CanadianMAG Posted October 19, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I am planning our 10 year anniversary trip in May. I have no clue where to go. We have traveled the last 7 years with kids and have never been away over night away from them. DH And I have cruised 3 times in carribean and love HAL. We've been to Jamaica resort stay and I have been to Punta cana without him 8 years sgo. Hawaii several times, peurto rico. I'm torn between a cruise or a carribean destination. Top 2 places are Punta Cana or st. Lucia. We live in Seattle I have a budget of 3500 with flight. I don't want a 100% sitting around relaxing. Probably 50/50. If We select a resort I don't see us venturing too far from resort so it must have a lot of activities. Must have is good food. We are not much into parties . I nice glass of wine (or rum) is our thing. I'd love to hear some ideas. I'm overwoverwhelmed with choices especially since I don't know whewhere to go. On a cruise it's a must have balcony and maybe Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookiebird Posted October 19, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Have you thought about a cruise to Alaska? No flight required since you live in Seattle. We've gone there twice on HAL and both trips were fantastic. BTW, Happy Anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMAG Posted October 19, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Never will do Alaska. I grew up on the very nothern tip of Vancouver Island and have been up and down that coast many many times by boat, sea plane. I would spend money on it . Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted October 19, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2014 You might want to check the May weather for many of the "resort" areas and see what the temps are. That might shorten your list a bit. ;) I think that by May Holland America is repoing their ships out of the Carib to Europe and Alaska for the summer season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMAG Posted October 19, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Thanks! I did notice I had more choices in April for cruises. Which we can go then too. We travel in April/may every year for the past 13 years. The weather will work for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted October 19, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Perhaps longer, and a bit more pricey, but why not do a repo from Miami/FLL through the Panama Canal to Seattle or Vancouver. Lovely experience, and only a one way flight, or a shorter flight home. These cruises would be leaving in April, arriving on the west coast in May. http://www.cruisetimetables.com/visitingpanamacanalcruisingcanal-may2015.html these are just the cruises that transit the canal in May. For earlier cruises, click on Prev. month at the bottom of the list. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 19, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2014 You will get a much nicer room in a resort, for less money, than on a ship..just saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted October 19, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Congratulations on your forthcoming 10th anniversary! Just thinking outside the box: Have you ever been to Sedona, AZ? Check this out: http://www.visitsedona.com http://www.adobegrandvillas.com or the less expensive, but extremely nice: http://www.sedonarouge.com or http://www.lauberge.com you could also pair a stay in Sedona with a trip to Las Vegas, just to keep things really interesting. Things to do? Grand Canyon Tour Tour Jerome Red Rocks jeep tour/hiking Wineries Casino Hot air balloons golf tennis spas art galleries American Indian markets and ruins vortex tours horseback riding great food available at restaurants all over the area Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor, rent a car and drive to Sedona (about 2 hours). Back to the Caribbean. St. Lucia - Currently the top honeymoon destination, know for luxe resorts with open air rooms and in-room swimming pools on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Huge "Wow" factor! Jade Mountain is one of the finest: http://www.jademountain.com Lots to do: Pitons (hiking and viewing) snorkeling World's only drive through volcano botanical garden banana plantations watersports Negative: Can take 2 days to fly down there from most US airports - typically the route is through Miami where you spend the night, then fly on the next day to St. Lucia. BTW, I absolutely love St. Lucia! To me, the trouble to get there is worth it, but it might not be to others... Where else? Have you thought of going to Xplor Park and staying at the Occidental Grand Xcaret all inclusive? Xplor Park is HUGE and although you can take a shore excursion there, there is not enough time to really experience the whole park, plus much of the park is fun to do after dark. http://www.xplor.travel http://www.occidentalhotels.com/resort/occidental-grand-xcaret/deals-and-special-offers?gclid=CjwKEAjwwo2iBRCurdSQy9y8xWcSJABrrLiSEBDZFVMufiJ8uHIyA6hFD-VJbcF09fn4UavsAM7spxoCajTw_wcB the Xcaret park is right next door to Xplor, so you could do both parks on the same trip, if you want. http://www.xcaret.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted October 19, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Well, as you've been on 3 cruises and have done a Jamaican island resort, you're familiar enough with both. Regardless of the destination..which do you think you'd prefer? Decide that first, then the destination. If you're leaning to a cruise, how about Bermuda? And if you "love" HAL, they are cruising to Bermuda out of Boston in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookiebird Posted October 19, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Never will do Alaska. I grew up on the very nothern tip of Vancouver Island and have been up and down that coast many many times by boat, sea plane. I would spend money on it . Lol Oops, Sorry. My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerin Posted October 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Try Club Med. It'll be easy to get your 50% relax and 50% do stuff from them. There's one in Florida if you don't want to travel as far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted October 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I am planning our 10 year anniversary trip in May. I have no clue where to go. We have traveled the last 7 years with kids and have never been away over night away from them. DH And I have cruised 3 times in carribean and love HAL. We've been to Jamaica resort stay and I have been to Punta cana without him 8 years sgo. Hawaii several times, peurto rico. I'm torn between a cruise or a carribean destination. Top 2 places are Punta Cana or st. Lucia. We live in Seattle I have a budget of 3500 with flight. I don't want a 100% sitting around relaxing. Probably 50/50. If We select a resort I don't see us venturing too far from resort so it must have a lot of activities. Must have is good food. We are not much into parties . I nice glass of wine (or rum) is our thing. I'd love to hear some ideas. I'm overwoverwhelmed with choices especially since I don't know whewhere to go. On a cruise it's a must have balcony and maybe Suite. Since you live in Seattle, why would you choose the Atlantic over the Pacific? How about a week in Fiji or New Caledonia OR, if cost is a big factor, head south to Zihuatanejo or all the way down to Valparaiso? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted October 19, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2014 or haiwii? (spelling wrong i know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted October 20, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Have you done a Southern Caribbean cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 20, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I would suggest a repositioning cruise from Ft Lauderdale to Seattle. We have done several of them and they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorisis Posted October 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I would suggest a repositioning cruise from Ft Lauderdale to Seattle. We have done several of them and they are great. And in May they will be repositioning and the weather will be warm. There will be ports for beaches and ports for sightseeing. And 2015 should see the widening of the Canal finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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