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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 2:04 pm
GAL, I can give you recommendations on many fabulous places! I used to be a travel agent for Amex, and I travel quite extensively myself. BTW..I just got back last night from Central Florida!!!
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 2:17 pm
Thanks Lance! Next time you are in my area, let me know! 
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 2:25 pm
Ddr, as it stands now, I will be in Baton Rouge in November for a 3 or 4 day course for work.
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 2:47 pm
Lance, let me know and I'll meet ya for lunch one of the days!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 6:14 am
LOL - thanks for all the sympathy and tips, guys. Poor Colossus took months deciding on the perfect honeymoon paradise, so he's pretty upset and frustrated searching for alternatives now. We got out our registry of historic hotels last night, and are talking about either Cumberland Island, Georgia or one of the historic hotels in Scottsdale/Phoenix area - maybe even the Biltmore. Also there's a historic hotel up in Prescott AZ that looks charming. Yank, I talked to Colossus about the train tour through the Canadian Rockies, but we're going to do that another time, just not for our honeymoon. I'd really, really love to see the area. Mware, I also talked to him about New England, because I would adore seeing the fall foliage and I love the National Seashore, we even looked at the Salem Inn a couple other historic hotels on Cape Cod, but he really wants something warm and/or tropical for our honeymoon. Marm, LOL - Colossus figures our chances of taking direct hit in Jamaica from Hurrican Zelda are probably pretty good in October, and he doesn't want to tempt fate. Jeez. Pcakes, if you have suggestions for a tropical paradise on U.S., Mexican or Canadian soil, we're all ears. We're going to Cancun in November, so we'd probably prefer to avoid Mexico for this particular trip. I'm also open to a beautiful mountain retreat (not Tahoe, though), but Colossus might take some convincing on that - snow and whatnot. We talked about Marco Island, which escaped the worst of Charley, but Colossus says it's commercial in a way he hopes to avoid. Damn, we are hard to please!! Mocha, Seychelles truly does look like a paradise, and I wish I wish, but our honeymoon is only going to be for three or four days since we'll be in Mexico for 10 days shortly thereafter. Getting to Seychelles would take just about that long. But I'm certainly going to mark it on my list of places to go in the future. Sigh.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 6:19 am
Ddr - I've been to southern Louisianna and it is indeed beautiful. I remember mostly the prehistoric bugs and constant dampness, though. Maybe I'm confusing it with somewhere else. Having a middle-age moment here. Granny, your all-inclusive southern honeymoon plans sound perfect, but are you going to be in the room with the King sized bed and jacuzzi with Colossus, or am I? Can we at least share? Maybe Colossus could go win back the cost of the trip on the gambling tables while we take in a few shows.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 6:21 am
HEY!!! you totally ignored New York hmphhhhh LOL
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 6:31 am
Oh, shit Ginger - LOL. I've been going back through trying to catch up with everyone. New York isn't on our list of honeymoon options, but I've been enticing Colossus with visions of premier LED outdoor signage (oooh, sparkly), but he got his fix in Vegas so it might be next year before he can be persuaded to consider the Big Apple. Now, we understand YOU are transplanting to FLORIDA sometime soon, in which case you'll probably be asking us to stop visiting. Unless it's Orlando ROTF. Not going there again anytime soon.
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 6:49 am
Noooo, not Orlando, I have had my fill of Mickey Mouse as well. It will be somewhere between Fort Lauderdale and Boynton Beach on the east coast. But it won't be for another 2 years, and I am NOT waiting that friggin long to see you both again. Is that clear? LOL
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 7:01 am
Go here!!!! http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/SJUEC/main.wnt It is one of the most gorgeous and romantic places I have ever been!!
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 7:47 am
Prehistoric bugs?? Oh well, c'est la vie.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 7:48 am
The Ahwanee in Yosemite?
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 7:56 am
Juju, we looked at that last night - for some reason Colossus doesn't want to do Yosemite. Might have to do with his ex-wife. Texannie, those Wyndham's look like a serious possibility - I've linked them to Colossus for his consideration. The romance package in Scottsdale looks yummy, but the Puerto Rican facility looks beautiful too. We're a week too late for the really great rates though (damn) - must have something to do with hurricane season down there.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 7:58 am
We went to the one in Puerto Rico, it's still one of my favs! You could also stay at the Kapalua in Maui or the Mauna Lani on the big Island of Hawaii and get one of their condos. All the benefits of a hotel, but the luxury of a house!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 1:57 pm
Gal, for the first 2 nights, I'll let you have the big guy all by yourself. Then we can share after that. Shoot, never mind, I'll even leave the house and you can have the whole enchilada all by yourselves!  
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 2:33 pm
Here's a novel idea: http://www.sail-caribbean.com/
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 10:38 pm
I have a feeling I know of the perfect place (since I have travelled around a LOT), and I just can't bring it to mind. I hope I will think of it in time.
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Zachsmom
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Monday, August 16, 2004 - 11:10 pm
My gift to Spy, (or whoever else is planning) is a database to "plan" your wedding. I am a programmer and would love to make your lives easier with the planning. Just post and give me ideas of what would help you get organized, and I will program it...and send it to you. ( you need to be running windows and office 2000) I love weddings..I love being in love and seeing others in love!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 5:55 am
Too cool, Zmom! When I got married (back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth) we used a card file system! LOL
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 8:35 am
GAL - are you sure all the islands of FL arent up and running? Today on the Travel Channel they did a special on Little Palm Island in the Keys... (children under 16 are not allowed!!) Palm Island Resort
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Froggiegirl621
Member
02-14-2003
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 9:08 am
Zmom, what a great gift! I would love to take you up on your offer (any help with getting and staying organized is much needed by any bride to be), unfortunately I don't have office 2000, only XP (at least I think). Hopefully Spy or GAL will be able to use your services! GAL - I know the right honeymoon spot will come along soon. How sad what happened to Captiva Island! But, I know no matter where you and Colossus go it'll be a great and memorable time because after all, you'll be together!
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 9:20 am
Heck....why don't you go to Vanatu and hang out at the Survivor camp! LOL (you know I'm just kidding, but I've personally always wanted to go to Fiji....probably too far for your timeframe, though!)
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Pcakes2
Member
08-29-2001
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 11:25 am
Since everyone is suggesting their hometown, might I suggest the beautiful California Wine Country. Plenty to do and see (and drink!). When I think honeynoom, I think Sonoma Mission Inn. http://www.fairmont.com/sonoma/
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Emmy
Member
05-05-2004
| Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 9:21 pm
Yes, CA wine country is beautiful. My honeymoon was flying to San Francisco, then driving to Sausalito, then Mendocino, then down to Calistoga and Napa and Sonoma. We stayed one or two nights at each location in wonderful places.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - 5:49 am
October is gorgeous in the wine country!!! I saw on the news that they are letting the residents back on Sanibel Island today..maybe your hotel is ok.
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