All inclusive honeymoon trip

[Brendabutt]

Help!!!!! Daughter just announced that she will probably get married in March. Instead of a church wedding, she has opted for a trip to Jamacia or somewhere. I need to find a honeymoon package deal. Anyone know where to look--or has anyone purchased a trip like this.

[Jodiecon]

We went to Club Oasis in Akumal, Mexico for our honeymoon. It's about 60 kilometers south of Cancun and is MUCH cheaper. It is all-inclusive - 3 meals a day, alcohol, acticities & equipment. The rooms are beautiful with Italian marble floors and so much more!

The snorkeling is absolutely incredible! It has a coral reef right off the beach. I strongly suggest taking an underwater camera since you can get some amazing shots!

We simply went through a travel agent. My husband had been there before and loved it. I saw the pictures and knew that was where we needed to go.

[Ttulipss]

How about an all-inclusive resort like Club Med or Sandals? Or how about a cruise. From what I've been told, I believe cruises are pretty all-inclusive except for port fees, beverages, and tips.

Good luck!

[Geete]

My husband and I went to Sandals in Jamaica for our honeymoon. I personally prefer Sandals or others over Club Meds which tend to be more of Singles resorts in many areas. Our place was beautiful and geared towards honeymooning couples. Well worth the money since we haven't been anywhere since!

[Brendabutt]

Thanks for the info. Daughter just got engaged before Christmas and then sprung all this on us. I personally think she's jumping into it a little fast, but can't tell her anything. She's checked at the travel agency and everything looks like it will cost around $4,000.00. We didn't want to spend that much, cause we just don't have it, and I really thought rates would be alot cheaper now. So don't know what to do.

[Jodiecon]

When we went to Club Oasis in Akumal, Mexico it was less than $2000 and that included EVERYTHING (air fare, transfers to/from the airport, all meals, all alcohol, all equipment (except SCUBA), and a beautiful room). Of course, we were there only about a week. If you are lookign for longer than that, it will be more.

The all-inclusive places will look like they cost more BUT remember that EVERYTHING is included.

[Brendabutt]

Thanks for the info. That is more like what we would want to spend. I will call the travel agency on Monday and see what they have. Of course, don't know if daughter will want to do that, but maybe I can talk her into it.

[PrncsNYC]

Wow. I hope I don't sound rude or anything but your daughter should be greatful for *any* help you could give her! I would never dream of asking my parents to pay for my honeymoon or anything else for that matter...they just don't have it and they spent enough money on me when they *raised* me!

I guess what I am trying to say Brenda is that your daughter should be greatful that you are willing to help. Goodluck!

[Brendabutt]

Thanks PrncsNYC--whom ever said being a parent is easy, obviously has never been a parent. DD is 27 and has always wanted to be married and have a family--so guess that is why she is in such a hurry. Of course, I don't think any man is good enough for my daughter--ha--but just wish like heck she would slow down and think about what she's doing. Of course, if we say much we are "trying to tell her what to do". Anyway, thanks for the words of encouragement--I really need them right now.

[PrncsNYC]

no prob! How long haas she known this man?

Too funny...my mom and sister are always *hounding* me to get married and have kids! I've been with my bf for 4 years this April but we have no aspirations for that right now!

[Brendabutt]

That's the problem with me--she's only known him 1 year and I'm just not sure that's long enough. But she says they are both older now and more sure of what they want--which may be true. I just think they should wait till at least the summer. By-the-way, how old are you? You write with a lot of intelligence.

[PrncsNYC]

Brenda,

I am 25, and thank you for the compliment.

I agree with you on that one. 1 year seems like a short amount of time...atleast it does to me when I think of it in terms of the 4 years I have spent with my BF. Ugh! To think, if I had married him after only one year? I think if I had done that, I would have run shortly there after.

There are some things you learn about a person with lots of time. If these things were realized only after I got married, I probably would have freaked. I'm not talking about life altering things, just annoying things like how he leaves his clothes all over the place and shaves without rinsing the hairs down the sink... you know?

To me, those things would seem a lot more like "I can't believe I have to spend the rest of my life with someone who does that! Why didn't I find that out first?!?!?!" if you were married before you knew about them.

To me, I feel like if/when we do get married, I will be doing so with the awareness of all his annoying tendencies and that they are outshined by the wonderful ones.

[wordgirl]

Brenda,

Personally, I'd steer clear of Jamaica. The Cayman Islands and Aruba are much more romantic, and Aruba, especially, caters to honeymooners. Their One Cool Honeymoon program offers lots of freebies.

Check the about.com boards on travel: [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now]

(you have to first choose the topic, like Honeymoons/Romantic getaways then once on that site, you can get into the forum)

There are many great user-to-user discussions there of deals, etc. they've found, as well as reviews of different trips. There are also links to other resources. I use about.com as a jumping-off point for a lot of the research I do on the Web.

As for your misgivings, I hope things work out! I commend you for deciding to show your daughter love and support (the emotional kind) -- If the marriage does work out, she'll remember you had faith in her and if it doesn't, she'll need you as close as possible. Good luck!