Author Topic: Honeymoon Loacale Advice (Read 4247 times)

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.

FunruhCat76 · « **Reply #1 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.

puniraptor · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2013, 11:36:21 PM »

belize

michigancat · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2013, 11:37:13 PM »

Desire Resort in Cancun

FunruhCat76 · « **Reply #4 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

puniraptor · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2013, 11:53:33 PM »

http://www.travelwisconsin.com/

GoodForAnother · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2013, 11:56:23 PM »

branson

bones129 · « **Reply #7 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.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2013, 12:22:21 AM »

Mendicino California.

michigancat · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2013, 12:44:21 AM »

Northern California is way too cold.

steve dave · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2013, 06:13:18 AM »

Kauai

kim carnes · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2013, 06:42:44 AM »

I wouldn't do all inclusive.

The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2013, 07:10:07 AM »

Salina

ksucrcoop · « **Reply #13 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

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.

pissclams · « **Reply #14 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

so who cares).

the article is dated but the place is great

http://www.careyes.com.mx/

StevieWonderSniperSchool · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2013, 09:50:05 AM »

Quote from: puniraptor on August 01, 2013, 11:36:21 PM

belize

This is the correct answer

XocolateThundarr · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2013, 09:58:53 AM »

Quote from: puniraptor on August 01, 2013, 11:36:21 PM

belize

StevieWonderSniperSchool · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2013, 10:15:41 AM »

i've also read somewhere that Meade is a nice place. might check into that.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2013, 10:17:05 AM »

Grand Country Motel and Waterpark, Branson, MO.

CNS · « **Reply #19 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.

Kat Kid · « **Reply #20 on:** August 02, 2013, 10:26:56 AM »

Puerto Vallerta.

Daddy Claxton · « **Reply #21 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.

CNS · « **Reply #22 on:** August 02, 2013, 10:53:35 AM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

michigancat · « **Reply #23 on:** August 02, 2013, 10:56:03 AM »

Quote from: CNS on August 02, 2013, 10:53:35 AM

Quote from: 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.

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

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #24 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.