Anniversary getaways?

Question

My husband & I are planning to get away for our 30th Anniversary. We want something extraordinary. We have thought about a cruise but would like other options. Any ideas??
Thanks for any help!

Answer 1

There are a lot of different eco-tourism resorts around the world. There are a few in Mexico near the Mayan remains, you could check that out...
Here is a link to one I just found with a quick search.
http://www.ecotravelmexico.com/indexe.html

Answer 2

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! You didn't say what month the anniversary is, nor where you have been berore. But, my husband and I went to Cancun for our 25th anniversary in September and had a wonderful time. The whole "spring break" thing wasn't going on so not as crowded; the beaches were beautiful, we traveled to Isla de las mujeres (off the coast) and snorkled; we went to Chichen Itza to see the ruins (what an awesome place and also traveled around visiting local villages.
Another great place to visit is Costa Rica. Lots of eco tours to keep you busy, nice beaches, warm this time of year and the people are very friendly.

Answer 3

Cruise is nice especially if you inform the cruise line
I did Jamaica and it was memorable (preferred Negril)

Another alternative is in addition to a cruise or an Island, plan a 3 day trip to vegas and get married all over again. Then you can start your vacation from there

Answer 4

Visit Vietnam. You won't regret it. Forget about the war (except as a part of history). It's now a beautiful, modern, peaceful, hospitable, safe and enchanting place with the most friendly and helpful people on earth. Plus the prices are so reasonable.

Incidentally, President and Mrs. Bush were there in November for the APEC summit. Former President Clinton and Brangelina were there in December.

Here's what I wrote recently in reply to another question on this site:

"..... I've traveled through North and Central America, Europe and Asia and never have I come across a country so beautiful and interesting and a people so friendly, open, engaging and so optimistic as Vietnam and the Vietnamese. The accomodations are mostly new or recently renovated, modern, clean, very attractive and reasonably priced and the food is the best this side of heaven: fresh, flovorful and low in fat.

.... It will be my second visit in recent years. We will be there for three weeks later this year and plan to visit:

1. Ho Chi Minh City (the former Saigon): The largest city and the most dynamic economic area of Vietnam. On our agenda: The Reunification Hall (the Old Independence Palace) where the f presidents of the former South Vietnam used to live and work.

5. Ben Thanh Market: Easily the largest market place in the world. Cholon: Vietnam's Chinatown.

2. Cu Chi Tunnels: The tunnel system that's of recent historical interest.

3. Mui Ne Resort: A seaside resort area full of beautiful and luxurious hotels/bungalos. Near the city of Phan Thiet and just 160 miles North of Saigon.

4. Vinpearl Resort: Another 150 miles up the coast from Mui Ne. Near the City of Nha Trang. The diving capital of Vietnam. Even better than in Thailand.

5. Hoian: An old mideaval harbor town once thriving with traders from other countries and hosted several international settlements. There are now several famous tailor shops in the area: you can have suits, shirts and dresses made exactly to your measurements and in any style of your choice for a fraction of what you pay for an off the rack item in the US. They'll even ship the items home for you or you can pick them up at the shop within a couple of days. Hoian has been designated a Unesco Heritage Site. North of Nha Trang but South of Hue.

6. Hue: The old Imperial City locating about half way between Hanoi and Saigon, also not far from the coast. We'll visit the old Imperial Palace and the tombs of the Nguyen Emperors nearby.

7. Halong Bay: The beautiful bay in Northern Vietnam, full of natural wonders. Also a Unesco world heritage site.

8. Sapa: the hill town with a great local market where you can buy local craft products from colorfully-garbed inhabitants who are members of Vietnam's mountain minorities. We have also arranged for a visit to a minority village.

9. Dienbienphu: In the Northwest of Northern Vietnam about 200 miles from Hanoi. Now a modern town but it was a frontier village in 1954 and site of the greatest battle waged by the Vietnamese against the French.

10. Hanoi: The ancient capital of Vietnam, much older than Hue. A beautiful city on the Red River and with several beautiful lakes. We'll visit the Ho Chi Minh Musoleum (where Vietnam first president's enbalmed remains can be seen), the Museum of Military History, the original/mideaval "36 streets" where even more traditional craft and modern products can be purchased at great prices (the women in our group will go beserk over this shopping opportunity). Also the Temple of Literature: the 900-year-old university, the first Vietnamese institution of higher learning.

We are looking forward to meeting the friendly, hospitable and beautiful Vietnamese people again and have the opportunity to sample the best food this side of heaven: fresh, flavorful and low in fat. The cost there for everything is so reasonable for what you get people are going to Vietnam for their vacaction more and more every day. $35/night for a nice hotel room, $1 to $3 for a great meal, $1 for a long taxi drive...The facilities are so clean and well maintained, often very new ...great values for your money. "

Check it out!

P.S. You can have a two-week tour from about $1,250 per person, including lodging (double occupancy), a number of meals and transportation within the country. Add about $1,100 each for roundtrip airfare from the US and back.

Answer 5

you can't beat a cruise for convenience, price, and locations!

i suppose, though, you should consider the weather you'd like to be in (during your trip), how much $$ to spend, what type of activities you want (hiking, relaxing, sunning, shopping...), and how much time you have!