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Title: Honeymoon ?
Post by: brijones1 on July 23, 2007, 03:47:14 PM: I am in charge of picking out where to go on my honeymoon next year. Any recommendations on places to go and why to go there would be appreciated! I do not want to go on a cruise. Every place I look at online looks the same, nothing has stood out yet.

o yeah, I got the okay to schedule a fishing trip for us on one of the days TT^
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Post by: Ruger314 on July 23, 2007, 03:49:54 PM: whats your budget..
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Post by: brijones1 on July 23, 2007, 03:52:27 PM: around 5g
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Post by: catfish hunter on July 23, 2007, 03:58:33 PM: my wife and I went to the bahammas ,I loved it I fished every day,she thought I was joking about bringing a rod until she saw me walk out of the house w/ my rod tube
Title: Re: Honeymoon ?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 23, 2007, 04:22:41 PM: Grand Caymon Islands is really nice, beautiful water and great food.... if your looking to have a fishing honeymoon, then Costa Rica
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Post by: Ruger314 on July 23, 2007, 04:41:33 PM: Costa rico!!!!!
Bri,

i ahve a few contacts for you!
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Post by: Hotrod on July 23, 2007, 04:43:08 PM: Hawaii. Nothing can match it TT^
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Post by: Duffman on July 23, 2007, 04:53:08 PM: Aruba. I had a great time there with my wife. Rent a Jeep for the week and explore the north side of the island. Some very good terrain to put a seasoned offroader to the test. Also a great way to explore the island w/o being on a tourist bus the whole time.
Hire a local with panga on the south side of the island for some bottom fishing. Reefs are a stones throw from the beach and loaded with fish.
If you do anything offshore, which is on the north side of the island, be prepared for rough water. A "good" day is 7-8 footers!!! because of a constant year round 25 knt wind.
Check the boat you plan on using personally, dont let the hotel book it for you. Wahoo are the main catch, with sails, marlin and blackfin tuna also.
Excellent restaraunts all over the island. Only downside is the nightlife was lacking. Not much going on. Its a laid back place not a party place. Bu then again, you'll be on your honeymoon......you may not need outsidde entertainment ::)
Title: Re: Honeymoon ?
Post by: brijones1 on July 23, 2007, 07:47:21 PM: Quote from: Hotrod on July 23, 2007, 04:43:08 PM
Hawaii. Nothing can match it TT^

what island?
Title: Re: Honeymoon ?
Post by: Hotrod on July 23, 2007, 08:01:10 PM: Wikii was for me. But there are some nice trips over to many other islands also TT^

I was there 22 years ago for 2 weeks. And it is still imbedded in my mind like it was yesterday it was so out of this world.
Title: Re: Honeymoon ?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 23, 2007, 08:17:04 PM: Quote from: Hotrod on July 23, 2007, 08:01:10 PM
Wikii was for me. But there are some nice trips over to many other islands also TT^

I was there 22 years ago for 2 weeks. And it is still imbedded in my mind like it was yesterday it was so out of this world.
22 years ago... alot can change in that much time... lol...
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Post by: Hotrod on July 23, 2007, 08:45:52 PM: ;D Not much sas other than the natives have learned to except us ;D
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Post by: fishon42 on July 23, 2007, 08:49:11 PM: Jamaica was fun for my vacation last year, I'm not married yet so it wasnt my honeymoon ;)

Fish On
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Post by: brijones1 on July 23, 2007, 09:03:08 PM: Hawaii definitely looks like my number one choice so far. Prob a long flight though
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Post by: bowguide on July 23, 2007, 09:29:33 PM: Forget that Hawaii stuff unless you want to spend alot of money Sandals ST Lucia is the place to go everything is included and for 5G's you'll live like a king.
Pm me and I'll fill you in on the details I just went on my honeymoon last April '06
Scott
Title: Re: Honeymoon ?
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 23, 2007, 09:39:01 PM: Quote from: brijones1 on July 23, 2007, 09:03:08 PM
Hawaii definitely looks like my number one choice so far. Prob a long flight though
not sure if you can do Hawaii with your 5G budget..
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Post by: Hotrod on July 23, 2007, 10:02:13 PM: 12 hours.

6 to LA 2,500 miles over land
6 to HI 2,500k miles over water TT^

and you will need at least 2 weeks
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Post by: brijones1 on July 23, 2007, 10:06:01 PM: that rules hawaii out... Sandals on the other hand looks like a great choice, its all inclusive.
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Post by: Luna Sea 5 on July 24, 2007, 10:21:58 AM: where ever you go, allinclusive is the ONLY way to do it.
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Post by: fishinfool on July 24, 2007, 10:49:41 AM: Hubby and I are going to Jamaica, Breezes Runaway Bay - all inclusive in November - basically its our honeymoon since we never took one. We've heard lots of great things about it...
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Post by: mboy on July 24, 2007, 11:02:00 AM: Boat comes out of Water Nov 1. Jamaica Nov 17th :)
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Post by: fishinfool on July 24, 2007, 11:04:13 AM: Quote from: mboy on July 24, 2007, 11:02:00 AM
Boat comes out of Water Nov 1. Jamaica Nov 17th :)

TT^ t^ TT^
Title: Re: Honeymoon ?
Post by: Skolmann on July 24, 2007, 02:44:48 PM: Cabo San Lucas or Belize is where I'd go.

On my honeymoon back in September of 1986 we went to St. Thomas. Did a 1/2 trip where I caught a #216 blue marlin. Was back in St. Thomas in August 2005 and the place had changed for the worse. Did get out fishing, real slow day as all my son and I got was a lone #12 blackfin tuna.

One thing you might want to consider is doing a little research on what specie(s) are available in the locals you are considering for that time of year. As some places might not have that great a fishery during the time of your honeymoon.