Honeymoon Suggestions
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We just did 12 days in Sri Lanka and 5 in Maldives for Honeymoon. We would have been bored with too long in the Maldives, so this was the best of both worlds. We did get quite a bit of rain in the Maldives though.
If this might be something you're interested in, I can give you some more info.
If this might be something you're interested in, I can give you some more info.
Me and my wife were all decided on going to either Mauritius or the Maldives. Then due to spending way too much on the wedding we booked to go to Riviera Maya in Mexico instead. Best holiday we've ever had. We booked a really nice swim up suite with a Jacuzzi and it had a quiet little pool bar round the corner. It was bliss. Also went to see chichen itza and a few other good trips and things to see/do.
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Iceland…yes I know it’s the opposite of what you asked for but they have the blue lagoon, which is better swimming water then the Maldives or other locations, golden circle, northern lights, whale watching and much more. Many great excursions. Perfect for most honeymoon's.So me and my partner are thinking about wedding ideas and it has got us thinking about honeymoon locations. We love the idea of lovely sandy beaches, clear water and top quality food and drink all included.
We have come up with the following places but cant make our minds up
Maldives
Jamaica
Mauritius
Mexico
You get the idea. The problem is we love the idea of calm and quiet adult time but also like the idea of partying and going on excursions etc. So was looking for others opinions and experiences of their travels for a honeymoon or wedding. Anything that will fit the criteria. Oh and as for value thats not an issue right now, just want ideas
Cheers
We went on a road trip around the East coast of the US and Canada. People thought we were mad as we travelled in a group with 8 other people. The travel days we were together but every other day in the destinations we did our own thing.
New York State
Niagara
Toronto
Montreal
Quebec
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbour
Boston
Salem
Yale
Tour ended back in New York and we had 3 days there on our own.
Was absolutely ruddy amazing. For me it was far more memorable than lying on a beach.
New York State
Niagara
Toronto
Montreal
Quebec
Acadia National Park
Bar Harbour
Boston
Salem
Yale
Tour ended back in New York and we had 3 days there on our own.
Was absolutely ruddy amazing. For me it was far more memorable than lying on a beach.
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Disagree! I had a reaction! THough Iceland is a good suggestion - plenty to do and it's a beautiful country.
OP, you've probably only thought of beach holidays, as that's the done thing for honeymoons. But bear in mind that these places tend not to have much else to do. How about a road trip in Western Australia? Best beaches in the world, Wine country, amazing food sunshine, wildlife, great people..
All inclusive may limit your travel options. It also depends if you're willing to travel around the place or just want to be based in one hotel for the entirety of your stay.
We did our honeymoon in Indonesia and it was incredible, topped off by scuba diving with manta rays in the Komodo national park. We had a fairly intensive itinerary though and didn't stay in one place for more than 4 nights over 2 weeks.
I reckon Mexico might satisfy your requirements for partying and excursions with an all inclusive beach hotel although Sri Lanka and the Maldives sounds like an incredible combination!
We did our honeymoon in Indonesia and it was incredible, topped off by scuba diving with manta rays in the Komodo national park. We had a fairly intensive itinerary though and didn't stay in one place for more than 4 nights over 2 weeks.
I reckon Mexico might satisfy your requirements for partying and excursions with an all inclusive beach hotel although Sri Lanka and the Maldives sounds like an incredible combination!
We went to the Maldives (Baros).
If you like snorkeling, scuba, swimming, awesome food and relaxing then you can't really go wrong with the Maldives. Not sure about other islands but going out partying wasn't really possible as you could walk round the island in about 10 mins. It was only a 30 min boat trip from the capital so I suppose if you stayed on an island near the capital you could go there for an evening or two (NB: I have no idea about nightlife in male as only went during the day).
Mauritius isn't a bad shout as well and would have more going on at a night (but you may need to travel depending where you are staying - a lot of the nice hotels are good drive away from nightlife)
For me Mexico doesn't compare to Maldives or Mauritius but depending on how many excursions/nightlife you want it might be worth looking into.
If you like snorkeling, scuba, swimming, awesome food and relaxing then you can't really go wrong with the Maldives. Not sure about other islands but going out partying wasn't really possible as you could walk round the island in about 10 mins. It was only a 30 min boat trip from the capital so I suppose if you stayed on an island near the capital you could go there for an evening or two (NB: I have no idea about nightlife in male as only went during the day).
