Honeymoon – it’s the trip of your lifetime. The first real step towards giving your partner the feeling that you will always be there for him/her. Remember, the golden rule is to enjoy!
Here a few things you can discuss with your partner.
Do we want to get married in the same place we honeymoon?
Destination weddings are growing more popular every day. Marrying in a hotel away from home either alone or with a few friends or family members can save a consider-able amount of money. Also, when you honeymoon in the same hotel, you won’t have to pack after the wedding or run for the airport.
Do we want to go around the corner or around the world?
Talk about how long your honeymoon can be and arrive at a general budget. This will determine how far you can go.
Do we want to save or splurge?
This is your trip of a lifetime so it’s the time to splurge with luxury rooms and memory making activities if you can afford it.
Do we want sunshine or show?
Discuss the climates you like best and choose your destination accordingly. Skiers who marry in the summer can honeymoon in South America. Sun lovers who marry in the winter can choose from a variety of beach destinations around the world.
Do we want to learn something new that we can enjoy together?
You might like to combine your honeymoon with a golf, ski or sailing school or a tennis camp to learn a sport that you can enjoy together for the rest of your lives.
Do we want a cruise, a honeymoon package, an all inclusive resort or a trip tailored just for the two of us?
Each of these options has advantages. Choose the one that matches your dreams. Cruises make honeymooning easy. The ship is your home away from home and meals and most on board activities are included in the cost. When choosing a cruise line make sure that you ask if there are tables for two in the dining room and check out different categories of state rooms. Read brochures carefully and if there is a particular port of call that you want to explore, make sure that the ship will be there long enough to see it.
Honeymoon packages, available from hotels, airlines and tour wholesalers are designed with romance in mind. They often include special perks that other packages do not. When booking a hotel, ask if there are special honeymoon packages.
All inclusive resorts include most meals, sports equipment and tips. Some include all liquor and bar charges as well as other special activities. Read the small print or ask your Travel Agent to make sure exactly what is included in the price. Some packages include round trip airfare. Others do not.
If you have special dreams and want a trip tailored to your wishes and pace, you can work with a Travel Agent to make sure that everything you dreamed of is built in.
Talk about them and you will be able to make most of them come true!
And here are some common tips that can go a long way in making your honeymoon a most enjoyable and memorable experience.
1. Always to book a double bed room in the hotel.
This may sound funny, but it's important when reserving hotels, especially abroad, and crucial if you are going on a cruise.
2. Avoid making reservations for an early departure the morning after your wedding.
If you're planning an evening reception, you can be sure you're not going to bed early on your wedding night. A later flight or train reservation may save you from walking bleary-eyed through the airport or the railway station.
3. Don't skimp on your accommodations.
Maybe on other trips, but not a honeymoon. The ambience of your accommodation could be the single most important aspect of your honeymoon trip as most of the couples tend to spend max. time there. Even if you think you won't spend much time in your room, you'll be sorry if your accommodations are not special.
4. Set a honeymoon budget
Before you go, agree about what you'll splurge on and where you'll skimp to avoid any possible money hassles en route.
5. Both of you should be involved in planning.
After all, this honeymoon is for both of you. If one of you does all the work, he/she'll feel guilty if things don't go perfectly. If you don't take part in the planning, you'll probably end up dissatisfied.
8. Don't Keep mum about being honeymooners.
Don't be bashful...especially with hotels, cruise lines, restaurants...Tell them when you make your reservations and you're likely to enjoy special treatment.
9. Don't rely too much on friends and family.
Ask for recommendations from friends and family, but don't let yourselves be overly influenced. Do your own thing. It's your honeymoon after all.
10. Consult with a travel agent
A capable agent will help you plan a honeymoon that's right for the two of you-- at a price you can afford. Be as specific as you can with the agent. Outline your needs and interests. Be sure to be aware of the pick up and drop facilities offered by hotels from airport/ railway stations. Give him the finalized date of starting and returning, and as far as possible, don’t change it. Because it can upset the whole planning de by him.
Wishing you to have a blasting honeymoon trip which will lay the foundation for a happy married life. Enjoy..!!
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