Where should we go???

kaylawing

My fiance and I have NO idea where to go on our honeymoon. 

We will go for about a week in August.
We mostly want to relax and enjoy the sun.
We'd also like a little bit of adventure or sightseeing.
We are working with 5-6,000.  (or somewhere with a great Hilton--we have points)
 

Any suggestions??

anssett

um...for only a week that much money will take you to much of the world. What is your idea of adventure and sightseeing? That could help narrow it down.

ladygingersnaps

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[QUOTE]My fiance and I have NO idea where to go on our honeymoon.  We will go for about a week in August. We mostly want to relax and enjoy the sun. We'd also like a little bit of adventure or sightseeing. We are working with 5-6,000.  (or somewhere with a great Hilton--we have points)   Any suggestions??
Posted by kaylawing[/QUOTE]

<div>I don't know what the prices are anymore, like for travelling privately, but I know that I paid less than $5000 for a school trip to Italy / France / Monaco.  I would definitely recommend Venice and Florence, if nothing else.</div>

Jells2dot0

How many Hilton points do you have? You could possibly make it to Moorea (maybe Bora Bora- it would be tight) if your points would cover most of your hotel stay. Airfare will run you about $1200/person, but you can take a ferry to Moorea to keep costs down. August is their high season, so no worries about hurricanes or cyclones. I love the Hilton in Moorea. Best snorkeling from a hotel I've ever seen, except for maybe along the Barrier Reef! Speaking of, there is Hilton in Cairns, which is a great jumping off point to see the Reef. Air would be expensive but Cairns has a lot of restaurants within walking distance of the Hilton. We just stayed there in August. It's before the jellies come out and it gets super hot, too! There is also a Hilton in Port Denarau Fiji. Your money will take you further once you are there. Air will run about $900/person. You can take day trips from there to snorkel the outer islands or go rafting. The Hilton also as properties in the Maldives an Seychelles, but it's a LONG flight for a week and the air will eat away most of your budget unless you can find a deal. 

Hope that helps!

jbiesel

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[QUOTE]My fiance and I have NO idea where to go on our honeymoon.  We will go for about a week in August. We mostly want to relax and enjoy the sun. We'd also like a little bit of adventure or sightseeing. We are working with 5-6,000.  (or somewhere with a great Hilton--we have points)   Any suggestions??
Posted by kaylawing[/QUOTE]

We just got back from Exuma, one of the Family Islands of the Bahamas.  The beaches are practically deserted, the water is so blue it looks like a postcard, we went scuba dving, snorkeling, kayaking. No Hilton but there is a Sandels at the north end of the island. 

dazyabbey

There are Hiltons all over the world. If you have enough points with a 6k budget you could choose anywhere. It depends on specifically what you want though. If you are looking for more of a relaxing and beach honeymoon you might want to do the Caribbean or Hawaii. Those areas can both have fun and adventure too. Or you could go to Greece or somewhere in Spain. I think it really depends on where you and your future husband have dreamed of going and how many points you have saved up.

alithebride

if i were you and wanted to do italy i'd wait until later in the year. no way i'd go in august-hot, crowded, many places closed for their vacay.  late sept/october is a wonderful time-less crowded, less expensive, not as hot.

amyelise25

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[QUOTE]How many Hilton points do you have? You could possibly make it to Moorea (maybe Bora Bora- it would be tight) if your points would cover most of your hotel stay. Airfare will run you about $1200/person, but you can take a ferry to Moorea to keep costs down. August is their high season, so no worries about hurricanes or cyclones. I love the Hilton in Moorea. Best snorkeling from a hotel I've ever seen, except for maybe along the Barrier Reef! Speaking of, there is Hilton in Cairns, which is a great jumping off point to see the Reef. Air would be expensive but Cairns has a lot of restaurants within walking distance of the Hilton. We just stayed there in August. It's before the jellies come out and it gets super hot, too! There is also a Hilton in Port Denarau Fiji. Your money will take you further once you are there. Air will run about $900/person. You can take day trips from there to snorkel the outer islands or go rafting. The Hilton also as properties in the Maldives an Seychelles, but it's a LONG flight for a week and the air will eat away most of your budget unless you can find a deal.  Hope that helps!
Posted by Jells2dot0[/QUOTE]

FYI -- airfare is actually closer to $1600 for Tahiti (where you will have to fly into) and you have to factor in that you will need a full day to fly there and fly back, even from the mid-west.  With only a weeks vacation, I don't know if I would recommend this or anywhere that is going to take a day to fly there. 

Jells2dot0

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Where should we go??? : FYI -- airfare is actually closer to $1600 for Tahiti (where you will have to fly into) and you have to factor in that you will need a full day to fly there and fly back, even from the mid-west.  With only a weeks vacation, I don't know if I would recommend this or anywhere that is going to take a day to fly there. 
Posted by amyelise25[/QUOTE]

I've been to Tahiti 5 times and have never paid $1600/person for tickets. I can see maybe paying that if you waited to book. Or unless you are counting your domestic airfare in there then yes, it can be $1600. I always think of price in terms of international flights from LAX. I've also been for around a week's time 3 of the 5 times I've been. However, I do fly from Phoenix, so it does make a little difference. So, I would have the OP keep their mind open.