I would think of, Puglia or Sicily in Oct in Europe. Then why not take an old house in Marakesh in North Africa (seriusly nice and still warm) then what about a Spa in New Zealand, October is Spring down there

If I may be so bold as to suggest a totally different destination?

AUSTRALIA is in it's mid-spring in October, flowers are blooming, temps. are warm and the beaches are beautiful.

I didn't read through all the responses but I did want to put in a plug for Turks and Caicos. I went in February of 2007 and had an amazing trip. I can highly recommend the Somerset...it definitely fits the bill for quiet luxury. The snorkeling and diving (get certified!) is world class and we had amazing food and wine the whole time we were there. It's also a 3 hour direct flight from NYC, so can't beat that!


www.thesomerset.com

Another vote for Hawaii. It really is the perfect place for a honeymoon. Plus no language, currency, or infrastructure issues. I would avoid Oahu, especially Waikiki (once only, never again), and even Maui if you want to get away from touristy places. I love Kauai, and the Kona coast of the Big Island is most reliable for sun.

If you post on the US forum with a budget, you can get further suggestions.

lizziea06 -- if we go to Turks & Caicos, I was leaning towards the Somerset! It's hard to tell on the website which photos correspond to which room type. If you don't mind my asking, did you stay in a villa, a house, or a cottage? Did it feel more like having your own little villa, or more like a hotel?

We stayed at Nail Bay Resort in a beachfront villa on Virgin Gorda last year and absolutely adored it, so we're trying to replicate that feel!

We stayed with friends who own a place there, and I believe it was one of the 2 bedrooms in the Garden Cottages. The nice thing about the Somerset is that the rooms are so spacious and really large apartments that it never feels crowded. We were there during peak time and there were never that many people on the beach or near the pool. Our apartment had a large common area, open plan kitchen, and nice big bathrooms and balcony. I think most of the other places are similar.

I wish I was there right now

My vote would be to go to Peter Island in the BVI's. It will be a short flight from NY. Fly into
Tortola and then private ferry to Peter Island.