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Post#1 @
04-10-03
, 10:54 PM
My fiance can't seem to decide on a honeymoon! And we are running out of time. Please help, where would you suggest and why? So far top choice is Las Vegas. But we'd originally wanted Hawaii, but the flight there and back would kill almost 2 of our days! THANKS! |
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Post#2 @
04-11-03
, 12:01 AM
Oh Vegas is great. I went last summer. If I had my choice, I would stay at the Bellagio! If it were me, I would go to the Carribean, St. Thomas, somewhere like that. |
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Post#3 @
04-11-03
, 12:40 AM
Well, I'm crossing my fingers for Disney World.. LOL! I love it there! There is so much to do and see, plus, you can make it really romantic. I hope you find something you two both like! Jess |
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Post#4 @
04-11-03
, 12:42 AM
So many choices! Maybe you should stick with Hawaii, since that is where you wanted to go in the first place. Vegas and Hawaii are two totally different places. There are some great deals right now to go to Hawaii. Check out www.bluehawaii.com I found them to be the best in price and did hours and hours of research before I booked with them. They are a travel agent company based in Hawaii. If you are interested in Maui, I have tons of info. We are staying there for 9 days and I have done all my research!! |
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Post#5 @
04-11-03
, 12:43 AM
OOPS! It is www.blue-hawaii.com |
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Post#6 @
04-11-03
, 03:30 AM
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Wow I rarely enter this forum, but I'm glad I saw this and I gotta tell you Jaxie, you're correct about the travel time, but ooooohhhh, Hawaii is ooh so worth it. |
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Post#7 @
04-13-03
, 12:24 PM
Actually Vegas was always discussed as a possibilty, so we're not really concerned that it is nothing like Hawaii. And Hawaii is pretty much out, we both started new jobs this past year, and we don't have much vacation time, so Hawaii is just too far for us right now. I was hoping to get some new ideas from DTers as neither or us has been to too many places. What states and cities have good attractions? THANKS! |
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Post#8 @
04-13-03
, 12:32 PM
A couple of people on DT have commented on Niagra Falls and how romantic it is. |
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MEXICO!!!
Post#9 @
04-14-03
, 10:07 AM
i don't know where you are located, but MEXICO is wonderful!!!!!! i live in the mid-atlantic and leaving from a hub airport like Pittsburgh is only 3 hours to Cancun. I'd recommend Cabo San Lucas, Cozumel, etc. you can great deals, too on an all inclusive package. mars |
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ditto on Mexico
Post#10 @
04-17-03
, 09:27 AM
We flew to Cancun and stayed in the Mayan Riviera area about an hour south of the city. It was wonderful--scenic natural setting, side trips to the ruins and small towns and a chance to learn about the history and culture of the country. We stayed at a resort for covenience, but I'm the kind of traveller who prefers to balance the touristy stuff with learning about daily life in a place. Vegas and Disney drive me nuts. Mexico does offer a wide range of stuff--total resort seclusion to backpacking. With a bit of research, you can find something to suit any taste. dd |
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Seattle - Vancouver - Victoria
Post#11 @
04-17-03
, 06:12 PM
You can fly into Seattle, visit the space needle, Pike Market, etc., and spend a night or two there. Rent a car and drive over to Vancouver (Canada). Take the ferry to go over to Victoria island. The scenery is really beautiful and inspiring. Make sure you bring your passports or birth certificates though. Whereever you go, have a wonderful time! |
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Niagara Falls Canada is romantic ....
Post#12 @
12-30-03
, 12:44 PM
especially if you get a high rise room view of the Falls. The Marriott FallsView in one of the upper floors with a full size jacuzzi looking out the wall to wall ceiling to floor window is really nice. Don't forget to turn on the gas fire place in your room, too! 
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Viva Mexico!!!
Post#13 @
04-28-04
, 10:30 AM
Definitely agree on Mexico - the warm clear blue caribbean sea lapping at your feet, powder soft white sand, blue cloudless skies... ahhhh it's just perfect. There is a massive market for beautiful, smaller hotels for intimate and romantic honeymoons at the moment. There is so much choice. Good luck with chooosing - let us know what you decide!! |
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Last edited by Emmesmom : 04-28-04 at 10:54 AM.
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Re: Where to Honeymoon?
Post#14 @
11-21-08
, 04:27 AM
it depends on your mood for vacations. If you want something energizing you can try for the caribbean. ..if you'd rather have something more relaxing, you can try out a spa .. .Blue Lagoon in Iceland is THE BEST!! Nothing beats that (that i know of, of course :P), if you want something magical, and romantic, yet different. ..you can try the Ice Castle in Sweden. I love it. |
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Where to Honeymoon?
