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Title: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: FunruhCat76 on August 01, 2013, 11:30:31 PM
Hey folks, so I'm engaged and am fixin' to get married next spring.  I've been doing a lot of research on cool honeymoon spots but it's been tough because every website seems biased towards different places.

I figured that y'all might have a few ideas based on personal experiences.  We're looking in the Caribbean mainly but are open to other stuff.  I'm trying to budget between 3k -5k, I think that would be enough for a one week trip.  All inclusive places are really interesting to me.  I like the idea of not having to worry about shizz once we get there.

 
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Post by: FunruhCat76 on August 01, 2013, 11:35:45 PM
I know there's another thread for planning weddings, but I couldn't find any honeymoon deets in it.
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Post by: puniraptor on August 01, 2013, 11:36:21 PM
belize
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Post by: michigancat on August 01, 2013, 11:37:13 PM
Desire Resort in Cancun
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Post by: FunruhCat76 on August 01, 2013, 11:47:54 PM
Desire seems legit...I'll need to do some toning before I head there.  Shock the glutes a tid bit
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Post by: puniraptor on August 01, 2013, 11:53:33 PM
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/ (http://www.travelwisconsin.com/)
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Post by: GoodForAnother on August 01, 2013, 11:56:23 PM
branson
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Post by: bones129 on August 02, 2013, 12:20:38 AM
San Francisco. It was so good on the honeymoon that we returned for an anniversary...and will do it again.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 02, 2013, 12:22:21 AM
Mendicino California.
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Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2013, 12:44:21 AM
Northern California is way too cold.
Title: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 06:13:18 AM
Kauai
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Post by: kim carnes on August 02, 2013, 06:42:44 AM
I wouldn't do all inclusive.
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Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 02, 2013, 07:10:07 AM
Salina
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Post by: ksucrcoop on August 02, 2013, 08:19:33 AM
All inclusive resorts are stupid. They're the same on every island.

Rent a house/villa and a badass car or a driver and live.

I'd recommend St. Lucia, St. Marteen, or Barbados - all doable for under 5K.

http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/caribbean/st-lucia (http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/caribbean/st-lucia)
 
VRBO is best place to find homes/villas. Car rentals per island take some research, but Tripadvisor is the best site for that kind of stuff.

Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2013, 08:25:13 AM
check out Costa Careyes, Mexico.  i went a few years ago.  very elite. i suggest opening up those purse strings (doesn't the bride have to pay for it  :confused: so who cares).

the article is dated but the place is great (http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/24/travel/24next.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0)

http://www.careyes.com.mx/
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: StevieWonderSniperSchool on August 02, 2013, 09:50:05 AM
belize
This is the correct answer
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Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 02, 2013, 09:58:53 AM
belize

(https://goemaw.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.lonelyplanet.com%2Flpi%2F14870%2F14870-6%2F681x454.jpg&hash=bb00a6c192bc816574f9453b1808cd8ac16cb6c0)
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Post by: StevieWonderSniperSchool on August 02, 2013, 10:15:41 AM
i've also read somewhere that Meade is a nice place. might check into that.
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Post by: Institutional Control on August 02, 2013, 10:17:05 AM
Grand Country Motel and Waterpark, Branson, MO.
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: CNS on August 02, 2013, 10:19:06 AM
All inclusives are great if you want to get completely wasted on the beach all day 'er' day of the vacation.  Otherwise, meh.

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Post by: Kat Kid on August 02, 2013, 10:26:56 AM
Puerto Vallerta.
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Post by: Daddy Claxton on August 02, 2013, 10:33:55 AM
For these types of vacations, my only objective is to not think about work, lay on the beach with a book or magazine, eat, drink and spend time with my wife.  I admit I'm pretty lame, but I think an all inclusive is the most hassle-free way to do this as long as you get one with good food, premium booze, and no kids allowed.

You may need to up the budget a little if you want to stay more than a couple days, but you may find something. Just be sure to upgrade your room to something decent.
 
Have fun.
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: CNS on August 02, 2013, 10:53:35 AM
For these types of vacations, my only objective is to not think about work, lay on the beach with a book or magazine, eat, drink and spend time with my wife.  I admit I'm pretty lame, but I think an all inclusive is the most hassle-free way to do this as long as you get one with good food, premium booze, and no kids allowed.

You may need to up the budget a little if you want to stay more than a couple days, but you may find something. Just be sure to upgrade your room to something decent.
 
Have fun.

If this is the actual need, who cares where it is.  Just go to the cheapest beach and enjoy the mediocre food and other white ppl too scared to leave the resort. 
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2013, 10:56:03 AM
For these types of vacations, my only objective is to not think about work, lay on the beach with a book or magazine, eat, drink and spend time with my wife.  I admit I'm pretty lame, but I think an all inclusive is the most hassle-free way to do this as long as you get one with good food, premium booze, and no kids allowed.

You may need to up the budget a little if you want to stay more than a couple days, but you may find something. Just be sure to upgrade your room to something decent.
 
Have fun.

