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Honeymoon help

FULLERpromise
FULLERpromise Posts: 342
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Hi all,
due to go on Honeymoon August this year.
long story short my partner cannot fly and therefore our original destination is out question,
so I am looking for advice/ideas of places can go where can train/ferry or what have you.

basically want somewhere sunny. So far south of france was the ideal but it still looks quite long winded to get there.

cruise is also an option though unsure as never done one before.

thanks in advance 

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  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,642
    South of France -take Eurostar to Paris and then one of their super fast trains south
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,296
    You can get a ferry to Santander in Spain I think but don't know anything about it.
  • addickson
    addickson Posts: 892
    edited January 2022
    Thought the OP was going to be @MrLargo for a second there  ;)
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,872
    Read the thread title and thought 'this could be interesting - has Golfie pulled again?'.

    Orient Express to Venice? Very romantic.
  • ads
    ads Posts: 3,226
    Isle of Sheppey?
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,734
    Why dont you wait until the Charlton fixtures have been released?

    Can then see if there are any away games that you fancy doing in August, combine it as a City break
  • JohnfromNorfolk
    JohnfromNorfolk Posts: 1,324
    Athletico Charlton said:
    You can get a ferry to Santander in Spain I think but don't know anything about it.
    Interestingly a few minutes ago had a text from my mate who is on the Portsmouth to Santander ferry. Its a 33 hour trip via the bay of Biscay.
    Having traveled that route a couple of years ago could not really recommend it. 
    My mate just text saying it was getting a bit rough in time for dinner!!
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,672
    If you're not too fussed about the weather.

    The Aviemore Highland Resort.
    Lovely place, plenty to do, excellent food.

    Direct train from London.
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,518
    edited January 2022
    Hire yourself a nice classic car for a couple of weeks, have a road trip down to Sarnico and bomb around Lake L'Iseo on one of these for a few days -



    That's a Aquariva in the photo; the Riva boat company are based on the banks of Lake L'Iseo. Pretend you're minted and interested in buying a boat and they'll not only give you a ride, they'll treat you to some food n all
  • red10
    red10 Posts: 837
    Cruise, Ambassador out of Tilbury or Celebrity out of Southampton. Both do all inclusive and stretch to a balcony cabin if you can.

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  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    I can give you some great advice - don’t get married.
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Why dont you wait until the Charlton fixtures have been released?

    Can then see if there are any away games that you fancy doing in August, combine it as a City break
    Getting married and then a weekend in Northampton. It’s the stuff dreams are made of. 
  • JohnfromNorfolk
    JohnfromNorfolk Posts: 1,324
    If you have the time and fancy a ferry, Dover Calais or Dunkirk and drive south.
    As I suggested, If you have time drive south through France to Northern Spain, staying at the super resort of San Sebastian stopping at St Jean De Luz on route.
    Done it a few times but you need more than a couple of weeks to do it justice. 
  • FULLERpromise
    FULLERpromise Posts: 342
    ricky_otto said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Why dont you wait until the Charlton fixtures have been released?

    Can then see if there are any away games that you fancy doing in August, combine it as a City break
    Getting married and then a weekend in Northampton. It’s the stuff dreams are made of. 
    This one is more likely than the orient express having just looked at prices 

    Sadly my main thing is I want some sun and good weather so realise that means more of a ball aches journey to get that if not flying.

    so far enquired on the cruise out of Southampton thanks red10 
    and looking at maybe Eurostar to Paris couple nights then fast train onto south of france for a week or something maybe 

    all ideas/advice/jokes welcome 

    thanks all
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,563
    edited January 2022
    Scotland, Ireland or the Channel Islands? We run a company that organises tailor-made holidays throughout UK & Ireland, including honeymoons and special experiences. I won't plug it too much here but if that's of interest at all, drop me an inbox message and I'll send you a link to the website, where there's lots of inspiration.
  • EricBanterna
    EricBanterna Posts: 1,740
    Take her camping in your garden, she will appreciate the kitchen more afterwards 
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,904
    edited January 2022
    FULLERpromise said:
    Hi all,
    due to go on Honeymoon August this year.
    long story short my partner cannot fly and therefore our original destination is out question,
    so I am looking for advice/ideas of places can go where can train/ferry or what have you.

    basically want somewhere sunny. So far south of france was the ideal but it still looks quite long winded to get there.

    cruise is also an option though unsure as never done one before.

    thanks in advance 

    Can you share any of the following?

     - What's your age profile?
     - Do you want lively or peaceful, adults only or not fussed?
     - Do you want to sit by a pool and sunbathe or be active (or if both whats the mix)?
     - What is most important to you - entertainment, facilities (spa etc), food, nightlife etc etc.
     - How independent do you want to be (do your own thing or have someone else do things for you?
     - is there anything you definitely don't want to do?
     - And the killer - how much do you want to spend (excluding spending money)?

    Happy to offer some thoughts...
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,802
    edited January 2022
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Why dont you wait until the Charlton fixtures have been released?

