Honeymoon ideas...

[addy 0]

Can you tell my why you enjoyed San Antonio? Fun places, sites, etc. (besides the 2 obvious...riverwalk and the alamo).

San Antonio hmmmmmm? B) As a native of San Antonio, I can tell you of some places to see. When my fiancee came to see me, I showed him around town. Here's a few places:

Alamo is fine. There are some nice spots to take pics that's true. Across the street, there are museums like Ripley's Believe it or Not and a Terror Tour. You take an elevator down and it's like the House of Horrors in any carnival. There are many shops around there too. I spent all day with my baby walking around town. The Riverwalk has many shops and good restaurants to choose from.

Tower of Americas is downtown as well. Great observation deck. So tall. There is also a 3d film/tour/ride that is fun and you can get your picture taken. Dan and I loved it.

Look out for horse carriage rides. We didn't get a chance to do that because we couldn't find it. Ask around and there are tourist information stops everywhere and they should tell you.

Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch is great to look at. We spent the whole day around there. Sea World is a good spot too. Near the airport is a museum about the railroads and you get to ride on a train.

There is Corpus Christi beach and Port Aransas. If you're interested, I can recommend a good hotel where I stayed with my fiancee.

[L_n_O 3]

Arizona!

[whisper2me 0]

Just wanted to wish you both luck with your interview on Monday!!! Let us know how you go......Will be thinking of you...

Regards,

Peta

[Kym 0]

This was a great post!!! Thank you for all the suggestions and details. I just got off the phone with my fiance and I think we have decided upon San Antonio. Heard too many great things about it...romantic, fun, relaxing, good weather....just what we seem to be looking for. It's funny because way back we had talked about going to Italy for our honeymoon, of course, that was back before we realized all the 'rules' of this immigration process and didn't know that he would have to stay in the US for a while. Anyway, my point is that changing plans from Italy to Texas is quite a difference, but I am still very excited. Looking forward to getting away and putting USCIS thoughts/worries behind me...for a while anyway.

I've googled some of your suggestions and read them to my fiance as well. We love the ideas. I don't think we will make a day trip to Corpus Christie but definitely considering Fredericksburg. If you have any recommendations for the hotels in San Antonio, would LOVE to hear them. We want something on the RiverWalk and also would like someplace that offers suite rooms. I have found several that I like and they look very nice. But it is always good to hear recommendations from others.

Thanks again for your help.

BTW...just curious, how far of a drive would Corpus Christie be from San Antonio?

San Antonio hmmmmmm? B) As a native of San Antonio, I can tell you of some places to see. When my fiancee came to see me, I showed him around town. Here's a few places:

Alamo is fine. There are some nice spots to take pics that's true. Across the street, there are museums like Ripley's Believe it or Not and a Terror Tour. You take an elevator down and it's like the House of Horrors in any carnival. There are many shops around there too. I spent all day with my baby walking around town. The Riverwalk has many shops and good restaurants to choose from.

Tower of Americas is downtown as well. Great observation deck. So tall. There is also a 3d film/tour/ride that is fun and you can get your picture taken. Dan and I loved it.

Look out for horse carriage rides. We didn't get a chance to do that because we couldn't find it. Ask around and there are tourist information stops everywhere and they should tell you.

Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch is great to look at. We spent the whole day around there. Sea World is a good spot too. Near the airport is a museum about the railroads and you get to ride on a train.

There is Corpus Christi beach and Port Aransas. If you're interested, I can recommend a good hotel where I stayed with my fiancee.

[Scott & Lai 12]

BTW...just curious, how far of a drive would Corpus Christie be from San Antonio?

It would be about two hours, according to Google Maps.

BTW, your planned wedding date is three days prior to our third anniversary

[addy 0]

That's true. Well, for me, it took half a day but I was traveling with family members from mexico and we made a lot of pit stops.

Some of the hotels on the riverwalk are gorgeous. I know a few are really pricey. The Emily Morgan is about 200 but I've heard it's a bit too snobby.

The one where I stayed at with my fiancee is the Drury Inn 9806 Interstate Hwy 10w but it's not at the riverwalk and I know you want something there. They have a good breakfast buffet, many rooms, swimming pool and a place to do the laundry. There are many restaurants surrounding the place and you're not far away from the malls. I don't recommend the Alamo Cafe near the hotel. Not many good food choices.

There is a Drury Inn by the riverwalk too but I think it got mixed reviews. DO NOT go to hotels that have a 2 star rating. They usually turn out crappy. We went to a two star hotel and stayed for three nights and I hated it.

