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# Honeymoon Location Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
w12 20:22 UTC 18 Dec 2008 | Hello all I am fortunate enough that I will have 4 week honeymoon next year. We have decided to spend the majority of it in New Zealand for an activity filled start. We would then like to finish off with 6 days (9 with travel) somewhere sunny (or the future Mrs W12 will not be happy with me). We are looking for somewhere with good snorkelling, ideally somewhere we could access directly off the beach though that is more of a wish than a need. We would also like to stay on or just off the beach but not in a big hotel complex. Beach huts \ cottages would be ideal. We would prefer more basic accom in a quieter location than better accom in a busier / party like place. The only real things we need are basic clean accom, ability to snorkel, lounge / read on the beach. If there were dolphins near my by then wife would be delighted! We will be there mid-april. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Al |
Laszlo 06:01 UTC 19 Dec 2008 | Lonnoc Beach Bungalows, on Santo, Vanuatu come to mind. One of the best beaches in the Pacific, very few other people, lovely staff, and basic but clean and comfortable bungalows. Also good snorkelling and day-tripping possiblities. The Isle of Pines in New Caledonia is another stunning spot, but busier and kind of expensive. | 1
raro 09:44 UTC 20 Dec 2008 | You should also check out the Cooks, consider staying near Muri Beach (SE) or near the village of Titikaveka (south side) of Rarotonga for decent snorkeling. Sorry, no dolphins. Start by reviewing the independent website www.ck and if you have Q's, come back here. Also, read the info attached to the initial FAQ post at the top of this LP TT destination section. Lots of great info on most of the places you might consider in the South Pacific. | 2
api 10:26 UTC 20 Dec 2008 | I was going to say Lonnoc Beach as well (I actually agree with you Laszlo!). Fantastic staff, good food and a quiet beautiful place. | 3
w12 18:47 UTC 20 Dec 2008 | Thanks all for taking the time to reply, am looking into your suggestions as I write. Much appreciated. Lonnoc look sjust like what we were looking for bu we'll see what the cook islands have to offer. Al | 4
southpacificjunky 04:28 UTC 23 Dec 2008 | Yet again I'm with Raro on this one... The Cooks with a few days in Aitutaki! you can't go wrong! Have a lovely time | 5