Eventhough we're getting married in Feb, we went on our honeymoon first and I wanted to share my pics. Last year was tough, my FI was diagnosed with leukemia and I was miserable at my job. After his 2nd round of chemo, I quit my job, cashed in all my mileage and we headed on our trip.
It was amazing! Made more amazing after we found it he was in remission our 3rd night of our 3 week trip. We flew business class the whole way - which alone was worth the hell I went through with work!! Japan Airlines was amazing, with lie flat seats.
We flew to Tokyo from JFK, via Chicago, first and spent 3 nights there. I had lived there in hs but it was a great treat for my FI. Helped him get used to the time change but it was cold.
That's awesome that you went! Glad he's in remission!
Nina
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I'll keep saying for your FH and that he keeps getting better, glad you got to have an early honeymoon
Sweets14
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Hope you had a wonderful time. You truly deserve it!
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After Tokyo, we flew to the Philippines (first class this time at the very nose of a 747. weird feeling when landing!). We stayed in a tiny dive resort with only about 10 villas. The diving was spectacular as was the snorkeling. It was amazing, the food was spectacular as was the service. The BEST - because of the exchange rate, our villa was only $30/night. We did some island hopping - there are 7,000 islands in the Philippines after all. Most significant part of this resort, my gfather who passed away in November planted all the trees on the beach of the resort when he was a child. The resort is only about 3 years old but the trees are beautiful! We stayed 2 weeks here...
Our last week we were planning to go to Singapore, then Indonesia and Malaysia. Our first 2 nights were at the Ritz Carlton in Singapore, in a premiere suite with club access. It was sooo fab we cancelled everything and stayed there. Unlimited champagne and 6 presentations of delish food - how could we say no. Singapore was amazing! Their taxis are brand new mercedes! They have this amazing orchid garden - the best I've ever seen. Everything is impeccable and modern - made New York look 50 years behind. We got our wedding bands there and stayed for New Year Eves. Our room was so spectacular the fireworks were at eye level!!! The night view you see small balls floating in the harbor, that's their tsunami memorial. The exchange rate helped too - the Ritz was only $350 a night for the club level. It was a great way to end a trip. Contrast from the Philippines but still just as amazing.
unbelievable! looks like a great trip--will def keep your finace in our prayers for his continued remission!!!
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Sounds like you had an amazing, well deserved time. Congrats to you and your FH.
akaMrsT
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Sounds like an amazing trip - and I love that your grandpa planted the trees at the resort Which resort is that
Singapore looks much more modern that I thought. Glad you two had an awesome trip
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wonderful trip and am so happy to hear he is in remission, what a nice gift of news on your HM
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I am glad your FI is doing better!!! Adn congrats on having such a ggreat pre-honeymoon!
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Sounds like a great preHM!! Congrats on your FH!!
JGirl11297
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Congrats to you both...the pictures are beautiful...it looks like you guys had a great time!!!
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Posted by akaMrsT
Sounds like an amazing trip - and I love that your grandpa planted the trees at the resort Which resort is that
Singapore looks much more modern that I thought. Glad you two had an awesome trip
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It's called Duka Bay and it's fab - off the beaten path. It's so tiny but people come from everywhere cause the dive sites are amazing - the guests there our week were from Japan, Dubai, Canada, Cuba - and us two Americans.
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Glad to hear you had a wonderful time and FH is doing better
nygirl77
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That sounds like a fantastic trip! And it's great to hear your fh is in remission!
smara
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So glad you had such a great time. I am happy for your FI and I wish you both the best that life has to offer!!
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Posted by akaMrsT
Sounds like an amazing trip - and I love that your grandpa planted the trees at the resort Which resort is that
Singapore looks much more modern that I thought. Glad you two had an awesome trip
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It's called Duka Bay and it's fab - off the beaten path. It's so tiny but people come from everywhere cause the dive sites are amazing - the guests there our week were from Japan, Dubai, Canada, Cuba - and us two Americans.
Thanks! I don't dive but maybe if I ever learn to swim, I will start
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After Tokyo, we flew to the Philippines (first class this time at the very nose of a 747. weird feeling when landing!). We stayed in a tiny dive resort with only about 10 villas. The diving was spectacular as was the snorkeling. It was amazing, the food was spectacular as was the service. The BEST - because of the exchange rate, our villa was only $30/night. We did some island hopping - there are 7,000 islands in the Philippines after all. Most significant part of this resort, my gfather who passed away in November planted all the trees on the beach of the resort when he was a child. The resort is only about 3 years old but the trees are beautiful! We stayed 2 weeks here...
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thanks for the great review.. where is duka bay in the phils? i'm filipino and i'm curious which island it is on? thanks
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Wow awesome pics!!! I am so happy for you and your FH!