If this is the actual need, who cares where it is.  Just go to the cheapest beach and enjoy the mediocre food and other white ppl too scared to leave the resort. 

that actually sounds really nice
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 02, 2013, 11:09:44 AM
Outer Banks is a nice spot.   Particularly if you get a house right on the beach. 

There's a an area on the Northern Outer Banks near the Virginia Border that you can only access via boat, or via four wheel drive on the beach from Corolla/Duck.   But it has multiple beautiful houses to rent, and the wild horses will walk by you while you're roaming the beaches.

Bald Head Island, NC is another place to consider.   Only accessible by Ferry.   But you can ride the Ferry across and check out Southport or get touristie and go to Myrtle Beach. 
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2013, 11:55:35 AM
Outer Banks is a nice spot.   Particularly if you get a house right on the beach. 

There's a an area on the Northern Outer Banks near the Virginia Border that you can only access via boat, or via four wheel drive on the beach from Corolla/Duck.   But it has multiple beautiful houses to rent, and the wild horses will walk by you while you're roaming the beaches.

Bald Head Island, NC is another place to consider.   Only accessible by Ferry.   But you can ride the Ferry across and check out Southport or get touristie and go to Myrtle Beach. 

just got back from obx,  :barf:
not my cup of tea
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2013, 12:00:05 PM
Outer Banks is a nice spot.   Particularly if you get a house right on the beach. 

There's a an area on the Northern Outer Banks near the Virginia Border that you can only access via boat, or via four wheel drive on the beach from Corolla/Duck.   But it has multiple beautiful houses to rent, and the wild horses will walk by you while you're roaming the beaches.

Bald Head Island, NC is another place to consider.   Only accessible by Ferry.   But you can ride the Ferry across and check out Southport or get touristie and go to Myrtle Beach. 

just got back from obx,  :barf:
not my cup of tea

Yeah, it would be horrible for a honeymoon. Not bad for a huge family gathering, though.
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 02, 2013, 12:03:16 PM
Outer Banks is a nice spot.   Particularly if you get a house right on the beach. 

There's a an area on the Northern Outer Banks near the Virginia Border that you can only access via boat, or via four wheel drive on the beach from Corolla/Duck.   But it has multiple beautiful houses to rent, and the wild horses will walk by you while you're roaming the beaches.

Bald Head Island, NC is another place to consider.   Only accessible by Ferry.   But you can ride the Ferry across and check out Southport or get touristie and go to Myrtle Beach. 

just got back from obx,  :barf:
not my cup of tea

Terrible time of year to go, just awful.
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: Skipper44 on August 02, 2013, 12:05:12 PM
Hey folks, so I'm engaged and am fixin' to get married next spring.  I've been doing a lot of research on cool honeymoon spots but it's been tough because every website seems biased towards different places.

I figured that y'all might have a few ideas based on personal experiences.  We're looking in the Caribbean mainly but are open to other stuff.  I'm trying to budget between 3k -5k, I think that would be enough for a one week trip.  All inclusive places are really interesting to me.  I like the idea of not having to worry about shizz once we get there.
we did Tahiti (the island of Moorea to be specific) because we wanted a relaxing beach trip and I wanted to to do something different.  It obviously a much longer flight(I should of bucked up for 1st class) but we had done the Caribbean & Hawaii before and I really wanted to stay in an over water bungalow they really only do in the South Pacific. 

Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2013, 12:09:34 PM
Outer Banks is a nice spot.   Particularly if you get a house right on the beach. 

There's a an area on the Northern Outer Banks near the Virginia Border that you can only access via boat, or via four wheel drive on the beach from Corolla/Duck.   But it has multiple beautiful houses to rent, and the wild horses will walk by you while you're roaming the beaches.

Bald Head Island, NC is another place to consider.   Only accessible by Ferry.   But you can ride the Ferry across and check out Southport or get touristie and go to Myrtle Beach. 

just got back from obx,  :barf:
not my cup of tea

Terrible time of year to go, just awful.


why? do the build crap to do in months that aren't named july and then tear it all down in july?
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: Daddy Claxton on August 02, 2013, 12:50:04 PM
 
For these types of vacations, my only objective is to not think about work, lay on the beach with a book or magazine, eat, drink and spend time with my wife.  I admit I'm pretty lame, but I think an all inclusive is the most hassle-free way to do this as long as you get one with good food, premium booze, and no kids allowed.

You may need to up the budget a little if you want to stay more than a couple days, but you may find something. Just be sure to upgrade your room to something decent.
 
Have fun.

If this is the actual need, who cares where it is.  Just go to the cheapest beach and enjoy the mediocre food and other white ppl too scared to leave the resort.

I guess it's a trade off. If you're honeymooning for fine dining and culture on 3-5k, I'm not sure what the options would be. Possibly Charleston or New Orleans if you have your airfare taken care of. Could you do San Francisco/wine country for a grand a day?  I don't think you could do New York in a manner that is worth doing or for longer than 2 days.

