Benny The Jet
Posts: 2,987
Jul 11, 2011 3:29pm
Recently engaged, and we're looking into honeymoon deals. I've been looking online and it's pretty overwhelming all the options. We do know where ever we go we want all inclusive. Also trying to debate cruise vs. staying at a resort. Any suggestions of places to go or cruise vs. resort?
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jul 11, 2011 3:41pm
Don't go all inclusive, if you let her start out that way she will think she will never have to make you a sammich.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jul 11, 2011 3:42pm
I would go resort over cruise. I went on a cruise a few years ago, and I felt somewhat captive. We had to stick to a tighter time schedule when we were off the boat. Didn't get to see all we wanted to. Resorts let you relax at your own pace.
J
jmog
Posts: 6,567
Jul 11, 2011 4:21pm
Honestly you can't go wrong either way.
Cruise if you want to see many things (more places), resort if you want to relax but really get to enjoy/see one place.
I have done both and enjoyed both.
Cruise if you want to see many things (more places), resort if you want to relax but really get to enjoy/see one place.
I have done both and enjoyed both.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jul 11, 2011 4:42pm
We decided to NOT go all inclusive and did a quick over indulged budget (eating out 3 times daily, many drinks and cigars, lots of excursions) and we are saving almost $1000 by just going to Key West and paying for everything ourselves.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jul 11, 2011 4:42pm
Check out living social escapes.
http://escapes.livingsocial.com/
You can get some really good deals on there.
http://escapes.livingsocial.com/
You can get some really good deals on there.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Jul 11, 2011 4:43pm
I'd go to a resort, and I wouldn't go all-inclusive because I think it's a scam. It may sound nice but its likely to cost you significantly more than it would if you just purchased things you want to do individually.
Wooball
Posts: 1,325
Jul 11, 2011 4:53pm
LJ;827297 wrote:We decided to NOT go all inclusive and did a quick over indulged budget (eating out 3 times daily, many drinks and cigars, lots of excursions) and we are saving almost $1000 by just going to Key West and paying for everything ourselves.
Key West is really great, we have a blast every time. You have to eat at Blue Heaven, Pepe's Cafe and either eat or at least have drinks at Louie's Backyard.
Wooball
Posts: 1,325
Jul 11, 2011 4:58pm
LJ;827297 wrote:We decided to NOT go all inclusive and did a quick over indulged budget (eating out 3 times daily, many drinks and cigars, lots of excursions) and we are saving almost $1000 by just going to Key West and paying for everything ourselves.
Key West is really great, we have a blast every time. You have to eat at Blue Heaven, Pepe's Cafe and either eat or at least have drinks at Louie's Backyard.
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jul 11, 2011 5:01pm
Wooball;827306 wrote:Key West is really great, we have a blast every time. You have to eat at Blue Heaven, Pepe's Cafe and either eat or at least have drinks at Louie's Backyard.
I can't wait, our wedding is this saturday and we leave sunday morning
Is there anywhere you can rent fishing poles to fish off of the pier?
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jul 11, 2011 6:08pm
LJ;827308 wrote:I can't wait, our wedding is this saturday and we leave sunday morning
Is there anywhere you can rent fishing poles to fish off of the pier?
Congrats LJ and have a good time.
Def resort, I hated the 2 cruises I went on...
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Jul 11, 2011 6:18pm
Me and the future Mrs. Me are planning on Europe for 2 weeks with Oktoberfest being our last stop.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jul 11, 2011 6:18pm
LJ;827308 wrote:I can't wait, our wedding is this saturday and we leave sunday morning
Is there anywhere you can rent fishing poles to fish off of the pier?
Still haven't received my invite yet...
derek bomar
Posts: 3,722
Jul 11, 2011 6:21pm
last time I went to Key West I got talked into going to the all nude bar... do not do this. too much dong.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jul 11, 2011 6:33pm
Congratulations, and have fun!!!!!!!LJ;827308 wrote:I can't wait, our wedding is this saturday and we leave sunday morning
Is there anywhere you can rent fishing poles to fish off of the pier?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jul 11, 2011 7:06pm
justincredible;827353 wrote:Still haven't received my invite yet...
Must've gotten lost in the mail....
I sent it to
Gay ******
123 ****** St
****** Ville Ohio 46969
right?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jul 11, 2011 7:07pm
derek bomar;827356 wrote:last time I went to Key West I got talked into going to the all nude bar... do not do this. too much dong.
I heard all the gays really clear out during the summer after their pridefest or whatever and head north for Provincetown and come back in Oct for Fantasy Fest.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jul 11, 2011 7:12pm
LJ;827402 wrote:Must've gotten lost in the mail....
I sent it to
Gay ******
123 ****** St
****** Ville Ohio 46969
right?
Yep. Weird.
thedynasty1998
Posts: 6,844
Jul 11, 2011 10:06pm
Just got back from ours. We did all inclusive in the Dominican Republic. It's nice doing absolutely nothing, but I get bored and would have preferred a cruise. Either way you can't go wrong.
What's your budget?
What's your budget?
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Jul 11, 2011 10:32pm
The past 3 yrs I have booked all inclusive resorts and will continue to travel that way. Love it! Have booked through Applevacations.com and Deltavacations.com also via travel agent friend (for better discount). Last two years Mexico (Puerta Vallarta and Riviera Maya) and this year we are heading to the Dominican Republic.
OSH
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Jul 12, 2011 1:23am
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jul 12, 2011 6:03am
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jul 12, 2011 6:04am
btw.. Ocho Rios Jamaica is the place to go.
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Jul 12, 2011 12:12pm
FYP.ZWICK 4 PREZ;827648 wrote:btw.. Ocho Rios Jamaica is the place to go if you want to get mugged.
Seriously, Ocho Rios would be a nice way to spend a day, but I'd be staying on the other side of the island. The waterfall climb is schweet, though.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Jul 12, 2011 1:22pm
McFly1955;827935 wrote:FYP.
Seriously, Ocho Rios would be a nice way to spend a day, but I'd be staying on the other side of the island. The waterfall climb is schweet, though.
I felt that way about Montego Bay. I liked Negril and Ocho Rios though.