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Posted: 11/30/2014 2:28:32 PM EST
We have been to Mexico and The Bahamas. So those are out.
We were thinking something like Dominican Republic or St.Lucia, just because we have heard good things about them.
Any pros or cons to these?
Or better places you have been to?
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:29:10 PM EST
[#1]
Kirkuk is lovely this time of year.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:31:10 PM EST
[#2]
Kauai is nice this time of year but it's not "exotic". Phuket Thailand is pretty nice.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:34:25 PM EST
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Not much going on outside the resort in the DR.  We did Costa Rica, it was nice but our resort's closed or renovated or something by now.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:37:45 PM EST
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Also not exotic, but my wife and I spent about a week in Kona, HI this August for our 10 yr anniversary.  It was a blast and we loved every minute of it.  There's a lot to see and do on the island.  We spent one day (12 hrs) driving around the entire island: saw the volcano and attractions, drove through Hilo, went to a waterfall park, stopped and had some fresh pineapple/coconut/passion fruit.  Go snorkeling, boogie boarding, and lay on the beach.  The zip line was the best experience.  Tons of good food, luaus, etc.  We splurged a little more at the last second (at the rental counter) and went with a convertible...SO worth it!  Spent the whole week driving with the top down, even through the rainy spots.  We enjoyed it way more than we had expected.  






BTW, congrats!
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:38:44 PM EST
[#5]
DR is nice but one of those places you are stuck at the resort the whole time. If you do venture from the resort stick to the few touristy areas. Try one of the other islands or something like Costa Rica or Belize.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:39:04 PM EST
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What's the budget?






2 weeks in Bora Bora if you want to spend the money.  























 
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:40:50 PM EST
[#7]
You may want to tell us your budget before getting recommendations.

We went to the Four Seasons on Nevis.  It was fantastic and I would recommend it.  But it was pricey.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:42:10 PM EST
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Came here to post this.  Stayed on Poipu Beach in Kauai and loved the island.

Maui is also nice - if it's still open, Kamaole Sands in Kihei was very good.  Resort stay included rental car.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:43:04 PM EST
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Also not exotic, but my wife and I spent about a week in Kona, HI this August for our 10 yr anniversary.  It was a blast and we loved every minute of it.  There's a lot to see and do on the island.  We spent one day (12 hrs) driving around the entire island: saw the volcano and attractions, drove through Hilo, went to a waterfall park, stopped and had some fresh pineapple/coconut/passion fruit.  Go snorkeling, boogie boarding, and lay on the beach.  The zip line was the best experience.  Tons of good food, luaus, etc.  We splurged a little more at the last second (at the rental counter) and went with a convertible...SO worth it!  Spent the whole week driving with the top down, even through the rainy spots.  We enjoyed it way more than we had expected.  


BTW, congrats!
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Thanks! Do you mind if I ask rough estimate what this trip ran ya?
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:44:12 PM EST
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Maybe $10,000 max for both of us. I would like to keep it under that though.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:45:10 PM EST
[#11]
Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:45:13 PM EST
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We went to the Four Seasons on Nevis.  It was fantastic and I would recommend it.  But it was pricey.
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Also need when.  Some places are better to go then others at certain times of the year.  
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:45:30 PM EST
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4 Seasons Nevis
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:46:21 PM EST
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Also not exotic, but my wife and I spent about a week in Kona, HI this August for our 10 yr anniversary.  It was a blast and we loved every minute of it.  There's a lot to see and do on the island.  We spent one day (12 hrs) driving around the entire island: saw the volcano and attractions, drove through Hilo, went to a waterfall park, stopped and had some fresh pineapple/coconut/passion fruit.  Go snorkeling, boogie boarding, and lay on the beach.  The zip line was the best experience.  Tons of good food, luaus, etc.  We splurged a little more at the last second (at the rental counter) and went with a convertible...SO worth it!  Spent the whole week driving with the top down, even through the rainy spots.  We enjoyed it way more than we had expected.  





BTW, congrats!



Thanks! Do you mind if I ask rough estimate what this trip ran ya?
No worries, give me a sec and I'll shoot ya a PM.  

 
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:46:26 PM EST
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You could do Puerto Rico
Maybe stay in Vieques

vieques, PR
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:47:02 PM EST
[#16]
Sandal's Royal Carribbean in Jamaica.

Slower pace resort that still has the party available, it's just not shoved down your throats the whole time.
It's cost effective if you don't need a personal butler But really, its an excellent resort, every single staff member from maid on up were very friendly, and I had zero security concern once on resort. Wonderful snorkeling area, dive sites, and everything else. Food was outstanding, they have a few different upscale dinner choices plus easier low key places too.

I loved not having to worry about anything but getting to and from the airport at home, everything else they take care of. Wonderful change of pace after a stressful wedding. My wife and I loved it. And unlike other all inclusive resorts, the drinks were strong, strong enough that I asked for my early ones to be light haha.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:54:15 PM EST
[#17]
Thanks guys! Keep em coming! $10,000 might be a little high even I really don't even know
What one of these kind of things cost. Now That I think of it Cancun and the Bahamas was like $3-4000 a couple.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:57:42 PM EST
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Meh. Much better places to go than that IMHO.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:58:15 PM EST
[#19]
Turks and Caicos. Enjoy!

http://www.tcvillas.com/villa_balinese/
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:59:13 PM EST
[#20]
Bali for 10k stay on a hut on the water
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 2:59:38 PM EST
[#21]
Heading to st Lucia at the end of January. Good friends have been too (sandals) and they say it's pretty awesome. Will let you know after I experience it.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:00:12 PM EST
[#22]
We are going to the Excellence resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Great reviews and ratings. Off the beaten path.  All inclusive including the nicer restaurants.  Flights were cheap and the resort is priced very nicely.  One of my fiances co-workers said that the beaches between Punta Cana and St. lucia were the same and you did not need a full day of travel to get to the DR vs St Lucia.

