Orlando-Vic what happened to them? They were not what my fiancé had in mind in regards to a honeymoon. They sound like great trips but they are not what were envisioned.

We still like small towns and antique stores but that is our vacation norm so I think she wants to do something out side of the box. However we do have some really great ideas for regular vacations now.

I have asked her before about what she wants in regards to a Honeymoon and that seems to change depending upon the day. I have a rough idea as to what she wants and what she has been consistent about and plan to build on those.

On a side note I don’t plan to run this one by here until she has the bulk of the wedding done.

Thanks to all for the advice so far I am looking into everyone’s suggestions

Another idea - Sanibel. Wonderful nature. Great kayaking. Great beach, shell collecting. Not so much antiques - but hey, you're not going to shopping on your honeymoon!!! LOL

Check this out:
http://sanibelcollection.com/song_of_the_sea/

http://www.fws.gov/dingdarling/

http://www.tarponbayexplorers.com/kayak.html

And my final idea - Monterey! OMG what's there not to like?

http://www.montereyplazahotel.com/

http://tinyurl.com/2oobou

http://www.monterey.org/

Sanibel is one place I was not sad to leave- we were there in September of 05. The beaches were closed due to bacterial contamination (not a red tide), there were stinky dead fish all over the beaches- including one that was at least 2 feet long. Ok, so they had a bad weekend- but the beaches that are great for shelling means that the beaches are strewn with broken shells and really aren't safe to walk on barefoot.

I would second Puerto Rice though- splurge on a night or two at the El Convento to see Old San Juan, go to Vieques for some beach time and the biobay, then stay in the rainforest for a few days. Other than the shower, we looooved Nelson's Country House- and it was under $75 per night in high season. It's not luxurious, but the views are incredible, and I love the hammocks! The pictures on their website really don't do it justice.

Go on luxurylink.com and you might pick up a bargain as well as some great ideas. I have used luxurylink with no problem and got a great deal at a fantastic place.

Other thoughts are the Royal Hideaway Resort in Playa Del Carmen Mexico (outside of Cancun). Again look around, we got it at a steal and it was wonderful. Plus it is a nice size resort and no kids. Food was great and the service was wonderful. For nature you could rent a car and go to the ruins at Tulum as well as visit Exacret (might have that misspelled). Plus you can take the ferry to Cozumel for fantastic snorkeling.

If you want domestic, then check out the Inn at Blackberry Farm in the smoky mountains of Tennessee. Its includes food but no liquor. They have a ton of activities to do, the service is top-notch, the surroundings amazing and its very romantic.

Hope this helps.

Well, not tropical....but New England weather is almost always absolutely beautiful in mid-September while the crowds are gone and rates are lowered. You could fly cheaply into Boston, then rent a car and drive down to Cape Cod. Lots of information here on Fodors if you search "Cape Cod" and "Chatham". Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket are also good places to look at.

The southern coast of Maine is only an hour or so drive from Boston airport and there are some lovely secluded places to stay and some great hikes...as well as some fine dining. Search "Ogunquit" and "Kennebunkport" for some ideas.

I think the New England suggestion is a good one. The weather will still be pleasant and there are any number of beautiful seaside towns where you'll get shoulder/off season rates. Anywhere along the southern cost of Maine, Portsmouth, NH, Newburyport or Rockport or Marblehead, MA, Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket Island - all great places for a honeymoon (we spent ours on Nantucket in September). Lots of seeing, doing, antique shopping, dining, and, of course, magnificent scenery.

Aruba.

Greetings from a fellow Kansan, temporarily residing in Chicago but hoping to return soon.

We honeymooned in Destin, FL, at the recommendation of a friend, rented an oceanfront condo. Returned to the area a year later but stayed at Navarre Beach, which is a few miles from Destin. We loved both locations, beautiful water and white sand beaches.

Hope you have a great time, wherever you end up!

What about San Fransisco or the idea of Monterey metioned above? California coast would be nice in general.
I also like the New England idea.
As far as islands and Florida go, it is the hurricane season and it is a maybe that you will be smack dab in the middle of one. I had an August honeymoon about 20 years ago and we did go the Bahamas so it is not impossible to go and have great weather.
For islands, Bermuda is the prettiest (my opinion), but pricey. Aruba might offer a good deal and is far enough south that you might skip all hurricane issues.They are rarely affected.
Good luck with everything.

As others have mentionned--a September Honeymoon in a tropical place may be at risk for a hurricane. That is high season for bad storms in much of Florida, Caribean and Mexico. You also may be able to get a package deal to the coast of Italy, French Riviera or Spain. I think you should do some research to find out where you can get nice, sunny weather at that time of year. There are many wonderful places to go, so do your homework.

I went to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for the first time in April and it was really nice. Maybe PV?