    Can then see if there are any away games that you fancy doing in August, combine it as a City break
    You old romantic you @ForeverAddickted ,  B)
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    edited January 2022
    I've never expected so much from a thread title and been so disappointed.
  • FULLERpromise
    FULLERpromise Posts: 342
    SporadicAddick said:
    FULLERpromise said:
    Hi all,
    due to go on Honeymoon August this year.
    long story short my partner cannot fly and therefore our original destination is out question,
    so I am looking for advice/ideas of places can go where can train/ferry or what have you.

    basically want somewhere sunny. So far south of france was the ideal but it still looks quite long winded to get there.

    cruise is also an option though unsure as never done one before.

    thanks in advance 

    Can you share any of the following?

     - What's your age profile?
     - Do you want lively or peaceful, adults only or not fussed?
     - Do you want to sit by a pool and sunbathe or be active (or if both whats the mix)?
     - What is most important to you - entertainment, facilities (spa etc), food, nightlife etc etc.
     - How independent do you want to be (do your own thing or have someone else do things for you?
     - is there anything you definitely don't want to do?
     - And the killer - how much do you want to spend (excluding spending money)?

    Happy to offer some thoughts...
     Age 36 and 32 
    prob a peaceful place but with a bit of atmosphere there or somewhere near can visit for this 
    prefer to relax sit by pool sunbathe in day (one of non flying reasons due to partners back so limits her being very active) 
    most important for me is sun and food and my partner would say spa and entertainment prob 
    for me the only defo no no is somewhere weather not great and lots of walking required which not possible for other half 
    as for budget prob 3-4K mark 
    Cheers 

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  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,296
    Fly to Thailand and have 2 great weeks for £3-4K mate and just video call the other half each evening to let her know how you are getting on. Simples.
  • Wheresmeticket
    Wheresmeticket Posts: 17,304
    According to the advert that just appeared you should go to Okinawa.
  • Swisdom
    Swisdom Posts: 14,977
    South of France should tick all your boxes. Some lovely places in Antibes gives you easy access to Cannes, Nice and Monaco.  Short drive in a hire car or a cheap train ride.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,738
    edited January 2022
    lancashire lad said:
    South of France -take Eurostar to Paris and then one of their super fast trains south
    Whilst you are there, see if she wants to be taken up the Eiffel tower.
  • SporadicAddick
    SporadicAddick Posts: 6,904
    FULLERpromise said:
    SporadicAddick said:
    FULLERpromise said:
    Hi all,
    due to go on Honeymoon August this year.
    long story short my partner cannot fly and therefore our original destination is out question,
    so I am looking for advice/ideas of places can go where can train/ferry or what have you.

    basically want somewhere sunny. So far south of france was the ideal but it still looks quite long winded to get there.

    cruise is also an option though unsure as never done one before.

    thanks in advance 

    Can you share any of the following?

     - What's your age profile?
     - Do you want lively or peaceful, adults only or not fussed?
     - Do you want to sit by a pool and sunbathe or be active (or if both whats the mix)?
     - What is most important to you - entertainment, facilities (spa etc), food, nightlife etc etc.
     - How independent do you want to be (do your own thing or have someone else do things for you?
     - is there anything you definitely don't want to do?
     - And the killer - how much do you want to spend (excluding spending money)?

    Happy to offer some thoughts...
     Age 36 and 32 
    prob a peaceful place but with a bit of atmosphere there or somewhere near can visit for this 
    prefer to relax sit by pool sunbathe in day (one of non flying reasons due to partners back so limits her being very active) 
    most important for me is sun and food and my partner would say spa and entertainment prob 
    for me the only defo no no is somewhere weather not great and lots of walking required which not possible for other half 
    as for budget prob 3-4K mark 
    Cheers 
    So you're not too young to cruise

    You can sit by the pool

    Eat and drink to your hearts content

    Fantastic Spas

    Plenty of entertainment laid on

    On days when the ship is somewhere, stay on board and have the ship to yourself or jump in a taxi and sit on a beach - have lunch in town

    For £4k you will get yourself a nice balcony cabin...

    https://www.iglucruise.com/search?hitsPerPage=15&refinementList[itinerary.destinations.en][0]=Mediterranean&refinementList[cruiseTypeNameNew][0]=No Fly Cruise&refinementList[cruiseTypeNameNew][1]=Cruise and Stay&refinementList[departure_seaport.port_name.en][0]=Southampton
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 29,087
    guinnessaddick said:
    lancashire lad said:
    South of France -take Eurostar to Paris and then one of their super fast trains south
    Whilst you are there, see if she wants to be taken up the Eiffel tower.
    Or you could take her up the Canal de l’Ourcq.
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,629
    EricBanterna said:
    Take her camping in your garden, she will appreciate the kitchen more afterwards 
    One would hope he’s camped in her garden considering it’s a honeymoon.
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,990
    took your time, @DaveMehmet
  • To_Be_Franck
    To_Be_Franck Posts: 1,095
    Wheresmeticket? said:
    According to the advert that just appeared you should go to Okinawa.
    Using that logic, it's a good job I'm not giving advice. If I were, Mrs Fuller would be getting set for a trip to Wilko.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,734
    IdleHans said:
    took your time, @DaveMehmet
    Like a lion stalking its prey - Dave was just waiting for the right moment

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