Honeymoon Help
Jun 8th 2005, 11:58 am
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Honeymoon Help
Advice needed plse. Story so far:
Mr Logan proposed in March, and since then we've managed to book church, reception venue and find my dress (yippee!). We're returning to Edinburgh next May to get married, so a couple of my friends have been invaluable checking out hotels etc for the reception and taking the pain out of organising our wedding from half way around the world!!
However.........we're struggling with the honeymoon destination. We want to fly from UK back to Oz via .....somewhere!! Having both worked for airlines for years, we've both been to a few different destinations, but our last holiday was to Barbados in January...dry season...and it rained every day - a lot
and 
. The hotel was also awful, service non-existant etc, which was a real shame, cos Mr Logan had been to the sister hotel a couple of years previously and had enjoyed it.
Sooooooooo 1. we're very wary of weather (although I know there's no guarantee 2. I want beach, seclusion, not a big hotel job (which Mr Logan keeps saying to have that privacy you have to pay, which I do know) leading me to 3. We don't want to spend the earth, which is why we're not going to any of the P&O islands off Oz, they're extortionate.
We've looked at the website 'tripadvisor', just when you think, oh maybe we could afford to go there, it looks nice....someone says 'had a s*** time for the following reasons'.
Where did you all go on your honeymoons?? Where would you not go?? and if it's not too rude, how much was it??
PS. I'm having my reception in West Lothian, and the wedding co-ordinator said she had another couple living in Oz, who were having their reception there. Their parents were doing the organising for them...anyone on here?? Just being nosy!
Mr Logan proposed in March, and since then we've managed to book church, reception venue and find my dress (yippee!). We're returning to Edinburgh next May to get married, so a couple of my friends have been invaluable checking out hotels etc for the reception and taking the pain out of organising our wedding from half way around the world!!
However.........we're struggling with the honeymoon destination. We want to fly from UK back to Oz via .....somewhere!! Having both worked for airlines for years, we've both been to a few different destinations, but our last holiday was to Barbados in January...dry season...and it rained every day - a lot
and . The hotel was also awful, service non-existant etc, which was a real shame, cos Mr Logan had been to the sister hotel a couple of years previously and had enjoyed it. Sooooooooo 1. we're very wary of weather (although I know there's no guarantee 2. I want beach, seclusion, not a big hotel job (which Mr Logan keeps saying to have that privacy you have to pay, which I do know) leading me to 3. We don't want to spend the earth, which is why we're not going to any of the P&O islands off Oz, they're extortionate.
We've looked at the website 'tripadvisor', just when you think, oh maybe we could afford to go there, it looks nice....someone says 'had a s*** time for the following reasons'.
Where did you all go on your honeymoons?? Where would you not go?? and if it's not too rude, how much was it??
PS. I'm having my reception in West Lothian, and the wedding co-ordinator said she had another couple living in Oz, who were having their reception there. Their parents were doing the organising for them...anyone on here?? Just being nosy!
Jun 8th 2005, 12:02 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
We went to the Dominican Republic, great place.
Only problem was we were on the north of the island and neither of us brave enough to swim in the sea. If you go definitely go to the south, it's on the caribbean sea and is lovely and clear and warm. Fantastic!
Hoping we might be able to squeeze a last minute bargain break to there once we get (thinking positive!) our visas.
Only problem was we were on the north of the island and neither of us brave enough to swim in the sea. If you go definitely go to the south, it's on the caribbean sea and is lovely and clear and warm. Fantastic!
Hoping we might be able to squeeze a last minute bargain break to there once we get (thinking positive!) our visas.
Jun 8th 2005, 12:04 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
Originally Posted by bridiej
We went to the Dominican Republic, great place.
Only problem was we were on the north of the island and neither of us brave enough to swim in the sea. If you go definitely go to the south, it's on the caribbean sea and is lovely and clear and warm. Fantastic!
Hoping we might be able to squeeze a last minute bargain break to there once we get (thinking positive!) our visas.
Only problem was we were on the north of the island and neither of us brave enough to swim in the sea. If you go definitely go to the south, it's on the caribbean sea and is lovely and clear and warm. Fantastic!
Hoping we might be able to squeeze a last minute bargain break to there once we get (thinking positive!) our visas.
Jun 8th 2005, 12:05 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
Originally Posted by bridiej
We went to the Dominican Republic, great place.
