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I would check out a few countries in Europe. Since you have blank passports it would be a great way to get multiple stamps at once! I would possibly check out Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, and Greece. Then, you could spend around 2-3 days in each country. Not a lot of time, but at least you could get a little taste of each that way.
hmm, i first voted exotic beach (MY dream :p) But after reading more about what you like, the Greek Islands might be nicer (also some where i'd love to go lol) lots more history and culture there I think
I was thinking about combining Italy and the Greek Isles. Or Italy and France..
Oh it's just so overwhelming! I've never had the money or time to go wherever I want!
I'd totally do the Maldives/Bali option. It's the one I probably know the least about though. The beaches just appeal to me - I never get vacations like that so they always sound wonderful! Depending on the type of couple/travelers you are, 10 days - 2 weeks in Europe can get REALLY exhausting. I've done multiple countries in that same period of time before and we ended up just wishing we had split it up between just two places so we could experience them a little more.
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Ooooooh, I think Italy sounds perfect-- you say you like food and wine, relaxing, shopping, and lots of art... what better place than Italy?? You could fly into Venice, and spend three days touring through the palazzos, St. Mark's Basilica, sipping wine and eating yummy pizza in the piazzas, touring along the Grand Canal in a vaporetto and hopping off wherever looks interesting, stopping over on the islands of Murano and Burano to learn about glass and lace making, taking in an opera or other performance during the night, taking in the art of the Accademia...
Then, hop on the train and travel down to Florence! See all the gorgeous sights such as the Duomo and the Santa Croce, and spend hours marvelling at the art in the Uffizi, being sure to take many coffee and gelato breaks in some of the many piazzas. Take a day trip and visit the towns of Siena and San Gimignano, or book an excursion to tour a couple of the many wineries in the Tuscan countryside.
From Florence, you could then take the luxury train further south, and spend a couple of days in Rome, OR, travel further south, and spend a few days relaxing along the beautiful Amalfi coast, in towns such as Positano, Ravello and Amalfi. With Italy, there are just so many options...
If money was not a problem...i'd go to the Greek Isles, which sounds more exotic than Bali to me. Bali is heavily advertised....and i LOVE LOVE LOVE Greek food. They seem like such a warm and festive culture, I think it'd be a blast. I'm already daydreaming about where my FI and I can celebrate our 10 year anniversary =]
Although it was a few years ago, I went to Bali and it was AMAZING! My sister recently went and said the same. It may cost the most to get there, however once you are there everything is dirt cheap! You can get really nice hotels for great prices... not to mention the beaches are breath-taking!
I have also been to Italy and think that would make a very nice, romantic honeymoon. If you are set on going to the beach I would say go somewhere else though because the beaches are not that great... they don't have the tipical sand beaches...they are pebles and rocks. But if you are more interested in traveling, Italy is a wonderful option! You can get train passes (buy before you go) and you can see most of the country in two weeks! Rome, Florence, Vince, and Cinque Terre were my favorites!
Hope that helped a little :)
I would totally do Bali & the Maldives. That to me is a once in a lifetime trip. One of my oldest friends was in the Miss Universe pagent a few years ago in the Maldives and she brought her mom. Viv said it was the most amazing place she's ever been.
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I think we've decided to do Italy, though we're not 100%. The place I want to stay in the Maldives is supppppper expensive, so I think we need to do it in a couple of years. I'm a hotel slut and LOVE nice ones!
With that amount of time, I would pick one European country and use the time time to explore the historical and modern worlds! ... I'd pick Italy or France myself!
I say go to France and Italy- keep it simple. There will be so much to see. And have a blast!!
For what you said you like to do, I would absolutely go first choice Italy, second choice France. I've been to almost everywhere on your list, and many of those are pretty much beach-only destinations, so though they're really beautiful, if it's not what you're looking for they wouldn't be good. You could definitely hit the major cities in Italy AND France in 2 weeks, or take longer in each place and be more leisurely about it.
If it were me and I was in your position, I'd go Florence, Rome, Venice, and maybe Milan in Italy, then Paris and surrounding areas in France.
Check out Ryanair.com and easyjet.com for really, really cheap flights within Europe. Like you seriously might be able to fly from France to Italy for like $20 if you get it on a good day.
Or in Italy, there's also the coast (Cinque Terre, etc)--or the Riviera in France-- if you'd like a little bit of the beach-style thing in there... Italy has SO much to do!
I have traveled extensively in the area and lived in Italy, so if you need more suggestions or help with it, PM me! :)
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From what you say I'd say Italy and France (though FWIW we're going tot he Greek Islands for our HM). If you love modern art and haven't been, then I think Nice is a must (which is why I add France). And Italy for more historic art...Rome, Florence, Venice (with day trips to Verona and Padova...a must for the Giottos). The Adriatic coast is lovely for some beaches and relaxation. In Venice spend a few days, IMHO. It has a bad reputation for being touristy, I think b/c no one ever leaves San Marco Plaza. But it's one of my favorite cities, and it's got such a unique history and feel to it. Once you start wandering through the rest of teh island I think it's one of the most amazing places I've ever been.
