Help Honeymoon ideas..

[elisera]

Pretty straightforward really... Getting married in March and not a clue where to go on honeymoon. Any and all suggestions welcome!

Conditions:
- Obviously we would like relatively good weather
- Prefer to be relatively active although beach holidays aren't out as long as there are activities/excursions
- Would like to go somewhere thats not a "normal" holiday destination that we could do any other year
- Budget will depend on how much I like it and whether I think I can twist his arm

Thanks in advance

 

[Calaen]

I went on a cruise for mine, loved it.

Everyday waking up in a different place, great entertainment on a night time if you wanted it (spent most nights in the cinema tbh).

Getting off and doing what ever we wanted for the day then setting sail to a new location while we slept!!!

 

[elisera]

We both love cruising tbh, but as we were just on one this year I don't think it would feel as special doing it again

 

[Belgerath]

Portrush with a bucket and spade!

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[elisera]

Portrush with a bucket and spade!

Save money

helpful as ever...

And when have you ever known me to want to save money

 

[Belgerath]

Its not you im thinking about!

 

[Uara]

Morocco (sp.) is awesome, altho its quite touristy. So maybe not for a honeymoon! (i've jsut been waiting to suggest Morocco as a holiday destination for ages )

 

[elisera]

Pfft! He will be happy if I am happy lol

 

[Belgerath]

Morocco (sp.) is awesome, altho its quite touristy. So maybe not for a honeymoon! (i've jsut been waiting to suggest Morocco as a holiday destination for ages )

See thats a sensible suggestion

However remember to bring sunblock Elisera

 

[elisera]

Look - i like the heat.. it is not my fault if I turn into a lobster at the mention of sunshine... that's what factor 50 is for

 

[Uara]

yeah thats true, i got a wee bit burnt when i went there. Ended up doing the sunburnt waddle as it feels like your skins tightening up etc but its amazin to wander around the old town and the souks and seeing all the little family businesses etc

 

[Belgerath]

That sounds good actually?

Any nightlife as such?

 

[Uara]

yes there is actually, a fair range of night-clubs and bars especially near the main hotels in Marrakech (couldnt say about the other cities). Also most of the hotels have their own bars which are open to the public and I found a couple with roof-top bars, brilliant views of the cities. The only downside is that a lot of the imported drinks are pretty expensive compared to some of the local wines etc. Its quite relaxed when it comes to drinking for a muslim country. Apart from ofc drinking in public near a mosque thats big no-no.

 

[Belgerath]

Sounds alrite actually

You should look into that Eli

(clearly im not going I'm just hindering her sucess)

 

[elisera]

Yea, definitely wasnt somewhere i would have thought of

 

[Uara]

Marrakesh - Les Borjs de la Kasbah - morocco, hotel, marrakech, kasbah, marrakech hotel, morocco hotel, marrakech medina, moroccon riad
thats where I stayed, feels much more personal than the big hotels. You really got to know the people who ran it!

 

[Belgerath]

A big plus is you don't go to Egypt!

 

[tris-]

Pretty straightforward really... Getting married in March and not a clue where to go on honeymoon. Any and all suggestions welcome!

Conditions:
- Obviously we would like relatively good weather
- Prefer to be relatively active although beach holidays aren't out as long as there are activities/excursions
- Would like to go somewhere thats not a "normal" holiday destination that we could do any other year
- Budget will depend on how much I like it and whether I think I can twist his arm

Thanks in advance

not that ive had a honey moon but mexico has been the most unique destination ive been to.
so id say mexico.
excursions include -
coral diving
chichen itza
swamp motorboating (which is part of the coral diving actually)

and probably a lot more.

 

[sayward]

I went camping, in a 2 man ,tent in Sicily! Vowed I'd never set foot in a tent again. Other half couldn't understand why I wanted electricity and a bathroom. That was the closest we ever came to divorce!

 

[elisera]

I'm afraid i definitely want more luxury than sleeping bags and camping stoves can offer

 

[Scouse]

- Budget will depend on how much I like it and whether I think I can twist his arm

Pfft! He will be happy if I am happy lol

I'm afraid i definitely want more luxury than sleeping bags and camping stoves can offer

So, where you taking him then?

 

[DaGaffer]

I'd give Mexico the thumbs up as well, although I'd say avoid Cancun like the plague, and get down the coast to Tulum (one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen). There's plenty of beach, activity stuff (excellent diving) and cultural stuff like Coba as well. Plus, if you're feeling more adventurous, Havana is a $100 plane ride away from Cancun. March is also a good time to go.

South Africa would be another good choice, although a little late in the year, and Thailand is always worth a look (lots of choice too). Finally, if you want to be really adventurous, try Peru, its awesome.

Personally, in 50-odd countries visited, Morocco is the only one I've actually hated, but I was in Tangiers, which is a total shithole, so I can't speak for Marrakesh, but I found the aggressive begging very irritating (in other places like South East Asia its persistent but generally good-natured, I didn't find that in Morocco).

 

[Sar]

Portrush with a bucket and spade!

Save money

Lol!

Don't forget Barrys!

 

[leviathane]

When you planning your honeymoon tbh? As obviously there are different seasons in different continents
But i'd suggest Australia , Antigua (ofc if you aren't put off by the recent murders), Russia is good( not warm though) and then theres the usual Seychelles.

 

[mycenae]

we're getting hitched in September next year and are also having a similar quandary. So far, we've considered the Seychelles, the Maldives, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Thailand, Ko Samui and Mexico. All of which look quite promising in terms of weather, stuff to do and nice places to stay. The deciding factor could easily be time for you, as a lot of places have a monsoon/hurricane season in september, so maybe you should ask a travels agents advice for where is good in March.

 

[Scouse]

I'd give Mexico the thumbs up as well, although I'd say avoid Cancun like the plague, and get down the coast to Tulum (one of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen). There's plenty of beach, activity stuff (excellent diving) and cultural stuff like Coba as well. Plus, if you're feeling more adventurous, Havana is a $100 plane ride away from Cancun. March is also a good time to go.

Yep. Mexico or Cuba aer t3h rule!

but:

...the Maldives

Win Win Win Win Win!!!!

Trust me. If you want a Honeymoon...

 

[TdC]

Yep. Mexico or Cuba aer t3h rule!

but:



Win Win Win Win Win!!!!

Trust me. If you want a Honeymoon...

maldives, saychelles. or if you're slightly adventurous perhaps a drive up (or down) the west coast of Australia?

 

[DaGaffer]

maldives, saychelles. or if you're slightly adventurous perhaps a drive up (or down) the west coast of Australia?

I thought she said she didn't want a typical Honeymoon? Can't get more cliched than the Maldives. Everyone there is on honeymoon!

 

[DaGaffer]

This site has a useful map that tells you which countries are best to visit at certain times of year.

 

[TdC]

I thought she said she didn't want a typical Honeymoon? Can't get more cliched than the Maldives. Everyone there is on honeymoon!

so? it's pretty there

if you want something more a-typical, stay in Chateau St. Gerlach in Limburg, NL. From there you can day trip into germany, luxembourg and belgium, and you will be in the dutch province of Limburg. Pretty. And touristy. but there you go...