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Bride2005 Posted: Oct 13, 2004 10:46 PM+

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Posted: Oct 13, 2004 10:46 PM

Pricing Honeymoons and....

I can't believe how much Hawaii is..

We always go away and have stayed at three different Sandals resorts- we love them but wanted something different for the hm...

we were thinking 2 nights in san fran, four nights in kuai (sp?) and six nights in Maui...

anyway it was over 8k for the hyatts at both-
want to stay at really nice places, expecially for the hm but 8k...... ughhhhh!

MrsJ Posted: Oct 13, 2004 10:47 PM+

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Posted: Oct 13, 2004 10:47 PM

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We're renting our own villa in St. Barts for 9 days and its costing us less than half of that! WOW!

princess99 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 02:36 AM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 02:36 AM

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We went on a cruise to the South pacific for 10 days and it was less then that, and we had a mini suite on the ship!!!!

rcs Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:19 AM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:19 AM

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Interesting.. I have my heart set on Hawaii but 8k... Everyone else's ideas sound really nice also..

Bride2005 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:28 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:28 PM

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it's just too much money... i knew it would be a lot but not that much!

julz33 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:40 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:40 PM

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I just came home from Hawaii. We stayed at my BIL's timeshare. We went to the Hyatt for a luau. IMO you do not need to stay at a place that fancy or expensive. We were out all day and barely in the room, just for showering and sleeping.

hmm8191 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:46 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:46 PM

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Have your stayed at the Grande St. Lucian resort? Were going there for our honeymoon and I was wondering if you could tell me how it was.

Salason626 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:52 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 04:52 PM

Re: Pricing Honeymoons and....

Posted by Bride2005

I can't believe how much Hawaii is..

We always go away and have stayed at three different Sandals resorts- we love them but wanted something different for the hm...

we were thinking 2 nights in san fran, four nights in kuai (sp?) and six nights in Maui...

anyway it was over 8k for the hyatts at both-
want to stay at really nice places, expecially for the hm but 8k...... ughhhhh!

if you cut out san fran, it might be cheaper. that was our original plan too but we cut it out and we paid less than that for 12 days at 5 star hotels...

Gagie24 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 07:11 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 07:11 PM

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8,000 seems high for 10 nights.
We were looking at 12 nights in both Hyatts and we got quoted in the 6000 range.
Where are you looking?

sjm71505 Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:14 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 08:14 PM

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We are paying $5550 for 10 nights (5 kauai, 5 maui) staying at both Hyatts. The prices also include a convertible the entire time, breakfast everyday, and insurance. I am sure you can get a better price!

lgluszak Posted: Oct 14, 2004 09:45 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 09:45 PM

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Try Secrets Resorts in The Mayan Rivera......

www.secretsresorts.com

troutster Posted: Oct 14, 2004 09:59 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 09:59 PM

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Posted by hmm8191

Have your stayed at the Grande St. Lucian resort? Were going there for our honeymoon and I was wondering if you could tell me how it was.

I'm staying at the Halcyonin St. Lucia I'm so excited!!

If anyone needs a great travel agent FM me. She will get great prices and is such a sweetheart!

Rbarlone Posted: Oct 14, 2004 10:24 PM+

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Posted: Oct 14, 2004 10:24 PM

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We are going to Hawaii too. It is expensive but we are looking at bed and Breakfasts. If you have time get one of those travel books and they have all the best hotels and b& B.

Donna&Joe708 Posted: Oct 15, 2004 11:07 AM+

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Posted: Oct 15, 2004 11:07 AM

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What hotels are you looking at? We are paying around $7400 and are staying at the Hyatt in Kauai for 6 nights and the Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui for 5 nights. That price also includes our airfare, a convertible rental car on each island, breakfast everyday and 4 excursions.

SANDNOV12 Posted: Oct 15, 2004 03:37 PM+

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Posted: Oct 15, 2004 03:37 PM

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We decided on a Southern Caribbean Cruise. It was under 3 without the excursions.

Bride2005 Posted: Oct 16, 2004 09:33 AM+

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Posted: Oct 16, 2004 09:33 AM

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thanks for the responses... were going to look around and see what else we can find pricewise.

We just went on a southern caribean cruise and have stayed in sandals in the bahamas, jamaica and st. lucia...... you sandals girls have nothing to worry about--- i love them, in fact the second choice for the hm is a week in antigua and a week somewhere else!

thanks again

marymoon Posted: Oct 16, 2004 10:24 AM+

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Posted: Oct 16, 2004 10:24 AM

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Have you tried a travel agent? My sister used liberty travel, stayed at the hyatt in maui and spent less. I'm sure you can still get what you want, just try to shope around for prices.

ETA: I think my BIL alos used an AmEx discount and/or AmEx points. I don't know if that applies to you, but I've heard they ahve good travel stuff.