Leaving for honeymoon in 5 days

amberkayc

I am getting married in 5 days, and leaving for the honeymoon in 5/6 days. Problem is that we have no idea where were going, and I have nothing done. I was hoping to get some feedback on where we should go.  Not to get too personal, but I was a little over 5 months pregnant, 2 weeks ago, when I had a miscarriage. We were just planning on going to Mackinaw Island because I was pregnant.  My daughters funeral was 10 days before our wedding, it was 5 days ago, so I have nothing done. I have nothing done for any honeymoon, so we are exploring our options. We live in Livonia, MI. I've never been to the ocean, but we'd also like to go somewhere where we might not need a vehicle for everyday of the trip, my fiance loves seafood, and I'd like to go somewhere that's more laid back, where we can find a beach that isn't swormed with teens and such, I'm a little self concious still with my body. Also, somewhere where we can have a quiet time, I'm trying to make this as positive of a trip as I can, but I don't want to be partying, I'm still very much so mourning our loss. THank you for any help. We've looked at Atlantic City so far, because we won't need a car, but we heard that it was a party town, and I don't want to party right now, I just want to see the ocean, eat some good food, and enjoy my time with my husband.

amberkayc

FYI, we have no passports.

hz80408

I'm so sorry for your loss.  What is your budget?

amberkayc

We'd like to stay around 200 roundtrip for the flights, which hasn't been hard because it's so last minute. Probably around 100 per night for the hotel. And then other costs I assume can just be accounted for when we get there? And thank you. it's been very difficult.

colleenm18

I am very sorry for your loss.  If you are intersted in going to the Jersey Beachs you dont have to party in Atlantic City.  You can shop.. sit on the beach and enjoy some great restaurants.  If you want to rent a car you could go to AC and then make your way south and stay at a bed and breakfast in Cape May- Beautiful little town with a great beach.  Ocean City is also another great little Jersey town.

St. Michaels Maryland is lovely as well but I am not sure how easy it is to reach from any of the airports. 

kaos16

epecially on such short notice, check groupon or living social, maybe something will catch your eye.  Also, travel websites, like Orbitz and Expedia have deals for travel in the very close future. . . . even if you don't choose to use those sites to book a trip it might give you some ideas for places to go and what might be in your budget.

amberkayc

if we stay in Atlantic City, on the boardwalk, is it very party like on the boardwalk? I guess I'm just worried about like there being a million people on the boardwalk, being onbnoxious and we won't be able to have fun. if it's not like that, we will go to atlantic city, and rent a car for the last three days and go to the surrounding areas.

hz80408

What about something peaceful like Indiana Dunes or Door County?

colleenm18

I dont think the AC boardwalk is too bad.  Avoid wildwood that is very crowded with kids and gets very loud!  Ocean city Boardwalk will be crowded with families.  Sea Isle City is the bar town and Cape May is rather quite.

I think you will find the crowds in AC to be more in the Casino bars and clubs.  the boardwalk is not overly crowded.

amberkayc

okay, maybe we will go there. if we rent a car, will there be a place to park it? and i heard from one person that outside of the city there is a lot of crime, should we be scared to stay on the boardwalk?

JoanE2012

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[QUOTE]okay, maybe we will go there. if we rent a car, will there be a place to park it? and i heard from one person that outside of the city there is a lot of crime, should we be scared to stay on the boardwalk?
Posted by amberkayc[/QUOTE]

The boardwalk area is usually fine.  There are even outlet stores a couple blocks off the boardwalk.  I wouldn't venture off anywhere else though by foot.

AdeleDazeem

The boardwalk of Atlantic City is fine.  Lots of restaurants, casinos, and the boardwalk is wide.

You can park your car at your hotel.  It'll be fine.

With the car, I'd recommend driving down to Ocean City or Cape May for a day.  Lovely towns.  I've gone to Ocean City, NJ every summer since I was born!

colleenm18

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[QUOTE]The boardwalk of Atlantic City is fine.  Lots of restaurants, casinos, and the boardwalk is wide. You can park your car at your hotel.  It'll be fine. With the car, I'd recommend driving down to Ocean City or Cape May for a day.  Lovely towns.  I've gone to Ocean City, NJ every summer since I was born!
Posted by Joy2611[/QUOTE]

All of this exactly!

Ocean City, Avalon and Cape May are all really cute towns to stop in and visit for a day!  All are within an hour from Atlantic City. 

MrsGandthebeag

I'm so sorry for your loss.  I can't imagine how difficult that must be.  I would suggest maybe going to Cape Cod, MA.  I don't know if you can get flights that cheap and you won't be able to get hotel rates that cheap, but it's worth checking out.  You'd have to fly into Logan airport in Boston, rent a car and drive down.  There are beaches everywhere.  

butterflyjumper1

I am so sorry for your loss.

I know you mentioned your fiance wanting a beach, but if you decide to just go with somewhere peaceful and driveable, I would recommend nashville, Indiana, aka brown County.  It's gorgeous, and you could rent a private cabin in the woods. Lots of them have private pools and hot tubs, and gorgeous decks. THey are really quite affordable, too, and have full kitchens, so you can stock up at the local grocery store and prepare your own meals.  Many of the nice 2 person cabins are in the 150-200/night range.  It would probably be a 5 or 6 hour drive from Detroit. If you are interested in this and want more information, let me know, I go down there many times every year and it's beautiful with tons to do!