Help with holiday/honeymoon destination

Johnny Abruzzo

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Italy is high on the list for both of us but we wouldn't know where to start, I want to see so much there :?

You'd have to break the country up in sections, and visit one of the "sections."

Say:
Northeast - Dolomites, Lake Como, Venice, maybe Ticino (in Switzerland)
Central - Emilia-Romagna (Bologna), Le Marche, Umbria, Toscana (Florence, Siena, etc.)
South Central - Rome, Napoli, Amalfi Coast, maybe Puglia
Slavic - Fruili, Slovenia, Croatia

Food is amazing everywhere and incredibly diverse. I've been there 7 (I think) times; can't wait to go back!

Claireack

We didn't do at as a honeymoon but Thailand was fantastic!! We had a few days in the city at the start, then went off to an island and snorkeled, rode elephants and explored. Then back to the city for a few more days sightseeing. Had Hal (he turned 9 when we were there) with us and he had a fantastic time too, Mike loved the diving too.

Europe-wise; been to Barcelona twice and loved it both times.

Enkidu

I think India sounds really interesting, but I've heard it's very overwhelming and maybe not what you'd like on a honeymoon.

We did a cruise a few years ago and it was amazing. Greece, a bit of Turkey, and Italy. The best part was it was a small ship (maybe 80 passengers?) and there was a professor who spoke every other day on what we were seeing and maybe that sounds boring, but it was fantastic. But maybe not super romanic...

I think the Scandinavian trip sounds wonderful.

(My honeymoon 9,000 years ago was slightly weird - we drove up the east coast and stayed at bed and breakfast places and stopped at historical sites along the way - Gettysburg, the mansions in Newport, Lizzie Borden's house, etc. It was kind of weird, but it fit my husband and me and we had a great time.)

titchinello

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

:shock: :shock: :shock:

I just found the kind of thing I want!!!

It's a cruise:

Day 1 - Leave Southampton, UK
Day 2 - Bruges, Belgium
Day 3 - at sea
Day 4 - Warnemunde, Germany
Day 5 - at sea
Day 6 - Helsinki, Finland
Day 7 - St Petersburg, Russia
Day 8 - St Petersburg, Russia
Day 9 - Tallinn, Estonia
Day 10 - Stockholm, Sweden
Day 11 - at sea
Day 12 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 13 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 14 - at sea
Day 15 - Back to Southampton

Now THAT is my kinda holiday!!

that sounds good, throw in a trip down the norwegian fjords and you got it.

titchinello

for the rest of the world, how about start at california, hire a car and travel from cali - new york. you could pretty much pick any route.

years ago my bro did this and went from cali down through the south via texas, tennesee, missisipie, new orleans and up to new york. did in in 2 weeks.

just a thought.

i did the california/nevada/arizona thing myself twice. just hired a car with my mate, and just decided day by day where to go, was an amazing experience. i recommend.

the grand canyon at sunset is something else.

bernmodi

titchinello wrote:

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

:shock: :shock: :shock:

I just found the kind of thing I want!!!

It's a cruise:

Day 1 - Leave Southampton, UK
Day 2 - Bruges, Belgium
Day 3 - at sea
Day 4 - Warnemunde, Germany
Day 5 - at sea
Day 6 - Helsinki, Finland
Day 7 - St Petersburg, Russia
Day 8 - St Petersburg, Russia
Day 9 - Tallinn, Estonia
Day 10 - Stockholm, Sweden
Day 11 - at sea
Day 12 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 13 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Day 14 - at sea
Day 15 - Back to Southampton

Now THAT is my kinda holiday!!

that sounds good, throw in a trip down the norwegian fjords and you got it.

Exactly. Why not try out "Hurtig Route".

Heineken Helen

titchinello wrote:

i did the california/nevada/arizona thing myself twice. just hired a car with my mate, and just decided day by day where to go, was an amazing experience. i recommend.

the grand canyon at sunset is something else.

We're gonna do something like that most likely... possibly gonna fly into San Fran and drive down to Mexico and spend some days there and fly back from San Diego.

Sian... Scandinavia.. in JANUARY? :shock: brrrrrrrrrrrr! Although the Northern Lights are the only thing left on my list. That would be amazing.

Also... a cruise in January... could be problems with that :oops:

India sounds amazing but it also sounds like a lot could go wrong and the honeymoon ain't the time for that.

Now Italy... *sigh* I loves Italy. I spent a week in Pisa and from there travelled to Florence, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano and a few other places... it was amazing. I spent a week in Rome and, while it was beautiful, a week was too long :oops: . The one problem I have with Italy is that it can be toooooooo slow (i.e the nightlife ) but this would suit a honeymoon.

tinkerbell

It's not all just scenery here!! Awesome adventure tourism - bungy jumping, white water rafting, jet boats, hiking. But also cool cities - Wellington, Auckland & Christchurch all have great art/museums, good food, theatre. Being Dec/Jan it will be summer here, lots of beautiful beaches. The only problem is that it will take you at least 24-36 hrs to get here.

My dream vacation would be Italy, Greece and Egypt. The history, the scenery and the food!!

nuffingman

tinkerbell wrote:

It's not all just scenery here!! Awesome adventure tourism - bungy jumping, white water rafting, jet boats, hiking. But also cool cities - Wellington, Auckland & Christchurch all have great art/museums, good food, theatre. Being Dec/Jan it will be summer here, lots of beautiful beaches. The only problem is that it will take you at least 24-36 hrs to get here.

My dream vacation would be Italy, Greece and Egypt. The history, the scenery and the food!!

Where abouts in NZ are you? Magnificent country. I just wish I could do the trip we did last December again.

adropinthepark

Sian-of-the-dead wrote:

Snow and drizzle are also good. We like mountains country and sea.... I'd like to do two/three destinations over two weeks. I like relaxed but also activity...

I think you've basically stated that you'd like to tour the western US, especially the Pacific Northwest. December/January??? That pretty much sums us up.