The Honeymooners
Hey everyone! How are ya??
Hope your day is off to a great start 🙂
Last night, we had a blasty exploring the resort and surrounding area.
Our first stop was the beach.
The water here is SO WARM! I’m usually a giant chicken and haaaate cold water, but I can actually see myself swimming doggy-paddling around in there 😉
It’s pretty exciting because there’s actually a reason why we’re here in the Bahamas- it’s our HONEYMOON 🙂 That’s right, almost 3 years after being married, we’re finally going on our honeymoon. Better late than never, eh?? When we got married, the original plan was to take a low-key trip to Vegas (since our wedding was ginormous), but the pilot ended up having to be at work for training that Monday. Ever since then we’ve either been moving, or the pilot has had military schtuff, so the fact that he got to take some time off and vacay with me is pretty baller 🙂
For dinner, we went to one of the casual restaurants that faces the ocean and is on the sand, so you can dine barefoot.
We had some delicious wheaty bread:
Share a tuna cobb salad with no cheese:
I munched the Ahi tuna, which came with a papaya and pineapple salsa and bok choy:
The pilot chose the tempura sea bass and asparagus:
It was pretty glorious, and a sweet deal is that the resort is all-inclusive so we don’t see a bill for our eats and drinks while we’re here. (I’ll tell ya’ll where we’re staying on Tuesday)
We laid in a hammock: (where I could very easily spend the rest of the week)
(My feet are the ones on the right, heh heh)
Did the late-night swim thang:
And the resort had a lovely 10pm CHOCOLATE BUFFET and wine tasting. This was definitely a moment where I was like, “Where am I??? These people want to give me chocolate and wine at 10pm?? Whoever decided to do this is a genius… that’s all I have to say.”
The pilot and I shared these little plates of joy:
and it was foodgasmic. Our favorites were the fudgy brownies with raspberry on top and the chocolate and marzipan with macadamia nuts on top. YUM.
We came back and called it a pretty early night since we were tired from traveling.
The plan for the day is:
– Insanity (Core Cardio and Balance)
– Breakfast
– Beach/Pool
– The Art of Shell Painting (for real! haha)
– Bahamian Line Dancing (yeahhhhh)
– Weights
– Fancy Schmancy Dinner
See ya later today with some pics <3
Gina
Upcoming: SUMMER SHAPE UP 2010 launches on Monday, May 24th- mark your calendars! 🙂 What types of workouts would you like to see for this Summer Shape Up?? Last year consisted of gym workouts and the Winter Shape Up was all at-home workouts. What would you guys prefer for this one? Please hit me up in the comments so I can start planning 🙂
Something to talk about: Where did you go on your honeymoon? If you haven’t been on a honeymoon yet, where would be your first choice? Any funny/weird/romantic honeymoon stories to share? 😀
Something to do: Check out my guest post on my twin friends’ blog! Workout Advice 🙂
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omgggzzz, that looks absolutely amazing gina! and to go with your lovely husband must be a nice getaway! that chocolate & wine tasting looks divine. have fun lovelies!! ^_^
aww happy honeymoon! what a fun and beachy trip 🙂 i’m a doggypaddler too lol.
WOW wow wow! Love it. 🙂 Looks like a blast.
I love your sandals by the way!
We did a European cruise for our h’moon…it was nice because we got to see 10 dif. places in 12 days and figure out where we would go back and where we wouldn’t go back.
OMG! Happy Honeymoon:) Glad the pilot got to take time off… I’d definetly want some beach time on mine:) And I’m super impressed how you’re fitting in insanity and weights- gotta love that!
Looks like so much fun for you!! My husband and I went to Lake Tahoe for our honeymoon. It was awesome because we are native Floridians and it was neat to go somewhere other than the beach. We are actually thinking about going back next month for our 5 year! Have fun and watch out for Sharkies!
Aw! Happy honeymoon! We actually went to Vegas for ours. 🙂 Enjoy!
For the shape up – maybe a combo of at home, at gym, and even outside?
I just got back from my honeymoon in Spain on Saturday (so sad it’s over). Have an amazing time!
We’d love to go to Italy! We’ve been planning our honeymoon before we even plan the wedding. It’s fun to dream about getting away for a while and we’d love all the good food and wine in Italy.
Hope you have a great time!