The St Anthony and Radisson hotels downtown do look like they have good reviews and are pretty near the riverwalk. I'll have a check at other places to offer you some more hints.

[Jenn! 918]

Or the 4 corners area Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona

This would be my suggestion too. Utah is great: Bryce Canyon, Arches, Zion...

[JODO 2]

This was a great post!!! Thank you for all the suggestions and details. I just got off the phone with my fiance and I think we have decided upon San Antonio. Heard too many great things about it...romantic, fun, relaxing, good weather....just what we seem to be looking for. It's funny because way back we had talked about going to Italy for our honeymoon, of course, that was back before we realized all the 'rules' of this immigration process and didn't know that he would have to stay in the US for a while. Anyway, my point is that changing plans from Italy to Texas is quite a difference, but I am still very excited. Looking forward to getting away and putting USCIS thoughts/worries behind me...for a while anyway.

I've googled some of your suggestions and read them to my fiance as well. We love the ideas. I don't think we will make a day trip to Corpus Christie but definitely considering Fredericksburg. If you have any recommendations for the hotels in San Antonio, would LOVE to hear them. We want something on the RiverWalk and also would like someplace that offers suite rooms. I have found several that I like and they look very nice. But it is always good to hear recommendations from others.

Thanks again for your help.

BTW...just curious, how far of a drive would Corpus Christie be from San Antonio?

San Antonio hmmmmmm? B) As a native of San Antonio, I can tell you of some places to see. When my fiancee came to see me, I showed him around town. Here's a few places:

Alamo is fine. There are some nice spots to take pics that's true. Across the street, there are museums like Ripley's Believe it or Not and a Terror Tour. You take an elevator down and it's like the House of Horrors in any carnival. There are many shops around there too. I spent all day with my baby walking around town. The Riverwalk has many shops and good restaurants to choose from.

Tower of Americas is downtown as well. Great observation deck. So tall. There is also a 3d film/tour/ride that is fun and you can get your picture taken. Dan and I loved it.

Look out for horse carriage rides. We didn't get a chance to do that because we couldn't find it. Ask around and there are tourist information stops everywhere and they should tell you.

Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Ranch is great to look at. We spent the whole day around there. Sea World is a good spot too. Near the airport is a museum about the railroads and you get to ride on a train.

There is Corpus Christi beach and Port Aransas. If you're interested, I can recommend a good hotel where I stayed with my fiancee.

I used to live in San Antonio and whenever I had friends visit me, I'd always recommend either the Palacio del Rio or the Westin La Cantera which was very close to where I used to live. It was always a good choice according to my friends. Now, the Palacio is on the Riverwalk,but the Westin La Cantera is not,but it is near a great mall and has great views of SA and is also close to Sea World and Six Flags. Too, you could reach the Riverwalk in say 15 minutes taking 281 North.

Have fun

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http://www.concierge.com/bestof/goldlist/2...ntonio%20hotels

Edited July 28, 2007 by JODO

[brnidokiegurl 0]

If your from Missouri theres alot to see around there, he would have never seen, then St louis...

aahhhhh..NO...I've lived in MO all my life...I most definitely want out of this state!

i work in missouri.,..i definitely want out of the state every week day

but i like the casino boats, but have also seen the other stuff, caves, branson, rock away beach...

[Kym 0]

Just wanted to wish you both luck with your interview on Monday!!! Let us know how you go......Will be thinking of you...

Regards,

Peta

THANK YOU Peta!!!!! I'm so nervous/excited....I'm sure everything will be fine, but I sure will be glad when he gives me a call to tell me he is approved!!!! It will still be a huge relief.

[Cassandra+Yuibi 0]

I went to San Antonio with my fiance before he left the states for the first time. It was soo very relaxing- and we actually found a nice, affordable hotel that was right downtown so we could walk for ten minutes and get to the Riverwalk area.

As far as the surrounding area- San Antonio is only about an hour or so from Austin so you could drive around (Fredricksburg, New Braunfels, and all of the little German-founded towns are all about 30 minutes to an hour away from Austin). I love the area and we had a great time- we're even considering it for our honeymoon even though we already made a trip there

[Cry_Tuff 0]

I'm kinda partial to Gatlinburg, Tennessee....but I love the outdoors...(I'm not a Las Vegas kinda gal needless to say) ...I'd rather be viewing pituresque mountains and lakes anyday...lol

Attractions in Gatlinburg

www.gatlinburg.com/romantic getaways

Zoder's Inn

[Imua 0]

I would recommend Vermont, especially in October, which is the peak fall foliage time. Lots of mountain scenery, fresh air, peace and quiet.