A Honeymoon Hiccup

Remember way back when, when I mentioned we were going to Peru for our honeymoon?

Well, now, maybe not.

We have been having a really hard time finding a trip to Peru that works with our work schedules. September would be great for Kenneth, but terrible for me because we're launching things at work and I have a 4 day trip to New York in September too. October doesn't work for Kenneth because of the REI sales at that time of year. November is ok for both of us... but in Peru, rainy season can start as early as November.  (It's warm, but still, lots of rain). Last night, we talked about maybe something else might work out better, and just for informational purposes, we took a look at other trips REI offers.

And then we saw this picture of Belize...

Soooo pretty! But now we don't know what to do.

Here are the pros and cons:

PERU:

Click on "Peru" to read the REI itinerary.

Pros: cultural significance (love that! The ruins! The people! The history!), it's a once in a lifetime trip, hot showers and hotels the entire time.

Cons: It doesn't work well with our schedule (it could work, just not ideal), it's more expensive than Belize (in airfare), it's certainly not a relaxing vacation. Doesn't exactly say "honeymoon."

BELIZE:

Click on "Belize" to read the itinerary.

Pros: it's sunny, warm and beautiful! Just look again at the picture--- who doesn't want to spend time there!? It's cheaper  (HUGE plus!!), more relaxing.

Cons: For 4 days of the trip we would be in those tents on the beach with access to showers (not necessarily hot ones) and get this, "modern, compostable toilets," (I read that as code for fancy port-o-potties... do you interpret it differently?). There are no cultural experiences to be had--- they mention Mayan caves and culture in the description, but when you read the itinerary, there's actually nothing involving Mayan culture.

One last thing--- Ken thinks that Belize has more of a romance factor, and it does *sound* more romantic to go to Belize, but I'm not so sure yet. During the part of the trip that should be the most romantic (the 4-5 days on an island with pristine beaches),  "modern, compostable toilet" doesn't say romance to me. In terms of romance, I think the trips are pretty even.

We are VERY blessed to have 2 such wonderful options for our honeymoon, but we're still baffled as to which will be better. Where would you go? Peru or Belize?