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fluffmonkey -> HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 6:34:50 PM)

Alrighty Ladies I am seeking advice about great honey moon places.
My ideas have been Disney World, Caribbean, Hawii, maybe even Gatlinburg Tn

Where did you go? what places did you really like? What time of year? What place would you recommend

Any info would be helpful ^_^




sharonjef2007 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 6:47:41 PM)

Ray and I are renting a cabin by a lake near Mt. Rushmore in SD. It is going to be sooooo beautiful and it is someplace I have always wanted to go. Not to mention, Ray was born in the area. I'll let you know how it turns out after we get back.

It is hard to recommend a spot without knowing you and your fiance. Are you people who like to explore and be on the go or do you want to go someplace and totally relax the whole time? Do you prefer the beach over the city or the mountains? How long are you planning to be on your honeymoon?



PrincessDonna -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 6:59:19 PM)

A cabin in the mountains. With electricity. You can hike, climb small waterfalls explore the wilderness, fish, or just hang out in your cabin...just be together with no distractions. Cheap and simple. Bring board and card games because you can't spend the *whole* time in...ahem...marital activities.[8D] If there's a town nearby, you can pop into town for pizza and mini golf.

My dream vacation.[:D]

IMO, Disney or any tourist attraction sounds horrid for a honeymoon. I might be weird though...



csl7037 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 7:07:29 PM)

We did the cabin thing in GA. We were broke and it was fun enough. But if we had it to do over (and had more to spend) - SANDALS!!!! Any Sandals, anywhere!! We went for our 5th and 10th anniversaries and one time in between just because we found a great deal. We've been to the ones in Nassau, Ocho Rios, and Whitehouse Jamaica. The Sandals in Nassau was really nice but Nassau itself didn't impress me. I'd recommend it but no need to leave the resort. Ocho was fun (best excursions, IMO) but maybe not as nice as Royal Bahamian (Nassau). Whitehouse was phenomenal!!! The last two times we splurged on the Butler service - WOW!! I can't wait to go back!!

I can only speak to Sandals specifically but, IMO, all-inclusive is the way to go!!!



csl7037 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 7:09:21 PM)

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ORIGINAL: PrincessDonna
IMO, Disney or any tourist attraction sounds horrid for a honeymoon. I might be weird though...[/color]

I couldn't agree more! But I grew up in Kissimmee so I can't imagine paying full price to get into a theme park and then being stuck there all day determined to have fun and get that money's worth no matter what. If you like the idea of spending the honeymoon standing in lines, maybe.



justjennhere -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 9:06:43 PM)

We went to a little B&B out in the country that we had all to ourselves. We stocked the fridge when we arrived and just stayed in. The nearest town of any size was about fifteen miles away, and we went there for a few meals out, to watch a movie at the theatre, to go look at Christmas lights, etc. It was perfect for us.

Most of my husband's cousins have gone to Maui on their honeymoons (and were shocked that we also didn't go), and they loved it. We considered it but wanted to go to a place where we wouldn't feel guilty for not going out and seeing the sights, though. [;)]



Ps103 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 9:12:45 PM)

We spent the first couple of nights at a really nice B&B in Asheville, NC. Since we got married in early February, we had the whole place to ourselves and got wonderful service (although I am pretty sure their service was good all year round.)

Then we went to the Opryland Hotel in Nashville for a few days. I was a little dubious--I thought it was going to be a giant guitar, or something, but it isn't--it's wonderful--a huge, indoor rainforest!

[edited because I have sticking keys on my keyboard, and "year" came out as "ear."]



Sideways -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 9:16:24 PM)

For our honeymoon we went to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. Yeah, yeah, please don't laugh. But it was a lot of fun. I am not a Disney person, and I can't stand lying on a beach, but this was fairly cheap, and we explored the caves, went horseback riding and explored the nearby town.

For our wedding night we stayed at a nice B&B, which was worth the splurge, we had leftover wedding cake and food, champagne from the wedding and a HUGE jacuzzi tub. [;)]

For our 3 year anniversary we spend a bit more and went on an Alaskan cruise, all the fun of cruising with the fun adventure and activities of Alaska. We went kayaking, horseback riding, and took a helicopter ride to a glacier were we hiked around. We even had to use ice axes to climb an ice wall on the glacier. Now that is my idea of a good time. [:D]

My parents have done maybe 30 cruises (I'm not kidding) and they love it. Carribean cruises are nice, if you're into the beach, and the all-inclusive part is really awesome. Food, entertainment, a place to sleep and changing scenery without being on a bus or changing hotels.