Awww, how amazing Gina! I am so happy for you two right now. Live it up and have a blast. 🙂
We honeymoooned in Napa Valley and it was glorious! Wine, bubbly, good food and a very “adult” atmosphere.
How fun! Happy honeymoon! I hope you and pilot have a great time.
Happy Honeymoon!! Sounds like you’re going to have a BLAST! We went to Santorini, Greece for 10 days on our honeymoon. I was actually just rereading the journal I kept while we were there and now I’m dying to go back. There’s really nothing better than spending some time with your beloved away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enjoy!
Love it! Congratulations on your honeymoon 🙂 The food looks fabulous!
I am glad you said you would tell us on Tuesday as I was going to ask because we are currently trying to decide where we want to go and we know we want somewhere in the bahamas or hawaii. It looks amazing!
This looks amazing.I can’t wait to find out where you are staying. I’m getting married next April and we’re scouting HM destinations. We’re totally looking for all-inclusive!
I’m so happy for you two. Enjoy your honeymoon, Gina! I am right with you on the doggy paddling. I can swim enough to save my life, but that’s about it!
My boyfriend and I are talking marriage–mostly honeymoon. We want to hike the Inca Trail and tour wine country in Argentina. Enjoy the Bahamas. I’ve never been there!
We went to California for a week followed by a weeklong Mexican cruise…it was AWESOME. Because of the Army we haven’t spent that much time together since high school! (Funny: My husband won’t say it but I know he is baffled that after our week of Cali beaches and then cruise – my favorite part, the day I talk about at least once a week, was our day at Disney:-)
Happy honeymooning!! We went to Disney World for four days after our wedding, but our plan has always been to do a “real” honeymoon once the husband finishes his Ph.D. program. He defends his dissertation this July, and we’re heading to Hawaii in late August/early September!! 😀
We did the same thing- 4 Days at Disney it was great though! We just did a second honeymoon the same week a year later (last september).
So exciting that you finally got to go on your honeymoon. It’s FREEEZING in NY so I’m very jealous you are at the beach. I would love to go to Bora Bora, Tahati or The Maldives for my honeymoon!
We went to nevis for our honey moon on the off season. We stayed at the four seasons which was basically empty. It was incredible! I always love at home workouts for your shape ups 🙂
Oooh, you should do a whole wedding post! I would love to see pics of you as a bride! 🙂
my honeymoon is going to be in October (I got married in February) I cannot wait!
Ohmygosh, Gina! I’m so jealous. That looks great. Hope you are having a fabulous time. As for the summer shape up, I’d love to see a variety of gym, at home/outside workouts. I can get bored easily so I like to switch it up during the week. I’m looking forward to the Summer Shape Up!! Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
We’re actually leaving for our honeymoon right after our wedding in 17 days! We’re going to Turkey, so excited!
i’m so happy you’re finally enjoying your honeymoon. it’s so clear how in love you guys are and it’s wonderful you’re finally able to have a real honeymoon after 3 years! enjoy your fun vacation (& the shell painting 😉 ).
Happy honeymoon! You two are too cute. My husband and I went to Kauai for our honeymoon last month and it was amazing. Hiking, scuba diving & beaching it up… it doesn’t get much better! Have fun girl 🙂
How fun!! My husband and me will be married six years in September and have never had our honeymoon either. I’m hoping to have one before our 10 year anniversary! Hahaha!! I am so happy that you’re enjoying your honeymoon and I can just see how in love you guys are. So sweet!! Have fun!!!
your honeymoon looks amazing! better late than never right?
i am excited for my first fitnessista shape up! and i vote for at home 🙂
bon voyage!
Enjoy your honeymoon! The Bahamas are beautiful! My husband I went on honeymoon 3 months after our wedding – we went to Disney World and had the most amazing time. We had planned it all so that we did a Disney Honeymoon gift registry and it was great because we got this honeymoon bag and our friends could give us gifts towards our honeymoon. Disney really was the most magical place for a honeymoon and we were treated to a number of free glasses of champagne and vegan desserts. The only down fall to our honeymoon is that we could only afford to go for 4 days (we had just moved and I was just getting into the working world after graduating from university) so we took a second honeymoon last September – a 6 day cruise to Jamaica, Key West and the Cayman Islands.
Hope you have an amazing trip!
