Our original honeymoon plans for late January/early February (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia) are a no go now because of Zika virus.
So, do you have any recommendations for warm, international destinations that would be appropriate for a possibly pregnant wife and husband honeymoon for 3 weeks in late January/early February? We are looking for warm or hot weather, nice beaches, good food, Zika free, and medium level expense. We are not guided tour people, we prefer to do our own thing. We also like the idea of going to several different places over the 3 weeks.
EDIT: Looking for international travel. Hawaii is wonderful but not quite what we’re looking for this trip

Hawaii!

Hawaii there is no zika, not sure about Fiji

Uruguay. Super super chill , beautiful beaches , and no zika.

Maui

Not sure what the weather will be like in the new year, but South Korea and Japan are wonderful places to travel to and are marked by the CDC as countries with no mosquitoes that spread Zika. You can check out the map here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information

Lindsey Radioactive contamination?

Its cold and winter there in January!

The majority of Japan is cold ( = colder than Vancouver) and snowy in the winter - the exception may be Okinawa. I suspect Korea is similar...they had a lot of snow at their recent winter Olympics.

Croatia

Not to deter you from trying to get pregnant, but in case you weren't aware you now only have to wait 3 months after visiting an area with Zika before trying to get pregnant. I wasn't aware the recommendations by health Canada have changed until I talked to my doctor this summer. I took a trip to Greece while I was pregnant and it was lovely, but myself I would have rather been in SE Asia.

Australia Gold. Coast.

Greece!! No Zika there and in my opinion (I have travelled just about everywhere) so much to do and see and the best beaches

Everything is closed there in January though...

Bermuda! It's closer to US than the Carribean islands so no zika and very popular for baby moons!

not beach weather in jan/feb

we were in New Zealand last January and February. It's not a tropical destination but that time is the height of summer and it's gorgeous. Lots of beaches in the north, stunning scenery and hikes in the south. It's not cheap, but since it's super easy to make all your own plans it's about the same price as traveling in Canada. Another bonus is that it's only a 3 hour time change in January (well, actually 21 hours but it works out the same) so you can hit the ground running as soon as you arrive. Highly recommend. (Australia is another great option for that time of year)

Dubai

Huatulco, Mexico

http://mantaraya-hotel.com/ Highly recommend this gem just outside of Huatulco. Perfect for a honeymoon, very secluded.

For more of a relaxed honeymoon visit some of the Caribbean islands. Grand cayman, Aruba, Turks and Caicos.

Hawaii - the Big Island. If you want to add some of the other Islands-Maui, Kuaui and Oahu

Check out Rarotonga, Cook Islands. It is spectacular and cheap direct Sunday flights right now. Stay a week and then head for two weeks in New Zealand. (Many of the lovely Northern Hemisphere places recommended here have iffy weather in Jan and Feb - including Hawaii.)

Kimberly...which airline flies direct from Vancouver to Rarotonga?

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Jenny Reis-McCoy There are lots of white sand beaches to stroll and palm trees to be lazy under as well. It’s the same proposition activities-wise as going to Hawaii, just smaller and less crowded.

Where is the Zitka virus? Thought only Brazil

Joanne south east Asia as well

Joanne Mexico google it to see updated reports.

Greece. Especially Santorini. Go there before you have kids

Oman

Maui

Greek Island hopping!

Egypt. The red sea areas are gorgeous and the currency carries travellers far. It helps that theres so much to see in such a small space (compared to Canada)

Australia

Oaxaca, Mx

Where would you stay in Oaxaca. We like smaller, somewhat private, ocean view, sandy beaches

Morocco!

Sharon Agree. So romantic, I think!

central america!! tons of options there

Zika too.

Spain! We loved Valencia and Cartagena. And Portugal.

Caroline we are thinking Spain right now

We loved Spain and actually felt that it was really child friendly. Our son loved the play grounds they had everywhere. So if you can’t go now you always can do a family trip later.

Puerto Escondido Mexico

Where would you stay in Puerto Escondido? We like smaller, somewhat private, ocean view, sandy beaches

Since SE Asia was your original plan, check out Sri Lanka. It's Zika free and also amazing. Affordable, great food, plenty of off the beaten path locations and amazing people. The beaches in the south are ok (some are quite touristy) but the beaches on the east coast (Trincomalee) are amazing. We went in January (when it was supposed to be rainy on the east coast) and had amazing weather and calm seas. Highly recommended

Melissa thank you!

Melissa we loved Sri Lanka. Would go back in. Heartbeat. We were there the first two weeks of February ‘19. Visit the famous sites and otherwise just hang out! Lovely people!

Hawaii

Bermuda is nice! We went on our honeymoon. BUT 3 weeks might be a bit too much. Europe is another option. Italy is another great option

Chile! It will be their summer and it is landlocked. No Zika virus there! I
Chile!!!

Kirstin Gillard Chile is far from landlocked! It is in the Pacific Ocean

Leeanne Jan/Feb is summer in South America. So hot in Santiago,Chile that most people vacation away in Feb.

Was also going to suggest Chile. I looked into this last year when I was pregnant. Warmest Zika free place at this time of year that is not expensive!

Portugal

I too recommended Sri Lanka. If need any sort of details please contact me. I am willing to give any details Because I am from Sri Lanka living in Canada
Thank you

Rohan I'll PM you

Costa Rica

Spain - Valencia, Seville and Malaga (and Barcelona if you have time)

New Zealand, Australia, South Africa

We loooooved Nicaragua!

Malaysia! Still the same vicinity.

Anne they have a Zika warning unfortunately

Don’t live your life in fear. Just go

Australia

Go where you want and wear bug spray. Many of the countries recommended above also have the mosquito that, in theory, could carry Zika.

Taiwan! I’m here at the moment and it’s amazing.

Also heads up if you decide on Australia it is BOILING in Jan/feb. the worst months imo.

Cape Town, South Africa - affordable, stunning beaches and good food.

Oman

Réunion Island

Harpreet Kaur
Go to south India goa, the Maldives, or maritus ....

Australia-Hamilton Island

Bacalar, Mexico

Michelle Bergsma
Most of the tropical places have Zika, i would recommend Australia/New Zealand, or southern parts of Europe. If your wife is already pregnant then it's not worth the risk even though Zika has decreased in most parts of the world. If your simply trying to get pregnant then I think Zika stays in your body for 6 months so you could delay trying until after that time period.

Michelle Bergsma we’re not willing to take that risk just for a trip, which is why I came to this very knowledgeable group for alternatives

We discovered Curacao and love it. Weather never changes, fabulous snorkeling, nice hiking, great people.....rent an airbnb on the water and enjoy the privacy, rent a car and explore.

We were also thinking of traveling while I was pregnant and the more we looked into it and understood the healthcare coverage and heard horror stories of people traveling and going into labour prematurely and then not being able to get home for months.... and also just how overall it just wasn’t enjoyable to travel pregnant because they were so tired and sick... we decided it just wasn’t worth the risk. Also depending on how pregnant you are a lot of airlines won’t even let you fly anymore and insurance won’t cover you. So make sure you really do your due diligence in looking into this first.

How about Boracay or El Nido Philippines.

Violeta they’ve got Zika warnings unfortunately

Chile is your best bet. I looked into this last year when I was pregnant.