Local-ish Honeymoon Idea

SuzyQNYC79 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 10:05 AM

Local-ish Honeymoon Idea

Just wondering if anyone has any ideas for local (drivable) honeymoon ideas for next summer. 5 nights, looking to go no further then NC or NH. I am not sure we will be able to take a long caribbean HM with FH vacation time. Beach destination is preferred, but anywhere romantic is great. Thanks for the help!

tbmaz2011 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 10:23 AM

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Martha's Vineyard or the Poconos.

Bride2Be78 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 10:27 AM

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A friend of mine did Montauk for a few days. They said it was very nice and relaxing.

I like the Martha's Vineyard idea. What about Newport RI or Ocean City MD?

sam610 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 12:57 PM

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The poconos or Niagara Falls?

SuzyQNYC79 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 01:05 PM

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Posted by Bride2Be78

A friend of mine did Montauk for a few days. They said it was very nice and relaxing.

I like the Martha's Vineyard idea. What about Newport RI or Ocean City MD?

Marthas Vineyard sounds great. We have never been there, Newport is beautiful but I travel there on business. Also looking into the Outer Banks, NC. Thanks for the suggestions everyone! :)

Jmrosa1 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 01:45 PM

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Cape Cod for sure!! I would take a day trip to Martha's Vineyard...but dunno if I would stay there the whole time.

SuzyQNYC79 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 02:05 PM

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Posted by Jmrosa1

Cape Cod for sure!! I would take a day trip to Martha's Vineyard...but dunno if I would stay there the whole time.

Has anyone been to Block Island?

leesah85 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 02:32 PM

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greenport? there is a great place called Cliffside where you can rent the condo for the week/weekend. about 20 minutes from all the wineries and it's on the beach (north shore)

i go there every summer with a bunch of friends.

they also have a pool onsight, barbeque pits, etc.

very relaxing, and close to nightlife in greenport if you want that as well as all the wineries.

leesah85 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 02:32 PM

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also, i've stayed at the virginia hotel in cape may, nj and it's super cute and close to the beach too

sjr385 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 04:00 PM

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karebear Posted: Dec 05, 2011 04:07 PM

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Cape Cod, MA or Providence, RI. They both book up quickly in the summer!

Jmrosa1 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 05:04 PM

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Posted by karebear

Cape Cod, MA or Providence, RI. They both book up quickly in the summer!

Totally agree!

jtbride2012 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 08:34 PM

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Rhode Island

jassy119 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 08:49 PM

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IF the amount of days your FH has for vaca is the only thing holding you back from taking a Caribbean vaca you shouldn't let it. There are many places just a short flight away and a 5-6day/4-5night trip is a good amount of time for a getaway. Of course the long vacas are best but if that was the only thing holding you back, you shouldn't. Sometime 'locals' vacas will end up costing you just as much as if you took a plane to another state/country.

MsRtoMrsK Posted: Dec 05, 2011 09:21 PM

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Posted by jassy119

IF the amount of days your FH has for vaca is the only thing holding you back from taking a Caribbean vaca you shouldn't let it. There are many places just a short flight away and a 5-6day/4-5night trip is a good amount of time for a getaway. Of course the long vacas are best but if that was the only thing holding you back, you shouldn't. Sometime 'locals' vacas will end up costing you just as much as if you took a plane to another state/country.

My DH's schedule wasn't conducive to leaving right after our wedding for a long time so we went to the DR for 4 days. Our longer honeymoon is over Christmas in St Lucia!

SuzyQNYC79 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 10:50 PM

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Posted by MsRtoMrsK

Posted by jassy119

IF the amount of days your FH has for vaca is the only thing holding you back from taking a Caribbean vaca you shouldn't let it. There are many places just a short flight away and a 5-6day/4-5night trip is a good amount of time for a getaway. Of course the long vacas are best but if that was the only thing holding you back, you shouldn't. Sometime 'locals' vacas will end up costing you just as much as if you took a plane to another state/country.

My DH's schedule wasn't conducive to leaving right after our wedding for a long time so we went to the DR for 4 days. Our longer honeymoon is over Christmas in St Lucia!

Thank you girls. You are absolutely right. I have been researching all day since I am on a short trip to my parents in FL, and I have found the small resorts & B&Bs on the East Coast are close per night to other places in the caribbean. So confused, but red wine is helping. :)

Excited2BeMrsG Posted: Dec 05, 2011 11:01 PM

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I know you mentioned driving distance, but I figured I'd throw this out there just in case :)

South Portland, Maine is just a short 45 minute flight from JFK and JetBlue flies straight there (with lots of great deals all the time...like $49). It's a nifty town with tons of great restaurants, right by the seaside. There are beautiful hotels right by the water and B&B's all over the place. Anyhow, just something to think about. Good luck with the searching - the wine definitely helps!

SuzyQNYC79 Posted: Dec 05, 2011 11:06 PM

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Posted by Excited2BeMrsG

I know you mentioned driving distance, but I figured I'd throw this out there just in case :)

South Portland, Maine is just a short 45 minute flight from JFK and JetBlue flies straight there (with lots of great deals all the time...like $49). It's a nifty town with tons of great restaurants, right by the seaside. There are beautiful hotels right by the water and B&B's all over the place. Anyhow, just something to think about. Good luck with the searching - the wine definitely helps!

Thank you so much! We went to Acadia 2 summers ago and spent a few nights in Portland, before Bar Harbor. LOVE MAINE. Looking for something we have both never been to. Top contender right now is MArtha's Vineyard or Outer Banks, NC.

Excited2BeMrsG Posted: Dec 05, 2011 11:16 PM

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I love Maine too!! Your top two choices sound pretty incredible as well. I'd love for us to get to Martha's Vineyard someday. I've heard such wonderful things! Just thinking about it makes me want to go right now, lol. Good luck again!