Honeymoon. Help! :)

I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
that order.

Are there any weather concerns for that time of the year in any of
those areas? For Belize, so far I've looked at Kanantik, Robert's
Grove, and Jaguar Reef. Any others to recommend, or is one of those
the best? We'd like a beach, scuba (she wants to learn, I already
dive), some privacy and seclusion ;), a pool, AC, and other activities
to keep us entertained, like perhaps a visit into the jungle or
whatnot. She also wouldn't mind a little pampering of course, so
nothing too rough. And we *don't* want to be near a noisy village.
Any places to go in Roatan or Guanaja? I've been to Roatan several
times, but on the less honeymoon-oriented West End. Is Fantasy Island
an ok place?

As for Costa Rica, I know there's less Scuba/beach stuff there (I
think?), but the sheer beauty of that country (from what I've seen) is
enough to consider. Where to stay and what to do there? Thanks
everyone!

"Rich A." <rich75001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:66a3908e.0404280657.46483ed5@posting.google.c om...
> I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> that order.

The only thing you have to worry about in Belize at that time of year is a
terrible hurricane wiping out the landscape. But that only happens every
other November or so.

Rich A. wrote:

> I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> that order.
>
> Are there any weather concerns for that time of the year in any of
> those areas? For Belize, so far I've looked at Kanantik, Robert's
> Grove, and Jaguar Reef. Any others to recommend, or is one of those
> the best? We'd like a beach, scuba (she wants to learn, I already
> dive), some privacy and seclusion ;), a pool, AC, and other activities
> to keep us entertained, like perhaps a visit into the jungle or
> whatnot. She also wouldn't mind a little pampering of course, so
> nothing too rough. And we *don't* want to be near a noisy village.
> Any places to go in Roatan or Guanaja? I've been to Roatan several
> times, but on the less honeymoon-oriented West End. Is Fantasy Island
> an ok place?
>
> As for Costa Rica, I know there's less Scuba/beach stuff there (I
> think?), but the sheer beauty of that country (from what I've seen) is
> enough to consider. Where to stay and what to do there? Thanks
> everyone!

It is the end of hurricane season - seems like some years that is the
worse time - but that far south may be okay - good luck!

On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 09:52:52 -0700, "Greg Mossman" <mossman@qnet.com>
wrote:

>"Rich A." <rich75001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:66a3908e.0404280657.46483ed5@posting.google. com...
>> I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
>> I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
>> Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
>> that order.
>
>The only thing you have to worry about in Belize at that time of year is a
>terrible hurricane wiping out the landscape. But that only happens every
>other November or so.
>

IIRC, there were no devistating hurricanes there last year. That
would make this the "other" year.
--
dillon

When I was a kid, I thought the angel's name was Hark
and the horse's name was Bob.

"Rich A." <rich75001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:66a3908e.0404280657.46483ed5@posting.google.c om...
> I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> that order.
>
> Are there any weather concerns for that time of the year in any of
> those areas? For Belize, so far I've looked at Kanantik, Robert's
> Grove, and Jaguar Reef. Any others to recommend, or is one of those
> the best? We'd like a beach, scuba (she wants to learn, I already
> dive), some privacy and seclusion ;), a pool, AC, and other activities
> to keep us entertained, like perhaps a visit into the jungle or
> whatnot. She also wouldn't mind a little pampering of course, so
> nothing too rough. And we *don't* want to be near a noisy village.
> Any places to go in Roatan or Guanaja? I've been to Roatan several
> times, but on the less honeymoon-oriented West End. Is Fantasy Island
> an ok place?
>
> As for Costa Rica, I know there's less Scuba/beach stuff there (I
> think?), but the sheer beauty of that country (from what I've seen) is
> enough to consider. Where to stay and what to do there? Thanks
> everyone!

I have another idea for a honeymoon. It's the small island of Carriacou (that's not
Curacau), a part of Grenada. The Silver Beach Resort:

http://www.ehi.com/travel/carib/gren...ach-resort.htm

I was there 8 years ago and it's a very lazy romanitc spot on the beach run by a German
guy who also operates a scuba boat. A very nice spot suitable for a few days up to a week.
Very few tourists there and the natives are friendly. From there you can also take short
boat ride to Petite Martinique.

Adam

> > I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> > I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> > Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> > that order.


It's your honeymoon ... pray for rain.

Steve

http://www.posadadelsol.com/



"Rich A." <rich75001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:66a3908e.0404280657.46483ed5@posting.google.c om...
> I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> that order.
>
> Are there any weather concerns for that time of the year in any of
> those areas? For Belize, so far I've looked at Kanantik, Robert's
> Grove, and Jaguar Reef. Any others to recommend, or is one of those
> the best? We'd like a beach, scuba (she wants to learn, I already
> dive), some privacy and seclusion ;), a pool, AC, and other activities
> to keep us entertained, like perhaps a visit into the jungle or
> whatnot. She also wouldn't mind a little pampering of course, so
> nothing too rough. And we *don't* want to be near a noisy village.
> Any places to go in Roatan or Guanaja? I've been to Roatan several
> times, but on the less honeymoon-oriented West End. Is Fantasy Island
> an ok place?
>
> As for Costa Rica, I know there's less Scuba/beach stuff there (I
> think?), but the sheer beauty of that country (from what I've seen) is
> enough to consider. Where to stay and what to do there? Thanks
> everyone!

