About Lindsay Wendt-Sheikh Expertise What I can offer people is a kind voice that will work with them to create a beautiful destination wedding and/or honeymoon. I have been in the travel business for 22 years and has traveled the world. My interest in one thing, my love of romantic travel.
Experience I take great pleasure in being a specialist in destinations throughout the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico and South Pacific and passing that first hand knowledge on to my clients. I keep myself up-to-date by traveling to the products that I sell. Spent 1992 - 1995 working as a chat show manager and travel message board manager for AOL.
Organizations Destination Wedding Association
Publications Bridal Guide Magazine, Rolling Stone, local and statewide newspapers
Education/Credentials CSS - Sandals Certified Specialist for 10 years, Fiji Matai Specialist, Hawaii Tourism Specialist, Caribbean Specialist, Puerto Rico Specialist, Cancun Specialist, Mexico Specialist, Couples Resorts Preferred Travel Agency, RIU Resort Partner Agent, Secrets & Dreams Resorts Master Agent
Question I have been married twice before and never gone on a true honeymoon. I am engaged to be married to a man that I have been with for almost three years. We just bought a home and are planning to marry. I would so desperately love to go on a honeymoon cruise or something romantic. We don't have a lot of money but we could come up with maybe $1500.00. from what I hear. this would not get us much and if it did get us on a boat we would be riding to boat up a creek with no money to spend on the trip. I hear of people taking romantic cruises and I want to go but I don't know how they find the good deals they seem to find. How do I know what I'm getting into? Can I go on a cruise within my budget without having to swab the deck? It wouldn't even have to be a cruise if it was romantic. I've never traveled beyond the surrounding states of Arkansas except for flying to Phoenix one time for training on some computer software but I wouldn't classify that as a vacation. Any thoughts?
Answer Tish,
What I do first is see if you can switch your dates to fit into when the cheaper rates are offered. Granted those are the times that can have questionable weather, but there has been some good sales this past January - March.
Next I would look into a cruise ship departure in Texas where you can drive to and save money on airfare. This departure also runs some very good specials.
Lastly don't forget that the cost of the cruise does not include items like beverages onboard. And they do not allow you to bring anything on board, even at the ports unless it is local liquor. This also raises what you are going to pay at the end of the cruise along with the tips. So don't forget the hidden costs.
My suggestion is to check into the Texas departures and if they don't work then you will have to go to Tampa, Ft Lauderdale and Miami for a 3 or 4 night cruise.