Only problem was we were on the north of the island and neither of us brave enough to swim in the sea. If you go definitely go to the south, it's on the caribbean sea and is lovely and clear and warm. Fantastic!
Hoping we might be able to squeeze a last minute bargain break to there once we get (thinking positive!) our visas.
Only problem was we were on the north of the island and neither of us brave enough to swim in the sea. If you go definitely go to the south, it's on the caribbean sea and is lovely and clear and warm. Fantastic!
Hoping we might be able to squeeze a last minute bargain break to there once we get (thinking positive!) our visas.
Jun 8th 2005, 12:06 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
Originally Posted by jjonboy
what about Mauritius.... Air mauritius will do the flights and have many an offer on at the moment. or look at www.travel.com.au for ideas...
Jun 8th 2005, 12:09 pm
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Originally Posted by logan
Thanks bridiej, I know that's quite a popular place, and we haven't really looked into it. Hope you're feeling a little better after recent horrible events x
Jun 8th 2005, 4:05 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
Originally Posted by bridiej
Yes, not too bad thanks.
Jun 8th 2005, 4:26 pm
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We went T'Egypt last October. Sinai Peninnsular - Taba Heights
Was nice, VERY quiet, lovely weather (except a big storm one evening - quite magnificent to watch). Not much to do locally to the hotel, but then we only wanted a quiet, relaxing, no excursions sort of relax. Which is what we got!!
Was nice, VERY quiet, lovely weather (except a big storm one evening - quite magnificent to watch). Not much to do locally to the hotel, but then we only wanted a quiet, relaxing, no excursions sort of relax. Which is what we got!!
Jun 8th 2005, 6:59 pm
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Hi
Me and Marc stayed at 'Les Pavillons' in Mauritius - it is a small exclusive hotel that featured on the holiday programme (after we had booked it) - it has the 5* facilities but more reasonably priced - we were in heaven and the service was amazing - every time we passed the customer service staff they said Good morning Mr & Mrs.......'
The beach was stunning and you got beach service - so drinks brought to you. You can choose All inclusive or half board - would definitely recommend going AI as hotels in Mauritius remote and you are all eating and drinking the same food anyway - much nicer to be able to drink/ eat freely without worrying about cost!
Day trip wise - cheapest way and best way is to book a taxi through the hotel - the taxi's are A/C and ask for an English speaking guide. You set a price for the whole day - tell the driver where you want to go and off he go's giving you information as you go -it was absolutely brilliant doing it this way - we went on a submarine to the bottom of the ocean to see the coral reef/ shipwreck (artificial reef).
If you want any more info PM me - we can't wait to go back and will probably have a 2nd honeymoon there.
Lynn
here's the link and yes it really is as beautiful when you get there!
http://www.naiade.com/Site-1024/Coll...llon/home.html
Me and Marc stayed at 'Les Pavillons' in Mauritius - it is a small exclusive hotel that featured on the holiday programme (after we had booked it) - it has the 5* facilities but more reasonably priced - we were in heaven and the service was amazing - every time we passed the customer service staff they said Good morning Mr & Mrs.......'
The beach was stunning and you got beach service - so drinks brought to you. You can choose All inclusive or half board - would definitely recommend going AI as hotels in Mauritius remote and you are all eating and drinking the same food anyway - much nicer to be able to drink/ eat freely without worrying about cost!
Day trip wise - cheapest way and best way is to book a taxi through the hotel - the taxi's are A/C and ask for an English speaking guide. You set a price for the whole day - tell the driver where you want to go and off he go's giving you information as you go -it was absolutely brilliant doing it this way - we went on a submarine to the bottom of the ocean to see the coral reef/ shipwreck (artificial reef).
If you want any more info PM me - we can't wait to go back and will probably have a 2nd honeymoon there.
Lynn
here's the link and yes it really is as beautiful when you get there!
http://www.naiade.com/Site-1024/Coll...llon/home.html
Jun 8th 2005, 7:05 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
Originally Posted by logan
Advice needed plse. Story so far:
Mr Logan proposed in March, and since then we've managed to book church, reception venue and find my dress (yippee!). We're returning to Edinburgh next May to get married, so a couple of my friends have been invaluable checking out hotels etc for the reception and taking the pain out of organising our wedding from half way around the world!!
