as many croissants, macarons, and crazy good pastries all over town.
Spend five or six days in the city, then head out to Champagne country around Reims for a few days. Stay someplace like Chateau les Crayeres: LINK
None of that sounds remotely stressful to me. (But I got married at SF City Hall, so I have no use for weddings, LOL)
Posted on 11/6/18 at 3:23 pm to MardiGrasMambo
Wife and I just went to Greece in June for ours. Direct flight to Frankfurt with Condor from NO, and then hop to Athens.
One day in Athens, then took a ferry to Santorini for 3 days. Next, another Ferry to Heraklion on Crete. Rented a car there and was able to explore as we wanted. Only stayed a night in Heraklion and then drove to Chania (2-3 hours) for the remainder of the trip. Air BnB's the entire time besides for Santorini because it is all small hotels anyway.
If you want anymore details, just let me know and I will be glad to give you restaurants/activities in each place. Was my 1st time in Europe and now I have the itch to go to a lot more countries over there.
One day in Athens, then took a ferry to Santorini for 3 days. Next, another Ferry to Heraklion on Crete. Rented a car there and was able to explore as we wanted. Only stayed a night in Heraklion and then drove to Chania (2-3 hours) for the remainder of the trip. Air BnB's the entire time besides for Santorini because it is all small hotels anyway.
If you want anymore details, just let me know and I will be glad to give you restaurants/activities in each place. Was my 1st time in Europe and now I have the itch to go to a lot more countries over there.
Posted on 11/7/18 at 9:20 am to MardiGrasMambo
As others mentioned some of Europe is travel heavy for a honeymoon.
My wife and I did Fiji and stayed in an over the water hut with a glass floor. Aside from meals we didn’t leave a 500 hard perimeter for 4 days. The resort we stayed at was called Likuliku but I’m sure that spelling is wrong. I’d stay on the mainland at a Westin or something for a few days first to get the jet lag and everything done then go to the resort for 3-4 days. We met a few people who told us they never met an American before, which seemed so odd.
My wife and I did Fiji and stayed in an over the water hut with a glass floor. Aside from meals we didn’t leave a 500 hard perimeter for 4 days. The resort we stayed at was called Likuliku but I’m sure that spelling is wrong. I’d stay on the mainland at a Westin or something for a few days first to get the jet lag and everything done then go to the resort for 3-4 days. We met a few people who told us they never met an American before, which seemed so odd.
Posted on 11/19/18 at 4:34 pm to Kamara4Prez
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Kamara4Prez
Would love to hear more details about your trip and get any recommendations you might have!
This post was edited on 11/19/18 at 4:35 pm
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