As an October 2014 bride I am having such a hard time picking a honeymoon spot. I had no idea this would be such a problem.
We were set on the Greek islands not taking into consideration the weather in Europe in October. I hear it's the perfect weather but not if you're into the beach scene which we are. Being within range of our future wedding time of year I checked the weather for the next 2 weeks and it's lower 70s. So sadly we had to eliminate.
Next, we fell in love with St. Bart's. I looked into it sooo much and set my heart on Eden Rock resort there. Researching and researching, that resort was a must for us. I check dates & get in touch with hotel only to find out they close sept and reopen mid-oct, so I'd have to wait a couple of days after my wedding to go. We figured no problem, well do something small those first few days like Miami just to fill up the time between. However, next they don't have any options with only 1 type of room left and it wasn't anything we were interested in. It's our honeymoon, I want ocean not garden view, I want a suite of some sort not a basic room. So I ask them when suites are available where I'll have my choice, not for a month after!!! So there goes that too.
We have no desire for Mexico, Hawaii, or europe. He's been to Italy & obv it's the same issue with Greece. Plus I'd like to experience a place for the first time together.
Other parts of caribbean do not interest us as we both combined have been to most and both agree none are honeymoon worthy. Especially because Aruba is our FAVORITE island. We feel it's the best island and we've been there so how can we go anywhere else just as good. Also, i know it's hurricane season in Caribbean as well and I don't want to chance it, I was really only opting to take that chance with st Bart's.
Next option looking into is the French Polynesia (bora bora, moorea, etc..) I have mixed emotions on this- 1. I hear it's gorgeous and romantic and everything a honeymoon should be BUT it is boring!!! (hence the nickname "boring boring") I've heard this numerous times. I mean I'm all about relaxing and doing nothing on vaca but to an extent. Especially we want to do a 2 week trip. Knowing this I thought of maybe splitting it up like FP for a week, then cali/Vegas split into the next week. (also to break up the flying since we're from NY) but again, Cali & Vegas are on the cooler side this time of year too. So back to FP, restaurants- good/bad?many options? Getting around? Nightlife? I want any and all feedback. I don't need much nightlife but after dinner if we want to have drinks somewhere I'd like to have that option- I hear that is not really an option there, not even hotel bars. Day excursions? Spas? Water sports? I'm just looking for all info. Future hubby is not psyched about all these set backs leaving FP as the last option due to the flight and him hearing how boring it could be. All I hear is "I'm not flying that far to be bored"... He is right.
I would do something really exotic like Africa or Australia or Maldives but I'd be going alone, lol. That is a no go for him.
A delayed honeymoon crossed my mind to be able to get to the Greek islands but I'd like to be on baby mode right after wedding so I don't want to wait any longer, or take that chance, especially we'd have to wait 6-9 months for it to be warm enough.
Back to st Bart's- do we just do something small right after then wait till November when st Bart's the way we want it is available? This is another option but I don't want to lose that wedding-high, honeymoon feel a month later?
I'm so lost. Please help!