Post#15 @
08-10-09
, 01:46 AM
Hi All, How Are you ? I think that A honeymoon can be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Begin your honeymoon planning here, and find information on your honeymoon budget, when to go, where to go, and more. What You Need to Know When Planning Your Honeymoon: Too often, a honeymoon takes a backseat to all the wedding planning. But shouldn’t you give it just a little more attention? After all, the wedding is for your family and friends, but the honeymoon is just for you. It’s a time to relax and reflect, but most of all enjoy each other. Here are the basic things you need to know: Decide on a Honeymoon Budget: You may have already decided this when planning your wedding budget. If not, sit down and do this before you decide anything else. Figure out if you have any frequent flier miles or hotel miles that can be used towards your trip. Consider putting all of the wedding expenses on a credit card that earns frequent flier miles for your honeymoon. (Be sure to pay it off every month – you don’t want to start a new marriage with a ton of new debt.) Decide When to Go and For How Long: First, figure out how many vacation days you have accrued, and how many of them you’ll need before the wedding for last minute planning. (It’s not uncommon for brides to take a week off, and grooms to take a couple of days.) Do you want to leave the morning after your wedding? Or, do you want to have some time after the wedding to unwind and pack when you’ll be more focused on it, and take your honeymoon a few days or even a few weeks later? Another option, for those who don’t have a lot of vacation days, is to take a weekend “mini-moon” after the wedding, and then take a long second honeymoon on your first anniversary. Decide Where to Go on Your Honeymoon: Each of you should take a few minutes to separately write down what you envision doing on your honeymoon. Do you want somewhere warm or cold? Do you want to go someplace far away and new, or someplace close to home? Do you want a resort where there will be other honeymooners to socialize with, or someplace secluded where it will just be the two of you? Do you want to be in a city with museums, restaurants and nightlife or, do you want there to be lots of athletic activities available? Perhaps you’ll just want to spend a lot of time in the room! Once each of you has your list, compare. Where there are differences, see if there’s one place that might have the best of both worlds. Consider Visiting a Travel Agent: While most people are booking travel online these days, a travel agent can be extremely helpful when planning a honeymoon. Not only will he or she have ideas about places you might not have thought of, but they’ll be familiar with those details like “do you need a visa?” and when the rainy season is. They might also have special packages or deals to pass on to you. Learn More about Where You’re Going: It’s never too early to get excited. As soon as you’ve picked a spot, buy a travel book, so you can read about all there is to do and see. Arrange for Passports and Visas, if Necessary. Make Sure Your Driver’s License is Up to Date. These pesky little details can take time and therefore are one of the first things you should do, once you know where you are going. I’ll never forget the trip where I got to the counter of the rental car agency only to be told that my driver’s license had expired only days before. Luckily the person I was with could rent the car, but I would have been better off with a little forethought. Looking for a hot honeymoon idea that will fit your style? Here are the best and most popular honeymoon locations from beaches and romantic getaways to hot nightlife and adventures. If You're Looking for Beaches It's hard to beat Hawaii. With amazing beaches with surfer-quality waves and romantic scenery, you can hit the surf by day, and still turn up the romance at night. When you're ready for more adventure, ride a mountain bike down a dormant volcano, or witness the amazing scene that is an active one. Mexico also offers amazing waves, a sophisticated culture with artwork and amazing food, and can be more affordable than other beach honeymoon destinations. In fact, it is overall one of the most cost-effective places to travel, especially if you can find a good flight deal. Avoid the touristy Cancun, and instead head for surfer hotspots like Puerto Escondido, Puerto Vallarta or Tulum. If you're looking for a spot where every day is a great beach day, head for Aruba. The desert-like atmosphere and location far south of the hurricane belt means that you're practically guaranteed to have every day be sunny and beautiful. The hundreds of miles of white sand beaches, and turquoise waters will help you enjoy sunbathing and watersports, while at night you can hit the nightlife in Oranjestad. And don't forget Fiji, a great choice for October brides, when you can go scuba diving and see the coral reef system bloom. You'll also get the wonder of leaving wintery weather behind for Fiji's 80 degree temps. The Most Romantic Honeymoon Spots You'll feel like you're on a movie set when you're in Tahiti sitting on the deck of a resort looking out over stunningly-blue waters while drinking fresh pineapple cocktails. In fact Tahiti, along with its sister islands of Moorea and Bora Bora, is a favorite vacation spot of Hollywood couples. While you're there, eat delicious tropical fish, watch Polynesian dance performances, walk through rainforests and