This has been the hardest part of planning our wedding. Can anyone recomend any good resorts from the US to Mexico? We are looking for something that offers a private jazuzzi if all possible.
The Poconos are out....we arent interested in that location. Vegas is out since in the summer it is way toooo hot. We thought about taking the seven day land and sea cruise with Disney World but is not fair to my daughter who has never been before. Hawaii is out since it is overly expensive.
I appreciate every advice that is offered to us!
2007-10-21 12:01:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
What interests do you have? Are you looking for warm and tropical or cooler? You prefer the beach or the mountains?
Have you considered a cruise? There are many great cruises and I am quite a cruise addict. Don't do the Disney land and sea, but what about Royal Caribbean?
San Fran is beautiful. San Diego. Go see wineries. Lots of states have some great wineries and many even have winery tours where you can be driven in a van around to 10 different wineries. We are going to Oregon soon to do a wineries tour.
NYC may be too expensive (idk your burget) but there are tons of things to do there. Take in a broadway show. Go to the Met. You could spend 1 day just doing the tourist--empire state, statue of liberty.
If you are outdoorsy, Yellowstone or Yosimite have some amazing trails to hike. Rent a secluded cabin. You could also go to Maine. I went out to see the puffins off an island in Maine. Amazing trip.
Savannah and Charleston are very historic and romantic areas. I love the history tours.
Consider the Blue Ridge mountains. I have many friends that have honeymooned in the Appalachian mountains. Beautiful scenary. Hundreds of bed and breakfasts if you like. Many times they have things they will arrange for you--horseback riding on trails, and quaint little shops to go shopping in. Mom and Pop places for lunch and dinner. My husband and I love bed and breakfasts.
Many of the ski resorts are getting to be happening places in the middle of summer as well. It's much cheaper but they still have summer activities on the "slopes". Vail and Breakenridge I know have summer activities.
I took a trip in June up to Michigan to Mackinaw Island. It was fabulous. No cars are allowed and it is a beautiful place. My family used to take a trip to Canada most summers. Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and of course Niagara Falls on its own.
San Antonio is one that may shock you. A walk along the riverwalk is so romantic. It is really wonderful, and doesn't seem to be as hot as the rest of Texas. Same with Galveston.
Colorado and New Mexico have a huge variety of spa and resorts. Sedona AZ is world famous for some of theirs. That may be out of the price range you were looking for, but very relaxing.
Then Mexico on its own has a huge number of resorts. Cabo san Lucas is a popular choice. And one of my favorite locations is Cozumel. I could easily have spent weeks in Cozumel. Along with many other locations in central mexico for a remote, secluded, technology-free vacation.
Have you looked into an island vacation? St Thomas is a particular favorite of mine. I've been there several times and could go back every year. So much to see and do, great snorkeling. I've heard Puerto Rico is great as well as long as you get out of San Juan. Aruba is also beautiful and great snorkeling. I've had friends who stayed at all-inclusive resorts on St Lucia or St Kitts (including Sandals but not only Sandals) that said that would be their vacation every year they were married. Just amazing.
As I said we took a cruise and I love cruises. So many fabulous islands to tour. My suggestion--if you take a cruise, pick an itinerary that has one "free" day. Lets say you get married on Sat. You travel all day Sun and board the ship. That afternoon, the ship departs. Pick an itinerary that Monday is just a day at sea. Otherwise you'll feel rushed and like every single day is a planned activity that requires you waking up early.
Many hotels, spas, and resorts offer private jacuzzis but if you stay somewhere in the US definitely consider renting a cabin. In the mountains they have hundreds of cabins owned by skiiers. The rest of the year they rent it out. My friends and I usually rent a cabin when we go up to a football game or go snow skiing. It's cheaper than a hotel and you have a kitchen, jacuzzi and many have fireplaces (not like you need that in June).
I hope these help, but you have SO MANY ideas since you didn't even limit us to a region in the US or Mexico.
2007-10-21 12:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by phantom_of_valkyrie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I went to Cancun and stayed at the Hotel Riu Palace las Americas. All inclusive resort...very nice. I'm not sure if they offer any rooms with private jacuzzis, but there was a hot tub that was below our balcony that I saw only a few people use the whole week...
We went in the first week of July this past summer and the weather was beautiful (very hot, but beautiful). It is family friendly, so if you're looking for someplace without kids, I'd definitely consider somewhere else in Cancun.
2007-10-21 21:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by turkeyjerky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you venture a little more south of the border than Mexico you will find the best of both worlds in Belize. If you are into snorkelling the 2nd longest barrier reef in the world, diving the great blue hole then you can go to the many cayes off the coast like San Pedro Ambergris Caye, Belize, Caye Caulker, Caye Chapel. Or if you prefer hiking through the rainforest, climbing one of the hundreds of Maya ruins then you can go to San Ignacio, Belize. Check out Chaa Creek Resort or Ka'ana. Or the best of both Placencia, Belize. You can visit the website for the Belize Tourist Board. PLUS we speak english as our 1st language.
2007-10-21 19:16:14 · answer #3 · answered by belizeancandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still do a cruise - it doesn't have to be a Disney Cruise. Royal Caribbean has some wonderful iteneraries you should look into.
Also, a friend of mine went to the Sandals resort in St. Lucia, and had a wonderful time.
Maybe also look into Aruba???
2007-10-21 19:30:00 · answer #4 · answered by KigerKat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there!!!! I would give you information about how great our resort is, but we've not been there yet!!!!!
My fiance and I will be going to Cancun in April, the end of april till the first week of May.
We've been talking with a travel agent and we're going to an all inclusive resort.. Gran Caribe Royal... for the two of us (including airfare, food, etc) its only 1875 but we bought travel insurance too so it came to about 2032
it's not adults only but since we miss spring break and any kids will be there on weekends we'll be good.
Whatever you decide to do. Try going through a travel agent, we don't pay our agent, the hotel she books us with pays her. It's alot cheaper to use a Travel agent too! :)
2007-10-21 19:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try Gatlinburg, TN...or really anywhere in the Great Smoky Mountains. I think it's an awesome place, and would love to take my honeymoon there. They have chalets in the mountains with awesome views and private hot tubs, lots of honeymoon packages. Just do a yahoo search for "honeymoon in gatlinburg" or something and i'm sure you'll come up with something. Good luck!
2007-10-21 19:23:40 · answer #6 · answered by rivendellrose2005 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
California central coast....Santa Barbara, SAn Luis OBispo, Cambria, Hearsts CAstle - all day trips, wine tours?? Package deals abound...contact the chamber of commerce in the city of your choice.
2007-10-21 19:07:21 · answer #7 · answered by that judi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to daytona and then stay on the beach..or go to clear water florida.. i hear there beaches are so clear you can see through them..i just came from st augstine and they have lots of shops and a beach.. or visit a travel agent and they will have lots of good ideas..
2007-10-21 19:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by vis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for mexico, check out south of cancun to akumal... I like the ones closer to akumal.
we just got back from Portugal on ours... great time... not hot tub though.
2007-10-23 08:59:08 · answer #9 · answered by craig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