Where should we go for our honeymoon? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

la petite moi · 11-27-2006, 11:12 AM

So, we are poor students, with not much to our names. We are having a DIY "wedding" and "party" but I would love to go on a nice vacation.

Our dates for our vacation would be the 27 December until the 1 January. He wanted to go skiing, and that sounds like a good idea too. However, that's not set in stone. I'm a huge Francophile, as well, and I love any sort of new culture. We live in Northern California, so nothing really in Cali...

Anyway, any ideas at all?

maleficent · 11-27-2006, 11:42 AM

its not real france but go to Quebec or Montreal... they are both beautiful cities.. quaint and romantic

while you said no california- there are some beautiful bed and breakfasts and small inns in napa... you wouldn't have to travel far and it's incredibly beautiful...

Daval · 11-27-2006, 11:55 AM

I also recommend Quebec - there are some really nice places.

The_Jazz · 11-27-2006, 12:15 PM

One of my favorite hotels in the world is pretty close to you - Calistoga Ranch in Calistoga, CA. All the rooms are suites, they all have outdoor showers (as well as indoor if its too cold out) and there's a fair amount to do.

However, to show that I can actually follow instructions, here are some other suggestions:

New York City - it's expensive, but there's lots to do and see. You can find pretty much any culture you want since it's probably moved to NYC at some point. Plus all the Christmas decorations will still be up, and most of them are pretty impressive.

Vancouver - there's lots of good skiing there, and doesn't Canada count as another culture?

I'm not going to recommend the Florida Keys at that time of year because the chances of warm weather aren't that great. You certainly wouldn't want to get into the water in December. However, my favorite American hotel is down there, and it's a great place if you have the money for it and the desire to eat 5-star food and do absolutely nothing.

East Tennessee/Western North Carolina - there are a bunch of bed and breakfasts, inns and hotels. If you need a list of hotels, let me know. There is some skiing in the area and great things to see like the Smokeys, the Biltmore Mansion and lots and lots of natural beauty.

I'm not going to recommend New Orleans either, although two of my favorite New Years Eves ever were there. From what I'm hearing from family and friends, the French Quarter still has major problems and crime is an even bigger problem than it used to be.

It doesn't sound like warm weather is a big draw for you guys, so I'll forgo my Mexican recommendations. I'll also stay away from skiing recommendations since I don't know what you're looking for.

Sorcha · 11-27-2006, 01:07 PM

I want to go to Roan Mountain, TN for my honeymoon. Their cabins and the park are amazing. Perfect place to spend some time together. It's beautiful. Buuuut looking at the dates, it'd be hard to get there, unless you want to deal with lots of ice and snow on the trip up the mountain...lol.

My parents toured Europe on a very tight budget, stayed in student housing.

What about a cruise? It's not that expensive, and especially since you're on the west coast (jealous btw) you could take the one to Alaska.

It also occurs to me you're closer to Australia than I am. That'd be fun. It's summer there though, atm. I hear the southwest coast is beautiful.

What about a bed and breakfast tour of the northeast? Like go to Maine, Vermont, etc. I bet there's skiing there too.

Cynthetiq · 11-27-2006, 01:08 PM

can you give some budget parameters? there's lots of good budget travels to be found but I'll need a starting point or at least a ceiling.

maleficent · 11-27-2006, 01:20 PM

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What about a bed and breakfast tour of the northeast? Like go to Maine, Vermont, etc. I bet there's skiing there too.

The downside to that - and new england is beautiful - but once you are outside of boston....a car is required and at their ages - tehy'd have a tough time renting a car

The_Jazz · 11-27-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorcha

I want to go to Roan Mountain, TN for my honeymoon. Their cabins and the park are amazing. Perfect place to spend some time together. It's beautiful. Buuuut looking at the dates, it'd be hard to get there, unless you want to deal with lots of ice and snow on the trip up the mountain...lol.

It's less than a 50/50 chance that Roan Mountain will have ice and snow that time of year. East Tennessee just doesn't get the snow fall that it used to. However, if East Tennessee cabins are now in play, let me know - I grew up there and have some ideas.

Sorcha · 11-27-2006, 03:03 PM

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The downside to that - and new england is beautiful - but once you are outside of boston....a car is required and at their ages - tehy'd have a tough time renting a car

...good point. I didn't see her age. Don't you have to be 21? I think I remember that I wasn't allowed to drive a rental car we got, and I was 20.

