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Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Dowding on August 31, 2007, 04:08:57 PM
There really is too much choice these days. My mum and dad spent a week on the East coast of England when they married, 40 years ago. :D

Anyway, I'm trying to come up with ideas for my honeymoon in about a years time. We have 3 weeks, about £4000 ($8000) and we've narrowed our choice to just the three continents:

Europe - Interail do a First Class ticket around Europe - France, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia, Italy. Good opportunity to pretend I'm rich and be seen in all the right places. But Europe is really accessible to us Brits these days - already been to Budapest and Berlin in the last couple of years - could see the rest over time.

America - not sure, but neither my fiancee or myself are beach people - at least not for longer than a 2-3 days. America seems to be a varied place with lots to do, so perhaps it would suit us.

Also I could hire one of these Yank big engined hotrods, drive to a shooting range and try to empathise with what Lazs has been banging on about for all these years. :D A range in Las Vegas looked interesting, although haven't asked fiancee about that...

Australia - I can't scuba dive for medical reasons, but I surf a little and we both love the sea. Snorkeling off the Great Barrier Reef looks great, and a boat trip around the Hamilton Islands looks great. Maybe also visit Cook Islands?

So if the natives of these places want to help me out and suggest some activities they've done or just give their opinion, that would be grand. :D Also, has anyone tried to go around the world in 3 weeks - I'm thinking it would be hectic and not restful.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: mietla on August 31, 2007, 04:13:17 PM
Tahiti. More specifically Bora Bora (busy), Huahine (quiet) or Manihi (Tuamotu atol, just wonderful)
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: storch on August 31, 2007, 04:14:21 PM
where does mr dowding prefer to go?
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Blooz on August 31, 2007, 04:23:16 PM
Las Vegas
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Masherbrum on August 31, 2007, 04:24:31 PM
One of these days I'll surprise the wife with a trip to Fanning Island.    I'd also like to go to New South Georgia/Antarctica before my time is up.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Vudak on August 31, 2007, 04:54:57 PM
Well, I'm not really sure about the Australian exchange rate, but given that it's a continent a bit out of the ways, I wouldn't be suprised if America winds up being the cheapest destination for you, if you'd like to make your money stretch.

There is an awful lot to do here, and an awful lot to see, but it is so varied that you really might be well served going to the library and finding a picture book of American cities/regions.  Some may suit your taste more than others.  We have everything from rainforests to deserts to everglades (read: nice looking swamps), to mountains, to hills, to steppes, to, well, you get the idea.  Everything.  But, most of the time, it is a very long hike from one typography to the next.

OTOH, if you have three weeks to do it, you could conceivably spend one in different regions and get a grand taste of our nation.  If I had to pick your three sites, I'd say:

1.  NYC (It's like Paris, no matter how much you might hate the place, everyone's got to see it once);

2.  A southern state (I'm partial to North Carolina in the Charlotte region, myself - the people are friendly, the music and food are great, the views are spectacular, and the temperature is reasonable).  Charleston, South Carolina, is also a nice place to visit (you can see the Yorktown there, if you'd like to make a historic stop).

3.  Somewhere out west - like Las Vegas, or California.

The nice thing about this set up is that you could probably swing it on your budget, assuming you can get some good flight deals.  NYC is very pricey, but the south is certainly not, and Las Vegas has to be the cheapest place in the world to visit (well, to get, and stay there - not necessarily to play ;) )

Hope this helps,
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Charon on August 31, 2007, 04:55:58 PM
I wanted to give North Korea a try, but my wife shot me down. But honey, where else can you visit a real life communist, Stalinist style dictatorship these days? And no, Cuba doesn't count.

http://www.1stopkorea.com/index.htm?nk-trip1.htm~mainframe

Charon
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Nilsen on August 31, 2007, 05:00:32 PM
For my honeymoon i chose the place that was easyest and the least stress for the both of us so we could just enjoy without too much hassle at airports, timezones and whatnot. We chose to go a week on the boat just the two of us with dad as babysitter.

If i would have gone with my other choise we would have done the complete opposite and gone somewere exotic that we would prolly not get many chanses to go later. Australia is one such place. Not because america is a bad chose, but because going there is not really as long and "complicated" as Australia so you could actually even do a weekend in the US... going to australia for a weekend is close to impossible. :D

Short answer? Europe if you just want to relax and have alot of time to explore instead of spending time in airports etc, or Australia.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Gh0stFT on August 31, 2007, 05:57:02 PM
hmmm how about Honeymoon in Hawaii ?
never been there, but seen alot of movies & photographs and
it looks really great. Rent a house & boat there and explore the
islands.

