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Itinerary in Colombia - Honeymoon

I have chosen to go to Colombia for my honeymoon, my family is from there and my boyfriend speaks fluent spanish. We went to Bogota this year and loved it. Usually we would do this independently because we are big travelers but because it is our honeymoon we want to organize the itinerary beforehand with a travel agent. Here is what they gave us:
4 days/3 nights Cartagena in colonial hotel
Tour of Islas del Rosario and Playa Blanca (day trip) - Is it worth it to stay the night?
4 days/3 nights San Andres (Is a flight to Providenica worth it - or too much beach)
3 days/2nights Santa Marta/Tayrona National Park

I am considering adding either Cali or Medillin OR maybe just stopping over in Panama on the way back? My issue is we like to party, which one of these places would be a good add-on to this itinerary? And does this package look good? Sorry for the long post.

By nflores07070 on Oct 10, 2007, 07:59 in Travel tips.

Gator says on Oct 10, 2007, 08:51:

What hotel(s) and costs? Is that 11 days/8 nights? or is each a separate package?

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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msaucey says on Oct 10, 2007, 10:59:

It might be more convinient for you to stop by in Bogota again and party.... Since it will be towards the end of your honeymoon trip.... That way you can fly back home from Bogota.... But, if you must party in Medellin or Cali... I'd say Medellin, only because you'd be closer on the northern end of Colombia... Cali is a bit further south... not a big difference, but if time is of the essense.... then I'd say stick with Medellin....

Have fun!

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jorgeaev says on Oct 10, 2007, 13:55:

How much it will cost you ? maybe a could find a better deal for you. Send me an e-mail to jorgeaev at yahoo.es and i will help you out.

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nflores07070 says on Oct 11, 2007, 17:33:

This is a whole 11 day package, 10 nights for $1200, but now I am looking at maybe doing this independently because I feel I might have better control over the hotels. That is a concern - I want to stay at nice places. People have also told me there is so much to see maybe skipping Cali and Medillin and just doing side trips to Providencia. Tayrona, and Islas del Rosario.

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Gator says on Oct 11, 2007, 19:39:

Cartagena check on line for the Hotel Tres Banderas in the heart of the Old Walled City http://www.hotel3banderas.com/?newlang=spa Believe me a one day trip to Islas del Rosario is more than enough

I would slice a day and night off San Andres and add it on to Santa Marta(stay in the El Rodadero area) and make a couple of day trips to Tayrona to Bahia Concha and/or Playa Cristal go on line and check out the Sorrento Hotel or the La Sierra.

I personally think you should consider adding Bogotá and flying back from there.

When you make up your mind post again an I will point you to some good restaurants.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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nflores07070 says on Oct 12, 2007, 09:25:

I think that is what I will do! I take off one night in San Andres and head to Santa Marta for an extra night, staying 1 or 2 nights in El Rodadero and then staying two nights in Tayrona (Echohabs maybe). Are the Irotama or Zuana worth it in Santa Marta? BTW, I think my plan is stopping in Bogota on the way out anyway, so might just stop at the Zona Rosa.

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Gator says on Oct 12, 2007, 19:27:

No, go on line and take a look at the Sorrento-not right on the beach but only two sort blocks away. We like it.

Irotama is too far out of town say 8 miles and not much for what you pay. IKn town I would avoid hotels on Cr 1(beach road) too damn noisy and you will be awake to 4 am. The Zuana is very nice but expensive.

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nflores07070 says on Oct 16, 2007, 08:47:

Thanks I have received recommendations from numerous people on Sorrento and La Sierra. Will def check both out. Great advice!

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TonyMattei says on Oct 25, 2007, 17:10:

i am a travel agent i bet i can you a better deals then that...please email before you if its not too late..... anthonymattei at saggiodream.com subject heading Tony i wnat to go colombia

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