The trip was unforgettable. We stayed at the Aleenta which is a small luxury boutique resort in Phang Nga about 30 minutes outside of Phuket, Thailand and away from all the hustle and bustle of the tourist community there. Conde Nast proclaims it one of the nicest resorts in the world, and so do I! The grounds were beautiful, the service was extraordinary, and the food was out of this world.
Our room was decorated in true honeymoon style!
Mr. Happy was more into the chocolate than the roses.
We spent the first few days relaxing by our private pool and on the beach.
We enjoyed some of the most amazing food we’ve ever eaten.
Each morning we feasted on a gourmet breakfast. The food was presented so beautifully we didn’t want to eat it! They start you off with a three tier tray of goodies.
Tier 1: meat, fish, cheese
Tier 2: fresh fruit
Tier 3: pastries
Another tray of delicacies was also brought out to compliment the first.
Then you selected your main egg course.
Steamed kafir lime and lemongrass eggs with coconut milk:
Poached eggs with roasted sesame seeds served over bok choi with porcini mushrooms.
Poached egg with Italian breadcrumbs and prosciutto in a parmesan sauce.
Fluffy egg whites over roasted tomatoes with asparagus:
The golden egg: Soft boiled egg with dauphinoise potatoes:
And that was just breakfast!
On Wednesday we left the Aleenta for a few days. We chartered a 50 foot sailboat along with a captain and cook and we set sail around the Phang Nga Bay, stopping only for deserted islands and clear blue swimming spots.
We enjoyed some onboard massages!
Captain Nick guided our craft, but sometimes Captain Happy and Captain MerBear took the wheel.
Mr. Happy was very serious about honing his sailing skills. 
The scenery was beautiful. Large cliffs rise out of the ocean and dot the seascape.
It was a perfect getaway on our perfect getaway!
After a few days we returned to the Aleenta for more eating, relaxing, drinking, and eating.
After a few days we returned to the Aleenta for more eating, relaxing, drinking, and eating.
Papaya Salad
Massaman beef curry
Seared scallops in a citrus vinaigrette
The Classic: Phad Thai
Our final night there – which happened to be our first anniversary – Mr. Happy surprised me with a specially prepared dinner for two on the beach.
It was by far the most romantic dinner of our life. The setting was stunning and – as always – the food was amazing.
It may have taken an entire year to find the time to take our honeymoon, but it was without a doubt worth the wait!
Oh, Mr. Happy, I would say I do all over again (of course I don't think we could convince any guests to come to a third wedding!!).
Seared scallops in a citrus vinaigretteThe Classic: Phad ThaiOur final night there – which happened to be our first anniversary – Mr. Happy surprised me with a specially prepared dinner for two on the beach.
It was by far the most romantic dinner of our life. The setting was stunning and – as always – the food was amazing.
It may have taken an entire year to find the time to take our honeymoon, but it was without a doubt worth the wait!
Oh, Mr. Happy, I would say I do all over again (of course I don't think we could convince any guests to come to a third wedding!!). 
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Meredith,
As I read this post and looked through all your pictures, I kept thinking how wonderful it is that you have built such a great life for yourself. I am really happy for you and Hamel and it makes me feel good to know how much you're enjoying life!
Some people talk about the kind of life they want to have 'someday', while others are busy living it. I admire you for being in the latter group.
Ben
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