Smythley

My wife and I are going to have our tenth anniversary this coming July. She thinks we will be going to a local bed and breakfast for a long weekend. However, I want to surprise her with a 4 night trip to the Carribbian or South America. We went to Nassau for our honeymoon but that's all the travel we have done.

I am considering Jamaica, the Bahamas, Costa Rica, DR, Cabo, Aruba, and Belize. However I am open for suggestions. We aren't much for the club scene, would like some adventure type tours, also would like to relax on a nice beach with a drink. I think having a rainforest tour or wildlife tour would be fun.

I was leaning toward an all inclusive type trip with airfare, because they seem pretty easy. I want it to be a complete surprise for her, and since she has her passport I think I can pull it off.

I want this to be a perfect trip for her. I just don't know enough about the destinations to make an informed decision. Any help or advice you could offer would be wonderful.

jbella

I think this is the perfect example of when to use a Travel Agent. They are professionals and if you don't have the time or expertise to plan a major trip, they'll be able to offer some suggestions. Personally, I think planning a trip is 30% of the fun but it does take effort.

Just a word of caution, when looking for an "all inclusive" be sure to look at the airline travel time and connections. Some of the really discount trips will have you traveling for at least half of a a 4 night stay.

The surprise is a neat idea and congratulations!

Smythley

I guess it would be helpful if you knew my budget was around $2500 for the entire trip.

ileen

A reminder--since the trip is a surprise, take time to check out if her passport is okay for travel and is not expired.
Recently one family member had a problem, thus good idea to check before making plans.
Hope you get some good help from other seasoned travelers. good luck.

LSky

Have you posted this on the Carribean and/or South American board? There's a lot more traffic over there and people are bound to have some good ideas.

Also use the search button for specific areas.

It's such a romantic thing to do, your wife is lucky.

Lynnaustin

A surprise is great but, I would not spring it on her the day you leave. Consider surprising her with it a couple of weeks before you are to leave. She will need time to choose a new swim suit, get a fake tan, etc. Women travel differently to a beach resort than to a local B&B.
I would leave Cabo off the list. The timeshare people and partying will drive you crazy.