However.........we're struggling with the honeymoon destination. We want to fly from UK back to Oz via .....somewhere!! Having both worked for airlines for years, we've both been to a few different destinations, but our last holiday was to Barbados in January...dry season...and it rained every day - a lot and . The hotel was also awful, service non-existant etc, which was a real shame, cos Mr Logan had been to the sister hotel a couple of years previously and had enjoyed it.
Sooooooooo 1. we're very wary of weather (although I know there's no guarantee 2. I want beach, seclusion, not a big hotel job (which Mr Logan keeps saying to have that privacy you have to pay, which I do know) leading me to 3. We don't want to spend the earth, which is why we're not going to any of the P&O islands off Oz, they're extortionate.
We've looked at the website 'tripadvisor', just when you think, oh maybe we could afford to go there, it looks nice....someone says 'had a s*** time for the following reasons'.
Where did you all go on your honeymoons?? Where would you not go?? and if it's not too rude, how much was it??
PS. I'm having my reception in West Lothian, and the wedding co-ordinator said she had another couple living in Oz, who were having their reception there. Their parents were doing the organising for them...anyone on here?? Just being nosy!
Mr Logan proposed in March, and since then we've managed to book church, reception venue and find my dress (yippee!). We're returning to Edinburgh next May to get married, so a couple of my friends have been invaluable checking out hotels etc for the reception and taking the pain out of organising our wedding from half way around the world!!
However.........we're struggling with the honeymoon destination. We want to fly from UK back to Oz via .....somewhere!! Having both worked for airlines for years, we've both been to a few different destinations, but our last holiday was to Barbados in January...dry season...and it rained every day - a lot
and . The hotel was also awful, service non-existant etc, which was a real shame, cos Mr Logan had been to the sister hotel a couple of years previously and had enjoyed it. Sooooooooo 1. we're very wary of weather (although I know there's no guarantee 2. I want beach, seclusion, not a big hotel job (which Mr Logan keeps saying to have that privacy you have to pay, which I do know) leading me to 3. We don't want to spend the earth, which is why we're not going to any of the P&O islands off Oz, they're extortionate.
We've looked at the website 'tripadvisor', just when you think, oh maybe we could afford to go there, it looks nice....someone says 'had a s*** time for the following reasons'.
Where did you all go on your honeymoons?? Where would you not go?? and if it's not too rude, how much was it??
PS. I'm having my reception in West Lothian, and the wedding co-ordinator said she had another couple living in Oz, who were having their reception there. Their parents were doing the organising for them...anyone on here?? Just being nosy!
Good luck with it all and if you want some more info, please feel free to pm me, I would be glad to help.
Sarah
Jun 8th 2005, 7:14 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
Air New Zealand stop in The cook Islands I spent 2 weeks there about 7 years ago now but it was lovely. I think they may also stop in Fuji.
Jun 8th 2005, 10:45 pm
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Originally Posted by moneypen20
We went to Jersey. Very nice but hardly "en route". Have a great time wherever you end up.
Jun 8th 2005, 10:46 pm
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Originally Posted by darkless
We went T'Egypt last October. Sinai Peninnsular - Taba Heights
Was nice, VERY quiet, lovely weather (except a big storm one evening - quite magnificent to watch). Not much to do locally to the hotel, but then we only wanted a quiet, relaxing, no excursions sort of relax. Which is what we got!!
Was nice, VERY quiet, lovely weather (except a big storm one evening - quite magnificent to watch). Not much to do locally to the hotel, but then we only wanted a quiet, relaxing, no excursions sort of relax. Which is what we got!!
Hmm hadn't thought about Egypt, my girlfriend went there for hers, may ask her about it, cheers x
Jun 8th 2005, 10:51 pm
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Originally Posted by lynnlovessun
Hi
Me and Marc stayed at 'Les Pavillons' in Mauritius - it is a small exclusive hotel that featured on the holiday programme (after we had booked it) - it has the 5* facilities but more reasonably priced - we were in heaven and the service was amazing - every time we passed the customer service staff they said Good morning Mr & Mrs.......'
The beach was stunning and you got beach service - so drinks brought to you. You can choose All inclusive or half board - would definitely recommend going AI as hotels in Mauritius remote and you are all eating and drinking the same food anyway - much nicer to be able to drink/ eat freely without worrying about cost!
Day trip wise - cheapest way and best way is to book a taxi through the hotel - the taxi's are A/C and ask for an English speaking guide. You set a price for the whole day - tell the driver where you want to go and off he go's giving you information as you go -it was absolutely brilliant doing it this way - we went on a submarine to the bottom of the ocean to see the coral reef/ shipwreck (artificial reef).
