My old lady and I will be going on our honeymoon in December, and thus far I know we both want it to be somewhere tropical. I have done a tiny amount of leg work, but before I go too crazy I though you guys could share a little insight. I think that poipu, kauai is most likely where we will stay(Kauai is amazing) but I am open to any other suggestions you guys may have. Belize, Coasta Rica, we have even looked into the Island of Crete, just no Mexico (I don't want to get kidnapped) Thanks, Tony
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only places i've been: 1. cacun ( i know i know ) - Loved it! had a blast. stayed on the main strip though. Will go again 2. Marco Island (by Florida) Very nice, its florida but nicer. Did touristy things. Probably just a one time trip but its in the states so no bs to worry about. 3. Alaska (probably not a great idea in December) - Absolute favorite trip I ever took (cruise) Will do it again. Cruise again in Dec of this year for me. 4. Deep sea fishing in Texas-great great time...for the guys... 5. St. Thomas - Sheet hole - avoid at all costs 6. St. Johns - Gorgeous, relaxing, wonderful (have gone twice) (avoid st. thomas at all costs).
Thats my only exp I can offer to this date. As mentioned, I did enjoy the cruise and am taking a carribean one in December. Good prices if you book now. =)
Thats my only exp I can offer to this date. As mentioned, I did enjoy the cruise and am taking a carribean one in December. Good prices if you book now. =)
You might want to skip the Caribbean, hurricane season will just be getting over and you might get a few stragglers. The gf went to Sheraton on Waikiki, she still hasn't stopped talking about it. She went snorkeling in Hanauma Bay, she loved the fish and corals. Have you thought about a cruise?
The only places I've been in Mexico is Guadalajara, way out in the boonies, and Tijuana, def a place you don't want to honeymoon in.
I've been to El Salvador, I really love that place. Def stay in a resort though.
The only places I've been in Mexico is Guadalajara, way out in the boonies, and Tijuana, def a place you don't want to honeymoon in.
I've been to El Salvador, I really love that place. Def stay in a resort though.
+1 FOR THAILAND! wen't there a few years ago. The people there are really nice. I also reomend the compony South Siam Divers for diving. I aslo recomend the FERN eco-hotel. It's a small hotle out in the middle of the jungle surounded by rice padies. The airport into the closesed town is one termanal, so it's going to be away from large scale tourism. From there it's a 20 min drive out of the little town to the hotel. The small town is really nice as well, but there's a few tourists here and there.
Just go to one of the lesser popular Hawaiian islands like http://www.hawaii-resorts.net/molokai-resorts.html
You won't have to worry and still get an awesome island.
You won't have to worry and still get an awesome island.
We did Thailand in December and the weather was perfect. We spent some time in Bangkok and then went down to Phuket but stayed at the JW Marriot resort up north away from the tourists. They greet you with a cool lemony cloth to wipe your face and hands, a mojito and orchids.
For snorkeling we took a day trip out on a boat to the islands. Best snorkeling I've done beats Hawaii hands down. The water is warm and perfect. Rest of the time we relaxed by the pool and swam at their private beach.
Here's the Marriot's lobby.
For snorkeling we took a day trip out on a boat to the islands. Best snorkeling I've done beats Hawaii hands down. The water is warm and perfect. Rest of the time we relaxed by the pool and swam at their private beach.
Here's the Marriot's lobby.
We went to Belize and loved every minute. Not the same typical tourist/resort scene, but as far as pure natural beauty, i'd say it's hard to beat. Great activities too, everything from Mayan ruins, rain forests, and whitewater rafting inland, to some of the best fishing and diving in this hemisphere right off the coast. I'd highly recommend it. Central America is very reasonable compared to Hawaii or the Carib as well.
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We did Thailand in December and the weather was perfect. We spent some time in Bangkok and then went down to Phuket but stayed at the JW Marriot resort up north away from the tourists. They greet you with a cool lemony cloth to wipe your face and hands, a mojito and orchids.
For snorkeling we took a day trip out on a boat to the islands. Best snorkeling I've done beats Hawaii hands down. The water is warm and perfect. Rest of the time we relaxed by the pool and swam at their private beach.
Here's the Marriot's lobby.
For snorkeling we took a day trip out on a boat to the islands. Best snorkeling I've done beats Hawaii hands down. The water is warm and perfect. Rest of the time we relaxed by the pool and swam at their private beach.
Here's the Marriot's lobby.
I have been around the world and Thailand was by far the the best!! Stay away from Bangkok though, too polluted, air and people. Stick to areas like Phi Phi Don and surrounding areas. Besides the increadible diving, the landscape, wildlife, caves, food, people, culture, is amaizing and it just goes on! If you want details on my trip and the best places we went, shoot me a PM. You and your wife will never forget it!