Evelyntrav<BR><BR>I am saddened by my own comments. They are not in keeping with the forum's spirit. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I guess I got carried away in defense of what I consider a 'special' place. But I must accept that others have differing opinions and tastes which can only be good for this forum.

King: I have read your apology and pleased that you have recognize the need for freedom to disagree. I was beginning to wonder if &quot;King&quot; was your surname, just a screen name or your title.

Patty-<BR>I am really sorry you had that experience with Tilley clothes. I just find it shocking they ignored your complaints. Since they are known for hats, not clothes, I didn't even look at the clothes. I'm glad now. They seem so very customer oriented. I too would have trusted them. Liz

Dear Liz Frazier<BR><BR> I have spent lots of money at Tilleys' so I too was shocked at the lack of respect for a bonafide customer. I even sent a letter to the company and no response so that is the END of tilley's for me. Besides, like I said, the one time I wore their clothes in africa(safari pants &amp; blouse) I couldn't get them off fast enough. My other clothes that I brought were way more suitable! Live &amp; learn!

Thank you all so much for your replies. Rocco, you truly are unbelievable. I really appreciate you taking the time to do all that research and I have taken all your comments on board.<BR><BR>Given the comments on the weather in the August, I am now considering perhaps postponing the whole trip to October/November. I know it is my honeymoon, but we are spending so much money, we don't want to go and then spend a week in hotel rooms. We might just take a week in Italy/France directly after the wedding and then go to S. Africa later on. I suppose the only problem with that is that we are going to be into high season prices.<BR><BR>Thanks for all the information. It has helped me a great deal. These posts are fantastic for anyone who really likes to find out about a place before going there or who wants to get the most out of their experience abroad. <BR><BR>Thank you all again.<BR><BR>Grainne

Thank you all so much for your replies. Rocco, you truly are unbelievable. I really appreciate you taking the time to do all that research and I have taken all your comments on board.<BR><BR>Given the comments on the weather in the August, I am now considering perhaps postponing the whole trip to October/November. I know it is my honeymoon, but we are spending so much money, we don't want to go and then spend a week in hotel rooms. We might just take a week in Italy/France directly after the wedding and then go to S. Africa later on. I suppose the only problem with that is that we are going to be into high season prices.<BR><BR>Thanks for all the information. It has helped me a great deal. These posts are fantastic for anyone who really likes to find out about a place before going there or who wants to get the most out of their experience abroad. <BR><BR>Thank you all again.<BR><BR>Grainne

Here is another vote for taking your honeymoon when it is best for you. I got married in November, we had a big bash of a reception on New Year's Eve and had our honeymoon in March. We enjoyed each and every event - in part because of the timing.<BR><BR>So even though it's traditional to honeymoon immediately after the wedding, I don't think you will regret waiting a month or two!