If you want any more info PM me - we can't wait to go back and will probably have a 2nd honeymoon there.
Lynn
here's the link and yes it really is as beautiful when you get there!
http://www.naiade.com/Site-1024/Coll...llon/home.html
Me and Marc stayed at 'Les Pavillons' in Mauritius - it is a small exclusive hotel that featured on the holiday programme (after we had booked it) - it has the 5* facilities but more reasonably priced - we were in heaven and the service was amazing - every time we passed the customer service staff they said Good morning Mr & Mrs.......'
The beach was stunning and you got beach service - so drinks brought to you. You can choose All inclusive or half board - would definitely recommend going AI as hotels in Mauritius remote and you are all eating and drinking the same food anyway - much nicer to be able to drink/ eat freely without worrying about cost!
Day trip wise - cheapest way and best way is to book a taxi through the hotel - the taxi's are A/C and ask for an English speaking guide. You set a price for the whole day - tell the driver where you want to go and off he go's giving you information as you go -it was absolutely brilliant doing it this way - we went on a submarine to the bottom of the ocean to see the coral reef/ shipwreck (artificial reef).
If you want any more info PM me - we can't wait to go back and will probably have a 2nd honeymoon there.
Lynn
here's the link and yes it really is as beautiful when you get there!
http://www.naiade.com/Site-1024/Coll...llon/home.html
They don't put prices on either...which is a worry!!
Jun 8th 2005, 10:53 pm
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Re: Honeymoon Help
Originally Posted by logan
Advice needed plse. Story so far:
Mr Logan proposed in March, and since then we've managed to book church, reception venue and find my dress (yippee!). We're returning to Edinburgh next May to get married, so a couple of my friends have been invaluable checking out hotels etc for the reception and taking the pain out of organising our wedding from half way around the world!!
However.........we're struggling with the honeymoon destination. We want to fly from UK back to Oz via .....somewhere!! Having both worked for airlines for years, we've both been to a few different destinations, but our last holiday was to Barbados in January...dry season...and it rained every day - a lot and . The hotel was also awful, service non-existant etc, which was a real shame, cos Mr Logan had been to the sister hotel a couple of years previously and had enjoyed it.
Sooooooooo 1. we're very wary of weather (although I know there's no guarantee 2. I want beach, seclusion, not a big hotel job (which Mr Logan keeps saying to have that privacy you have to pay, which I do know) leading me to 3. We don't want to spend the earth, which is why we're not going to any of the P&O islands off Oz, they're extortionate.
We've looked at the website 'tripadvisor', just when you think, oh maybe we could afford to go there, it looks nice....someone says 'had a s*** time for the following reasons'.
Where did you all go on your honeymoons?? Where would you not go?? and if it's not too rude, how much was it??
PS. I'm having my reception in West Lothian, and the wedding co-ordinator said she had another couple living in Oz, who were having their reception there. Their parents were doing the organising for them...anyone on here?? Just being nosy!
Mr Logan proposed in March, and since then we've managed to book church, reception venue and find my dress (yippee!). We're returning to Edinburgh next May to get married, so a couple of my friends have been invaluable checking out hotels etc for the reception and taking the pain out of organising our wedding from half way around the world!!
However.........we're struggling with the honeymoon destination. We want to fly from UK back to Oz via .....somewhere!! Having both worked for airlines for years, we've both been to a few different destinations, but our last holiday was to Barbados in January...dry season...and it rained every day - a lot
and . The hotel was also awful, service non-existant etc, which was a real shame, cos Mr Logan had been to the sister hotel a couple of years previously and had enjoyed it. Sooooooooo 1. we're very wary of weather (although I know there's no guarantee 2. I want beach, seclusion, not a big hotel job (which Mr Logan keeps saying to have that privacy you have to pay, which I do know) leading me to 3. We don't want to spend the earth, which is why we're not going to any of the P&O islands off Oz, they're extortionate.
We've looked at the website 'tripadvisor', just when you think, oh maybe we could afford to go there, it looks nice....someone says 'had a s*** time for the following reasons'.
Where did you all go on your honeymoons?? Where would you not go?? and if it's not too rude, how much was it??
PS. I'm having my reception in West Lothian, and the wedding co-ordinator said she had another couple living in Oz, who were having their reception there. Their parents were doing the organising for them...anyone on here?? Just being nosy!