And if we do, Where?

Despite the despair and confusion in my last post about the honeymoon, we actually have a few good ideas of where to spend this 3-4 night mini-moon! I'm going to list these in order from most-probable to mostly wishful thinking.

As a side note, we agreed pretty early on that we want our honeymoon (preferably scenic) to be 75% relaxation, 25% adventure. If you read my last post, you'll know why. Spoiler Alert: Sh*ts about to get real hectic.

1. Austin's Hill Country

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Austin is only about a 3.5 hour drive (and one we and GM T make frequently). The hills of Austin are gorgeous, and Austin has some pretty-impressive resorts available. Given the Manatee's fondness for drink, downtown has unlimited nightlife and activities to keep us busy for the 25% adventure. Cheap, close and hello. Its Austin. Need I say more? However, we've also been there many times. Is this the most exciting option? No.

2. The Oregon Coast

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I hate to admit this, but Twilight had some seriously jaw-dropping scenary. I investigated where it was filmed. If you guessed Washington, that is incorrect. Oregon. Also partly filmed in British Columbia,which is absolutely breathtaking in general. That is, if I'm allowed to make generalizations about a part of Canada where I was born and spent half my life. Because I'm a Canadian citizen. Am I getting off-topic? ANYWAY.

Oregon is gorgeous.

It has a beautiful coastline, Portland, canyons and mountains. Silver Falls State Park http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_211.php has 10 waterfalls. 10. Oregon also has white-water rafting, which I fell in love with during my two week stint in Costa Rica, and the Mr. got a taste of during one of our trips to Colorado.
Can you tell I've got my fingers crossed for this one?

3. A 4-day Cruise to the Bahamas.

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My father used to travel quite a bit for his old job, and has quite a bit of travel points saved up. He has offered that we could use some of these travel points either for a cruise or (since the best cruises leave from Florida)  flights to a cruise. I've never been on a cruise (although Mr. Manatee has) and transportation and meals are mostly included! The bad side is, unless you want to just wander around on shore or stay on the boat forever, excursions are expensive. Also, Mr. Manatee has already been to the Bahamas (spoiled!) and we kind of want to go somewhere we've either both have or havent been to. That way neither of us will be too "been there, done that" about it.

Right now, the bahamas actually seems like the least tempting option! I never would have expected that.

Did you investigate non-conventional honeymoons?