Originally Posted by spalen

I worked in travel in the UK for about 8 years and The Maldives is probably one of the most popular honeymoon destinations, there are so many Islands to choose from and I would guess that the prices will have dropped a bit because if recent events, can't remember without looking whether its the rainy season or not...one company which does some fantastic destinations from the uk is kuoni..their website is www.kuoni.co.uk they are expensive but it will give you ideas of price and also the best hotels. We also used to have an under the counter guide on most of the hotels, it is usually quite trueful and will give you another oopinionon hotels, think it was called the gazetteer?(was a while ago).

Spalens wife

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

Originally Posted by logan

Thanks Mrs Dagboy, We've got some brochures on Fiji, and my friend just came back from there, loved it and was constantly saying 'Bula' to us...which I think means welcome! Our 'creative holidays' brochure doesn't have Navini Is. but I'll check it out on the web, cheers x

Originally Posted by logan

Thanks Lynn, checked out the website, and it does look lovely, but there seems to be no availability for our dates :( They don't put prices on either...which is a worry!!

Originally Posted by The Jones Family

I would also have to vote for Mauritius. We got married there at the Dinarobin - part of the Beachcomber group. Totally amazing, couldn't fault any of it. www.beachcomber-hotels.com

Absolute luxury and service outstanding. Would go back in a flash.

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Cape Town is fabulous. You could stay a few days in Camps Bay - the Hotel Apostle (which is also a spa) is great and then drive up the Garden Route.

Or you could try the Pankor Laut(Sp?) resort in Malaysia which would be on the way home and is idyllic.

We were booked in to the Maldives for our honeymoon but the Tsunami struck so never go there but we have friends who go every year to a different resort and they love it.

Originally Posted by logan

Where did you all go on your honeymoons?? Where would you not go?? and if it's not too rude, how much was it?? :o

Originally Posted by LindyLoo

What about Callander, Central Scotland? If it good enough for me and Charlie....

Probably not go to Glasgow for honeymoon, cost just over a £10 on petrol! :D

Ok, I'll give you a real answer, Mauritius or Fiji.

Originally Posted by Bhoywonder

Went to Grenada. Stayed at www.spiceislandbeachresort.com. Fabulous accom, food and on the beach. Everything I could have asked for.

Although, Grenada was hit by a hurricane last year so not sure what state it will be in. Worth a visit to website anyway.

Kirstin

Originally Posted by owieb

We went to www.orpheus.com.au for our honeymoon, just off the Queensland coast.

It's an amazing place, but it does come at a price! :scared:

When we stayed, there were only 6 guests on the island and at times that got down to 4.

If you feel you want to really spoil yourselves then I highly recommend it.

We've also stayed at http://216.97.11.239/island/index.htm in the Maldives. This is a fairly small island with a limited number of guests so you get privacy. Again highly recommend it.

Have fun searching...... :)

EDIT: There's some pics of our trip to Orpheus here http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hlight=orpheus

Originally Posted by logan

Cheers for that m'dear...actually had already checked out your honeymoon thread...and then the orpheous website...beautiful. The decision's getting harder, not easier! Will need to decide on the budget cos we keep going 'shall we spend this?' or "this amount?' or 'how about just really going for it?!" :D