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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Calling all honeymooners!!
Ok, this is getting to be quite confusing for me to decide where is the best, most beautiful, most fun place to go for a honeymoon.
Originally we were thinking Sandals Grande in St. Lucia. But after doing some research and upon reading a FEW bad reviews, I'm second guessing my choice  It seems like the more research I do, the more confused I get! 
Does ANYONE have ANY reviews, or suggestions that might help make my decision a bit easier?
We are looking for an all-inclusive place for 2 weeks staring Oct. 9th. It doesn't have to be a party place, but we're looking for a good social atmosphere with things to do during the day (water activites, fishing, golf, etc.) and good food is important.
THANK YOU LADIES!!!
 
Message edited 11/5/2005 9:11:23 AM.
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Posted 10/31/05 9:15 PM 
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hsacks23r
I was a fun bride
Member since 1/05 6086 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/13/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Three Village Inn
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
you sound like me every week i change my mind.... I think we are going to go with Sandels in Jamaica royal caribian I think its called... there is sooo much out there-- have you gone 2 a travel agent yet???
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Posted 10/31/05 9:25 PM
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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A++
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
I change my mind so much to the point where FH doesn't want to go near me if I bring up the HM!!!
I was looking into Secrets and Couples because a lot of the Sandals get mixed reviews, and one TA told me it's mainly younger couples, of which a lot of them get rowdy and some cannot hold their liquor.
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Posted 10/31/05 9:50 PM
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DanaMZ
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 5/05 1078 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/9/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Carlyle on the Green
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Oh my goodness! That was the hardest thing to plan so far! It feels so nice once you book something. Good luck! Whatever you chose, will be a nice vacation, I'm sure 
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Posted 10/31/05 9:54 PM
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stephensvalentine
Board Enthusiast
Member since 10/05 204 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/18/2006 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
We're doing Dreams (all inclusive) in Cabo San Lucas. We've been to Cabo before and had a great time. It's beautiful and there were plenty of daytime & nightime activities (even in off season). We didn't stay at Dreams when we were there in 2000 but everything I've seen/heard looks great. We can't wait!
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Posted 10/31/05 11:25 PM
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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Is two weeks too long to be at some of these places??
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Posted 11/1/05 8:44 AM
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nicothy
Mom, can i have a bro or sis?
Member since 8/05 4142 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/17/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau Briand
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Posted by stephensvalentine
We're doing Dreams (all inclusive) in Cabo San Lucas. We've been to Cabo before and had a great time. It's beautiful and there were plenty of daytime & nightime activities (even in off season). We didn't stay at Dreams when we were there in 2000 but everything I've seen/heard looks great. We can't wait!
very nice hotel!!!!!
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Posted 11/1/05 8:53 AM
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RVCBride
Board Fanatic
Member since 9/04 798 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/4/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
I had the same problem with St. Lucia. I've heard amazing things and I've heard some bad things. At the end of the day the good outweighed the bad. Bottom line is you're going to be in bliss anyway, make the best of it. I say stay with St. Lucia, you'll have an awesome time!!
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Posted 11/1/05 8:59 AM
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EJSD2006
2 years down a lifetime to go!
Member since 9/05 5546 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/23/2006 5:00 PM
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
FH and I are having the same problem! We agreed on Sandals St. Lucia but then he did some searches online for more info on the island and wasnt thrilled with what he found...not much to do if you leave the resort. So now he's looking into the Virgin Islands (St John and St Thomas) all inclusive places and I'm pretty sure this is where we'll end up.
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Posted 11/1/05 9:17 AM
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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
I think we're changing our minds from St. Lucia to Aruba.
I'm just getting nervous about everyone saying there's "nothing to do". Not that we're looking to party, but it's nice to have the option of some nightlife, if we get in the mood.
SO... it looks like St. Lucia's out and Aruba's in! 
Now watch, I'll start doing research for there and freak out again!  
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Posted 11/1/05 9:35 AM
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hsacks23r
I was a fun bride
Member since 1/05 6086 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/13/2006 6:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Three Village Inn
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Posted by Chelle
I think we're changing our minds from St. Lucia to Aruba.
