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# honeyMoon - August 2011 Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
badmonkey213 03:24 UTC 13 Apr 2011 | Hello LP Friends! I wanted to check in and see what you all had to say about going to this part of the world for a honeymoon. We are both adventurous people who love to travel off the beaten track. My fiance wants to do something substantial like a big trek or something different. And i want to sit on a sunny beach and relax. Something in between this. I really don't know much about the region so any help in even picking a region would be amazing. Our last big trip was to Nicaragua and we went to some really untouch places which were magical. We love to be off the beaten track! Thank you so much. Stephani |
ozziegiraffe 14:11 UTC 13 Apr 2011 | Solomon Islands is big enough to provide a good mix of beach/resort and adventure. See also Exploring Solomons for more adventurous options. | 1
h2ooh 06:21 UTC 14 Apr 2011 | I'd recommend the Cook Islands, especially Aitutaki and Mauke. | 2
badmonkey213 20:13 UTC 14 Apr 2011 | What was your favorite thing about those islands? | 3
ozziegiraffe 12:21 UTC 15 Apr 2011 | The people, the culture (or variety of cultures) and the environment. It's beautiful. And the beautiful warm clear turquoise waters for swimming (and diving and snorkelling). | 4
watsoff 16:14 UTC 15 Apr 2011 | I vote for Solomon Islands as well | 5
h2ooh 17:50 UTC 16 Apr 2011 | "What was your favorite thing about those islands?" (Cook Islands... Aitutaki & Mauke) James Michner felt that Aitutaki's lagoon was among the most beautiful places in the world... so do I The people of the Cook Islands are among the most friendly I've ever encountered anywhere. The locals in Aitutaki not only friendly but have a real zeal for partying and having a good time. The people of Mauke are very friendly, even by Cook Island standards. It's rare that you pass someone without a wave and a smile, even from the teenagers. Aitutaki offers great entertainment and a wide choice of lodging and places to eat. The lagoon is a focal point during the daylight hours. Mauke offers lots of intimate beautiful beaches and alcoves, pretty gardens and of course friendly, unassuming people. | 6