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If you were going on honeymoon in September, where would you go?

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Hausa · 23/03/2022 23:15

Ideally with warm sandy beaches, decent nightlife and good food. Anywhere in the world, money not really a factor.

Where would you personally go and why?

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Hausa · 25/03/2022 03:00

@sanityisamyth Christ, why?! Do they live somewhere fabulous?

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Hausa · 25/03/2022 03:02

@Flatandhappy Excellent firsthand knowledge. Thank you!

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VaVaVoombangabang · 25/03/2022 04:18

If you need any info on Sri Lanka I can help if it takes your fancy, I live here.

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Stopyourhavering64 · 25/03/2022 04:26

@Flatandhappy

Most people who turn up their noses at Bali are thinking of the Kuta area which historically attracted a lot of Aussies looking for a cheap sand and Bintang (local beer) holiday. You could pretty much identify on the plane who was heading for Kuta 😁 There are lots of beautiful places on the island and the people are wonderful but tbh I would go to Lombok or the Gilli islands for beautiful beaches (unless you want to surf). We are heading to Bali in a couple of weeks and by all account the tourist industry has been decimated over the past few years and I have seen places that look practically deserted - we have been sending money to keep people we know afloat. At this stage it may not fall into the dream holiday category although hopefully it will again.

My dd has been living and working on Bali (in Canngu) since last September and says the number of tourists has soared in last fortnight and is as busy as when she first visited 3 years ago. All the beach bars are v busy and traffic is chaotic again and apartment rental prices have also increased to meet demand
Having said that she adores living there ( the food is amazing)and she has explored extensively since moving there , learnt to surf! and has been to the outlying Gili islands on several occasions which are most definitely worth a visit or an early morning boat trip to see Dolphins
We're hoping to visit her, but unfortunately can't manage until next year -Our wedding anniversary is September and we're going to the Maldives again the weather is still considered v good then as weather is extremely localised and can be sunny on 1 island and raining 10 mins later as it can be anywhere in the tropics
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StampOnTheGround · 25/03/2022 04:29

We quickly realised September wasn't a great month weather wise in the Caribbean and others. We did Singapore then Bali/Lombok and loved it, super cheap for villas with private pools so I would definitely recommend that!

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sanityisamyth · 25/03/2022 07:08

[quote Hausa]@sanityisamyth Christ, why?! Do they live somewhere fabulous?[/quote]

Yorkshire! It's a lovely house, but definitely not what I expected. Staying with your dad and step mum for a week!!

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Phos · 25/03/2022 08:02

@Hausa

I wouldn't call it an objection so much as I found the whole place really underwhelming. The beaches were ok, the hotels we stayed in were lovely to be fair but I found Sanur and Kuta just didn't really inspire me as towns. I can't put my finger on it but left me with no desire to return. Perhaps some areas are nicer, Seminyak sounds like it might be ok.

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mocktail · 25/03/2022 08:31

How about Madagascar? Right time to visit, amazing beaches.

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mocktail · 25/03/2022 08:32

(Disclaimer: I haven't actually been there but it was on our list for honeymoon)

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NeedleNoodle3 · 25/03/2022 08:35

Is Thailand the right weather? I haven’t been but I imagine the there’s good nightlife and you could stay in a couple of destinations.
I loved Mauritius, I went in November but the place I went to was quite windy so I couldn’t do the water sports I enjoy every day. I think you have to do your research for Mauritius. It’s beautiful though and lots of good day trips are available.

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AdriannaP · 25/03/2022 19:43

Maldives is ok in September, but there is no nightlife on most islands. A few bars at most.

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ClementineFeatherstone · 25/03/2022 19:46

Multi-centre USA. USA has everything Smile

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TheMoonIsPink · 25/03/2022 19:53

I'd go to The Seychelles and stay in the Four Seasons Mahe then FS Desroches
Or Soneva Gili in the Maldives
Or Hotel Santa Catarina on the Amalfi coast with a couple of nights on Capri
I rate the Caribbean and Mayan coast but it's the wrong time of year.

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