Or rent a SuperYacht like the 123.00 ft 'Tilac'
(http://www.superyachttimes.com/images/3/1192/main_568x418.jpg)
this is the yacht from my Chef.  Port is located in Palma, Mallorca.
In 2003 he invited me & my Girlfreind to join him on board for 11 days,
it was a present. Especialy if you dont have to pay a cent ;)

The price? renting this Yacht for 11 days & cruising around the  Mediterranean See
is aprox $200000

heh ok ok i still think Hawaii would be great :D
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Panzzer on August 31, 2007, 06:23:00 PM
When's the wedding, depends on that. But you really should come to Finland, just to see what else Europe has to offer besides the Central European attractions. ;)
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: texasmom on August 31, 2007, 06:43:25 PM
eurotrain sounds awesome, but not for a honeymoon ~ too much movement required.  Make that an anniversary trip, or just regular ole vacation.

The hotrod/US sounds great ~ also not for a honeymoon. land on east coast ~ buy the hot rod ~ drive all the way across (stopping whereever you wish). ditch the car on the west coast & fly home.  Also too much movement for honeymoon.

For honeymoon ~ no matter where it is that y'all choose:  no work or movement involved on your (or her) part... just spend the entire time at one locale relaxing & enjoying the honeymoon.  plenty of time for traveling around later. :)
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: gpwurzel on August 31, 2007, 06:59:37 PM
Txmom has the right idea......I can recommend Finland...or any of the Nordic countries.......time of year dependent....I took my exwife to the Red Sea on honeymoon......lol, had I known then what I know now, wouldnt have bought her back......;)


Good Luck on whatever you decide fella,




Wurzel
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Furball on August 31, 2007, 07:11:11 PM
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Originally posted by storch
where does mr dowding prefer to go?


San Fran? :t

Dowding, why not hire a nice RV and drive around the west coast USA? i had a blast doing that, great time.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Gunthr on August 31, 2007, 07:15:30 PM
Dowding, there are some good ideas here...  I'm very happy for you and your sweetie, Congrats, and Best Wishes.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Swoop on August 31, 2007, 07:35:41 PM
Aren't you gay anymore then Dowd?



:)   hey mate, long time no see.

Congrats.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Masherbrum on August 31, 2007, 08:13:29 PM
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Originally posted by Swoop
Aren't you gay anymore then Dowd?



:)   hey mate, long time no see.

Congrats.
Oh my Lord.   Swoopster.    Senor Death Rattler.   I used to be Karaya2 and would wing you from time to time.    How have you been sir?
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Dago on August 31, 2007, 08:15:07 PM
Maui is nice, and Honolulu is okay.  I really enjoyed the Cayman Islands.
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Post by: Swoop on August 31, 2007, 08:37:59 PM
hey karaya!

Dont wanna hyjack Dowd's thread.  :)  Check your PMs.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Holden McGroin on August 31, 2007, 08:46:56 PM
Wi nøt trei a høliday in Sweden this yër?
See the løveli lakes
The wøndërful telephøne system
And mäni interesting furry animals
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: E25280 on August 31, 2007, 08:51:42 PM
A lot was discussed a few months ago in this thread. (http://forums.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=206076&perpage=25&pagenumber=4.57)  Check it out.  I've (of course) started it in the middle where I posted, but a lot of people have a lot to say about their favorite parts of the US.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Tac on August 31, 2007, 10:02:26 PM
It really depends on what you guys like to do / see / experience and in what time of the year you are going on your honeymoon (grats btw!).


Personally i'd recomend you look into:


1 - Japan.

They have *the* best deal for tourists. One train ticket that you can use to travel through the ENTIRE country up to 21 days. Works also for many ferries, buses and other means of transport. You can literally visit most of the country's cities and cultural heritage sites in 2 weeks (though i'd recomend a full 21 day stay).

The food is AWESOME and most of the country will understand english and in most areas even the street signs are in Japanese and English.

I suggest March -April- May as best times to go (cherry blossom time!).

I've been there myself twice and every time was an incredible experience.

2- Puerto Rico

Not many people know but this island has the best seafood ever available in the caribbean and has some of the best beaches you can relax in. If privacy in a beach and lots of lobster is what you two want, visit the island :)
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Nilsen on September 01, 2007, 12:58:40 AM
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
Wi nøt trei a høliday in Sweden this yër?
See the løveli lakes
The wøndërful telephøne system
And mäni interesting furry animals


Interesting mix of english, swedish and norwegian you got going there Holden :D
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: LePaul on September 01, 2007, 01:00:00 AM
I've had a few friends Honeymoon at the various resorts in the area surrounding DisneyWorld.  Obviously there is the themepark and others nearby, but from what I'm told, the resorts are quite nice.

Vegas is a great idea.  

It really depends on what you would like to see/do.  What time of year would you be going?  There's a great variety of climates and things to do in the USA.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Roscoroo on September 01, 2007, 01:06:31 AM
Egypt :D
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Holden McGroin on September 01, 2007, 01:21:51 AM
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Originally posted by Nilsen
Interesting mix of english, swedish and norwegian you got going there Holden :D


you don't recognise it?
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Nilsen on September 01, 2007, 03:42:53 AM
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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
you don't recognise it?


