Honeymoon Ideas

Original post by cocoa

Feb 24, 2004 10:19 PM

Well, we are not sure if we really can afford a honeymoon but are curious what is out there for less than two thousand dollars, for the both of us. we thought about disney, but would like something a bit more grown up. any ideas?

wacky Posted: Feb 25, 2004 09:29 AM

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Cruises are a good way to go

jessnyc711 Posted: Feb 25, 2004 01:54 PM

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Cancun is actually very nice, I always thought it was very commercial and college/highschool but I went in August, obviously not near Spring Break or any school break, and It was so easy to get around on your own, lots of different excursions and tours the snorkling is great, I always avoided Cancun, but soooo glad I finally went. Puerto Rico is close by check that out too, The Florida Keys I heard is really great for adults - it's very fun, lots of nightlife.

heidla Posted: Feb 25, 2004 02:23 PM

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You could find something in Cancun for that amount. Also, a cruise is an option. Check outhttp://www.vacmart.com
http://www.skyauction.com

aliciahelene Posted: Feb 25, 2004 02:28 PM

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June262004...will you be my travel agent? You are AWESOME with all of the info that you came up with!!!

nferrandi Posted: Feb 25, 2004 02:31 PM

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You may have to wait to get a last minute deal but try these two websites, my FH and I have booked som great trips, CHEAP!!! We went on a 7 day Carribean cruise from Miami for $500 a person, not including airfare, using vacationstogo.com. That obvioulsy doesn't include spending. And then last year we went to DR for 5 days all-inclusive for $475 a person, including air, thourgh www.travelzoo.com. Check them both out, you can find some great deals. My friends and I are probably going to use travelzoo to book my bachelorette party.

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Feb 25, 2004 02:46 PM

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Check out Best Price Cruises You can find an amazing 7 night cruise for that price -

You could do disney if you really wanted and NOT do the childish things - there are plenty of water activities, spa treatments etc you could do if you wanted.

You could consider something a little less traditional:

Condo on Cape cod
cabin in gatlinburg, TNN
Williamsburg, VA
Go up to Vermont - where you can have picnics, hike, just relax -
or to New Hampshire
What about a canada? - Montreal?
You could go to the Cape, martha vineyard, nantucket. - If you get a condo you can cook your own meals and save there - do romantic dinners - sightsee, lay on the beach etc during the day

eogara Posted: Feb 25, 2004 02:48 PM

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There is a place called the Bahia Principe in Mexico. It's on the Mexican Riviera (Yucutan Peninsula) and it is absolutely gorgeous. My FH and I went there for our birthdays this past November and absolutely loved it. There were a million honeymooning couples and people having their weddings there. We're actually nervous that we'll never find a place as nice as this one for our honeymoon!!

He got it through priceline.com (they do vacations now) and it was all inclusive for the two of us for somewhere around $1600.

Oh, FYI - we stayed on the Akumal side (there are two - Tulum is the other side). I liked it better because it was a little quieter...

Bahia Principe

june262004 Posted: Feb 25, 2004 03:35 PM

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Posted by aliciahelene

June262004...will you be my travel agent? You are AWESOME with all of the info that you came up with!!!

Thanks Alicia. I love looking at vacation stuff. I would totally be a travel agent LOL.

june262004 Posted: Feb 25, 2004 03:55 PM

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I just thought of another on and this one includes a midsized car.

South Beach Miami.

$872.27 avg/person ($1,744.54 total)

Package price includes: Lodging (1 room):7 nights in Standard room, taxes. Flight: 2 roundtrip tickets, taxes & fees. Car: 7 days Midsize Car, taxes & surcharges not included.

The Palms South Beach
Miami Beach, FL 4 stars.

Oceanfront resort with West Indies atmosphere
This casually sophisticated, 12-story hotel is located directly on the beach

LadyPrincess Posted: Feb 25, 2004 08:09 PM

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IF you are a Cosco or BJ Member - you may get good deals on crusies etc

LadyPrincess Posted: Feb 25, 2004 08:40 PM

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oh another idea - maybe u know some one with a timeshare that might let u use it

lgluszak Posted: Feb 25, 2004 10:12 PM

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You can Definately afford something!!! You might not be able to go for a whole week.. but at least 4 day!!!! Check out the Domincan Repulic or even a cruise!!!! You can do it for $2000....
GOOD LUCK

jcova1019 Posted: Feb 26, 2004 11:32 AM

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Many cruise lines go out of Manhattan, so you could save huge by not needing to spend on airfare. Plus, cruises are very inexepensive anyway (some web deals offer $600 pp for a decent cruise) so you'd have tons left for spending money.

cocoa Posted: Feb 26, 2004 11:35 AM

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ladies, i just want to thank you all for this input!!! i really appreciate it and i am feeling like we will be able to do this, which is so nice!!! we are a bit over budget with the wedding so we have been thinking that a honeymoon is not in the picture, but that might be changing. especially with the whole cruise thing out of new york. i have a new cruise fear b/c we saw ghost ship a couple of weeks ago and now i am thinking omg, are we gonna be slaughtered. see, i don't think horror movies are for me!!!

Rainmama Posted: Feb 26, 2004 11:36 AM

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Ever been to Bar Harbor, Maine? If you're much of a nature buff it's a great choice for you! It's on a smallish island (Mt. Desert) that you can drive to that has a little bit of everything- mountains, lakes, beaches. You can camp, stay in a BnB, hike, shop!! It's my favorite place in the world. It's also where we are taking our honeymoon after our august wedding!

june262004 Posted: Mar 09, 2004 05:01 PM

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Bump

MrsTC Posted: Mar 09, 2004 06:58 PM

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We went to the Wyndham Hotel El Conquistador resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico . We booked throught expedia.com and the whole trip (flight & hotel) cost under $2k.