Mauritius isn't a bad shout as well and would have more going on at a night (but you may need to travel depending where you are staying - a lot of the nice hotels are good drive away from nightlife)
For me Mexico doesn't compare to Maldives or Mauritius but depending on how many excursions/nightlife you want it might be worth looking into.
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No beaches but my wife and I went to Madeira for a week and i loved it. Loads of adult tours to do. Tours of the Island, out on boat seeing dolphins etc. We didn't go out at night just used the bar/lounge at the hotel but you can get a lift or short walk into Funchal for clubbing or UK pubs.
Got back from there last week, was really underwhelmed, Ubud was ok for a few days but South bali didn't do it for me. I think having been to Vietnam last year and Fiji twice before that has spoilt me a little on expectations.
On the flipside we went to Flores/Komodo National Park (45 min flight from Bali) and it was Fiji-esque levels of relaxing.
Went to the Maldives with the wife on our honeymoon at the end of July for 9 nights. Specifically the Royal Island & Spa Resort via Virgin Holidays.
The place was jaw dropping. It is very expensive though so be sure to go all inclusive. We went during the quiet season (Dec-Feb is busiest) and it was just that. The food, the water, the hospitality was all top notch.
Just be sure to take plenty of money (US Dollars) with you as excursions etc are very expensive.
The place was jaw dropping. It is very expensive though so be sure to go all inclusive. We went during the quiet season (Dec-Feb is busiest) and it was just that. The food, the water, the hospitality was all top notch.
Just be sure to take plenty of money (US Dollars) with you as excursions etc are very expensive.
How was Fiji mate? My parents are from there, and I'm thinking of re-visiting that place next year. Last went there in '86 when I was a child but have heard it isn't all that nowadays.
My strongest advice is to get off the main island and ideally into the Yasawa or Mamanuca islands. Most complaints I hear about Fiji come from people who just stayed either on the main island or big resorts.
It's the friendliest place i've ever been, people walking down the road will regularly call out and say hello, stop for a chat then carry on their way. Didn't get hassled to buy anything outside of Nadi.
We've been twice, both times we went to Taveuni Island for 1 part of the trip. The second part of the trip we went into the Yasawa Islands, stayed at Nanuya the first time and Navini Island in the Mamanucas the second time.
I've been to Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Mexico, Barbados...none of them come close to the beauty and chilled out nature of Fiji for me. Flores in Indonesia is a very close second though.
If its your honeymoon why not choose something where it is just the two of you for most of the time?
A villa somewhere nice with a pool hidden away from everything but a taxi ride away from a night out would be great from what you say you want. Not for a honeymoon but I've done this in Cyprus, Tuscany and the hills of Andalusia. Quality time with the wife, plenty of undisturbed romance, a hire car for excursions in the day when we felt like it and money set aside for taxis out most evenings for dinner in the bigger towns. It was lovely and beat my honeymoon in Mauritius having to share the beach/pool with others and constrained to the resort for food and activities.
A villa somewhere nice with a pool hidden away from everything but a taxi ride away from a night out would be great from what you say you want. Not for a honeymoon but I've done this in Cyprus, Tuscany and the hills of Andalusia. Quality time with the wife, plenty of undisturbed romance, a hire car for excursions in the day when we felt like it and money set aside for taxis out most evenings for dinner in the bigger towns. It was lovely and beat my honeymoon in Mauritius having to share the beach/pool with others and constrained to the resort for food and activities.
That's exactly where my fiance and I will be going on our honeymoon, we've also booked a swim up room. Good to hear that you enjoyed it, the reviews all seem to be fairly glowing. Can't wait!
I did want to go to the Maldives, but it's just too much money. It will have to wait for another year.
Spent two weeks at the Lux Grand Gaube resort in Mauritius for our honeymoon under two years ago.
Utterly stunning holiday. In fairness it was intended to be a complete chill, I don't normally do "just" resort holidays I like to mix it up, but this one hit the spot.
I've been to resorts of a similar calibre in a few countries such as Mexico, Cuba etc. but I would go back to Mauritius in a heart beat. The main reason for me was the general attitude of the people as well as the styles of food. I have never felt as welcome yet special as in Mauritius, without it feeling forced. Absolutely loved typical Mauritian food, found it to be a really nice mix of Indian/African style with Chinese mixed in (representative of the general population). Had one of the very best dry beef curries I have ever had while there.
We went on a few organised trips but you could easily explore the whole of the island on your own, driving there didn't seem that scary, plenty of rental companies and good roads as long as you stick to the main route(s).
