3-day Honeymoon: New Orleans vs. Charleston?
May 31st, 2014, 09:17 PM
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3-day Honeymoon: New Orleans vs. Charleston?
We are going to be taking three days after our early September wedding to honeymoon and are considering Charleston and New Orleans as possible destinations. Requirements: enough to do to entertain us, but ample relaxation opportunities. Fantastic food is a must.
Jun 1st, 2014, 04:13 AM
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I absolutely agree that Charleston is WAY better than New Orleans for a honeymoon, unless music is a must. Both places have plenty of history, good food, and attractions; but Charleston is SO much better for relaxation -- the thing you really need on a honeymoon.
Jun 1st, 2014, 04:23 AM
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Be aware, Charleston will be pretty hot and humid, but then so would NOLA.
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Jun 1st, 2014, 04:32 AM
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I'm partial to Charleston but NO might be more fun if you're in your 20s.
Not to be Debbie Downer but make alternative plans in case of hurricane evac. September is high season in both places. Get trip insurance.
Not to be Debbie Downer but make alternative plans in case of hurricane evac. September is high season in both places. Get trip insurance.
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There is currently something about Charleston.
Bit like Singapore.
Just quietly getting on with life, making money, tastefully developing, people happy, great food scene, low crime rates. It's a very confident place.
Just a very comfortable place to be.
We found far too much of an edge in NO, too much social injustice for it to be a place comfortble with itself. Much of what goes on in the name of tourism is down market and pretty tacky.
Bit like Singapore.
Just quietly getting on with life, making money, tastefully developing, people happy, great food scene, low crime rates. It's a very confident place.
Just a very comfortable place to be.
We found far too much of an edge in NO, too much social injustice for it to be a place comfortble with itself. Much of what goes on in the name of tourism is down market and pretty tacky.
