" We just want to make this 10th a very special and romantic time!"

If not too late to plan this one, have you checked out iamq's "Navini Island Resort - iamq & Martin in Fiji" report? I sounds like it just might fill this ticket?!

IMO, while, BI, Virgin Gorda or St. John are great, they are also places your children would enjoy. I've not been to Fiji, but from iamq's description, I'd think it would be more suited to a private couple's vacation.

I have to say that the Caribbean is tricky in September. Although it doesn't happen every year, it is hurricane season and they can be vicious. If this is not a highly romantic anniversary trip (with kids) have you considered Vancouver and victoria. Very beautiful and a lot to do.

Our wedding anniversary is also in September. We went to Bermuda for our tenth and had a great time. We relaxed but also did a lot. Bermuda is different that Hawaii (where we got married)and from the Carribean, where we've been to a dozen or so islands. In September, Bermuda is still warm and even though it is hurricane season in the Caribbean, you aren't going to get the effects.

Thanks thanks so much for more info! I will look into El Dorado Maroma in Cabo. We have been seriously looking at Maroma Resort Spa in Riveria Maya. However, there are renovations going on now until mid-November. And yes, the trip will be WITHOUT the KIDS!!! :) We also are checking out Calistoga in California and we also like the idea of Carmel/Monterey...we will check out all of these suggestions. Thanks so much!

And British Virgin Islands would be for my husband's 40th next year! We are planning to go there with a group of friends who are also turning 40 (with their families) and to rent a villa! We have never been there, so it should be exciting to plan this one after the anniversary trip.

Erinnq, I realized that El Dorado Maroma is in the Riveria Maya, not in Cabo. I was reading too fast. Just making sure you are aware of that? LOL...I did look into El Dorado Royale and SeaSide Suites. I have booked a room at Maroma Resort Spa in November instead of September which gives us more time...but I am still leery about construction! La Casa Que Canta looks awesome too! See, I am being overwhelmed with too many choices and I have researched so many places already! I will let you know what the final destination will be :)

If you're considering the Big Island, where you stay depends on how out of the way you want to go. Holualoa Inn on the Kona (West) side and Kilauea Lodge on the Hilo side are very nice properties, but neither is within walking distance of the beach.

See: www.holualoainn.com and www.kilauealodge.com

There are many nice condos in the Waikoloa area that will have you near the beach and golf course, but won't give you that romantic, out of the way feel. What you will have is space, kitchens, and maybe even ocean views.

If Lanai is a possibility, you have two good choices: The Lodge at Koele and the Four Seasons Manele Bay, both owned by the same company. See: www.fourseasons.com/koele and http://tinyurl.com/5essmd