Honeymoon ideas for the USA?
Mar 9th 2008, 3:15 am
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Re: Honeymoon ideas for the USA?
Dear all BE, I know this seem like a long time in advance seeming I haven't even begun the K1 process but my fiance is asking me for destinations etc so it can go in the wedding budget..
Anyway plan to get married in the US in summer 09 on the K1 visa and then have a honeymoon after for 7-14 days, prob want to spend no more than $2000 and are located in middle of IL so either can fly from St Louis or Chicago, we are obviously not going to book anything untill I have the K1 visa in my hand but I have limited knowledge of places to go in the US that would be suitable for a honeymoon...
I've been to LA/NYC/Las Vegas before and would really like to avoid big cities, if any body has any recommendations I would be very grateful.. I've googled 'US honeymoons' etc which seem to bring up disneyland, and i would rather go somewhere relaxing without all the screaming children
I've also tried 'adult vacations' in google and that brings up a whole different type of holiday 
Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can offer!
Anyway plan to get married in the US in summer 09 on the K1 visa and then have a honeymoon after for 7-14 days, prob want to spend no more than $2000 and are located in middle of IL so either can fly from St Louis or Chicago, we are obviously not going to book anything untill I have the K1 visa in my hand but I have limited knowledge of places to go in the US that would be suitable for a honeymoon...
I've been to LA/NYC/Las Vegas before and would really like to avoid big cities, if any body has any recommendations I would be very grateful.. I've googled 'US honeymoons' etc which seem to bring up disneyland, and i would rather go somewhere relaxing without all the screaming children
I've also tried 'adult vacations' in google and that brings up a whole different type of holiday Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can offer!
Mar 9th 2008, 4:02 am
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Re: Honeymoon ideas for the USA?
Wow cheers everyone! There certainly seems to be tons of beautiful places to see in the U.S, I am going to spend the next couple of hours googling all suggestions... a perfect way to spend a raining afternoon in the UK
Mar 9th 2008, 4:04 am
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btw i've heard of arranging the wedding to suit the family but never the honeymoon...
Mar 9th 2008, 4:13 am
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And yes I guess large catholic families (and two fussing mothers) = lots of planning. However, don't be alarmed my parents and in laws ARE NOT coming on the honeymoon with us
Mar 9th 2008, 4:25 am
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Yeah solid rain I rather like but its the constant grey skies and drizzle that is making me long for some sun!
And yes I guess large catholic families (and two fussing mothers) = lots of planning. However, don't be alarmed my parents and in laws ARE NOT coming on the honeymoon with us
And yes I guess large catholic families (and two fussing mothers) = lots of planning. However, don't be alarmed my parents and in laws ARE NOT coming on the honeymoon with us
LOL now i wondered if the families were accompanying you on the honeymoon
Mar 9th 2008, 7:07 am
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Mar 9th 2008, 7:42 am
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Re: Honeymoon ideas for the USA?
We spent our honeymoon in Boston! We went in September had 3/4 days in Boston itself doing all the touristy things like the Freedom Trail, going for a burger in the Cheers Bar etc etc it is a fantastic city. Then we hired a car and drove a bit further up the coast to a place called Lynn, stayed in a lovely quaint B&B and did day trips up the coast and just generally took it easy. I loved it, not really your beach holiday even though there were some great beaches, but we had already done a beach holiday out in San Diego (we were living in AZ at the time). Which reminds me, you might also want to look into California, we had about 10 days in San Diego another great place especially the beaches, but for something special you might want to look at La Jolla, I thought that was a great town.
Good luck! I'm sure by now you have a long list of options!
Good luck! I'm sure by now you have a long list of options!
Mar 9th 2008, 7:59 am
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Keep away from Florida .....
Mar 10th 2008, 7:41 am
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I heartily recommend Charleston, SC. It has culture, beaches, restaurants, and the friendliest people in the US.
Mar 10th 2008, 10:14 am
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I heartily recommend Charleston, SC. It has culture, beaches, restaurants, and the friendliest people in the US.
Mar 10th 2008, 10:18 am
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We spent our honeymoon in Boston! We went in September had 3/4 days in Boston itself doing all the touristy things like the Freedom Trail, going for a burger in the Cheers Bar etc etc it is a fantastic city. Then we hired a car and drove a bit further up the coast to a place called Lynn, stayed in a lovely quaint B&B and did day trips up the coast and just generally took it easy. I loved it, not really your beach holiday even though there were some great beaches, but we had already done a beach holiday out in San Diego (we were living in AZ at the time). Which reminds me, you might also want to look into California, we had about 10 days in San Diego another great place especially the beaches, but for something special you might want to look at La Jolla, I thought that was a great town.
Good luck! I'm sure by now you have a long list of options!
Good luck! I'm sure by now you have a long list of options!
my son lives there and yes it is very nice.
Mar 10th 2008, 2:17 pm
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Re: Honeymoon ideas for the USA?
Coney Island, NY is a must see. Can't afford it, try Canvey Island UK
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Mar 11th 2008, 4:37 pm
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Re: Honeymoon ideas for the USA?
Dear all BE, I know this seem like a long time in advance seeming I haven't even begun the K1 process but my fiance is asking me for destinations etc so it can go in the wedding budget..
Anyway plan to get married in the US in summer 09 on the K1 visa and then have a honeymoon after for 7-14 days, prob want to spend no more than $2000 and are located in middle of IL so either can fly from St Louis or Chicago, we are obviously not going to book anything untill I have the K1 visa in my hand but I have limited knowledge of places to go in the US that would be suitable for a honeymoon...
I've been to LA/NYC/Las Vegas before and would really like to avoid big cities, if any body has any recommendations I would be very grateful.. I've googled 'US honeymoons' etc which seem to bring up disneyland, and i would rather go somewhere relaxing without all the screaming children I've also tried 'adult vacations' in google and that brings up a whole different type of holiday
Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can offer!
Anyway plan to get married in the US in summer 09 on the K1 visa and then have a honeymoon after for 7-14 days, prob want to spend no more than $2000 and are located in middle of IL so either can fly from St Louis or Chicago, we are obviously not going to book anything untill I have the K1 visa in my hand but I have limited knowledge of places to go in the US that would be suitable for a honeymoon...
I've been to LA/NYC/Las Vegas before and would really like to avoid big cities, if any body has any recommendations I would be very grateful.. I've googled 'US honeymoons' etc which seem to bring up disneyland, and i would rather go somewhere relaxing without all the screaming children
I've also tried 'adult vacations' in google and that brings up a whole different type of holiday Thanks in advance for any advice anyone can offer!
We loved it and was exactly what we wanted out of a honeymoon without breaking the bank.
