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CHALLENGE November '13 East Coast Honeymoon

kyle&kyle&
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We're looking at options for our November honeymoon,but here's the issue. She would like to leave the country for at least a week, but I do not. I don't feel comfortable leaving my young child for that long, rspecially being that far away. I need help finding a fantastic 3ish night honeymoon on the east coast that'll be so amazing that she'll forget her 'tropical island' honeymoon she has planned in her head. Any ideas??
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Re: CHALLENGE November '13 East Coast Honeymoon

  • kyle&kyle&
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    Also, price will definitely play a role. Im guessing she'll never settle for something similar in price to anywhere she has in mind.
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  • freebread03freebread03 member
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    What about a long weekend at Canyon Ranch in MA? That would be super luxurious and may make up for not going to an island for longer. Or Bermuda-it's only like an hour long flight from BWI.
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  • kyle&kyle&
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    Is MA a good choice in November?
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  • Jells2dot0Jells2dot0 mod
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    Check out Little Palm Island in the FL Keys. It is expensive, but it's a lovely resort, will give her that tropical resort feel, and hopefully you won't be too far from home (not sure where home is?)

     







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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    Agree with Jells if budget permits. It's on our list but well out of our price range.

    We seem to have a thing for Key West though. We've gone 3 yrs in a row and stay at the Hyatt Key West Resort and spa on Front St. I have three reviews and a ton of pics in the link above my siggy pic if you would like to check it out.
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  • freebread03freebread03 member
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    Well, I'm pretty sure that Canyon Ranch would be great any time of year :). But other posters are right on with they keys recommendations, if that's not too far for you. If you have to do northeast, call canyon ranch and ask about November and what kind of activities there are. I know at the AZ Canyon Ranch there are hiking and biking activities all year round, even in the summer heat, so I would assume they do as much as they can to create active and fun activities for guests at the MA location (though it could mostly be indoor spa type stuff).
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  • kyle&kyle&
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    Thanks for the ideas. The Keys may be a little too far, we're from PA, but a compromise may be needed.
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  • kyle&kyle&
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    At least it would be in the country and not too terribly far if we were forced home for whatever reason.
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  • 16maybeless16maybeless member
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    Some ideas:

    • Montreal (may be snowy, but I was there on business and it was stunning and romantic)
    • Bermuda (quick flight, cheapish accommodations in Nov ... well, they won't be as bad as Dec-Feb)
    • The Keys (decent deals in Nov can be found but it can also be pricey)
    • Anywhere in Florida, really; lots of air service there means cheap(er) flights, especially on Spirit, JetBlue

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  • alithebridealithebride member
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    is it just me or do i see more of an issue here than just the HM locale?

    i suggest you work out with her how long you're comfortable leaving your kid for then compromise with her-you need to do that. it's her HM too. and yours.

     

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  • KDM323KDM323 member
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    kyle& said:
    We're looking at options for our November honeymoon,but here's the issue. She would like to leave the country for at least a week, but I do not. I don't feel comfortable leaving my young child for that long, rspecially being that far away. I need help finding a fantastic 3ish night honeymoon on the east coast that'll be so amazing that she'll forget her 'tropical island' honeymoon she has planned in her head. Any ideas??
    I'm going to presume that this child is not one that you had with your fiancee based on the fact that you chose the words "my young child" instead of "our young child".

    Unless your child is special needs with underlying medical issues, I think you really need to reconsider this stance.  Do you not have trusted babysitters? 

    Every single day around the world parents travel for vacations without their children.  This is a honeymoon...if your fiancee wants a nice honeymoon (and you can afford it) I would suggest you take one.  Not make your child an excuse why you cannot.

    Making the child an excuse is setting up a precedent in your marriage where your child is more important than your soon to be wife.  If that is the case, then perhaps you should reconsider this marriage.
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  • Jells2dot0Jells2dot0 mod
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    @ali and @drexel- VERY good points. As someone who married a man with children, I of all people should know how important it is to set a precedent. To the OP- as someone in a similar situation, I absolutely recommend sitting and having further discussions with your fiancee about this. She may very well be pressing hard for a bigger HM because she is desperate to have one on one time with you and may feel like you are always putting your child first. I have battled these feelings in the past and being on the same page if SUPER important. After all that is resolved, you can look into taking a nice HM that fits both of your needs.

     







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  • gymbugmj2kgymbugmj2k member
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    If you're SET on staying in the country - then I agree with some of the FL suggestions.  Sanibel island is fantastic as well...some great beaches there.

    I agree with others though -- make sure you both are comfortable with your travel plans - wherever you go.  It sounds as though your child will be on your mind the whole time no matter where you go.  If you're leaving town for a few days, this trip needs to be about the two of you with no distractions or worries.



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  • dalm0mdalm0m member
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    Putting all the psychological stuff aside -- although the posters who pointed out potential issues have valid points, check out the following:

    The Mohonk Mountain House in upstate NY

    The Greenbrier in WV

    The Biltmore in Ashford NC

    The Biltmore in Coral Gables FL

    The Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami FL

    Something in the Garden District in New Orleans

    The Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island GA (where JFK Jr got married)

     

    Good luck. 

     

     

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  • Xstatic3333Xstatic3333 member
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    Why not do a quick Carribbean honeymoon to someplace like Puerto Rico or the Bahamas with easy direct flights? Or, one in the states destination that is very nice is the outer banks, NC. Definitely work out a compromise with FI, though.
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  • lizandmark2014lizandmark2014 member
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    Sea island, GA
    Merttle Beach
    Charleston
    Bosston, MA
    Phillidephia, PA
    Hyde Park, NY
    Any coastal city on the East coast
    A small antiquing area/ town
    Williamsburg
    Raleigh, NC
    Richmond, VA
    Here are some suggestions on locations to spend a honeymoon. Hope you enjoy.
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