Tropical
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
Budget
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Honeymoon Destination:
Outrigger Reef on The Beach Hotel – (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii) -
Fun Fact:
Hawaii has the most isolated “permanent population” on Earth, being that it’s about 2,390 miles from California, 3,850 miles from Japan and 4,900 miles from China. -
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Setting:
Ocean front overlooking Waikiki Beach, and within walking distance of Waikiki’s Beachwalk -
Accommodations:
200 rooms offering moderate to luxury suites -
Dining:
Two on-site restaurants and a large variety of local restaurants in and around the new Waikiki Beachwalk - Main Activities:
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Travel Tips:
- There’s a lot to walk to, so consider only renting a car for a day or two to explore the island (parking and valet fees can add up quickly).
- Flights will cost less on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.
- Get a Go Oahu Card to save money on admission fees.
- When buying tickets for a Luau from your hotel, be sure to let you concierge know that you are a newly married couple. This should get you a front row table.
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Cancun, Mexico
Classy
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Honeymoon Destination:
Sun Palace, (Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico) -
Fun Fact:
The Pyramid of Kukulcan was built so that from March 21 to September 21, the sun’s movement would create the illusion of a giant snake of light gliding down the main stairs. This was meant to symbolize the return of Kukulcan, the Plumed Snake. -
Weather:
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Setting:
All-inclusive resort for couples that’s located on a quiet white sand beach overlooking the Caribbean -
Accommodations:
Each room includes a Jacuzzi and a balcony that overlooks the ocean -
Dining:
Five restaurants and three bars, along with 24-hour room service that features International, Mexican, Italian and Argentinean cuisines - Main Activities:
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Travel Tips:
- When taking a taxi arrange the price with the driver first, so they don’t take advantage of you. Most hotel lobbies have a sign with their current rates.
- Taxis are only allowed to take you to the airport. There is a separate type of transport from the airport to your hotel, but be sure to pre-book to avoid paying too much.
- You don’t need to tip taxi drivers.
- You can only use pesos on a bus. It’s 7 pesos per person (one way).
- You have to wave a bus down to get them to stop for you.
- Tell the bus driver where you want to go before you get on, you will need to tell him to stop when you are actually ready to get off.
- Exchange your money at the airport for a better rate than buying things with US dollars.
- Prices are better downtown.
- Almost every restaurant pays locals a commission for recommendations.
- You never have the right of way when crossing the street.
- Always carry change (pesos).
- Calling collect is $40.
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Bora Bora, Tahiti
Extravagant
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Honeymoon Destination:
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa – (Tahiti, French Polynesia) -
Fun Fact:
Across the waters of Tahiti, there are close to 500 different species of fish. -
Weather:
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Setting:
Resort is surrounded by lagoons and an ancient volcano -
Accommodations:
20 Garden Bungalows with private pool, 10 Beach Suites with private jacuzzi and 50 Overwater Bungalows -
Dining:
A variety of restaurants and bars - Main Activities:
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