Need some help picking a honeymoon destination.

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The subject says it all.

My fiance and I are having no luck, we were looking at Ireland, but that looks more like a retirement getaway than anything.

So let me know where you've been and how it was.

Also if anyone has been to Cabo or Punta Cana, I would like to know how they are as well.

[kadaan]

How about a list of what kind of stuff you'd like?

If you like nature and relaxing, Hawaii is great. Lived there 25 years and would go back to visit anytime.

[simpletom]

when are you thinking about going, and what do you want to do (besides the obvious)

france is pretty cool just depends when your thinking of going.

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Looking at mid-late Sept, I'm open for anything other than cruises...It's like hell for me, stuck on a ship full of people that you probably can't stand...

Only stipulation the fiance has is there must be a beach.

As far as what I want to do... anything, I live in Wisconsin, seriously our summer is like a month long, anything would be a welcome change.

[keyclone]

this one is easy:

Caneel bay on St. Johns in the US Virgin Islands

http://www.caneelbay.com/
http://www.azurecollection.com/caneel_bay.htm

by far, one of the nicer places i have been. watch the timing because you are in the carribean (hurricanes possible from june to oct... none to speak of for the last 2 years, though). cost is moderate ($200-300/night/person) but low compared to NYC hotel prices.

St Thomas is right there, which i believe has gambling if you are so inclined. glass bottom boats, scuba, steel drum bands... and your villa is on the sand. just... awesome

whatever you do, if you are looking to make it nice... you cannot go wrong with the Rosewood Hotel & Resorts

http://www.rosewoodhotels.com/

the one place i wanted to try, but haven't yet... was Little Dix Bay on the British Virgin Islands, also a Rosewood location

http://www.villasatlittledixbay.com/
http://www.seasonsinstyle.com/hotelimages/hotel_46_1876.jpg

http://www.childofleisure.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/caneelbay1.jpg
http://www.azurecollection.com/dev/assets/caneel_bay_01.jpg

[Lost Ninja]

That place depicted in the lowest of Keyclones images... best place to go IMO... no beach though. :(

[Phaith]

If you like Mountains and that kind of scenery I suggest you take a look at Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada. Its one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Expensive but well worth it, and in Mid-Late September should still be warm. Check it out on google you might find its the thing for you.

[Wilbur]

Brazil

<3

[Monkofdoom]

That place depicted in the lowest of Keyclones images... best place to go IMO... no beach though. :(

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that

[Ellay]

Pick a Cruise of any type. With a wedding it's so much stress involved (just got married a little over a year ago).

Having a cruise makes it so easy, you don't have to worry about food / traveling / hotels / entertainment. It's all there and you can enjoy it whenever you want during the duration.

[Alcsaar]

I have to agree with Ellay, cruises are nice because all of that is taken care of.

Even if you don't like it I would still suggest it.
Also, if you go on a cruise to a colder part of the world, their tends to be more people probably your age, and less teens.

I'm 18, and I've been on a cruise both to Alaska (Past Summer) and Mexico (2 years ago). The cruise to Mexico had a club for teens, and there were actually many people my age. The cruise to Alaska was, for me, boring because I could not find anyone my age to hang out with.

But if you are against cruises, I would say Hawaii. Beautiful in my opinion, plus it has beaches, and its WARM! Hot really.

Plus you can learn2surf.

[Ellay]

Oh ya, another thing about cruises they are insanely affordable for any type of person.

[keyclone]

those types of resorts are all inclusive. no worries about meals or lodgings. of course, you pay for it.

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Alcsaar, Just a little FYI...I'm 22. So I dont think I'd find that many people my age on a cruise to somewhere cold.

I have been looking at the Virgin Islands, they seem nice, but I am starting to contemplate a cruise, seems like a bit more to do...especially if it hits a few ports.

As far as Caneel Bay...travel channel had it at #9 best resort in the caribbean. Just didnt see anything about all inclusive.

[Ripper]

Oh I'd love to go to Brazil. I fear I'll never come home to my family again though.

[Djarid]

Costa Rica is a lovely place... I spent time on the pacific coast then did some traveling. San Jose is a lovely city (no military so that part of the budget goes on amenities).

It shouldn't be that much of a pain to get to either from the US.

Alternatively you might try Belize.. I was posted there for 6 months... you have the mountains, jungle and forests for activities but also the reef for beaches and relaxing. San Pedro was awesome too... just don't spend time in Belize City, it is a dump and the mainland coast is pretty crap.

I would go back to both places in a snap.

[Edit] Belize is an english speaking country BTW... can be an advantage if you don't speak spanish.

[unit187]

Brazil... capoeira... damn that place is wonderful ^^

[roknroll]

I've been to Cabo and Cancun. Definately liked Cancun better... it has some of the nicest beaches. I'm not a big fan of the Pacific-side of Mexico or Central America. The beaches aren't quite as nice and the water is a little rougher. Cabo is a little less resort like and little more city-like. There are some great resorts, however, a few miles out of town. Cabo was fun, but I'd choose another spot.

I really loved Cancun. It has amazing white sand beaches, and there are a lot of things to do in and out of the water. It's probably the most modern of the resort towns in Mexico. Definitely stay in the hotel zone on the beach strip south of downtown. There are shuttles that run up and down the several mile stretch and cost next to nothing. You can also take taxis. These hotels have huge lots and nicer beaches without people trying to sell you stuff. If you can afford it, I'd go with the Oasis hotel in Cancun.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/yacoxx/OasisGrandLocation1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/yacoxx/Oasis-Cancun.jpg

Maui would be another one I'd really recommend, in the Kaanapali part (northwestern). Staying in the U.S. has it's perks. Don't need a passport, don't need to exchange any money. You won't have any problems with language barriers (although in most tourist places, everyone speaks english anyway). Only thing with Hawaii is that you really need to rent a car. Other places you won't need that.

I've always wanted to go to Nassau, Bahamas also. I think you can fly to Florida and take a boat out there, which might be cheaper than flying. From what I've heard, anything inside the hotels is very very overpriced, though.

What is your budget? Are you looking to stay in an all-inclusive? Do you want a really nice hotel, or stay in a nice place on the cheap? How long are you going for? Do you like the fully developed resort towns, or the more rustic and secluded places?


Here would be some top choices:
Nassau, Bahamas
Kaanapali area of Maui, Hawaii (north west section of island)
Cancun, Mexico
U.S. Virgin Islands

[Gallo]

I just got married in September and we went to Hawaii for 2 weeks. We visited 3 separate islands (Kuaui, Big Island, Maui) and it was amazing. There is a ton to see and you can either do it on tours, or on your own. There are all sorts of activities to do, and the beaches are amazing.

When I get home from work, I'll put some pictures up.

[thinus]

The Cook Islands is good too for a honeymoon. Might be a bit pricy and long flights though. Rarotonga, Vanuata, Tahiti, Fiji, Samoa if a tropical island getaway is your thing.

http://www.littlepolynesian.com is where I am going.

And if you really want to go overboard and you have too much money you can splash out on an overwater bure which basically means you live on top of the water with a see-through floor.