waterfalls, before falling asleep in an overwater bungalow. Paris usually gets all the credit for romantic European spots, but I recommend honeymooners check out the beautiful cities of Italy, where the piazzas of Rome and Florence are full of lovers eating at al fresco cafes with strolling musicians nearby. Spend a few days a short trip away in Venice where you can be serenaded by a Gondolier, and set a goal to kiss on every bridge in the city. Or visit Tuscany where wine tours can be combined with seeing Renaissance churches and lush countryside. Closer to home, upstate New York is brimming with romance in fall, when Mother Nature puts on a show, or in winter where you can find reasons to snuggle on a snowy sleigh-ride. New York now boasts some world-renowned wineries, and a wine tour is tailor-made for lovebird honeymooners. Or for a change, see the world's most spectacular sunsets from the private terrace of your hotel room in Santorini Island, Greece. Perched on the crater or caldera, formed when an ancient volcano erupted, there's hardly a bad view in the house. For the most romantic vacation, avoid the tourist-packed months of July and August. Honeymoons for Adventurous Types Costa Rica has been called a playground for adults, and for good reason. Not only will you enjoy beautiful beaches and hot nightlife, but active adventurers can do everything from whitewater rafting and mountain biking to surfing and fishing. And, if you're truly daring, consider swinging through the rainforest on a canopy tour. With the help of an adventure company, you'll use a harness and dangle from a cable from treetop to treetop, all while literally getting a birds eye view. Last, but certainly not least, Costa Rica boasts one of the top dive sites in the world in Isla del Coco where the reefs are teeming with everything from hammerhead sharks to manta rays. Ever thought of a trip to Alaska? Where else can you see both lush rain forest and amazing glaciers? See humpback whales and moose from the comfort of a cruise ship, then choose helicopter rides, rainforest ziplines, or rock-climbing on port calls. Or spot moose, eagles, salmon, beaver, and bears from the thrill of a whitewater rafting trip. And, if its romantic seclusion with an adventure twist you're looking for, consider a backcountry lodge or fishing lodge. Winter Wonderlands If you love to ski, then Colorado is the place for you. Combine some of the best powder in the world with the glamour of historic ski resorts. Hit Aspen for both expert runs and a great beginner mountain, as well as a real town with Victorian architecture. Head to Beckinridge for a more affordable trip with rustic appeal and great slopes, or go to the country's most celebrated ski resort Vail, where 5000 acres of skiable terrain and a free bus system means that you can concentrate on getting down the slopes. For the jet-set, St. Moritz, Switzerland is the place to ski, where you can choose from bowl skiing, cross-country, the vertical drops of Piz Nair, or the Olympic ski-jumping hill. Brush elbows with European royalty, while you gaze at the bucolic sites of chalets nestled in the hills. And if you enjoy the snow more than the sports, check out Canada's many destination spots, especially Churchill, Manitoba where from October to early November you can see hundreds of polar bears along with helicopter tours of the tundra, dog sled races, and the northern lights. Urban Nightlife and Culture Las Vegas is a newly reinvented honeymoon destination. Once mostly casinos and strip bars, the city now boasts some amazing celebrity-frequented dance clubs, four-star restaurants headed by the country's most well-known chefs, and spectacular shows such as Cirque du Soleil. While the city boasts it's own Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Sphinx and Pyramid, don't come here looking for fine-art museums or high culture. Instead, celebrate the kitsch with a visit to the Liberace museum, a turn at the slots, a cheesy floor show, or the thrill of riding a rollercoaster inside your hotel. For this girl, New York City will always be the romance capital of the world. From the simple pleasures of a hand-in-hand stroll through Central Park, to the excitement of Times Square just before showtime, you'll feel like you're starring in one of the hundreds of romantic movies that have chosen New York as their soundstage. Hit the nightclubs, fill your belly at one of the hundreds of celebrated restaurants, visit world-renowned museums and adventurous galleries, and don't forget to bring some extra cash and an empty suitcase for the shopping. While Jamaica is known for its white sand beaches, and breathtaking waterfalls, it's a great spot to party too. Drink the famous rum while listening to reggae and dancing on the beach. Or hit one of the many nightclubs for a mix of reggae, pop, and soca. The truly adventurous can head to Hedonism II, known for its toga parties, nude pool, and scenery of other couples en flagrante delicto, if you know what I mean. You can have the best of both worlds by hitting Montego Bay or Negril for the nightlife, then spending a few days in romantic seclusion near the Blue Lagoon, Black River, or Somerset Falls. Best Regards....
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Re: Where to Honeymoon?
Hawaii spot is the perfect to have a honeymoon, and thats lucky too, after that you can have a tour so your vication is completely wonderfull. tour hawaii |
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