Here is my question in a longer version: I want to have the kind of honeymoon where we spend most of it in the hotel room lol and doing romantic things around the city. I don't want it to turn into one of our usual trips where we sightsee and such. Is this wrong of me? Should I let it influence our decision on where to go?
2007-10-11 13:53:22 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It should be fun and STRESS FREE! Stop thinking and go with the flow.
2007-10-11 13:56:33 · answer #1 · answered by Sawbuck 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think that making your honeymoon into a different sort of trip is a great idea! Your honeymoon vacation SHOULD stand out from your other trips.
Abosolutely let it influence where you go.
Somewhere like the Dominican is great because there are great hotels, it's beautiful, but, there isn't a lot of sightseeing. There are beaches, but, not a lot going on in the city. You and your husband wouldn't feel like you're missing out on all of the great things you're not seeing by snuggling up in your room (lol).
Anywhere in Europe would be tough to avoid sightseeing.
What about Canada? If it's a winter holiday pick one of the romantic cities like Montreal and Quebec. It's so cold you'll want to stay in the hotel, but, when you go out it's still all European and romantic. I wonder if you could find accommodation that has a fireplace? That would be amazing!!!
An island like Maui is pretty slow. There are two or three things that'd be great to see, but not so many it'd take over your vacation. Just enough to keep things interesting. Or, stay in the Maui rainforest - Hana. It's lovely, but rainy. Staying in your room would be relaxing and cuddly too!!! You wouldn't want to get out much, cuz, well, it does actually rain alot :)
Have fun!!!
2007-10-13 00:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by SusannaMiles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no "right" way to honeymoon. I recommend a compromise. Let's say your honeymoon is a week. Spend the first night rolling with the flow so to speak, in the room. Have a late romantic breakfast the following morning, then spend 2 hours sightseeing....investigating the city......then find a theatre...movie....live show, it doesn't matter.....and sit all the way to the back.....everytime a character in the movie utters a certain word, you have to kiss for at least 30 seconds......you pick the word, by the way......end of the show...movie or whatever...you stroll back to the hotel room and get romantic on each other....then a light lunch at the nearest little cafe' then a nice relaxing walk around whereever you happen to be......shop a little if you want......then back to the hotel for more romantic togetherness. Order dinner in your room, with a fine wine....bask in each other....then settle in for the evening....Next day...the opposite.....spend a good amount of time sightseeing and soaking up the city......third day...more of the romance....only take a picnic lunch to a nearby park....and everytime you see a kite...or a dog.....or an older couple, the kissing rule is in effect. Remember at least 30 seconds.....and no hands......save that for the evening in the room.....(if you like to dance, this would be the night for that...fourth day, maybe a museum or cathedral.....depends on where you are......This is for you two.....no one else....work it out the way you want to and tell anyone who doesn't like it that they are free to do it their way on their honeymoon.....good luck
2007-10-11 14:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by Ice 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The days leading up to the wedding are usually stressful, so I think relaxing is the way to go, but site seeing can be relaxing and romantic. Wine country was very romantic. Never been to Hawaii but I suspect there will be sites to see, but at a relaxing pace. Just do not pack you days with activities, pick a place where you can first relax, and consider anything extra a bonus.
My honeymoon was a lazy all-inclusive in Aruba. Spent most days at the beach or pool, nothing planned but relaxation.
2007-10-12 01:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the idea of a honey moon is for the couple to be wrapped up in each other. So yes pick somewhere where the hotel is so nice you can ..................spend a lot of time in your room. Maybe not too far from a small city though, nowhere bursting with sights to see, but somewhere where you can have some great romantic meals, you don't need the hussle and bustle on a honeymoon, you are not being selfish.
Hope it works out.
2007-10-11 13:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by riki 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be what suits you as a couple. We went to Egypt, and no way was I staying in the hotel room all day and missing out on that gorgeous sunshine (I live in the UK, so sunshine for us is a bit of a rarity!) We made it a mixture of relaxing, seeing interesting places that we both wanted to visit and the usual honeymoon stuff. I do think it is important to spend your honeymoon the way that you want to rather than asking if it is supposed to be this or that.
2007-10-11 23:27:27 · answer #6 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry so much about what it is "supposed to be"
Just like with weddings people get brainwashed about their honeymoons. It has to be this exotic spectacular trip someplace like Tahiti. You have the best sex of your life on your wedding night and the model like couple spends the rest of the week soaking sun and cuddling.
Reality is the majority of couples are too tired to have sex on their wedding night, can't afford Tahiti, your both a little chubby, and you get sore and need a break from constant sex.
You can definately let your desires come into play when choosing but be careful of too much buildup. You'll get unrealstic expectations and no matter how great it will be a letdown. I think if you are wanting to skip the usual tourist activity you should choose a great hotel nearby. You've seen it all and really, what's the point of spending tons of money to go to a place you never see?
2007-10-11 14:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your honeymoon should be about the two of you! If you want to lounge at the pool/beach, enjoy eachothers company and lay low...go for it. If you want to take some adventures, go white water rafting, scuba dive, etc...that's cool too. I think now a days, just like weddings, there really isn't a "norm." Everyone's idea of a perfect honeymoon is different so you have to do what's best for the two of you. Have a great time though!!
2007-10-11 14:00:29 · answer #8 · answered by Jennifer T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen you can still "relax" in the hotel and sight see it can be the best of both worlds but make sure you both enjoy your honeymoon not just one of you also make sure you get the most out of your time even though your on your honeymoon(this may sound cheesy) but just rent and old movie relax and open your hotel curtains that way you get the best of both worlds lol.
2007-10-11 13:59:47 · answer #9 · answered by Toure S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A honeymoon really depends on the couple themselves. If you want to simply veg out and be romantic, then you need to communicate this to your fiance, especially if the vacations you guys usually take together involve "doing" stuff. It's not wrong of you, but don't expect your fiance to "get it." He's not a mind reader, and if you don't tell him what you're thinking, then he won't know.
2007-10-11 14:27:11 · answer #10 · answered by basketcase88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the honeymoon is SUPPOSED to be whatever on earth you want it to be.
why don't you have a mixture of both scenarios?
do something adventurous during the day & leave the "romantic stuff" to do in the evening.
there are no rules for a honeymoon, just make sure its all about the two of you!
don't feel bad, just have fun!!!
2007-10-11 14:07:34 · answer #11 · answered by gemstarbabe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