Where to honeymoon?

[catamariner]

Just because nobody mentioned Bermuda: Bermuda's Beaches What I liked most about the island was the CAVES. I know they have something similar in the Abacos (not as large) and the cenotes in Mexico, but there's something very cool about a freshwater lens atop saltwater in a cave that you can actually walk through.

[SrSeabass]

Hi Greg,
My wife and I just chartered in Tahiti this past December for our honeymoon. We chartered through Sunsail. It was not a quick flight, it was not cheap, and it was not short, however it was amazing and worth every penny. I too was tasked with planning the honeymoon. We chartered the boat for 6 nights and did the remaining days at a resort. We totaled about 11 days. Sounds like you are looking for something a little closer and with a shorter flight. If this is something you want to consider send me a p.m. Id be happy to share what I know.

[Chuteman]

M5:
Bring layers - some parts of the days might be cool but then you might hit upper 90s depending on where you are driving.

SF Bay - it will be extremely tough to get a boat yourself - but lots of charter options private to small to large - even the Ferry tour of the Bay is fun & a great way to see many sights - so Google away
Link to SF Tourism site in case you have not seen

Only in San Francisco - San Francisco California Official Travel, Hotel and Visitors Guide

CA Tourism Site

California Vacation, Travel, Tourism, Visit California - California Travel and Tourism Commission

Congrats on your upcoming Wedding & Honeymoon - Have Fun

[bljones]

Originally Posted by mooregm5

Hello,

I need some help. My fiance and I will be getting married in September and my job is to plan the Honeymoon. Normally our type of vacation would include boating in upstate NY, kayaking, hiking, mountains, etc., but she requested that we go somewhere "warm and with a beach" to relax. We are not the tourist type and enjoyed a month long trip on the Erie Canal, Champlain Canal and Lake Champlain--not exactly touristy.


Thanks,
Greg

Dude, she requested "warm and with a beach" and you came up with San FranFreakincisco??????

IN late SEPTEMBER???!!!???

Hire a divorce lawyer now. Seriously. What we have here is a failure to communicate.

She wants to tan and swim and drink daiquiris- you give her fog, rocks and anchor steam beer.


You don't want touristy, yet you propose a trip to wine country. Don't forget your fanny pack and white socks, because congratulations, you are hitting tour bus central.

Seriously, rethink and come up with a plan "B." If SHE wants sun, beaches, non-touristy and sailable there are an awful lot of Carribean choices that would make you look like an adventurous hero.

[Tempest]

While Yosemite is awesome, you might be stretching it a bit to get in all the spots you've mentioned. You might have to narrow it down a bit. SF is a nice town but I wouldn't spend too much time there.

Get to Napa Valley..I would head to St Helena or Calistoga. The El Bonita Motel is my favorite in St Helena. ( nice pool, very clean rooms ) You don't have to do the Tourist trap thing.
There are alot of nice day hikes in Napa Valley. The Culinary Institute is worth a visit. The concierge there ( Mike ) knows all the good hikes to take. My Favorite restaurant is the Rutherford Grill. Great food, not over-priced and they have an outdoor fireplace you can cozy up to!

Drive to Monterey, stopping for breakfast in Sausilito if you want. See the aquarium etc. There's a Best Western just north of Monterey that is right on the beach and reasonably priced. Do the 17 mile drive through pebble beach etc..on your way to Big Sur. Big Sur Lodge is a nice spot, you can get a private cabin in the Redwood trees. Lot's a good hikes around there. There's a great country bar/restaurant about a mile up the road.