| Week of December 4-10, 1997 |
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Almost roughing it on your honeymoon Question: I am a mountain freak (hiking/backpacking). My fianc茅 likes to hike too, but where can we go on our honeymoon (mid-April) that would give us the option between “roughing it” and a stay in a nice lodge or hotel? I don’t think I want to camp my entire honeymoon. Lisa-Anne Ferrari
国产吃瓜黑料 Adviser: What are the possibilities of moving your wedding to mid-June, or at least your honeymoon? If you want to stay in the continental United States, I’m afraid you won’t find any mountains in mid-April that aren’t knee-deep in snow or mud. April, in most ski areas around the country, is affectionately known as mud season 鈥 the time to bail from the high country and go to the beach. If you’re not opposed to broadening your horizons and backpacking in terrain other than mountains 鈥 and you have a somewhat flexible budget 鈥 here are a few ideas: Maho Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands: This eco-friendly development is the closest you’ll come to camping, but it’ll also make you realize you don’t need much more in the balmy Caribbean. Tucked away on a ridge between Maho Bay and Francis Bay on the island’s northwest coast are 114 no-frills screened canvas huts overlooking a white-sand beach. Each hut has sun-powered appliances, water-collecting cisterns, elevated boardwalks to keep you from trampling the wildlife on your way to the beach, a cooking stove, and even solar ovens. The best part is the spectacular hiking right outside your door. The camp is surrounded by Virgin Islands National Park, which has 22 trails 鈥 plenty to keep you busy for a week. When your feet get tired you can head to the beach and rent snorkels, sailboards, or sea kayaks and go exploring. The tents cost approximately $100 per night. Call 800-392-9004 for more details. Kauai, Hawaii: Although you’ll have to request a permit far in advance, it’s worth the effort to be allowed to camp along trails on Kauai. Famous for the jagged emerald-green cliffs of the Napali Coast, Kauai has miles and miles of undiscovered terrain, largely because it is almost impossible to hike some of it. I suggest you buy the book Kauai Trails, by Kathy Morey (Wilderness Press) to find trails that sound particularly interesting, or call the Department of Land and Natural Resources (808-245-3433). On days when you don’t want to sleep in a tent, a pretty reasonable option is the Waimea Plantation Cottages: one-bedroom cottages on a very pretty beach with a pool and tennis court. They cost approximately $100 to $160 per night. Call 808-338-1625 for more details. |
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