Not sure if your soon to be wife would be into this, but the best vacation I have ever had was in an RV (I have done the cruise/Mexico/Islands/Yellowstone/etc. many times). We rented an RV for 14 days last year and just explored Texas.
Pros: Take as much or as little time in a destination as you like. Stop when you feel tired, go when you want to. Pack once. Unpack Once. (No switching hotels like just road tripping in your car). Bring you own food. Buy local specialties and cook them on the road. Have your own personal AC'd break room (we went into Six Flags in the morning, came out and watched TV/made lunch in the cool AC, and then went back in for the evening shows).
Cons: The RV isn't cheap to rent or drive, but we were able to do things like steam shrimp in Port A, on the beach, with our traveling home 2 feet from us. I would say we certainly saved on food, as we brought most of it with us.
There are local places available throughout Texas, as well as some great one way deals at the site below.
http://www.cruiseamerica.com/rent/hot_deals/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Click on one way deals.
Good luck and congrats!
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It getting very late to book a cruise for August, but if you do decide on a Carribbean cruise, do not get a cabin on a lower deck or below the waterline. The temperature of the ocean is in the 80s and the room can be unbearably hot. Also, don't get a cabin at the rear near the engine room unless you like constant noise. Also, get the late seating for breakfast and dinner. If they are filled up, don't go on the cruise. A friend gave me this advice before I went on a cruise and I was very grateful that he did.