For me, the all inclusive covered the primary reason for the vacation (I agree that one beach was as good as another if there is sufficient privacy) and the food was good enough that the hassle-free aspect was worth it.

ETA: I have no idea what the ethnicity/nationality was of anyone else there because I didn't care.
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 02, 2013, 03:27:06 PM
Who cares where you go, you will spend most if the time in the room!  HUBBAHUBBA   :fatty:
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Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 02, 2013, 03:30:29 PM
BECAUSE YOU WILL BE BONING THE WHOLE TIME!!!
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Post by: Mr Bread on August 02, 2013, 03:32:53 PM
Who cares where you go, you will spend most if the time in the room!  HUBBAHUBBA   :fatty:

Yeah.  Schtoink!  Boing!  That type of stuff.  Nothing hotter than sexing up somebody you've had sex with so much already you don't really care anymore. 
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Post by: ChiComCat on August 02, 2013, 03:34:48 PM
Who cares where you go, you will spend most if the time in the room!  HUBBAHUBBA   :fatty:

Yeah.  Schtoink!  Boing!  That type of stuff.  Nothing hotter than sexing up somebody you've had sex with so much already you don't really care anymore. 

So Bread votes for Desires
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: Skipper44 on August 02, 2013, 03:39:44 PM
Who cares where you go, you will spend most if the time in the room!  HUBBAHUBBA   :fatty:

Yeah.  Schtoink!  Boing!  That type of stuff.  Nothing hotter than sexing up somebody you've had sex with so much already you don't really care anymore. 

So Bread votes for Desires
:lol:
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: Mr Bread on August 02, 2013, 03:44:28 PM
Who cares where you go, you will spend most if the time in the room!  HUBBAHUBBA   :fatty:

Yeah.  Schtoink!  Boing!  That type of stuff.  Nothing hotter than sexing up somebody you've had sex with so much already you don't really care anymore. 

So Bread votes for Desires
:lol:

Topical.  Nice.
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Post by: Emo EMAW on August 02, 2013, 03:47:31 PM
I agree with the folks dissing the all inclusive places.  Might be what you're looking for, though. 
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: CNS on August 02, 2013, 03:48:01 PM
Who cares where you go, you will spend most if the time in the room!  HUBBAHUBBA   :fatty:

Yeah.  Schtoink!  Boing!  That type of stuff.  Nothing hotter than sexing up somebody you've had sex with so much already you don't really care anymore. 

So Bread votes for Desires
:lol:

Topical.  Nice.

You finally got something out of the RP thread.  :D
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 02, 2013, 03:56:45 PM
Outer Banks is a nice spot.   Particularly if you get a house right on the beach. 

There's a an area on the Northern Outer Banks near the Virginia Border that you can only access via boat, or via four wheel drive on the beach from Corolla/Duck.   But it has multiple beautiful houses to rent, and the wild horses will walk by you while you're roaming the beaches.

Bald Head Island, NC is another place to consider.   Only accessible by Ferry.   But you can ride the Ferry across and check out Southport or get touristie and go to Myrtle Beach. 

just got back from obx,  :barf:
not my cup of tea

Terrible time of year to go, just awful.


why? do the build crap to do in months that aren't named july and then tear it all down in july?

What do you like to do?   If you don't like being on the beach, all forms of surfing, boats/jet ski's, or fishing than you probably shouldn't go to the Outer Banks.   
Title: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 02, 2013, 04:08:38 PM
Kauai

:cool:

We could honeymoon 'pak (wife swap) next spring.
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: Skipper44 on August 02, 2013, 04:36:13 PM
Outer Banks is a nice spot.   Particularly if you get a house right on the beach. 

There's a an area on the Northern Outer Banks near the Virginia Border that you can only access via boat, or via four wheel drive on the beach from Corolla/Duck.   But it has multiple beautiful houses to rent, and the wild horses will walk by you while you're roaming the beaches.

Bald Head Island, NC is another place to consider.   Only accessible by Ferry.   But you can ride the Ferry across and check out Southport or get touristie and go to Myrtle Beach. 

just got back from obx,  :barf:
not my cup of tea

Terrible time of year to go, just awful.


why? do the build crap to do in months that aren't named july and then tear it all down in july?

What do you like to do?   If you don't like being on the beach, all forms of surfing, boats/jet ski's, or fishing than you probably shouldn't go to the Outer Banks.
Can you consistently surf at the OBX?
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 02, 2013, 04:56:20 PM
Kauai

that's what I'm doing!

eff yeah!  sd approval!   :D

 :D

 :D
Title: Re: Honeymoon Loacale Advice
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 02, 2013, 04:57:20 PM
Kauai

:cool:

 :D
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Post by: chum1 on August 02, 2013, 05:18:01 PM
Habitat for Humanity
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 03, 2013, 12:11:00 AM
Kauai kautbackers
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Post by: michigancat on August 03, 2013, 12:17:45 AM
Habitat for Humanity

BOOM

Great post
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Post by: GoodForAnother on August 03, 2013, 01:51:29 AM
 :D