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It's less than a 50/50 chance that Roan Mountain will have ice and snow that time of year. East Tennessee just doesn't get the snow fall that it used to. However, if East Tennessee cabins are now in play, let me know - I grew up there and have some ideas.

Really? They had all these pictures of snow and the mountains in the cabin...I assumed it'd be covered! It's so cold there compared to SC, and we were there in October.

la petite moi · 11-27-2006, 04:00 PM

These are all great ideas. Thanks guys.

Also, you have to be 25 to rent a car. How ridiculous.

Sorcha · 11-27-2006, 04:15 PM

...huh. That is rather blatantly ridiculous. lol. Gah, and I assumed that'd be one of my "Congrats you're FINALLY 21" privilages.

powerclown · 11-27-2006, 04:41 PM

Definitely Vegas for you guys.

Supple Cow · 11-27-2006, 04:54 PM

Actually, I think you can be under 25 to rent a car, but you have to pay a higher rate or some kind of flat fee on top of the regular rate. Although it may still be that you have to be 21 or something like that. *shrug*

If you want skiing, why don't you try going north into the next state or two? I hear it's beautiful up there, and if you do decide to drive up, you can spend a day or two driving to the nearest city where there are nice cultural things to do. Seattle or Portland or something. I keep hearing wonderful things about this region, though I've never been myself.

Cynthetiq · 11-27-2006, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by la petite moi

These are all great ideas. Thanks guys.

Also, you have to be 25 to rent a car. How ridiculous.

I rented a car at 18 when I lived in LA from a small company. You can find them out there, just aren't the majors like Hertz and yes they cost much more.

according to the NYTimes.com from June 4, 2006:

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AGE RESTRICTIONS

If you're between the ages of 25 and 70, you can skip ahead to the next section, since car rental companies have no problem letting you drive. But if you're outside that age range, your birth date may cause problems when you try to rent a car.

That probably doesn't come as a surprise to younger drivers, since many companies have long refused to rent to anyone under 25. But there's actually good news on that front: Avis, Budget and Hertz have all lowered their minimum driving age to 21 since last summer, while Dollar, Enterprise and Thrifty have had that policy for a while.

Now for the bad news: most companies still charge an extra daily fee for renters age 21 to 24 — typically about $25 a day, though, depending on the company and location, it can be much higher. For instance, New York and Michigan both have state laws requiring companies to rent to anyone 18 and older, but in New York, the under-25 surcharge can be more than $100 a day

amonkie · 11-27-2006, 07:14 PM

*waves her hand*

I'm 23, and currently renting a car from Enterprise. I have to pay an additional
$10 a day - however, if I had rented from the airport, it would have been an additional $25 a day.

Don't discount Seattle - Since I arrived on Friday, we have had nothing but snow. it is snowing right now!

la petite moi · 11-27-2006, 07:16 PM

Okie dokie, thanks for the heads up on the rental car thing!

Amonkie, that's awesome that it's snowing! Is it heavy, or just sprinkles?

jt6879 · 12-06-2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by la petite moi

So, we are poor students, with not much to our names. We are having a DIY "wedding" and "party" but I would love to go on a nice vacation.

Our dates for our vacation would be the 27 December until the 1 January. He wanted to go skiing, and that sounds like a good idea too. However, that's not set in stone. I'm a huge Francophile, as well, and I love any sort of new culture. We live in Northern California, so nothing really in Cali...

Anyway, any ideas at all?

Tahoe maybe? There are some really nice places there you can spend a week at or whatever. And you aren't far from home, or Reno in the event that you can't stand each other and have to get a divorce

11-27-2006, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	Where should we go for our honeymoon? So, we are poor students, with not much to our names. We are having a DIY "wedding" and "party" but I would love to go on a nice vacation. Our dates for our vacation would be the 27 December until the 1 January. He wanted to go skiing, and that sounds like a good idea too. However, that's not set in stone. I'm a huge Francophile, as well, and I love any sort of new culture. We live in Northern California, so nothing really in Cali... Anyway, any ideas at all?

11-27-2006, 11:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	its not real france but go to Quebec or Montreal... they are both beautiful cities.. quaint and romantic while you said no california- there are some beautiful bed and breakfasts and small inns in napa... you wouldn't have to travel far and it's incredibly beautiful... __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.

