Europe 4 weeks $30,000 budget
Jun 8th, 2011, 02:06 PM
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<i>travelgourmet - Why not an apartment on a honeymoon?</i>
I would think the average honeymooner wants daily housekeeping and the services offered by a hotel. I also don't think they are overly interested in cooking a quick dinner to save $20 if their budget is $30k for a month. I suspect they are looking to escape from reality, not play house in a foreign country.
Like I said, I understand the appeal of an apartment, just not for a honeymoon.
I would think the average honeymooner wants daily housekeeping and the services offered by a hotel. I also don't think they are overly interested in cooking a quick dinner to save $20 if their budget is $30k for a month. I suspect they are looking to escape from reality, not play house in a foreign country.
Like I said, I understand the appeal of an apartment, just not for a honeymoon.
Jun 8th, 2011, 02:19 PM
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I'm all for apartments. I love having our own little space to come back to at the end of a long day of sightseeing. My husband loves to cook so this was the perfect way to finish off the day, shop at the local market and whip up something simple and easy for dinner.
Jun 8th, 2011, 05:42 PM
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You are planning to visit at least three of the world's greatest (and largest) cities, which is fabulous. But food for thought: consider building in some time in the countryside. If it were me, I would skip Belgium in favor of some time in the Alsace and/or Burgundy regions. Christmas is pretty special, especially in the Alsace.
And I agree about splurging on private guides here and there. It can really enhance your visit.
Enjoy!!
And I agree about splurging on private guides here and there. It can really enhance your visit.
Enjoy!!
Jun 10th, 2011, 03:03 PM
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30K is a very generous budget. a website i found helpful was www.europeandestinations.com. Even if you book nothing with them, they'll still lead you to the best hotels, give you itineraries, etc.
Dec 25th, 2011, 10:45 AM
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Matt, how was your honeymoon?
What you visited, how were the hotels, how was the weather?
I hope that you had a pleasant trip and enjoyed Europe.
It will be nice if you will share your impressions with us.
What you visited, how were the hotels, how was the weather?
I hope that you had a pleasant trip and enjoyed Europe.
It will be nice if you will share your impressions with us.
Dec 25th, 2011, 06:03 PM
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I agree with Marighita. Even though the OP has not been seen since early June [8th], it would be nice to know how the honeymoon went. He certainly had a lot of suggestions. Good questions, Marighita.
Dec 25th, 2011, 06:29 PM
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"<i>Even though the OP has not been seen since early June [8th],</i>"
He posted several times on July 3 on a thread he started about his stag party. My point was he has never been back so semi-doubtful he planned on posting a trip report or anything.
He posted several times on July 3 on a thread he started about his stag party. My point was he has never been back so semi-doubtful he planned on posting a trip report or anything.
Dec 26th, 2011, 07:10 AM
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>>>I suppose we can call that.."bad-side cyber-manners".<<<
True, but being told such things as "A disgusting amount of money to expend in wherever's (sic) dollars." and "We spent twice as long on 4/5ths the money..." is not exactly good manners either.
Or in the least bit helpful.
I hope the OP and his new wife had an excellent time.
True, but being told such things as "A disgusting amount of money to expend in wherever's (sic) dollars." and "We spent twice as long on 4/5ths the money..." is not exactly good manners either.
Or in the least bit helpful.
I hope the OP and his new wife had an excellent time.
Dec 26th, 2011, 11:56 PM
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Yes, agreed. We're always advising people to tell us their budget when they ask for travel suggestions. And when they do so and it's not a small budget, then the judgmental, finger-wagging, holier-than-thou crowd pops up to hector the OP even though they know NOTHING about the person making the post.
Dec 27th, 2011, 08:16 AM
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I just read all previous threads, and I am very puzzled by the fact that OP didn't really mentioned his interests or some must-sees, and people tried to help giving recommendations based on their own interests and just *assuming* what might be of interest to the OP,based on budget and a very general question... Some other people were just judgemental/critical.
Some interesting info provided, not sure if they were relevant or not though, and not sure why the OP made the question, if he had no some set ideas on mind for his honeymoon... Maybe he wasn't very seriously decided on really making this trip?
If he finaly made it,and he is reading this thread, I'd be interested to hear back from him at any case...
Some interesting info provided, not sure if they were relevant or not though, and not sure why the OP made the question, if he had no some set ideas on mind for his honeymoon... Maybe he wasn't very seriously decided on really making this trip?
If he finaly made it,and he is reading this thread, I'd be interested to hear back from him at any case...
