Honeymooning on a Budget
Posted
Wednesday, August 06, 2008 6:22 AM
We have booked our honeymoon rooms. We decided to go with a less expensive honeymoon since we'll be spending a ton of money on the wedding. Yes, the responsible thing to do. But also the hard thing to do as I watch my dreams of a Caribbean Cruise float away.
So we'll be spending a few days in Lake Tahoe, which is only a few hours drive time from our wedding venue. We booked our first night at a cute little Bed and Breakfast called the Fireside Lodge.
Very cute, homey, and wintry. They have an outdoor hot tub that we'll definetly be taking advantage of that night. Also, they have a Game Room that looks like a lot of fun. We're going to spend one night there relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere before moving on to a different hotel. $190/night.
Secrets Inn is a bit more affordable, but more luxury than rustic. We booked a deal to pay for 3 nights, get the fourth for free. So for 4 nights, we're only paying $325. Not bad.
This hotel has an in-room jacuzzi tub, mirrors over the bed and a glass-in shower. Practically screams Honeymoon! Very budget friendly, and the reviews are fabulous.
We haven't booked any activities yet, but this is what we're thinking: Dogsledding, snowmobiling, dinner cruise on a yacht, probably a casino show, a visit to David Walley Hot Springs Spa, and of course, a horse-drawn sleigh ride. My fiance ski's (really well, he can even ski backwards!), so he'll do that one day and I'll tag along, but probably spend most of the day in the Lodge Bar. That's how I ski. We're total Foodies, too. So I expect we'll be checking out a ton of restaurants while we're there. Mmm...
So that's our Honeymoon. Five days/four nights. Responsible decision. Lots of fun, food, and drink. I'm starting to get excited about it. The best part: No bikini worries!