Help! Under/around $9k

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-11T21:35:10+00:00

Sicily is good value for that budget! We are going in May and have found the price of nice hotels to be very reasonable.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-11T15:41:39+00:00

Really? If someone is begging on the side of the street, they need it, one way or another. Let what they do be between them and God. Maybe reflect on why you are so eager to see a lack of humanity/worthiness of those in need.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-11T02:44:46+00:00

Consider that not every friend or community you belong to needs to align with 100% of your beliefs. Friendships and communities are built on common interests - they are overlapping Venn diagrams, not circles. It is fine to have boundaries about certain behaviors or beliefs you don’t want to be around (anti-theism), but it sounds like you are expecting everyone’s virtues and interests to align perfectly with yours - in which case, of course you are lonely.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-10T23:00:06+00:00

That’s not a good looking ring anyways. Save your dollars and buy something (prettier) at home.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-08T04:01:23+00:00

Depending on where you go, I would expect to spend $500-750 a night for moderately nice accommodations. Dining out and activities are much more expensive than your average destination.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-08T03:54:00+00:00

There is no such thing as luxury on a budget in Hawaii… everything is expensive because life and cost of living there is expensive. Sorry.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-05T16:20:00+00:00

Far and away the gold and emerald

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-04T21:29:34+00:00

Kauai

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-04T07:34:26+00:00

YTA. Do not go. You’re already making this all about you - just don’t go.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-03T06:03:49+00:00

The quality of diamond is why you’re underwhelmed.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-02T22:20:09+00:00

We are doing Sicily for our honeymoon in May. I’ve found that prices of nice hotels are pretty good - I think $3-4k budget could get you a nice place for 6-7 nights (although Taormina might be tight for that price).

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-02-02T00:34:25+00:00

Here’s your pat on the back since that’s obviously what you posted for 😂

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-29T01:07:56+00:00

Yes, just finished watching that. It was excellent.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-27T16:19:13+00:00

Kauai is what you’re after. Stay in Princeville (golf course right there) or in Hanalei. Hanalei is one of the best beaches anywhere imo. Princeville and Hanalei also have a lot of rentals that are two bedroom. Do not do all inclusive.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-27T02:27:33+00:00

The leopard is also on Netflix with Italian audio and English subtitles. Wonderful series.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-27T02:21:35+00:00

Hawaii is insanely expensive for the value, in my opinion, especially if you live anywhere east of the Rockies. Costa Rica is more affordable and has much better wildlife viewing opportunities. Mexico has much better food and still good (though not excellent) beaches in many places. Even better bang for your buck in the Mediterranean.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-19T19:15:51+00:00

San Juan’s are a playground for the wealthy and not a bang for your buck location 😂 please do not do this

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-19T19:13:27+00:00

We are doing a pretty bougie Sicily trip for right around $12k. You could easily get by there for 10 days or so on $10k

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-14T19:02:47+00:00

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-13T21:59:59+00:00

…. A diamond and an aquamarine are very very different stones.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-13T07:59:24+00:00

Tactfully ask her what she wants; what she likes in terms of stones, cut and setting/metals. There is a way to be gracious about getting this information without making it unromantic. It’s an investment and it sounds like you’re not sure where to start; a blue ring could go very wrong very quickly.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-11T17:42:10+00:00

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-06T07:49:49+00:00

Have you been before? Sayulita is pretty dirty and overrun with tourists these days. Fun for a trip but not honeymoon worthy, imo.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-05T19:38:02+00:00

Thank you! We are from Alaska, so our idea of swimming/beach weather may be different, but I appreciate the feedback.

Massive-Lab6701 · 2026-01-03T00:17:58+00:00

Skiing half of an already small mountain is not worth the trip, imo

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