Post # 1
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Sugar bee
So my aunt/godmother has a timeshare in Orlando that she has for one week a year. Well next year the week happens to fall on the week after our wedding. She has offered us her nice condo in Orlando for a week for our honeymoon as a wedding present, but said if we already have something planned that’s fine. I had my heart set on a certain AI, adults only resort in Riviera Maya. Between flights, food, rental car, park tickets we’d still be saving about $1k by using her condo instead of going to Mexico. FH and I went to Orlando when we were little but don’t remember it. FH is all for the idea, says that’s fine we can put the extra money towards improvements on the house we just purchased. I’m trying to convince myself that it would be the best for us, although I never pictured my honeymoon at Disney or in a pool full of children. It’s the same amount of time and we’ll still be going away together, so should I just accept her offer or keep planning the Mexico trip?
Post # 3
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Sugar Beekeeper
$1k isn’t enough to save to make me forego my dream honeymoon. You have the rest of your lives to do Disney. Go on your other trip now!
Post # 4
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Bumble bee
Exactly what crayfish said. You only (hopefully) have one honeymoon. I’m all about doing it right and doing it the way you want, regardless of cost (as long as you don’t go into debt over it or anything).
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
@MrsN14: Will you have the chance to go to Riveria Maya again? How about the Disney condo? I vote the Riveria Maya, espeically since its only a difference of $1,000. That’s not really all the much (in the grand scheme of things) and it its the difference from having a good Honeymoon or an AMAZING honeymoon, I would spend the money.
We did a cruise and Disney for our honeymoon. Originally, it was just the cruise but we found a deal and had the time off so we did Disney too. I love Disney A LOT and we had a blast, but I think had we JUST done Disney, I would have been disapointed. Plus, Disney’s not going anywhere and when/if you have kids, you’ll probably end up there again 🙂
I say the Riveria Maya!
Post # 6
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Sugar bee
@crayfish: +1
Both vacations would be fun and memorable, but Riviera Maya is worth the extra $1k. As long as you can afford the extra money, I’d go for it.
Post # 7
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Sugar bee
I agree with you ladies. It’s a once in a lifetime thing and we plan to take the kids to Disney one day. FH feels safer going to FL and says it will be just as fun. He says we can save a little for a trip when I finish my masters (2016) but I doubt it’s anything big, and it’s still not our honeymoon. He has left it up to me to decide although I know he wants Florida and wants to save money. Ugh, I have no idea what to do, at least I have a few more months to decide.
Post # 8
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Sugar bee
Thanks everyone! I told FH some of the things you guys said, and the poll and he said he understands and will be happy with the AI Mexico! Some of the home improvements may have to wait but I’m willing to sacrifice it for a nice honeymoon!
Post # 9
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Honey bee
@MrsN14: i live in Florida 1 hour from Orlando to me that’s not a good honeymoon spot now the All inclusive in Riviera Maya in Mexico will be wonderful we went to Cozumel and i loved it.
Post # 10
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Helper bee
We are going to Riviera Maya! So that has my vote 😉
Post # 11
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Blushing bee
@MrsN14: that’s where me and my FH are going, riviera maya. just trying to figure out where. all of the resorts look lovely!!
@countrylove914: where are you staying? 🙂
Post # 12
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Busy bee
As someone that goes to Disney for one week every year I would not do that for my honeymoon. It’s definitely not a romantic vacation spot to me.
Post # 13
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Sugar bee
@sarahbeth_: I’m set on Excellence Playa Mujeres if we go to Riviera Maya! There are sooo many awesome resorts there!
Post # 14
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Busy bee
if you only going to save 1k by using the condo, I say do your dream honeymoon! You only get one and its such a special and unique time ! To me , Orlando is nice, but the idea of spending my honeymoon schlepping around Disney Parks and other touristy stuff is not my idea of a romantic trip! I think all inclusive, beach , adults only is a perfect recipe for romance and getting some r&r after the wedding.
if your Fiance really wants to go the condo route, maybe ask about spending a long weekend along the Gulf ?
Post # 15
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Sugar bee
@MrsOrange: I agree with Disney not being very romantic. We were only considering Orlando since the condo would be a wedding present from my aunt. I’m still hoping to fully convince FH Mexico is worth the added money!
Post # 16
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Busy bee
@MrsN14: work your magic ! Show him some examples of some sexy bride beachwear or outfits that just wouldn’t work in Orlando ! Then show him the Orlando outfits (t shirts shorts and fanny pack ) I’m sure you will win him over!