Honeymoon Advice

[Portland]

We nearly went to the Maldives a couple of years back, lass at work went to our intended resort and raved about it. Kuredu - water bungalows.

Personal recommendation for this spot in Mexico:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review ... nsula.html

We're getting married (then honeymooning) there in September, having stayed there last year.

Diving at resort itself sucked, but a shuttle boat whips you out to the reef in a couple of mins, where it's much better.


Or go to Scarborough - it rocks.

[Zzap64!]

Thanks for all the replies guys....really helpful.

I think we've kind of narrowed it down to either the Seychelles or Sri Lanka - I'm plumming for this one:-

http://www.samanvilla.com/

But I'm hoping it's not too wet in August there!

[Kon-Tiki]

Here's some rock-solid honeymoon advice. Do not take your mother-in-law along

[The Caffeine Kid]

Here's some rock-solid honeymoon advice. Do not take your mother-in-law along unless she's dead fit.

Words of wisdom there.

[Flojomojo]

Hawai'i. Waterfalls, surfing, volcanoes, "plate lunch."

[gilesgoat]

Why not in August ? Too hot or because you have a chanche lot of stuff
could be closed for holidays ?

Both, really. The temperature edges up a little too much and it's a little stifling I've found. Admittedly a decent diet of good gelato will keep core temperatures down so it's not all bad. A lot of the nicer places to eat close for August too though - everyone goes to the coast (same in Campania)

I forgot you are British

You see .. to me 35 C and we start talking, I *SO* suffer cold; when it's
summer I really want it HOT, really hot

Lot of gelato, pizza, cappuccino and of course spaghetti .. ..

.. and be very careful of cold white wine served with pizza

[aureole]

... but then again, a nice cooled red like a piedorossi or an agnanico (sp?) goes down lovely with a pizza I reckon .

Yeah, I tend to melt in the sun if I'm not near the coast - went to Sicily two summers ago and suffered really badly when it hit 40c.

[Kon-Tiki]

(...) a piedorossi (...)

What the hell I read that as aerosol for a fraction of a second Now there's a thing to bring to your honeymoon

[Governmentyard]

Here's some rock-solid honeymoon advice. Do not take your mother-in-law along

Last time I went on honeymoon I took her to Yak and Giles' for a curry and some video games

[gilesgoat]

Here's some rock-solid honeymoon advice. Do not take your mother-in-law along

Last time I went on honeymoon I took her to Yak and Giles' for a curry and some video games

I am surprised you are still alive

[Rhythm]

Another vote for Mexico here. Peurto/Neuvo Vallarta on the west coast, in the Bay of Banderas. All inclusive hotels are top notch here and the mountain range surrounding you is beautiful, as is the rainforest. The natural harbour effct of the bay means they never get hurricanes or bad weather and you're guaranteed a lightning storm every night (or at least me and the missus saw one every night).

[Louis G]

Maldives all the wy my friend.

[Mojo]

Last year, the wife and I went to here http://www.kurumba.com/ and stayed in a private villa http://www.kurumba.com/accommodations-private.html. I can't recommend it enough - so much so we're thinking of spending our share options on going again.

[Felonious Feline]

I've been to the Maldives 3 times now - truly an amazing place. Usually no kids, staff who can't do enough for you, views that are out of this world. Not much in the way of entertainment in the evenings (disco is the best it gets)...but I suspect you'll be making your own entertainment...

Make sure your room is air conditioned. Very popular with German, Italian and Japanese, less so British. Do not fly with Monarch, got for Emirates or Qatar.

I advise going minimum full board, although all-inclusive is excellent.

Islands;

Veligandu Medium size island / medium class, 120 rooms, deluxe or water villas are best. Pool table, table tennis, diving etc. Serves Tiger beer as house beer. Arrive by air taxi

Taj Coral Reef Smaller island, high class, water villas are amazing, with bathrooms that face out onto sea, no one can overlook your private balcony, staff amazing. More expensive, worth every penny.

Makunudu Small island, medium class only 36 villas, Staff amazing, Whiskey-sours on all inclusive deal...

PM me if you want a few photos or ask about anything else.

You'll have the time of your life.........

[Zzap64!]

Hey - thanks again all.

Feline - That would be great if you could PM with a few photos!

I'm going to check out the Malidives again. Great of you guys to help me here....it is muchos appreciated!