My fiance and I are planning our honeymoon. We're 21 and 23 years old so we need to go someplace where we won't have to rent a car. His parents have given us some money to put towards our honeymoon.<BR>We'd really like to go someplace that's nice and romantic. Everyone at home says that Atlantis is the best resort in the Caribbean. We want something really classy and beautiful with lots to do. Is this resort large enough so that we will have alot to do for two weeks?

Betsy, so many excellent places to go to. If you describe what you would consider really classy and some things you don't want, people could narrow it down a bit for you. As it is now, 1000's of places qualify.

Where are all of you Atlantis bashers trying to talk Betsy out of this? <BR> Atlantis is huge with lots to do. (And LOTS of kids running around)<BR><BR>What exactly are you looking for and maybe we could help better.

Look into Adventura Spa in Playa Del Carmen.

Thank you Dave. I guess what we're looking for is someplace romantic but also someplace where my fiance won't get bored. He needs to keep busy and won't want to plant himself on the beach for two weeks.<BR>Neither of us is a picky eater but Jeff does have a big appetite. Does anyone know anything about Atlantis? From what my friends from high school say it looks like a great place for us to go. I know that we want a place in the Caribbean like Atlantis so that we can do all the fun beach activities. <BR>I've also heard alot about Sandals. Is that a good place for a 5 star honeymoon? We would like to have great beaches, decent food, romance, good weather, big pools and maybe a swim up bar. (Them are fun I would think!) and a nice room for us to be in, it is our honeymoon after all! Thanks for all your help!

STAY AWAY FROM ATLANTIS! Went on my honeymoon there and left after 2 days. This place is a huge Disney-like resort. Kids, kids everywhere and very overpriced. Tacky decor, very average Holiday Inn like rooms. Not romantic at all!! This is not the best hotel in the Carribean, don't be fooled by those commercials. The beach is tiny and people are trying to sell you stuff every five minutes. At Atlantis prices you could stay at the Four Seasons in Nevis.

Betsy, <BR><BR>I was married this year in Nassau and stayed there 2 weeks and although we didnt stay at atlantis, we spent a day there. Its a beautiful resort, but I wouldnt suggest it for a honeymoon. Too many kids screaming everywhere! so many pools, just flooded with children! <BR>If you are considering nassau, you will not need a car to go anywhere. You can take the bus ($1 each way) anywhere and the people are very nice. or the water taxi between paradise island and nassau. <BR>I would reccomend the Radisson Cable Beach, (best beach on the island) we had a amazing time! <BR>It really depends what you are looking for. If you want a romantic adult vaca, I would also reccomend Sandals. We saw everything in 2 weeks time, if you would like any help, please email me. Congrats!

If you are planning a 2 week honeymoon I would plan it elsewhere. There are so many other destinations. If money is not a large problem think about Sandals, or even Royal Hidaway in Playa del Carmen Cancun. Al adults only resort. Always good reviews. You would also be able to go on other excursions if your new husband is bored. Go into town, visit the ruins etc.All on buses, not rental cars. It sounds as if you need a place that offers some stimulation besides just the beach. Also when is your wedding? That may also have some bearing on suggestions.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Our wedding is in May of 2003. <BR>Is Atlantis really that bad? Why does everyone from home think it's so great? I didn't know it was a family place. It seems kind of expensive for that. I don't really want to have to deal with alot of little one's on my honeymoon.

I would take a look at Puerto Rico. The El San Juan Hotel and Casino is one of the most exciting places to stay in the Carribean. There is a beautiful pool and beach, Old San Juan is at your door. At night the casino and lobby are great places to hang out, lots of activity, music, dancing. I have heard it refered to as the &quot;most happening place in the Carribean.&quot; Plus, not many kids at all. I have been to the Atlantis and I was very disappointed. Yes, its huge, and tacky inside, the rooms are very average, not a 5-star property. The people who worked there can be surly, not to mention the place is crawling with kids. For some reason, you will find lots and lots of them. I did not see one couple on a honeymoon while I was there. It is a very expensive place and I would take the El San Juan or the El Conquistador in Puerto Rico over the Atlantis any day.

