Honeymoon Award Travel Using Delta Air Lines SkyMiles: The Definitive Thread
Mar 18, 2005, 1:08 pm
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Originally Posted by zrs70
ATL for a Honneymoon? How did you choose this one?!
Mazal tov on the wedding!
Mazal tov on the wedding!
Please, no-one ask why I'm flying in Y - this was before became FT-wise, & now I have enough miles for 2 1st class tix to anywhere, incl. Mauritius, I can't as she doesn't want to bin these tix.
She's looking for somewhere we can get away from it all, even though won't be driving, either on a beach or on a lake - somewhere luxurious, our own villa or lodge, but not usurious - I don't much like the prices have seen and want to utilise my RA status with IC, therein lies an argument currently having.
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Mar 18, 2005, 1:52 pm
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Originally Posted by tristan727
flying MAN-EWR-ATL & back for honeymoon, but we've got 11 days in ATL which I've spent ages now trying to figure out what to do with & where to go- what's the best place you reckon within say a 2.5hr flight from ATL to spend a week or more on a beach or retreat, presumably on DL?
Mar 18, 2005, 1:58 pm
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Originally Posted by tristan727
She's looking for somewhere we can get away from it all, even though won't be driving, either on a beach or on a lake - somewhere luxurious, our own villa or lodge, but not usurious - I don't much like the prices have seen and want to utilise my RA status with IC, therein lies an argument currently having.
Mar 18, 2005, 2:03 pm
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Originally Posted by woody125
Lots of options at http://www.seaisland.com. You can spend more than you can imagine or you can spend just enough. I suggest The Cloister. All expenses included, private villas, incredible food, and great southern hospitality. Fly to Brunswick or Savannah from Atlanta.
He'd pay full fare first class on BA to the Canary Islands.
Mar 18, 2005, 2:14 pm
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Originally Posted by El Perro
If this guy could afford the Cloister then he wouldn't be trolling for cheap deals and flying to ATL for his honeymoon.
He'd pay full fare first class on BA to the Canary Islands.
He'd pay full fare first class on BA to the Canary Islands.
Mar 18, 2005, 2:47 pm
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WHEN is this honeymoon?
For breathtaking beaches go to the gulf of mexico....Florida panhandle or west coast.....but check to see that there is anywhere to stay as last summers hurricanes really ruined many places.....
For breathtaking beaches go to the gulf of mexico....Florida panhandle or west coast.....but check to see that there is anywhere to stay as last summers hurricanes really ruined many places.....
Mar 18, 2005, 2:53 pm
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I don't know what your price range is... but check out the bahamas. The Atlantis resort is fun - not exactly intimate...but there is plenty to do.
Another version of that would be to go to the Ocean Club in the bahamas... its basically right next door to atlantis, but its true luxury. And with atlantis right next door (and full access as they are bothed owned by Kerzner) you can have as much or as little as you want of the orlando-esque feel.
I HIGHLY recommend the ocean club if you can afford it. Most comfortable bed i have EVER slept in. Incredible spa as well. Dunes is also an incredible restaurant.
Another version of that would be to go to the Ocean Club in the bahamas... its basically right next door to atlantis, but its true luxury. And with atlantis right next door (and full access as they are bothed owned by Kerzner) you can have as much or as little as you want of the orlando-esque feel.
I HIGHLY recommend the ocean club if you can afford it. Most comfortable bed i have EVER slept in. Incredible spa as well. Dunes is also an incredible restaurant.
Mar 18, 2005, 3:19 pm
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Originally Posted by woody125
Lots of options at http://www.seaisland.com. You can spend more than you can imagine or you can spend just enough. I suggest The Cloister. All expenses included, private villas, incredible food, and great southern hospitality. Fly to Brunswick or Savannah from Atlanta.
As for Canaries 1st class El Perro mentions- no idea if I'm missing a joke here? a) BA dont fly 1st class there, and b) I'd be the laughing stock of everyone I know here in the Uk if went there for a honeymoon, as it's more of a traditional £99 Chartered flight holiday for the mass market, type-place, although I understand it has some great natural features to be explored - sadly these type of people rarely venture beyond the English Bulldog pub on the strip.
Mar 18, 2005, 3:54 pm
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Originally Posted by zedthedeadpoet
What time of year are we talking here?
If not late spring or summer, you're not going to want to be anywhere north of Orlando.
If not late spring or summer, you're not going to want to be anywhere north of Orlando.
Mar 18, 2005, 5:52 pm
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St Augustine has a lot of history and might be the kind of place you are looking for. Cocoa Beach and New Smyrna Beach both have more of a "real florida" atmosphere if you are looking for a more authentic local feel, but they aren't as jazzy as the resort towns. As discussed, Miami has the night life. And the florida keys have a surreal feel to them - especially key west - if you are looking for more of a spectacle. If you want to stay in the US, that might be your best bet for a truly memorable honeymoon destination. Any of the places mentioned though will have prices well below what you're looking at to give a better feeling of getting a deal.
Mar 18, 2005, 9:26 pm
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Seriouosly think about a rental car out of Atlanta if you do not want to fly too far. If you have never been to the US, you can head into many DIFFERENT places to visit. If you want beaches, then Destin area would be great.
Mar 18, 2005, 9:54 pm
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Originally Posted by woody125
It's his honeymoon. If he's smart, he'll know that no price is too great a price to pay for lodging and food on one's honeymoon. I'm assuming he knows this but....maybe not.
IMHO he should catch an AirTran or Delta cheapo flight to Florida or the Bahamas. Disney, Atlantis, or the Florida Keys.