I'm just getting nervous about everyone saying there's "nothing to do". Not that we're looking to party, but it's nice to have the option of some nightlife, if we get in the mood.
SO... it looks like St. Lucia's out and Aruba's in!
Now watch, I'll start doing research for there and freak out again!
I initially wanted to do Aruba-- but after all that Bs with that girl we are boy cotting Aruba... both of us agree....not to go
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Posted 11/1/05 9:39 AM
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lauren16
Board Fanatic
Member since 8/04 527 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/19/2005 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Bayview House at Captain Bill's
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
We're going to Aruba! It's out of the Hurricane belt, has endless activities and great restaurants, casinos, shopping in town, snorkeling, boat tours, etc...plus gorgeous water and pool areas in the bigger hotel - or you can look into the lowrise hotels if you prefer a more relaxing atmosphere. have fun choosing!!
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Posted 11/1/05 9:58 AM
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Mrs. dleeny
My most beautiful day ever
Member since 3/05 12395 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/6/2005 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Swan Club A+
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
HA! You sound just like FH and I did when we were trying to decide. The HM was by FAR the most difficult decision. We must have changed our minds about 50 times before FINALLY booking Couples, Negril. We did a ton of research on all different resorts. Couples has very high ratings and rave reviews on tripadvisor.com.
And I'm going to be there in 1 WEEK!!!
Message edited 11/1/2005 10:02:50 AM.
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Posted 11/1/05 10:02 AM
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Hallowedding
Bride for a day-wife for life
Member since 1/05 1386 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/29/2006 12:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
We're all over the place - we were going to go to French Polynesia on the Paul Gauguin, but then we changed our mind. We've been looking into the Caribbean, like Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia, Four Seasons Nevis, Peter Island Resort, Ladera St. Lucia, and Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda. As I scour the internet for "best honeymoon destinations" every day, my list keeps growing and growing.
I think that two weeks at any one place would be too much. I wouldn't take a vacation for that long on an island. I would do that in Europe or South America or on a cruise, however.
ETA: We may be the only ones who didn't like Aruba as much as everyone else that has gone there has. "The island that never rains" poured for two days, but whatever, it was only in short spurts. We rented a Jeep and drove all over the island and saw literally everything. We had a decent time and it was nice, but I wouldn't go back there. Curacao is more fun than Aruba, in my opinion.
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Posted 11/1/05 10:08 AM
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IrishBride-05
Celebrating 1 Year next week!!
Member since 7/04 1838 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/14/2005 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Timber Point C.C.
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Posted by stephensvalentine
We're doing Dreams (all inclusive) in Cabo San Lucas. We've been to Cabo before and had a great time. It's beautiful and there were plenty of daytime & nightime activities (even in off season). We didn't stay at Dreams when we were there in 2000 but everything I've seen/heard looks great. We can't wait!
We just came back from our HM at Dreams in Cabo and it was wonderful. We originally booked the RIU but, after reading some bad reviews on it, switched to Dreams. You won't be disappointed. Each restaurants is better than the other and the service was amazing.
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Posted 11/1/05 10:58 AM
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stephensvalentine
Board Enthusiast
Member since 10/05 204 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/18/2006 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Posted by IrishBride-05
Posted by stephensvalentine
We're doing Dreams (all inclusive) in Cabo San Lucas. We've been to Cabo before and had a great time. It's beautiful and there were plenty of daytime & nightime activities (even in off season). We didn't stay at Dreams when we were there in 2000 but everything I've seen/heard looks great. We can't wait!
We just came back from our HM at Dreams in Cabo and it was wonderful. We originally booked the RIU but, after reading some bad reviews on it, switched to Dreams. You won't be disappointed. Each restaurants is better than the other and the service was amazing.
Love to hear that!! Thanks so much, and congratulations!!
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Posted 11/1/05 1:50 PM
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Tracilee82
Board Fanatic
Member since 11/04 300 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/28/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Brentwood Country Club
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
My friends just went to the Sandals Halycon Bay in St Lucia in July and absolutely loved it!
