Both my fiance and i are planning for our honeymoon, and though we
are certain that we'd love to go somewhere that boasts a perfect
balance between nature and city life - i'm stuck and mind-blocked
for choices!
Where do you think i should go? Both my fiance and i prefer not to
splurge on the honeymoon, as we are prudently planning for other
important stuff after our wedding. Where are the notable resorts in
Asia? Do you know of any reliable travel agents, specialising in
affordable honeymoon retreats? thank you!

This is exactly what myself and my fiancee are doing in preparation for our honeymoon September 2005.
We wanted the exotic island without the exotic price tag option and read about the Lakshadweep islands in the Times newspaper. They were described as shipwrecked island feel, and the more you read about them, i'm sure the more you will fall in love with them as we have.
We also want to combine nature with adventure and sun, and the Lakshadweeps are perfect for the unspoilt minimalism, at a bargain price (try the Keralan tourist board and other search engines on the Lakshadweeps).
We are planning ours as 8 days touring Kerala (including Kochi, backwater trip, Periyar wildlife reserve and Munnar) with the latter 6 days on the Lakshadweeps.
Happy hunting, and will let you know how we get on.
My reason for being on here, are we taking our chances by travelling at the end of the monsoon period?????

Hi All,

I am thinking of going to the Lakshadweep Islands for Honeymoon as well, (Bangaram Island resort). Appears more rustic, unspoilt and un-commercialized compared to resorts in nearby Maldives.

Has anyone been there? Any tips etc?

Thanks,

Thailand is a good choice. If you want a balance between city and nature one of the more popular islands such as Koh Samui or Phuket might work for you. Time of year is important. Anything in the Andaman Sea where Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Ngai and other islands are located is best from November through April, then the Monsoon Rains begin and make the weather unpredictable. The Gulf of Thailand where Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Koh Chang or Koh Samet are located is generally considered a good destination during the opposite months. Bangkok, of course, is a fantastic city for shopping, culture and sheer intensity. Everything is very inexpensive in Thailand compared to other parts of the world. You could spend a long time in Thailand and not see everything it has to offer.

if you want somewhere inexpensive and not to touristy....vietnam has the city life in ho chi minh city and the culture and beaches and relaxation not two hours away....the people are very friendly...helpful....and trust worthy so long as you use some common sense...I would reccomend finding out a little about the culture first just a few things about not offending anyone or taking there months food away...when invited out for dinner....take a substantial food gift...rice... tea. anyway after the tsunami its ideal