RobK Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 The missus and I are getting hitched next June and can't decide where to go on honeymoon. We don't like spending hours on the beach / by the pool and prefer to be out seeing the sights, so the usual Maldives / Seychelles etc don't seem suitable for us. Can anyone come up with some suggestions for exotic yet interesting places to visit? So far we're thinking about Langkawi, Singapore and Krabi (or maybe some other part of Thailand we didn't visit this year). Any other ideas? (don't worry there'll be plenty of too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Congrats Mr K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 NZ (can ski if you want) plus all the other bits ? But actually make it a bit of a RTW trip as we did for ours (in Feb mind). LA on the way out and HK on the way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 Been to Langkawi twice, beautiful place and the best beaches and hotels you'll find. However there isn't much to do on the island so its limited for sight seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifly Posted October 2, 2005 Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Krabi is great - went there early this year. You may want to consider the Rayavadee Resort... great place and worth the extra cash. If you decide to go there PM me and i will send you the details of the guy we deal with at the resort as he is extremely helpful (esp with rates/upgrades). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badgera Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 We went to Hawaii for our Honeymoon and found it to be brilliant. Just the right mix of beaches, cites and out of the way places. Plus you can pretent to be Magnum PI Lost is filmed on Ohau. Son't forget wherever you go keep telling everyone it's your honeymoon, we got loads of upgrades doing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A4CabGirl Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 I second that. Hubby and I went to Hawaii too and it was great. We hired a car and went round most of the island and found some amazing quiet beaches. Waikiki beaches were way too packed. We stopped over for a few days in San Francisco on the way, also highly recommended. Dinner at the 'Stinking Rose' (if you like Garlic that is) is a must if you go to San Fran. We also got upgraded in all the hotels. Hope that helps.. Congrats by the way A4CG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsparkesuk Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 St Lucia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 [ QUOTE ] (don't worry there'll be plenty of too!) [/ QUOTE ] Too much info Rob! Congrats to you both though!! We used trailfinders who built a purpose built itenary for us, taking in Thailand,Hong Kong, and Australia for 4 glorious (and v. expensive weeks). They put "Honeymooners" all over the booking references/special requirements, and we got upgraded to Business on two of our long haul flights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Just booked our honeymoon today Two weeks of relaxation, sightseeing and here on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. Can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Going through the same thing at the moment. My fiancee and I get married in April. We don't really want the usual hot sunny beeches or Europe. Ali doesn't want a safari so we are thinking Scandinavia, Iceland, or Canada. Any suggestions? Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 Yep got just the thing for you. A cruise. Me and my other half (Currently) have a similar dilema. But the other week we saw a cruise that was perfect. We or I don't do beach holidays but do want to chill out a bit and this was perfect. The one below is about 17days but they can go up to 27 around that area. Plus the ship is I think about the 2nd or 3rd largest cruise ship afloat at the moment, a real palace from what I have heard. Anyway give it a look it might be just the ticket, with all those destinations it certainly won't be boring. Xingang (For Beijing) Nagasaki, Japan Shanghai, China Okinawa, Japan Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan Hong Kong, China Nha Trang, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City (Vung Tau), Vietnam Singapore Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 We did six months travelling around Oz and NZ then three weeks skiing in the Alps (drove down) for ours. Which was nice. I'd go for Hawaii for a two weekers but then I suppose I would as a surf nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3Floyd Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Me and the missus went to Canada for our honeymoon. At the time is was seen as an unlikely choice but we loved it. I've been all over the place and the usual caribbean holiday didn't appeal to either of us. The other choice was Oz but that was too far away for the missus as she hates flying. 8 hours to Canada was bad enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Canada is where we were thinking. Can you give us any ideas? Did you go through a travel agent a tailored package or something off the shelf? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Got to agree with S3 Floyd. I got married in August last year and went to Canada. Was in the same mind set of not wanting to sit by the beach etc (everyone does that in the summer anyhow). We flew into Vancover (best city in the world) where we went up to Grouse mountain and saw the bears, cycled round Stanley park, went up in the viewing Tower plus loads of other stuff, then in some order I should be can't remember- drove to Banff (awesome), Kewlona, Jasper (the most beautiful national park), Calgary, Delta Sun Peaks, Lake Louise. Everywhere we went the people were so nice (without being fake like some Americans- We got upgraded everywhere!) The food was amazing at every restaurant. The sights of natural beauty are out of this world. I have been a few times before and dragged the wife for the honeymoon. She is fairly well travelled as well and I was worried it might not like up to my hype for her. I need not have feared. If you didn't enjoy it then I would give you your money back! Also different seasons have different attractions. We tailor made our trip with flights first, then stuck with the same chain of hotels everywhere we went, pricey but hopefully its something you only do once! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Thanks very much we really like the idea of Canada. The better half wants to see Vancouver and I would like to see some of the natural beauty. We will be going in early April so possibility of skiing but we don't want to count on this as it is close to the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 It is a top city. There is so much to do. The other beautiful part is that with a good exchange rate most things out there (including hotels, car hire) work out a shade under half the price of England. Don't pack much and just buy a new wardrobe to celebrate! Good luck with the decision making. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frodo Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR32 Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 My sister has recently got married and did a month in Canada (mostly Vancouver and V Island) - It sounded fantastic but they managed to spend sh1t loads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Nevermind the honeymoon, the mrs has been out wedding dress shopping. Fecking hell they are expensive things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syeldham Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Considering that they're only worn once, far too expensive. Have you thought about hiring one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotdog Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Just make sure you're wearing body armour if you ever suggest this to a bride to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Just make sure you're wearing body armour if you ever suggest this to a bride to be [/ QUOTE ] You been there too fella?! They really don't like the idea of getting married in a dress that someone else has do they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syeldham Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 I can see (after struggling) the idea that there will be sentiments attached to it, but I don't think that memories should be expensive - all the best experiences are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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