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surferguy · 06-12-2009, 09:36 AM

Forget all inclusives and build your own trip, step out of that bubble. Get on a plane and head to French Polynesia (Bora Bora) or go to the cook islands. I've been to five groups of islands now and the cooks have the best atmosphere and French Polynesia is the most stunning.

I will also put in a vote for Greece, the islands are great.

flamesfever · 06-12-2009, 10:43 AM

For me there are many places in Canada that I would consider before I would leave for far off places....the Maritimes, Yukon, Niagara Falls, Kananaskis, etc.

September in the eastern hardwoods with all the colour can be beautiful. Although the weather can be variable, it can also be quite comfortable.

Besides, with a pandemic situation it may be prudent to stay closer to home.

Nufy · 06-12-2009, 10:46 AM

A colleague of mine went of a Windjammer cruise through the Caribbean.

Took em about 10 days or so. Adult oriented with international guests. (Topless europeans that you don't mind being topless !!!!!)

Small boat that held about 40 people including crew.

Was a few years ago but I'm sure a travel agent could find something similar.

Locke · 06-12-2009, 10:55 AM

I'm tempted to throw a joke in here about 'honeymoon help' which would insinuate you replicate the duties of farm machinery in a more personal form, but instead of actually saying it I'm just to refer insinuation and the let the pieces fall into place on their own.

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Originally Posted by Byrns

Tokyo!

Naw...too many monsters, really ruins the mood you know? Total buzzkill.

FlamesAddiction · 06-12-2009, 11:01 AM

My girlfriend and I are going to Croatia for almost the whole month of September for our honeymoon. The tourist season slows down a little bit in that month, but the weather is typically pleasant. The Adriatic is in fact warmer in September than any other month of the year (around 24C so I hear), so it is perfect for swimming. You can also skip across to Italy fairly easily, which we might do.

Buff · 06-12-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mykalberta

Not many all inclusives but Hawaii would be inexpensive.

I concur with Hawaii. Everything is super cheap right now due to the economy. They thrive on tourism so you can get rooms for really cheap because they want to attract people. I've never done an all inclusive thing, but you don't need that to go to Hawaii. Hawaii is just awesomeness.

troutman · 06-12-2009, 11:04 AM

Yes, I am hearing lots of good things these days about the Hawaiian Islands.

MacDaddy77 · 06-12-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by flamesfever

For me there are many places in Canada that I would consider before I would leave for far off places....the Maritimes, Yukon, Niagara Falls, Kananaskis, etc.

September in the eastern hardwoods with all the colour can be beautiful. Although the weather can be variable, it can also be quite comfortable.

Besides, with a pandemic situation it may be prudent to stay closer to home.

You must have missed the part where he said HOT

MacDaddy77 · 06-12-2009, 12:27 PM

I have been looking at a trip to the Mederiterrianan (sp?) for my 5 year anniversary and It is AWESOME.

there are so many different things to do and places to go.

Sorry to the OP if I'm hijacking here a little bit

I am planning a 2 - 3 week trip and in that time will probably tour the South of France, Southern Italy, as well as Greece.

To all the CPer's who have been there:

Out of the places I have listed above what are some reccomendations.

Would 2 weeks be enough for these areas? (I could give up France if deemed necessary).
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MoneyGuy · 06-12-2009, 12:31 PM

The Caribbean or Med are good choices. Before you go, be sure to first review the contents of this thread. One can't be too careful.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=75235

flamesfever · 06-12-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MacDaddy77

You must have missed the part where he said HOT

I was assuming it would be hot, regardless of the weather.

RedMileDJ · 06-12-2009, 01:16 PM

nm

Agamemnon · 06-12-2009, 01:21 PM

Mozambique is sweet.

Few tourists, amazing beaches, and everything is ridiculously dirt cheap. The only con is the military shakes you down on the streets pretty regularly... it only costs a buck, and it's for your own protection!

Seriously, great place to go... for the extra money you pay on a plane ticket, you'll probably save the difference on everything else (accomodations/food/entertainment/booze/etc).

North East Goon · 06-12-2009, 01:23 PM

Trust me, there is nothing hotter than the Truck themed room at Fantasyland hotel in West Edmonton Mall!!!

FurnaceFace · 06-12-2009, 01:58 PM

Hawaii is a good option and depending on what you like decides which island to hit up. Maui is as busy as I'd ever want to get on a honeymoon. To me it seems crowded compared to Hawaii or Kauai.

Hawaii ("the big island") has the volcano to see and the national park to wander around plus some pretty nice waterfalls and such. The Hilo side is pretty laid back and closer to the national park while the Kona side is more beach focused. We stayed a week on each side and had a good time.

Kauai is the least populated and a great place if you just want to relax. We stayed on the south end of the island. Good beach, some decent diving, the Waimea canyon is pretty impressive - and a lot of fun to fly over in a helecopter. (If you go book with Jack Harter tours and take the doors off flight. Tons of fun and something memorable.)

I'd also suggest shying away from the Caribbean for the hurricane threat unless you're able to book something more last minute and time the week right. Alternatives are to hit the West coast of Mexico or Costa Rica. Both of those would fill your all inclusive checkbox and likely have adult options.

If you end up thinking French Polynesia then Moorea is the island, and I have the perfect place for you to stay.

mots · 06-12-2009, 02:03 PM

Hawaii. Considering you only have upto 10 days, travelling somewhere far like Europe, doesnt make much sense, in one that it takes a while to get there, and two, it will take you a while to get used to the timezone change. I would also consdier taking an Alaska cruise, if its not too late. VERY highly recommended from anyone who has ever been on one (but its not a hot sunny destination)

evilcougar · 06-12-2009, 02:05 PM

I did a cruise in 2005 around the boot of italy and back. It started and finished in Barcelona. Some of our stops were the french riviera (Eze, Nice, Monaco) all the major italian cities (rome, pompeii, naples, florence, venice) as well as a stop in Corfu Greece, and Dubrovnik Croatia. Everywhere we were was so awesome. I was stunned at how beautiful Croatia was, i wasnt' expecting it.

Anyway, the entire cruise was amazing, i highly recommend anything in the Med.

BuzzardsWife · 06-12-2009, 03:07 PM

Maui is my favorite place

iggnuef · 06-12-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by North East Goon

Trust me, there is nothing hotter than the Truck themed room at Fantasyland hotel in West Edmonton Mall!!!

I just threw up in my mouth!!

Just lock up the house for a week and start f*****g!!

Can you tell I'm single?

Sainters7 · 06-12-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Since1984

Hey grats,

I'd go to Santorini, Greece amazing

My girlfriend went there last summer with her sister and she still won't shut up about it. I think that's a very good call.

EDIT: Hey 3,000th post! What an odd thread for a guy in college to get it. So this is what 6 squares feels like...