Golden Age honeymoon destinations

[Creeping Past]

Me and my wife to be are planning our honeymoon. We live in the UK and will be traveling overseas.

We're thinking about places involving a degree of dressing up, whether in formal or travel clothing. Although we've a couple of locations in mind — New York and northern India are winning out at the moment — I'd be interested in hearing suggestions for Golden Age-type honeymoon destinations.

 

[Down2BDapper]

When I think golden age and honeymoon my first thought is Niagra Falls.

 

[mike]

When I think golden age and honeymoon my first thought is Niagra Falls.

I agree! A train ride to Niagra Falls and serenade your sweetheart with a ukulele

 

[maggiethespy]

My grandparents Honeymooned in Turner Falls, Oklahoma, which I'm sure was lovely back then but is considerably less fashionable now, or at least it was on my last trip up there. Not a lot to dress up for, either, but the scenery is pretty nice.

If you're thinking about the South West, the Bass Hall is a lovely Art Deco inspired building with fabulous performances all year long. Not necessarily FROM the Golden Era, but definitely inspired, and definitely a place to dress up in your finest.

 

[MrNewportCustom]

A trip along any portion of historic Route 66 will expose you two to many vintage tourist attractions. Ever stayed in a Wigwam Motel? (Not my post or photos.)


Lee

 

[Nighthawk]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moana_Surfrider_Hotel

NH

 

[Paisley]

My parents had a destination wedding--to a justice of the peace in Montana.

 

[SamMarlowPI]

The Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe...oh wait, you said Golden Age...

http://mrbarlow.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/victoria-falls.jpeg

http://www.stitch-n-suck.com/Stitch-n-Suck/Filters/Victoria-Falls-2.jpg

 

[Undertow]

You might consider a Batista-ruled Cuba, which I'm sure was a favorite location for the Golden Era wealthy. I'm not sure how rewarding a Castro-ruled Cuba is today, and I'm sure you'd have to fly in from another country...with a doctored passport.

Or perhaps Paris? Or a safari through South Africa?

How about a drive down Route 66? That will take you past some really great Golden Era spots and I'm sure there were a few couples that used that as a honeymoon.

Why not try Yellowstone Park, or Mt. Rushmore? Or any of the national parks? Those were probably likely destinations for some thrifty honeymooners.

 

[Creeping Past]

Niagra Falls... of course! Made all the more memorable for the future Mrs CP by my stirring rendition of "Honolulu Baby" on a uke.

That's as near to O'ahu as she's likely to get...

 

[Down2BDapper]

Winston Churchill, visiting Niagara Falls for the second time, was asked to his obvious irritation whether the falls looked the same as when, decades earlier, he had first seen them. "Well," he growled, "the principle seems the same. The water keeps falling over."

 

[KY Gentleman]

The Poconos used to be the Golden Age honeymoon spot. Heart shaped everything and the place is / was DEDICATED to honeymooners!

 

[imported_the_librarian]

Well, you might try these films for inspiration--or at least background information:

Roads To Romance: http://www.archive.org/details/roads_to_romance_1949

Roads To Romance Part 2: http://www.archive.org/details/roads_to_romance_2

Roads To Romance-Coral Gables: http://www.archive.org/details/RoadstoR1950

 

[CarolinaPI]

Destination

I might suggest the city of Savannah, Georgia. My wife and i honeymooned there about 6 months ago.. I had traveled there alot while on business over the last few years and only managed to snag my wife and drag her along a little over one year ago. The history in that town is mind boggling. You can stay on Tybee Island in abed and breakfast and learn some of the history (we did) and then drive in on the causeway in the morning after wandering the beach. (It's quieter even during the tourist season because it's where the Savannah folks summer/winter).. Not nearly as busy as places that have spring break type crowds (ick!) You go into the historic downtown area and they have trolleys which give you the backdrop thru the historic district anyou can hope on and off at several different places, see the sights, do a walking or ghost tour... Eat.... (I did that alot)... It's just absolutely gorgeous and filled with so much history. I've been there 3 times in the last 12 months... My wife and I will eventually buy a place there.. But I've still got about 15 years till i can retire. You really can't go wrong there.. Just my .02.

 

[RedPop4]

Many folks were too poor for honeymoons.
My paternal grandparents took the train (my grandfather worked for the Louisville & Nashville) to Yellowstone from New Orleans in 1930. My maternal grandparents didn't go anywhere, I don't believe. They had to work (1926)

Another friend's parents had just moved to New Orleans, or were going to move, don't remember the whole story. Their honeymoon was at a motel which is now only about a mile from where they've lived for over 50 years. Right on US 61, it's still open, but it's more of a no-tell, motel, now.

 

[nico demouse]

My grandparents were married in the mid-forties and honeymooned on Mackinac Island. I believe the Grand Hotel has a dress code for dinner. I'm sure my grandparents didn't stay at the Grand Hotel -- it is very expensive.

From their website:

Evening Attire

The Grand Hotel experience includes dressing for dinner. Evening wear is required in all areas of the hotel: coat and tie for gentlemen, and dresses or pantsuits for ladies.

 

[dit dah]

Why not stay local and holiday at Burgh Island. We had part of our honeymoon there. It's sublime. take the Noel Coward Suite. The mermaid rockpool is perfect for the woollen bathing costume, and also for hypothermia (A voice came from the cliff as I readied myself: "Dear God he's actually going in").

The eccentric owner was delighted with our leather luggage and black tie is compulsory in the evening.

With luck a fellow guest may even get murdered during your visit and you'll get to meet the "little grey cells" first hand.

the cocktails were so large and potent that the barkeep would look after them for you, until later, when the spinning had receeded.

 

[Cricket]

After my grandparents were married, they traveled to a fancy movie theater in the city and watched "Gone with the Wind."
Then they went home.
That might sound simple, but my grandparents raved about how wonderful it was.
Sounds very romantic to me.