Posted on 12/27/2010 1:10:40 PM PST by nikos1121
My son is getting married the weekend of Valentine's Day. He and is wife to be have not yet decided on a honeymoon location. Travel agents are steering them into one of those all inclusive, security fenced in places in Aruba or Cancun etc. I suggested a Cruise, but my son, a plumber and avid golfer, I think would probably go nuts after a couple days without doing something physical. My brother suggest Maui. Staying in San Francisco a day and then flying to there. I say anywhere but Mexico. The drug wars, etc have spilled into places like Alcapulco...so I'd say it would be crazy to go there.
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Hawaii.
Hawaii or Paris.
There are some gorgeous golf courses there, too. Jamaica is very affordable as well.
If they don't want to leave the US check out the US Virgin Islands. No passport required but generally more expensive than the Caribbean nations.
Super 8 Motel.
He is on his honeymoon I hope to hell he gives it to his bride big time
I would highly recommend Sarasota, Florida. Try the Helmsley Hotel there. It is absolutely fantastic. I think you fly to either Ft Myers or Clearwater airport. It is a quick easy get away and really great.
Also St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. I dont think you need passports etc since it is property of US.
Have them come to Hawaii, specifically, Kauai. The most beautiful of the islands.
Thailand, you can’t beat the prices and culture that hasn’t been ruined by tourism. I would suggest an island called Koh Sumui. Check out wikitravels on Thailand, it’s a bit of a long flight but definitely worth it. You can find hotels bungalows on the beach from 11$ to 1,000$.
Damn good advice !!
A Baltic Cruise is a wonderful choice. Paris is good. What about a Safari? Think outside of the box. A Baltic Cruise and Safari is definitely outside the box. Paris not so much. South Africa would be a wonderful trip too....maybe combine with Safari.
As active as your son sounds, Hawaii would be great. There is golf, sport fishing, surfing, parasailing, hiking on flat ground or slopes. Plenty of history on Oahu - Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona and USS Missouri.
The White House. Barry isn’t using it this week and he called it The Peoples’ House.
Go to Thailand! They won’t regret it!
Yep, 8 bucks a night. Or else, Holiday Inn Express.
No offense intended, but if they’re mature and independent enough to get married, they ought to be able to and want to research this milestone trip for themselves. Don’t get into the middle of it.
The Kohala coast on the Big Island of Hawaii. No rain and lots of terrific golf courses, restaurants & beaches.
Hana om Maui. Very beautiful and lots to do on Maui - including biking down the volcano. The drive out to Hana is beautiful, There is also a series of spring fed pools just beyond Hana that are great.
Thailand?
Maui or Kauai (Hawaii), but tell them not to go hiking in the mountains of any Hawaii Island....pot growers...vicious ones.
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