So if I were planning your trip I'd say mostly Italy and then maybe a couple days in Nice (unless you don't want to travel too much). I'd kind of say skip Paris if you only have 2 weeks and are planning other things...unless you have one specific thing you'd like to do and know you'll come back. Paris deserves at least a week (even more in my opinion), and you're setting yourself up for disappointment if you only give yourself a day or two.
KateMV - if you do decide on Italy and need recommendations on anything, send me a PM... I'm more than happy to give you any advice/recommendations I can. Buon viaggio!
I voted before I saw your posts -- Clearly, you should be heading to Italy. I said a multi country trip. Italy, Greece and France would be nice. PAris isn't my fav but that's cause each time I've been there its raining. A few unexpected options include Lucerne, Switzerland (so beautiful), Bratislava, Slovakia or Vienna, Austria.
Italy all the way! Or italy and Spain (think Mallorca, Minorca, and the wild isle of Ibiza!)
A european cruise! The meditterean cruises aren't that expensive if you are flying there anyway, and then you get to see several places. If you have 10 days or so...take a 7 day cruise and then stay a few nights in a different place before or after. This way you only have to unpack once in the 10 days and you get to see several different places.
We are going to Paris for 4 days, Madrid for 7 days, Majorca for 4 days.
i vote france- i seriously heart paris. I backpacked in europe for 7 months in college and France was my favorite!
I vote Italy since it seems like the long flights to some of the more exotic locations isn't exactly what you're looking for. I lived in Italy (Rome) for a few months and I've traveled the country extensively since that time and I absolutely LOVE it. The food, the wine, the art, the architecture - everything is just absolutely amazing and awe-inspiring. And as far as romance goes - with the possible exception of Paris, which I also love - you can't beat Italy. The train system there is also really efficient and comprehensive. A Eurail single country ticket would serve you both well.
Where I'd go with two weeks: Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Florence, Venice.
I think we're going to do 2 weeks and split that between Venice, Rome and Positano{Amalfi Coast}. We were going to do Rome, Positano and Sicily but I decided to do that another time when my mom can go, because she's always wanted to see Sicily. Thanks for all your opinions!
I voted for the Greek islands just because I've always wanted to go to Greece. I've heard the islands are beautiful!
I think Europe is a great idea. You can go to Italy (lots of wine and shopping) and then go to Spain, France (more wine and shopping). This gets you moving around, more stamps in that passport, and the kind of vacation it sounds like you want.
I would combine Italy and Greece so you can really get a feel for each. This would add to your relaxation!
My FI and I met while living in South Africa, and we lived together in London for two years so we've already done most of Europe... so my dream honeymoon is definitely to go back to somewhere beachy in Africa- Tanzania, the Seychelles, Madagascar... even the Maldives... he's planning it all though, so we'll just have to wait and see where we end up!
Italy is beautiful! Just make sure you do a lot of research on Venice ... I've been and it wasn't the most "exciting" place ... beautiful - yes; totally different - yes!; but just make sure you find things to keep you guys busy as it's very far out there.
Enjoy your trip, I'm beyond jealous!
I voted for Maldives/Bali. I've been to Bali and my sister went to the Maldives for her honeymoon. From what I've seen, Maldives is exponentially more beautiful than Bali. I actually wasn't even that impressed by Bali, and recommend Thai beaches over Bali beaches. Make sure you avoid the monsoon seasons in SE Asia.
I suggested the multi-trip. I did a month in Europe a few years ago- Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, beaches in Italy, andSwitzerland. I would HIGHLY recommend Paris and Switzerland. The vibe in Paris was just amazing- I literally tear up when watching any tv show on the city, I want to be back so badly!! The scenery in Switzerland was just amazing. We ended up staying for 2 weeks, much longer than planned. I also sky-dived over the Alps! Amazing!!
Please, please, please, wherever you choose to go, make sure you read as many books as possible before leaving. I find that always being educated before any trip makes it so much more enjoyable. PM me if you have any specific questions, I would be happy to answer them. I miss it every day- CONGRATS!!
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So, we're trying to plan a 2nd {really our 1st} honeymoon for after our vow renewal. It would be for 10 days-2 weeks in September 2010. We've been thinking Italy, but really with two weeks we could go just about anywhere. I've never traveled a ton, so there are plenty of places I would love to see. My husband has traveled more than me, but still loves to go anywhere. Budget is not really an issue, though we're not traveling on a PJ or anything. :) We just want a once in a lifetime experience. We love food and wine and love to relax and just hang out as well. I'm not opposed to active things, but I'm not the girl to go climb a mountain or anything. :) I also don't dive or really love the ocean, but shopping and lots of art are always a plus. I love the beach, but I really don't get in the water. I'm kind of a chicken, though I'm willing to change that for this trip...I think.
I'm having a sort of "buyer's remorse" when it comes to picking a destination, because what if I pick wrong?? Help! Where have you gone or want to go? The places on the poll are just some destinations we've been throwing around, so feel free to add more!