Awww enjoy your honeymoon! So cute. We were supposed to go to Mexico for our honeymoon but swine flu scared us away, so we went to Key West instead and absolutely LOVED it. I’d go back in a heartbeat.
For summer shapeup, you should do a mix of at-home and outdoor workouts! Who wants to be in a gym in the summer??
Enjoy your honeymoon. Looks fantastic!
We went to Italy…with my parents and sister for our honeymoon. ha! It was actually really fun to be with family as we live far away from them so we have lots of “couple” time at home.
i would love to see some at-home workouts in your upcoming workout planning.
thanks!
Better late then neverr!!! Have a BLAST!
Wow, so beautiful! Love the wine and chocolates too..looks delicious.
I’m excited for the summer shape up! I’d love to see some workout moves that I’d be able to do anywhere, work or home. Maybe some body weight routines? Whatever you decide, Can’t wait!
Have fun on the rest of your vacay!! So glad you got to take us all with you 😉
Looks amazing!! And you are definitely right – – better late than never!!
Congrats on your honeymoon!
I think at-home workouts would be best because it’s the summer…I hate being stuck in a gym when it’s sunny outside. At-home workouts you can do in your backyard in the sun :-).
Gorgeous! A belated honeymoon is better than none! We went to Anguilla and it was awesome!
Awww! Congrats on finally getting your honeymoon!!! That resort looks amazing!!!
I’m not married but I’ve always wanted to go to Fiji for my honeymoon. Years ago I saw a photo of a boat floating on what looked like NOTHING because the water was so clear and I immediately had to know where this photo was taken. It was Fiji and I’ve wanted to go there ever since! 🙂
AWWWWWW! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS TO FINALLY HAVE YOUR HONEYMOON!!!!! The water looks fabulous! Enjoy your time there!
P.S. Love the sandals!
oh man, you guys are going to have the BEST time! our honeymoon was on Maui, and we were 99% certain we were going to sell our return tickets and just live there. can’t wait to see more of the trip 🙂
Yay for honeymoons!!! I want to be there! 🙂
Aww! Congrats on the honeymoon! That resort looks amazing!
I’m not married but have always wanted to go to Fiji. A few years back I saw a photo of a boat that looked like it was floating on NOTHING the water was so clear. I had to know where that photo was taken, turns out it was Fiji and I’ve wanted to go ever since!
How exciting to fianlly be able to relax, enjoy your honeymoon.
We went to the Bahamas on our honeymoon too!!! And from the looks of your pictures, we stayed at the same place! Enjoy, we did!
we went to italy for our honeymoon… amalfi coast and tuscany for two weeks. ahhhmazing… for a workout, since summer involves lots of travel a home-slash-outdoor shape up would be *baller*!! enjoy every second of your honeymoon!
That´s amazing! I want my honeymoon to be somewhere I have never been before, somewhere where we can do the beautiful beach thing AND crazy outdoor stuff like trekking or rock climbing or hiking. Maybe Indonesia! I would have said Thailand but I just booked a flight there so I will want to do something different 🙂
Wow!!! What a fabulous vacation. Enjoy it!
Have a great rest of your trip!!
I have never participated in any of your shape up series, but am interested this time around!! After my half-marathon at the end of May, I’d love to get into some strength training/toning workouts. I think it’d be really great to just have a write up of those (i.e., lunges/abs/arms) and then some freedom on the cardio side (insert 45 mins of chosen cardio here). Like you’ve said before, I’m a cardio queen, but when it comes to strength, I’m semi-clueless (and sick of the Jillian Michaels dvd!!)
Aww yay for finally going on your honeymooon!! I want to go somewhere tropical, like Hawaii or a Mediterranean cruise or something.
Wow, looks like you are truly in paradise!
Make sure you tell the staff you’re on your honeymoon – sometimes they’ll throw in some fun UPGRADES!! 🙂
We went to Myrtle Beach for our honeymoon :\…we were poor college students. It was fun though, and I slept like a dream the whole time, I guess wedding planning was more exhausting than I thought! I have a feeling we’ll take a much better honeymoon next year after I finish school! Six years isn’t too late, is it? LOL
My husband and I went to the Bahamas for our honeymoon too! We stayed at the Sandals resort in Nassau. It was amazing! I hope you having a great time!