What day?!! I was married May 4! Anyway, atlantis is not bad. Its a veru beautiful, very expensive family vaca spot. Just not perfect for honeymoons. See this site: <BR>http://www.radisson-cablebeach.com/<BR><BR>or try sandals in nassau, not much night life there but it is romantic. (adults only)

Atlantis is NOT the best resort in the Caribbean. Also not sure what they mean when they say &quot;best&quot;, but it is way way way way down on the list of resorts in the Caribbean. Go anywhere else, but not Atlantis. Personally, I wouldn't even go to Nassau, no 5 star hotels. If you want a lot to do, and classy accommodations, try these websites: www.wheretostay.com, www.caribbeanmag.com and www.caribbean-on-line.com. Good luck!

Betsy: Best if you first determine if you want an all-inclusive or a pay-as-you-go type of place. Then, search the net for info. Go see a local travel agent and go through some brochures. <BR><BR>I'm partial to Sandals myself but there are other great places out there also. For a May honeymoon, do not rule out Bermuda in your search.<BR><BR>Narrow it down a bit more (between all-inclusive or not), pick 5 places and get some feedback here on them all.

Betsy - Atlantis may be a nice resort but not for your honeymoon. Unless you want to spend 2 weeks around screaming kids. <BR><BR>I just returned from my honeymoon at Sandals Antigua and it sounds like it may fit you well. It has been voted the best honeymoon resort 4 years in a row and we fell in love with this resort. It has a real laid back and romantic feel to it with incredible landscaping, breathtaking beaches and amazing sunsets. There is plenty to do as far as watersports, landsports, a spa, nightly entertainment...and it's all included (except for the spa). And it's adults only! <BR><BR>Before I get completely bashed for recommending Sandals, let me say that I am NOT one of those &quot;Sandals lovers.&quot; I actually have no interest in any other Sandals resort, none of them interest me. Sandals Antigua is on a great beach, the resort has a great laid back and romantic feeling to it - it was the most I have relaxed in I don't know how long! I think it's perfect for a honeymoon!<BR><BR>Congrats, good luck and enjoy your honeymoon.

Hello everyone,<BR><BR>If you read the original post they are 21 and 23 years old! I can remember when I was that age - I would have loved a place like Atlantis. My first reaction was no, don't go to Atlantis for your honeymoon! After having been there last March, the majority of people were in their early 20's! Now that I'm in my early 40's, other types of resorts appeal to me, which would bore the crap out of people in their early 20's. (The majority of 20 somethings would not appreciate a Cap Juluca, Jumby Bay etc...) Think back when you guys were that age and had a resort like Atlantis to go to, the slides,pools, beach, the casino, the shows and dancing.......<BR><BR>I do think 2 weeks is a bit much for Atlantis, as we saw the entire resort in 4 days, you may get bored. You can split your vacation and after a week go to another destination. Florida perhaps, we split our vacation time and always end a trip at DisneyWorld - GrandFloridian or Universal - Portofino Hotel, both no car needed. It is also a short 45 minute flight from Paradise Island to Orlando. Have a car pick you up at the airport and take you to the hotel, no car is needed at either resort. Its a lot of fun and both hotels are 5 star. Speaking from experience on this trip, its a lot of fun

I am 21 and my husband is 25. We were just married at Sandals Antigua (see above). I wouldn't go to Antlantis for my honeymoon. You HAVE to have some romance and you don't won't kids around, trust me. After all the hustle and bustle of a wedding?? I disagree

Personally, I would not go to Sandals or Atlantis for my honeymoon. However, Betsy's question was &quot;Is this resort large enough so that we will have alot to do for two weeks?&quot;. She was not asking for an alternative to Atlantis....to that end, I do think 2 weeks in Atlantis is too long. Since it sounds like you are set on Atlantis, and although there is a lot to do, 1 week there is more than enough time.

Betsy, where is &quot;home&quot;, and have any of these friends of yours actually BEEN to Atlantis?<BR>Did any of your friends mention that in the last Conde Nast Traveler Gold List of best resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico Atlantis was ranked...zero. It didn't make the top 40.<BR><BR>I visited a few months ago (didn't stay there, thank goodness) and can say with confidence that this is not a top 40 Caribbean/Mexico resort...unless you are a kid under 15 years old.<BR><BR>It is the opposite of classy.<BR>It is waaaay overpriced.<BR>&quot;Romantic&quot; would not be among the top 10,000 words I'd use to describe it.<BR><BR>Do yourself a big favor, and Jeff too. Please don't ruin your honeymoon by going there.<BR><BR>Or if you MUST go to Atlantis for some reason, at least spend 1 of your 2 weeks at the Ocean Club, down the island a bit from Atlantis. That is the definition of classy, romantic, upscale, memorable and almost kidless. But it does not have water slides and beach Twister and McDonald's on site.

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