I understand what it sais, but havent seen it before
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Angus on September 01, 2007, 03:44:18 AM
Dowding: How about a cruise in the Mediterranian, or around the Caribbean?
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Post by: Holden McGroin on September 01, 2007, 04:06:51 AM
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Originally posted by Nilsen
I understand what it sais, but havent seen it before


Your film education has a huge gaping hole in it...  or perhaps you once knew but in your quest to find the perfect Irish Whisky you have forgotton what you once knew...  anyway, it is from the opening credits of the most faithful cinematic representation of Arthurian legend ever conceived.

after  

Wi nøt trei a høliday in Sweden this yër?
See the løveli lakes
The wøndërful telephøne system
And mäni interesting furry animals

it continues:

Including the majestik møøse
A Møøse once bit my sister...

No realli! She was Karving her initials øn the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge - her brother-in-law -an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies: "The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist", "Fillings of Passion", "The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink"...

Mynd you, møøse bites Kan be pretty nasti...
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Dowding on September 01, 2007, 04:37:46 AM
lol Holden. :D

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Aren't you gay anymore then Dowd?



:D hey mate, long time no see.

Congrats.


Yer bastige! :) I got bored of being gay. Being well dressed and having an impeccably tidy flat soon loses its novelty. Besides, I discovered that nurses are fun so I'm marrying one. Good to see ya mate (you got mail).

I think Txmom perhaps has it right about excessive traveling - I'm ok with it, but my fiancee has said she doesn't want 'people telling us where we need to be and at what time' etc. We are used to independent travelling and like to plan our own holidays.

I also suspect that since I have left most of the wedding planning to her, she is going to be more stressed than me on the day and will need to relax. I'm just planning the stag do and coming up with honeymoon ideas - easy... I think :).

I've never been to America and would like to find out what all the fuss is about. :) The other half has been a couple of times to Florida, and ever since she swam with dolphins over there has wanted to repeat it. We'll be travelling late July-August or maybe delay it to September to get a good deal.

I'm sure finland is nice, but we've never visited the main central European sights. :)

I'm not too bothered about a cruise unless it is somewhere unusual or perhaps a tall ship cruise. I spent a week on a ship around the Carribean Christmas 2000 and have seen many of the places. The Med is different though, might look into that.

Thanks for all the tips and the link to the other thread. Anymore tips would be welcome.
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: Swoop on September 01, 2007, 05:52:37 AM
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Originally posted by Dowding
(you got mail)



Not yet I don't......
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Post by: lazs2 on September 01, 2007, 09:28:54 AM
I vote you stay out of America.

lazs
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Post by: storch on September 01, 2007, 09:48:19 AM
good news dowding you the the mr can visit the people's republic of california since it isn't part of america.  take furball's suggestion it's a good one, be sure and visit telegraph hill and coit tower.
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Post by: eagl on September 01, 2007, 06:37:37 PM
If you have the time, here's what I'd suggest for a USA tour:

San Diego -> Las Vegas -> Yellowstone National Park -> Grand Canyon

I'd add New York onto that list, but you can drive between these other places and would need to fly to NY.
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Post by: cpxxx on September 02, 2007, 06:15:21 PM
I'd go with Eagl's suggestion. Will probably do that trip myself soon. You excluded Asia? Too expensive, too far away?.

I went to Vietnam and Cambodia for my honeymoon, no not during the war but two years ago. Absolutely fantastic. The great thing about Vietnam is that it's absolutely cheap so you get five star treatment for 2 star money. It was like being a VIP for three weeks. You do get used to having doors held open for you :cool: The people are friendly and the country is amazing.

Failing that, why not the South of France? I would suggest Antibes, base yourself there, hire a car and explore all the famous resorts, Cannes, Nice, St Tropez.  You can get relatively cheap accomodation in apartment hotels like Pierre et Vacance and similar. Just don't go in August when the French take their hols. I thought San Tropez was overrated, (now there's a sentence I never thought I would use:huh ) The beaches are what makes it special.
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Post by: Thrawn on September 02, 2007, 06:29:26 PM
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Post by: LEADPIG on September 02, 2007, 11:39:09 PM
I say have your honeymoon at a strip club or the Playboy Mansion, leave your wife at home though.
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Post by: gpwurzel on September 02, 2007, 11:40:53 PM
Does it make me a bad man if I publicly say I laughed at that one??



Wurzel
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: ghi on September 03, 2007, 01:04:07 AM
i spent my honeymoon at Home Depot buying stuff to fix the first cheap house we had,  but was a romantic place, i couldn't aford more exotic places
Title: Honeymoon: Australia or America or Europe?
Post by: storch on September 03, 2007, 06:26:51 AM
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Originally posted by ghi
i spent my honeymoon at Home Depot buying stuff to fix the first cheap house we had,  but was a romantic place, i couldn't aford more exotic places
:rofl  good for you!