We went in early July (technically winter and the rainy season) and found the weather extremely pleasant, 25-30 degrees during the day and light thunder storms at night, 60-80% humidity. I'm told it gets hotter and dryer and slightly more humid during peak "summer" seasons in December/January.
Our resort was at the very bottom of the island and the surrounding small fishing village was really nice. We wandered around quite a few times and just went into the local bars/cafes. The local population wasn't well off by any stretch of the imagination but we never felt unsafe (not particularly naiive as far as travellers go) and always felt welcome.
Of course it depends what you want but for a pure relaxation holiday you could do far worse than one of the really nice 5* resorts. I can recommend the Lux brand as well, by far and above it was the best "luxury" resort brand I've experienced.
EDIT: Forgot to add this in as an example of what I mean. As we were on a Thompson package, we were there with a group of others (as happens), so 15 or so of us all arrived and left at the same time. Due to our return flight time we had to leave the hotel at 2am. A concierge came to our room at 1am, took our bags to the coach area for us and checked us out in our room, we then wandered over to reception where the guys who ran the coffee shop were available (it usually shuts in the evening) and making take away coffees with cakes etc for everyone, they had little take away boxes for us all if we wanted.These guys had all worked 10 hour shifts, had 4 hours sleep in the staff beds they have for such occasions and then were working these 2 hours just for our group, they were then going to sleep there again and work all the next day. I know it was their job but they genuinely seemed please to be able to do it so we had as pleasant an early start, there wasn't a single grumpy face amongst them.
Once the coach arrived to take us back, the general manager suddenly showed up and personally thanked every single person, put their bag onto the coach and then, along with 30 or so staff, stood and waved us off at 2 in the morning!
I'm not dumb, I know it's their job and thye do it for everyone but I haven't experienced service like it anywhere else I have been and it left an impression.
Utterly stunning holiday. In fairness it was intended to be a complete chill, I don't normally do "just" resort holidays I like to mix it up, but this one hit the spot.
I've been to resorts of a similar calibre in a few countries such as Mexico, Cuba etc. but I would go back to Mauritius in a heart beat. The main reason for me was the general attitude of the people as well as the styles of food. I have never felt as welcome yet special as in Mauritius, without it feeling forced. Absolutely loved typical Mauritian food, found it to be a really nice mix of Indian/African style with Chinese mixed in (representative of the general population). Had one of the very best dry beef curries I have ever had while there.
We went on a few organised trips but you could easily explore the whole of the island on your own, driving there didn't seem that scary, plenty of rental companies and good roads as long as you stick to the main route(s).
We went in early July (technically winter and the rainy season) and found the weather extremely pleasant, 25-30 degrees during the day and light thunder storms at night, 60-80% humidity. I'm told it gets hotter and dryer and slightly more humid during peak "summer" seasons in December/January.
Our resort was at the very bottom of the island and the surrounding small fishing village was really nice. We wandered around quite a few times and just went into the local bars/cafes. The local population wasn't well off by any stretch of the imagination but we never felt unsafe (not particularly naiive as far as travellers go) and always felt welcome.
Of course it depends what you want but for a pure relaxation holiday you could do far worse than one of the really nice 5* resorts. I can recommend the Lux brand as well, by far and above it was the best "luxury" resort brand I've experienced.
EDIT: Forgot to add this in as an example of what I mean. As we were on a Thompson package, we were there with a group of others (as happens), so 15 or so of us all arrived and left at the same time. Due to our return flight time we had to leave the hotel at 2am. A concierge came to our room at 1am, took our bags to the coach area for us and checked us out in our room, we then wandered over to reception where the guys who ran the coffee shop were available (it usually shuts in the evening) and making take away coffees with cakes etc for everyone, they had little take away boxes for us all if we wanted.These guys had all worked 10 hour shifts, had 4 hours sleep in the staff beds they have for such occasions and then were working these 2 hours just for our group, they were then going to sleep there again and work all the next day. I know it was their job but they genuinely seemed please to be able to do it so we had as pleasant an early start, there wasn't a single grumpy face amongst them.
Once the coach arrived to take us back, the general manager suddenly showed up and personally thanked every single person, put their bag onto the coach and then, along with 30 or so staff, stood and waved us off at 2 in the morning!
I'm not dumb, I know it's their job and thye do it for everyone but I haven't experienced service like it anywhere else I have been and it left an impression.
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