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Posted 11/1/05 11:55 PM
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waterspout4
I gave birth to a todddler
Member since 9/04 4781 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/1/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Mediterranean Manor A++++++++++
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
One couple we know went to Sandals, St. Lucia and loved it!
Another couple we know went to Sandals Jamaica and loved it.
(Can't remember the exact resort)
My SIL was a travel agent for 15 years and never got a complaint on a sandals resort.
We booked Sandals Grande St Lucia.
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Posted 11/2/05 12:20 AM
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BKtoLI
Some things just never change
Member since 6/05 8519 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/30/2006 4:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Jericho Terrace - A++
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Posted by Hallowedding
We're all over the place - we were going to go to French Polynesia on the Paul Gauguin, but then we changed our mind. We've been looking into the Caribbean, like Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia, Four Seasons Nevis, Peter Island Resort, Ladera St. Lucia, and Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda. As I scour the internet for "best honeymoon destinations" every day, my list keeps growing and growing.
I think that two weeks at any one place would be too much. I wouldn't take a vacation for that long on an island. I would do that in Europe or South America or on a cruise, however.
ETA: We may be the only ones who didn't like Aruba as much as everyone else that has gone there has. "The island that never rains" poured for two days, but whatever, it was only in short spurts. We rented a Jeep and drove all over the island and saw literally everything. We had a decent time and it was nice, but I wouldn't go back there. Curacao is more fun than Aruba, in my opinion.
This is really good to know!!! My original plan is to spend 4 days in Aruba and 4 days in Curacao. My only concern with Curacao is that I was told the water there isn't the best for watersports because it's rocky. (And I was told you can do almost everything in Aruba in about 3-4 days anyway.)
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Posted 11/2/05 1:20 AM
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I'm married!!!!!
Member since 8/05 1267 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/2/2006 12:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Flowerfield
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Aruba is nice.. I went there last year and stayed at the Hyatt...
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Posted 11/2/05 2:14 PM
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lauren16
Board Fanatic
Member since 8/04 527 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/19/2005 1:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Bayview House at Captain Bill's
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
so where do you think you're going to stay in Aruba?? This was a whole new discussion for us once we decided on a place. it's crazy how many decisions there are. Once you choose the place, it's what type of room?? then what activities? anyway you can't go wrong - no matter what you'll be in tropical paradise somewhere with the man you LOVE!!!:):):)
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Posted 11/2/05 3:05 PM
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MCDO15
You got Served!
Member since 1/04 4741 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/13/2005 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's at Fox Hill
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
all i can say before you book,
www.tripadvisor.com
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Posted 11/2/05 3:09 PM
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Beth1210
I want to do it again!
Member since 6/05 4048 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/10/2005 7:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Flowerfield
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
just remember that it's hurrican season in Oct
something to think about when booking- espeically after this year
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Posted 11/2/05 3:10 PM
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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Posted by lauren16
so where do you think you're going to stay in Aruba?? This was a whole new discussion for us once we decided on a place. it's crazy how many decisions there are. Once you choose the place, it's what type of room?? then what activities? anyway you can't go wrong - no matter what you'll be in tropical paradise somewhere with the man you LOVE!!!:):):)
I think we're going to do the all-inclusive at the Tamarijm. That way you get all their stuff as well as at the Divi resort. We stopped in Aruba on a cruise last year and it's so beautiful. Plus, it's HALF as expensive as Sandals in St. Lucia. So, that was a HUGE plus for our budgets.
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Posted 11/2/05 3:16 PM
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Chelle
I'm gonna be a mommy!!
Member since 8/05 2237 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/22/2006 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Giorgio's was the BEST!
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Re: Calling all honeymooners!!
Posted by Beth1210
just remember that it's hurrican season in Oct
something to think about when booking- espeically after this year
Aruba is way out of the hurricane belt so you're safe going there throughout hurricane season. In fact, they suggest Aruba during that time if you're planning a vacation.
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