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Honeymoon options..can't decide

luvly73 Posted:

Honeymoon options..can't decide

So I have been researching Honeymoons for weeks now and I think I finally have it narrowed down. There are pros and cons to every option...

1. Sandals Grande St. Lucia
2 nights in ultra luxury suite with private pool
5 nights in honeymoon deluxe
$5,522
plus airfare 810
Total: *************** $ 6432

2. Sandals in Negril
2 nights in Penthouse Suite
5 nights in Crystal Lagoon Room
$ 5,075
Arifare 750
Total *************** $ 5825

So with Sandals we won't have to worry about anything except extras because everything's included so that's great but i couldn't help but feel like being at a resort for seven days straight may get a little boring after the 4th or 5th day so I decided to look into cruises

3. Celebrity Cruises
7 night eastern Caribbean cruise
ft lauderdale, san juan, st thomas, st maarten
in suite
$ 5,200
3 nights at Ritz Carlton in 929
junior suite
airfare 500
Total *************** $ 6629

This ship is amazing!!! but we will still have to pay for some meals and drinks because everything isn't included

4. Norwegian Cruise Line
7 Day Hawaii: on pride of America
Honolulu, Maui, Hilo, Kona, Kauai
$ 3182
3 nights@ Turtle Bay Resort 1296
airfare $ 1938
Total *************** $ 6416

This ship doesn't look that great but it's the only one going to Hawaii in June out of all the cruise lines.
But its all inclusive and I really love the idea of getting to go to the different islands and staying at Turtle Bay would be cool too!

So basically I'm torn because while the cruises are more expensive the trip on a whole seems more exciting. But keep in mind I've never been on a cruise so I don't know how it will compare to staying at a resort.
ALso these are prices I have found so if I go through a TA I could probly still save..

SO opinions, comments are welcome especially if you have been on to any of the above!

TIA ladies
Jna2010 Posted:

Re: Honeymoon options..can't decide

i would do st lucia!! ive heard great things about it, i know like 3 diff couples who went there and loved it!!! honestly, jmo but im just not into doing cruises for hm, thats just me tho, id like to just have a room walk to the beach whenever i feel like it and just be on my own schedule for the hm

MongieToBe Posted:

Re: Honeymoon options..can't decide


Posted by Jna2010

i would do st lucia!! ive heard great things about it, i know like 3 diff couples who went there and loved it!!! honestly, jmo but im just not into doing cruises for hm, thats just me tho, id like to just have a room walk to the beach whenever i feel like it and just be on my own schedule for the hm


ITA! Plus, FH and I aren't huge cruise fans. I've been on a few and we took one together a few years ago. I'd rather be on my own schedule like Joanna said.
RitasEngaged Posted:

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i have heard great things about st. lucia - sorry the others i can't help with

Nina1010 Posted:

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Cruises are great...and most of the ones I've been on include all meals... exclude alcohol. However, you will be on your HM... I would prefer being on my own schedule - at least part of the time. With cruises, although not common, they can change the itinerary without notice to avoid weather conditions, etc. Also, if you're looking forward to relaxing by the pool with some quiet time, don't consider a cruise. The pool areas are so crowded and so small, not as enjoyable in my opinion. HTH

StaceyWill Posted:

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I'd go with St. Lucia. I've heard great things about it there.

MrsHazel2B Posted:

Re: Honeymoon options..can't decide

I love cruises, but for our HM, we want to be able to do what we want and when. Plus, I don't want to have to worry about paying for anything at all, except maybe an excursion, but they're also included at Sandals. I have heard nothing bad about St. Lucia and you can island hop!

luvly73 Posted:

Re: Honeymoon options..can't decide

I understand what you guys are saying except how are you not on your own schedule on the cruise? From what I have seen, you have the option to leave the ship when it docks but you dont have to

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