Planning the Perfect Honeymoon

After all the hubbub surrounding the planning of your wedding, you want to be able to enjoy that relaxing and fun “couple time” on your honeymoon.   Yet all that relaxation and fun doesn’t come without good planning.  You can actually start planning your honeymoon while you plan your wedding so that you get the best honeymoon experience.  Here are some things you want to consider when planning your honeymoon:

Your Budget

How much can you really afford to put toward your honeymoon ?  Many people forget to budget for a honeymoon, often scrambling to make travel plans in a hurry.  Instead sit down and decide how much you have to spend.  Also, check into your credit cards to see if you have earned any travel miles.  This will help you narrow down some vacation destinations that you can afford or help you determine how much money you have to save to go on your dream honeymoon.

Know When to Go

Not every couple leaves on their honeymoon the day after their wedding.  Some couples wait to accrue more vacation days, and others opt to go during a special time of the year.  Some couples don’t even take a honeymoon until their first anniversary.  When you go on your honeymoon can have an impact on what you pay for the vacation, so you can actually save money by delaying your travel plans. 

Know Where to Go

Sit down as a couple and decide where you want to go on your honeymoon.  Try not to leave the destination choice to only one of you, because you want it to be a great trip for both of you.  If you both have very different tastes in travel destinations, try to find a compromise that makes you both happy.

When to See a Pro

If you are not travel savvy it may be in your best interest to meet with a travel agent.  A travel agent can be especially helpful if you need someone to help you find a compromise between the two of you or if you want to go on a honeymoon to a very exotic destination.  They may be able to make good recommendations on destinations or can give you helpful preparation advice.

Plan Ahead

If you are planning to take your honeymoon trip out of the country you will need to make sure you have all the proper paperwork for easy travel.  Licenses and passports need to be up to date.  Check with the country of destination to be sure you have everything you need well before you are supposed to be traveling.