Choosing a honeymoon destination involves deciding on warm or cold weather, proximity to home, and budget. All-inclusive resorts offer convenience but may limit dining options. Planning ahead and purchasing travel insurance is crucial, and breaking up long journeys can help start the trip off well.
The honeymoon is a wonderful time for a couple. Without time constraints and work pressures, a newlywed couple is free to enjoy their time together. Honeymoon planning usually starts with choosing a destination, but where to go?
The first thing a couple needs to determine is whether they want a warm or cold location for their honeymoon, and whether they want to stay close enough to home or venture farther afield. A couple who enjoy skiing may want to choose a ski destination, especially if they are getting married in the winter. Beach destinations are popular regardless of the season. If the couple wants to stay closer to home, they can save money. By going to a distant place, they may have the opportunity to visit a place they would not have otherwise traveled to.
Your budget will also determine your honeymoon destination. Some couples choose to spend less on their wedding to have a great honeymoon. Couples can also choose a honeymoon destination at a resort, get married at the resort, and then vacation there. This option is popular for weddings in Las Vegas or the Caribbean. There are plenty of honeymoon options for couples who don’t have a lot of money, but still want a memorable trip. Mountain chalets, small beach condos, and road trips are all worth considering.
If a couple decides to take a resort holiday, there is the all-inclusive option. This means that meals, many sports and other activities are included in your stay. All-inclusive trips are more expensive, but have some advantages, particularly in Caribbean destinations or other places where travel can be dangerous, such as a ski resort. When in the Caribbean, a couple may not want to rent a car or have to go to a restaurant to eat. An all-inclusive package means that meals are available on the hotel property, and usually drinks and snacks as well. However, some couples who may want to try some of the local restaurants may feel they are “wasting” their meals if they don’t take advantage of the on-site restaurants.
Finding the perfect honeymoon package can be as simple as a visit to the internet. Travel sites always promote honeymoon vacations and couples may be able to take advantage of these special offers. Travel agents can also be helpful and may have information about packages not available online.
The most crucial aspect of choosing the perfect honeymoon destination is planning ahead. Many disasters result from a lack of planning or a lack of a contingency plan. A couple should always purchase travel insurance for a honeymoon if they are flying to their destination in the United States, and especially if they plan to travel outside the country. They should make sure their passports are up to date and take care of visas or other travel documents well in advance of their departure date. Travel agents usually provide a great deal of assistance on these matters, and even if the couple hasn’t booked their vacation through a travel agent, consulting one about overseas travel can be a great idea.
A good way to get your honeymoon off to a good start is to get to the airport the night before or break up a long journey. Most airports have hotels, and a couple staying in the airport hotel need not worry about missing a flight because they got caught in traffic or overslept. If the couple is driving more than about four hours after the wedding, or more than a couple hours after an evening wedding, they should stay at a hotel halfway to their destination. They will be exhausted from their day and may not be able to drive long distances safely.
By starting the decision-making process early, a couple can find the perfect honeymoon destination.
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