We went to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, stayed at Pacific Resort. If there is a heaven on earth - that's it. We went for 10 days and it was the most relaxing holiday we have ever had.
Swam, snorkled, restaurant is on the sand next to the bright blue lagoon. People are beautiful and friendly, hired a scooter and you ride helmet-free at 40kms max speed. It is just so divine. Google it!
We loved it and if you havent been overseas before then I'd definately say DO IT!!!!!!
we laid on the beach, drank cheap cheap ****tails and shopped and discovered all the Bali has to offer, culture wise the festivals, full moon party, temples and natural hot springs, Bali money is about 9000 rupiah to the dollar and beer sonly 7500 rupiah and meals start at 4000 rupiah, so cheap and absolutely the best continent on earth !!! Hands down, we would love there if they had 'good' healthcare....
We went to Vanuatu for about 2 weeks. Loved it. We stayed a really basic place on Tanna island which was really magical and special then we stayed at Iririki resort in Port Vila- ****tails in the pool, massages, gorgeous accomodation etc. We loved the whole trip
We went to Brampton Island - part of the Whitsundays. We chose that one because it was cheaper, and it's kind of adults only - not that we don't like kids but we didn't want lots of them around on our honeymoon!
It was beautiful, but we soon realised maybe we shouldn't have gone somewhere so 'remote'. The island is a national park, the only thing on it is the resort. So if you're hungry or thirsty, you've got to buy from them and it's not exactly cheap. There are activities there which we were really interested in, but you need to book and schedule it all, and even then there's no guarantee it'll happen because it all depends on the weather. So we missed out on sailboarding and a few other things. But never mind, we swam, slept and drank ****tails instead!
Honestly though I think if we were to do it again we'd somewhere where there was more variety
We stayed at Coconut Beach at Cape Tribulation (daintree). We got married in Cairns so it was nice and easy to get to, but also remote enough to relax and forget about the rest of the world. No mobile reception... which I loved!! But still quite close to the Cape Trib township so there were other options for dinner and lunch etc. The breakfast included in the resort package was the best breakfast I have ever had!
We went horseriding on the beach and lounged around the pool. Unfortunately it was only 3 nights, as we had lots of relatives in Cairns from overseas and interstate that we wanted to spend a few days with before they had to leave. We will get back there soon... hopefully.
Growing up in Cairns I have always been of the opinion that if I want a holiday at a beach, then I might as well stay in Aus, since we have amazing beaches. If I pay for long flights etc I am going somewhere really different.
I would definitely go somewhere where you can really be alone, a slightly more remote beach near a busier centre if the sun and surf is what you are after. Don't spend too much either... your honeymoon is about spending time together, not about being in the fanciest place in the world. Especially after the expense of a wedding! Have fun deciding.
We had 1 week on Long island in whitsundays and 1 week Gold coast!!
Long island was great, when first arrived I was disapointed in 1980's decor but we were hardly in room, we booked into lots of day trip Whitehaven beach on a Raggamuffin, parasailing, Reef world. We had a secluded picnic included in package so they pack massive picnic take you to a secluded small island by boat and come back later for you, we also had helicopter flight included. All meals were massive buffet included!! Would go back we liked it as not commercialised like Hamilton.
Gold coast was OK we had both been before we did seaworld, movie world and dream world, we hired a smart car convertable and frove to Byron bay, had fun but not as nice as Long island.
We did Fiji for 10 days. 7 on Tokiriki Resort. Beachfront bure, no kids allowed, no clocks, snorkelling 10 feet from the bure (cabin), outdoor private showers (ROR!) and we even were taken to our own deserted island for the day with a big picnic basket full of ymmuy food and bubbles. It was right across from where that Tom Hanks movie was filmed.
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