Ps103 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 9:24:54 PM)

I guess the major question Jennifer needs to anwer is "What do you and your husband-to-be want to do on your honeymoon?"

If you like a lot of activity, that is one thing, if you like to shop or sight-see, that is another. My niece just got back from Jamaica because they like the beachy-swimming--snorkeling part.

I have no problem with any of the above, but on my honeymoon, it was different. I just wanted to stay in the room[sm=biggrin.gif]



lexie -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 10:53:39 PM)

Hmm...well we went to Cuba, but since that won't likely be on many people's lists.....[;)]

For us it's anywhere in the Caribbean. I love the warm weather, the blue water and the beaches. Dh loves that it reminds him of his childhood. It was perfect for us.



sharonjef2007 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 11:01:27 PM)

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I have no problem with any of the above, but on my honeymoon, it was different. I just wanted to stay in the room


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Ps103 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (6/30/2008 11:06:10 PM)

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_Cinderella_ -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 1:08:48 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: fluffmonkey

Alrighty Ladies I am seeking advice about great honey moon places.
My ideas have been Disney World, Caribbean, Hawii, maybe even Gatlinburg Tn

Where did you go? what places did you really like? What time of year? What place would you recommend

Any info would be helpful ^_^


What time of year will your honeymoon be?

If in winter, I would say yay for Disney World. If in summer... no way! We were miserable.

For my honeymoon we went to Hawaii. We spent some time in the room, but we also went out a lot, beause how often do you get to go to Hawaii?

If you want to spend lots of time in your room, I wouldn't advise you spend a lot of money going some place exotic.



3cappuccinosmom -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 6:52:29 AM)

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Hmm...well we went to Cuba, but since that won't likely be on many people's lists.....


lol. Mine is like that too. We were in Ethiopia. But if you're going to get married in East Africa, I have a really great suggestion. [8D]
We honeymooned at a missionary retreat center in Ethiopia. It was gorgeous. Built on this beautiful lake in the mountains. All the flowers and trees were in bloom, song birds everywhere, sunshine every day. Our little tiny cabin looked right out over the lake, and at nighttime, the star gazing was absolutely incredible--Ethiopia doesn't have light polution to dim the night sky.
There weren't a lot of amenities, and we had to use the communal toilets, showers, and dining hall, but we didin't care.



csl7037 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 6:56:34 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Sideways
My parents have done maybe 30 cruises (I'm not kidding) and they love it. Carribean cruises are nice, if you're into the beach, and the all-inclusive part is really awesome. Food, entertainment, a place to sleep and changing scenery without being on a bus or changing hotels.


Are cruises really "all-inclusive"? After being to 3 Caribbean all-inclusives (Sandals), where you literally can't tip anyone or use any money - staff will get fired on the spot for taking tips, to a Disney Cruise. The Disney Cruise was fun but we were nickled and dimed (and $5 and $10'ed) to death on that boat!! If it hadn't been something special and an absolute thrill for the kids, I wouldn't have been very excited about the whole cruise thing. Some people love it but I felt completely closed in! We got a room with a balcony because I was afraid I'd feel like I was in a can. The balcony helped but I was ready to get off that boat!!



firefightermama -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 9:02:22 AM)

We went to Newfoundland for our honeymoon, it was amazing. (For those who may not know, it's the furthest province on the east coast of Canada) We stayed at a wonderful small place right on the ocean, (literally) and it was so nice. We rented a car and took small day trips around the area, to see all the national parks and places of interest. Newfoundland is mostly rocky terrain, and it's amazing views of the ocean, whales, glaciers etc. We also had the best fish&chips we've EVER had at a little place on the wharf near our room. There was so much to explore and see, I didn't want to come home! (I think I cried the night before we left to come home!)



Sideways -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 10:31:19 AM)

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ORIGINAL: csl7037
Are cruises really "all-inclusive"? After being to 3 Caribbean all-inclusives (Sandals), where you literally can't tip anyone or use any money - staff will get fired on the spot for taking tips, to a Disney Cruise. The Disney Cruise was fun but we were nickled and dimed (and $5 and $10'ed) to death on that boat!!