11-27-2006, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Daval Junkie Location: The True North Strong and Free!	I also recommend Quebec - there are some really nice places. __________________ "It is impossible to obtain a conviction for sodomy from an English jury. Half of them don't believe that it can physically be done, and the other half are doing it." Winston Churchill

11-27-2006, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
The_Jazz Asshole Administrator Location: Chicago	One of my favorite hotels in the world is pretty close to you - Calistoga Ranch in Calistoga, CA. All the rooms are suites, they all have outdoor showers (as well as indoor if its too cold out) and there's a fair amount to do. However, to show that I can actually follow instructions, here are some other suggestions: New York City - it's expensive, but there's lots to do and see. You can find pretty much any culture you want since it's probably moved to NYC at some point. Plus all the Christmas decorations will still be up, and most of them are pretty impressive. Vancouver - there's lots of good skiing there, and doesn't Canada count as another culture? I'm not going to recommend the Florida Keys at that time of year because the chances of warm weather aren't that great. You certainly wouldn't want to get into the water in December. However, my favorite American hotel is down there, and it's a great place if you have the money for it and the desire to eat 5-star food and do absolutely nothing. East Tennessee/Western North Carolina - there are a bunch of bed and breakfasts, inns and hotels. If you need a list of hotels, let me know. There is some skiing in the area and great things to see like the Smokeys, the Biltmore Mansion and lots and lots of natural beauty. I'm not going to recommend New Orleans either, although two of my favorite New Years Eves ever were there. From what I'm hearing from family and friends, the French Quarter still has major problems and crime is an even bigger problem than it used to be. It doesn't sound like warm weather is a big draw for you guys, so I'll forgo my Mexican recommendations. I'll also stay away from skiing recommendations since I don't know what you're looking for. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - B. Franklin "There ought to be limits to freedom." - George W. Bush "We have met the enemy and he is us." - Pogo

11-27-2006, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	can you give some budget parameters? there's lots of good budget travels to be found but I'll need a starting point or at least a ceiling. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

11-27-2006, 01:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sorcha Tilted Location: South Carolina	I want to go to Roan Mountain, TN for my honeymoon. Their cabins and the park are amazing. Perfect place to spend some time together. It's beautiful. Buuuut looking at the dates, it'd be hard to get there, unless you want to deal with lots of ice and snow on the trip up the mountain...lol. My parents toured Europe on a very tight budget, stayed in student housing. What about a cruise? It's not that expensive, and especially since you're on the west coast (jealous btw) you could take the one to Alaska. It also occurs to me you're closer to Australia than I am. That'd be fun. It's summer there though, atm. I hear the southwest coast is beautiful. What about a bed and breakfast tour of the northeast? Like go to Maine, Vermont, etc. I bet there's skiing there too.

11-27-2006, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	These are all great ideas. Thanks guys. Also, you have to be 25 to rent a car. How ridiculous.

11-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sorcha Tilted Location: South Carolina	...huh. That is rather blatantly ridiculous. lol. Gah, and I assumed that'd be one of my "Congrats you're FINALLY 21" privilages.

11-27-2006, 04:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
powerclown Junkie Location: Detroit, MI	Definitely Vegas for you guys.

11-27-2006, 04:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Supple Cow Americow, the Beautiful Location: Washington, D.C.	Actually, I think you can be under 25 to rent a car, but you have to pay a higher rate or some kind of flat fee on top of the regular rate. Although it may still be that you have to be 21 or something like that. shrug If you want skiing, why don't you try going north into the next state or two? I hear it's beautiful up there, and if you do decide to drive up, you can spend a day or two driving to the nearest city where there are nice cultural things to do. Seattle or Portland or something. I keep hearing wonderful things about this region, though I've never been myself. __________________ "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." (Michael Jordan)

11-27-2006, 07:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
amonkie Drifting Administrator Location: Windy City	waves her hand I'm 23, and currently renting a car from Enterprise. I have to pay an additional $10 a day - however, if I had rented from the airport, it would have been an additional $25 a day. Don't discount Seattle - Since I arrived on Friday, we have had nothing but snow. it is snowing right now! __________________ Calling from deep in the heart, from where the eyes can't see and the ears can't hear, from where the mountain trails end and only love can go... ~~~ Three Rivers Hare Krishna

11-27-2006, 07:16 PM	#16 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	Okie dokie, thanks for the heads up on the rental car thing! Amonkie, that's awesome that it's snowing! Is it heavy, or just sprinkles?