"Rich A." <rich75001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:66a3908e.0404280657.46483ed5@posting.google.c om...
> I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> that order.
>
> Are there any weather concerns for that time of the year in any of
> those areas? For Belize, so far I've looked at Kanantik, Robert's
> Grove, and Jaguar Reef. Any others to recommend, or is one of those
> the best? We'd like a beach, scuba (she wants to learn, I already
> dive), some privacy and seclusion ;), a pool, AC, and other activities
> to keep us entertained, like perhaps a visit into the jungle or
> whatnot. She also wouldn't mind a little pampering of course, so
> nothing too rough. And we *don't* want to be near a noisy village.
> Any places to go in Roatan or Guanaja? I've been to Roatan several
> times, but on the less honeymoon-oriented West End. Is Fantasy Island
> an ok place?

I haven't been myself, but I'm hearing very good things about Luna Resort in
West End. Brand new in a quiet area.

As for Placencia, again, I haven't been but I do know that the diving is 45
minutes or more from shore. Have you given any consideration to some of the
more posh resorts north of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye? (Mata Chica,
Portofino) Myself, if I were to honeymoon, I'd go stay at Victoria House on
the southside (Ambergris Caye).

Lots of cool day trips can be done from Ambergris Caye . . . ie: jungle,
ruins, caving tours. An example day: morning at Altun Ha ruins and
followed by lunch and pampering at Maruba Spa.

From time to time in 36 years of marriage me bride and I have taken a
honeymoon. Ambergris Caye is the only place we've honeymooned twice. Miles
of beach, still no chain resturants or glitzy resorts. Beach front bars and
resturants, and few bugs. San Pedro rolls up the sidewalks at 10:00PM even
during carnival.

If you've been to Roatan you know about the no-see-ums in the Bay Islands.
Guanaja is worse. Places to avoid are Bayman Bay Club on Guanaja (crappy
service) and Coco View on Roatan (intestinal bug). See Undercurrent for
details.

Dick


"Rich A." <rich75001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:66a3908e.0404280657.46483ed5@posting.google.c om...
> I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> that order.
>
> Are there any weather concerns for that time of the year in any of
> those areas? For Belize, so far I've looked at Kanantik, Robert's
> Grove, and Jaguar Reef. Any others to recommend, or is one of those
> the best? We'd like a beach, scuba (she wants to learn, I already
> dive), some privacy and seclusion ;), a pool, AC, and other activities
> to keep us entertained, like perhaps a visit into the jungle or
> whatnot. She also wouldn't mind a little pampering of course, so
> nothing too rough. And we *don't* want to be near a noisy village.
> Any places to go in Roatan or Guanaja? I've been to Roatan several
> times, but on the less honeymoon-oriented West End. Is Fantasy Island
> an ok place?
>
> As for Costa Rica, I know there's less Scuba/beach stuff there (I
> think?), but the sheer beauty of that country (from what I've seen) is
> enough to consider. Where to stay and what to do there? Thanks
> everyone!

"Dick Sziede" <sziede_d@mediasoft.net> wrote in message
news:au6dnceTlN2O6YLcRVn-oA@comcast.com...
> From time to time in 36 years of marriage me bride and I have taken a
> honeymoon. Ambergris Caye is the only place we've honeymooned twice.
Miles
> of beach, still no chain resturants or glitzy resorts. Beach front bars
and
> resturants, and few bugs. San Pedro rolls up the sidewalks at 10:00PM
even
> during carnival.
>

Rolls up the sidewalks at 10 pm? Are you sure you've been there? ;^)

I'm thinking you just didn't know where to look.

> If you've been to Roatan you know about the no-see-ums in the Bay Islands.
> Guanaja is worse. Places to avoid are Bayman Bay Club on Guanaja (crappy
> service) and Coco View on Roatan (intestinal bug). See Undercurrent for
> details.
>
> Dick
>
>
> "Rich A." <rich75001@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:66a3908e.0404280657.46483ed5@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm in charge of planning our honeymoon for this November... oh joy :)
> > I'm considering some of the resorts in southern Belize, around
> > Placencia, as well as possibly Guanaja/Roatan, or even Costa Rica, in
> > that order.
> >
> > Are there any weather concerns for that time of the year in any of
> > those areas? For Belize, so far I've looked at Kanantik, Robert's
> > Grove, and Jaguar Reef. Any others to recommend, or is one of those
> > the best? We'd like a beach, scuba (she wants to learn, I already
> > dive), some privacy and seclusion ;), a pool, AC, and other activities
> > to keep us entertained, like perhaps a visit into the jungle or
> > whatnot. She also wouldn't mind a little pampering of course, so
> > nothing too rough. And we *don't* want to be near a noisy village.
> > Any places to go in Roatan or Guanaja? I've been to Roatan several
> > times, but on the less honeymoon-oriented West End. Is Fantasy Island
> > an ok place?
> >
> > As for Costa Rica, I know there's less Scuba/beach stuff there (I
> > think?), but the sheer beauty of that country (from what I've seen) is
> > enough to consider. Where to stay and what to do there? Thanks
> > everyone!
>
>