So 20 years ago when we got married, we didn't have the time or cash for a honeymoon. And this has been a sore point for DH for all that time. I guess it's time to bite the bullet and go on one. Problem is, I don't know where to start. All-inclusives are so much money. And when I read online reviews, I only end up more confused. One guy likes it and the next says it was horrible. Everything includes one thing and excludes something else. How do I know that I'm getting this magical experience? If it's not good enough, am I going to hear about the honeymoon until 2035?
He wants to lie on the beach with a drink. Sounds easy, right? Find a beach and buy him a drink...
Parameters:
1. Beach
2. Not too much to do. (I want to go and see stuff on vacation and he feels that's not a vacation.)
3. We're bringing the kids. I know that's not romatical, but they're almost grown, and I feel like it's getting close to our last chance to really spend time with them. So we need 2 room for some space. And we will be tied to Christmas/Spring/Summer breaks.
4. We don't have passports, but we could get some.
5. It has to be warm enough to swim in the ocean/sea. San Diego in January was rejected because it would be too cold.
6. He wants to snorkel if possible.
7. I'm open to a condo, and having some easy breakfast/lunch options. And eating out for dinner. But if I look like I'm trying to keep costs down, it's going to stress him out and backfire. He's actually pretty naturally frugal, BUT he hates being "told" to do something cheaper. If it seems like a mandate, or if I look like I'm counting pennies or budgeting, it's going to trigger a rebellion.
I feel so overwhelmed. I wish he was planning this, not me. It would be so spendy, but it would be out of my hands.
Some ideas:
1. Mexican all-inclusive resorts. $8-10K for our family of 5, ouch!
2. Florida, Gulf Coast beaches. Spring break or later, to make it warm enough.
3. Carolinas, or Eastern Seaboard, for summer.
All suggestions appreciated!!!