As I mentioned in my last post, planning your wedding can be incredibly stressful.
Sometimes, it can feel like you need a vacation when all is said and done — but, oh wait! You get one! There is a vacation light at the end of the tunnel!
Ahhhh, the honeymoon! Drop all your bridal baggage behind (but, don’t forget your actual luggage!) and give a bright “hello” to your well-deserved romantic getaway. The honeymoon is a stage setter for your beautiful marriage, so make sure to do your homework. In the end, it will pay off knowing everything has been taken care of.
Here are a few important things to consider ahead of time to keep your honeymoon stress-free:
Show me the Money!
While you want to try and enjoy yourself, you don’t want to start your marriage deep in a financial hole. Plan accordingly for all aspects of your trip including food, transportation, accommodations, and entertainment. Weigh your options if you are working on a tight budget. Would you rather have a short but extravagant trip or a long trip with fewer luxuries? Consider all the smaller details and package deals being offered. Don’t be too hard on yourself (it is after all, your honeymoon!) but try and come up with some kind of budget you will try and can realistically stick to. Quick Tip: Consider a room with a kitchen. You can make your own meals and save on those romantic moments you crave so much!
Destination Known!
Do your research! Make sure to read reviews on travel sites about the condition of the place you are staying and the legitimacy of any travel arrangements you have made. While you may have tried to save some dough here and there, a hotel room that stinks of mildew, a shady concierge, or other accommodation complications can definitely ruin the romance, leaving you livid rather than love struck. Friends and family are great resources for honeymoon ideas. Who knows you better than the people you're close to? If they have already had a honeymoon experience, talk to them about it. What did they like? What didn't they? They also may be a mecca for some really great and creative ideas you hadn’t even considered! Don’t forget to check out the average weather conditions of your destination of interest for the time of year you will be traveling. No one wants to spend their honeymoon in their bungalow during monsoon season!
Where are you going, anyway?
Do you like to be pampered in paradise? Or would you prefer to build an adventurous itinerary? Check out the fun things different resorts and locations offer. Making this trip fun and memorable is something you will value for years to come. Maybe you've always wanted to ride a camel in Egypt, explore the rich and vibrant culture of Japan, relax on a quaint European farm or take a cross-country or cross-continental road trip. This is your first trip with your new spouse, make it special, something you both enjoy, and memorable.
How are you getting around?
If you are getting to your honeymoon destination without your own car and you’d like to save on car rentals, consider that some destinations are near (or famous for) public transportation or have their own means to shuttle you into and around town. Some places are so accommodating you’ll never have to leave the premises. Maybe consider renting a car for a portion of your trip and then live like the locals for the remainder. Also, bikes, scooters, and motorcycles can be cheaper and more creative ways to get around and save some cash. Also, don’t forget to check out what options you have to get to and from the airport ahead of time, sometimes the hotel itself provides some form of airport transportation!
Happy honeymooning! Have fun and don't forget to take pictures!
-Sarah
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