Well, they do tip a single tip at the end of the cruise for everybody, but they include that in their budget. You would also pay for alcohol, but other then that... no, not unless you're shopping at the ship store of something.

My parents don't do Disney cruises, but they do enjoy Carnival, as did we in Alaska. Oh, and if you want to do a special side trip like kayaking, then that you can book that through the ship, but it's really a separate company.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 10:58:15 AM)

We got married in Las Vegas, so we had 3 days there after we got married(in March). Then bil/sil gifted us with a week in Hawaii(in May), and then in July we had our "big" formal wedding. After that we went to FL and did Disney and the Key's. We stayed in the family house in Sarasota so it was pretty cheap.

Our favorite, and the one that will be repeated was Hawaii, it was absolutely gorgeous and we are total beach people. It was perfect for us.



fluffmonkey -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 4:06:24 PM)

I love hearing all theses ideas
awhile back we thought about Disney World because it seemed like it would be fun, and I knew people who did that for theirs and they had great time... and then we also thought well if we got married in winter we would get a cabin in Tn because we like it there... but yet at same time we would like to visit a nice place like The Caribbean or Hawii or somewhere of that nature.....

We are planning to get married either fall/winter but by end of this year sometime.

also if it helps any we love visiting and site seeing but yet also being indoors.... so I would say we would get out and be adventures but as well spend good bit time just the 2 of us.
I am country girl so I love the mountains but yet I love the beach too!

Only thing is were not sure about a cruise yet



Auben -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 4:33:55 PM)

A honeymoon is whatever you want to do.

My sister and SIL both went to exotic locations (Cozumel and Jamaica respectively). We honestly couldn't imagine spending the money for that. Plus both of us have limited patience with beaches.

We packed the car and drove 'toward the ocean.' Maybe some couples would find that vague or ordinary but to us it was the ultimate road trip. Total spontaneous. Hours and hours driving and talking and planning our lives. Stopping when we wanted. Eating when we wanted. We had a great time.

We have been talking about doing a bicycle tour of New Zealand some day. A week or two cycling around the island.



laughinggirl -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 5:13:20 PM)

We spent a week in Lake Tahoe (South Lake Tahoe, on the CA side). It was PERFECT. Gorgeous scenery, just enough sightseeing to give us a reason to leave the room every now and then, a variety of restaurants for a few nice meals, a dinner cruise on the lake, a relaxing room with a canopy bed, spa tub, and a fireplace.... I wouldn't change a thing.



Harvie -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 5:33:20 PM)

Yosemite in the spring ... prettiest place in the world.



csl7037 -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 6:30:16 PM)

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ORIGINAL: fluffmonkey
We are planning to get married either fall/winter but by end of this year sometime.


OK, I was the one suggesting the Caribbean but one thing to keep in mind is hurricane season!! You can get some great rates but I might recommend travel insurance. Our anniversary is in hurricane season so we've done it twice with no problem but it's something to think about for sure!



JoyfulLady -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 7:09:07 PM)

We went to Branson MO....early spring, so everything was open but it wasn't crazy busy yet. We stayed in a nice resort, went to a couple of the good shows, Silver Dollar City, did go-carts, and other random activities. There's a ton to do in Branson.
Oh, and their Christmas season is AWESOME. [:D] We've been there at that time too.



artemis -> RE: HoneyMoon Spots (7/1/2008 7:26:19 PM)

We talked about going to Guanajuato, Mexico, because that is where my husband proposed, but plane tickets wouldn't fit into our budget and we didn't have the time to drive. I would recommend the city to anyone looking for a vacation spot, though.

This summer, we had planned to go to Jamaica, but it didn't work out. We'd still like to do that some day and if "all-inclusive" really means all-inclusive, it looks like that sort of trip could be done for a reasonable price.

We ended up going to San Antonio, Texas. It was cheap and it's only about a 3 hour drive from where we lived. It was fun, but sometimes I wish we hadn't taken our honeymoon somewhere that we'd visited on a 3rd grade field trip[;)] We found plenty to do, though... things we didn't do as 3rd graders, of course [sm=raisedbrows.gif]



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