fflier_9999
May 1, 12, 11:52 pm
All--
I'm a long time reader and I could use some help picking a honeymoon destination.
We're two late 20s working professionals getting married in mid August in Colorado. We're generally fairly active (hiking, biking, diving, and somewhat foodie to boot). We have very busy summers and falls planned (lots of work, work travel, etc.), and so we're looking for a place to get away from it all over the third week of August. We don't want a huge hotel--the more peace and quiet, the better. We live in big cities the rest of the time, so we'll probably avoid a big city. We'd like to restrict it to North America for ease of getting there.
Beaches would be great (but good beaches, if they're sorta meh, we're happy to do something else), but with stuff to do if we get bored. I'm looking to spend at max $400/night (we don't need an Aman here--not this trip), and (the soon to be) Mrs. fflier asked for two caveats: that we not have to dress for dinner, and that it not be one of those places where she would have to buy a new swim suit. Serious nightlife isn't required, but we'd rather not be the youngest folks by 40 years. Or just not meet the other folks.
A few preliminary thoughts:
*California--Not beachy in particular, but the Big Sur/Monterrey area, perhaps? Secluded, relaxing, and opportunities for hiking, etc. If not there, are there places farther south that wouldn't be mobbed?
*Florida Keys/Caribbean. Perhaps the Eastern (USVI/BVI/Other?), but what about hurricanes and mosquitos at that time of year? Any favorite spots?
*Outer banks--Kiawah Island/Sea Island/something equivalent?
*Costa Rica--This was the original plan. There's plenty to explore, but how are the beaches?
*Hawaii--Is the season right? Good choices for some privacy?
This is a bit disjointed, I know. But interesting suggestions (both building off of this and things that I forgot completely) would be much appreciated.
I'm a long time reader and I could use some help picking a honeymoon destination.
We're two late 20s working professionals getting married in mid August in Colorado. We're generally fairly active (hiking, biking, diving, and somewhat foodie to boot). We have very busy summers and falls planned (lots of work, work travel, etc.), and so we're looking for a place to get away from it all over the third week of August. We don't want a huge hotel--the more peace and quiet, the better. We live in big cities the rest of the time, so we'll probably avoid a big city. We'd like to restrict it to North America for ease of getting there.
Beaches would be great (but good beaches, if they're sorta meh, we're happy to do something else), but with stuff to do if we get bored. I'm looking to spend at max $400/night (we don't need an Aman here--not this trip), and (the soon to be) Mrs. fflier asked for two caveats: that we not have to dress for dinner, and that it not be one of those places where she would have to buy a new swim suit. Serious nightlife isn't required, but we'd rather not be the youngest folks by 40 years. Or just not meet the other folks.
A few preliminary thoughts:
*California--Not beachy in particular, but the Big Sur/Monterrey area, perhaps? Secluded, relaxing, and opportunities for hiking, etc. If not there, are there places farther south that wouldn't be mobbed?
*Florida Keys/Caribbean. Perhaps the Eastern (USVI/BVI/Other?), but what about hurricanes and mosquitos at that time of year? Any favorite spots?
*Outer banks--Kiawah Island/Sea Island/something equivalent?
*Costa Rica--This was the original plan. There's plenty to explore, but how are the beaches?
*Hawaii--Is the season right? Good choices for some privacy?
This is a bit disjointed, I know. But interesting suggestions (both building off of this and things that I forgot completely) would be much appreciated.