We got an ocean view, swim up, jr suite for 8 nights $4900
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:01:51 PM EST
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Hell you may be able to pull off Hawaii for that budget...
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:04:27 PM EST
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Moorea. The next largest Island in Tahiti. It's nice without the premium of Bora Bora. We stayed at Sofitel Ia Ora for our honeymoon.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:11:08 PM EST
[#25]
I, as well as several coworkers, have taken vacations to resorts in Puerto Plata. There are several nice resorts there.
Cheap Caribbean is a good place to look.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:18:30 PM EST
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Look no further.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:19:44 PM EST
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Sandal's Royal Carribbean in Jamaica.

Slower pace resort that still has the party available, it's just not shoved down your throats the whole time.
It's cost effective if you don't need a personal butler But really, its an excellent resort, every single staff member from maid on up were very friendly, and I had zero security concern once on resort. Wonderful snorkeling area, dive sites, and everything else. Food was outstanding, they have a few different upscale dinner choices plus easier low key places too.

I loved not having to worry about anything but getting to and from the airport at home, everything else they take care of. Wonderful change of pace after a stressful wedding. My wife and I loved it. And unlike other all inclusive resorts, the drinks were strong, strong enough that I asked for my early ones to be light haha.
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I was married on the beach there in 2010. Best experience of my life. Family and friends partied for days. Plus you can you use the other Sandals resorts for no extra charge.

I'll add, this was not my first Sandals stay, but my favorite one to stay at.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:22:11 PM EST
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We are going to the Excellence resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Great reviews and ratings. Off the beaten path.  All inclusive including the nicer restaurants.  Flights were cheap and the resort is priced very nicely.  One of my fiances co-workers said that the beaches between Punta Cana and St. lucia were the same and you did not need a full day of travel to get to the DR vs St Lucia.

We got an ocean view, swim up, jr suite for 8 nights $4900
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Nice resort. I've been there twice.

It's a good value for your money, but it's not top end.

I'm going back this April.

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Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:24:05 PM EST
[#29]
Caneel Bay, St John, USVI.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:25:43 PM EST
[#30]
Budget?
Activities?
Just relaxing on the beach?

Turks & Cacaos
St. Lucia
BVI
Caymans
Jamaica (Bluefileds Villas)


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Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:27:15 PM EST
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Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:31:17 PM EST
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Costa Rica
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 3:34:28 PM EST
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Thanks guys! Keep em coming! $10,000 might be a little high even I really don't even know
What one of these kind of things cost. Now That I think of it Cancun and the Bahamas was like $3-4000 a couple.
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The wife and I went to Mexico (Secrets-Maroma Beach) for a week in Aug. Total was $3200 including airfare and without pinching pennies but our honeymoon on Maui was close your budget. If you want exotic look into Bluefield Villas in Jamacia, assuming your airfare is less than $500 per person it would give you what you're looking for. A couple of years ago the wife and I went to Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda and liked it but damn it was pricey.

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Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:05:39 PM EST
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Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas



Look no further.


10 days all inclusive Beach House Honeymoon Ocean View Grand Luxe Club Level Room with Concierge and Room Service for $6480.00 plus your air fare if you book this weekend thru Monday.

All Meals, Drinks (Premium), Diving, Spa Credit, Airport Transfers, Watersports and 2 rounds of Golf included.




 
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:11:56 PM EST
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Pics?
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:13:27 PM EST
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That's a big budget.  We did a week at the Four Seasons for about $6500 including airfare.  We went during the offseason and there may have been 20 guests the entire week.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:25:16 PM EST
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My entire honeymoon cost under $500. She and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:29:06 PM EST
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First world problems.





 
Don't you have something better to do with $10K?




Invest it?

Buy guns?






Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:39:19 PM EST
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This is what  I have been told by a couple we met on my honeymoon at Sandles  in Antigua , They when to different Islands every year.
They said Turks and Caicos was the shit , said One side of the Island was all developed and the other side was nothing but tropical and  pristine beaches.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:40:30 PM EST
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This is what  I have been told by a couple we met on my honeymoon at Sandals  in Antigua , They when to different Islands every year.
They said Turks and Caicos was the shit , said One side of the Island was all developed and the other side was nothing but tropical and  pristine beaches.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:45:49 PM EST
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cairns austraila.
you can do day trips out to the great barrier reef, white water rafting, zoo where you can hold a koala, pet a walaby and kangaroo, butterfly enclosure, rain forest day trip, crocodile farm, and seems like there was a dam or gorge thing we did too.
if you scuba dive they have live aboards there too.

if you must stay closer to home, beleze AC was nice. but we mostly scuba dive. did a day trip to the cave rivers on the main land. that was nice too.
Link Posted: 11/30/2014 4:47:48 PM EST
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we went to Cebu island in the Philippines for our first anniversary, 10days of living like royalty and spent less than $5,000 including airfare. The resort had a shooting range that included a few machine gun rentals (uzi, m16, galil and an AK) and the bell boy tried to sell me a M16 for $100, it was hard to say no lol
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