How to Plan a Honeymoon

Mastermind of the wedding? Check. Organizer of the reception? Check. Planner of the honeymoon? Planning the honeymoon is a snap compared to what you went through with the wedding. Just a little research, a little leg work and before you know it, you and your spouse will be soaking up those delirious first days as a married couple.

Difficulty:

 

Moderately Easy

Instructions

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     Budget your honeymoon. Make a list of costs for airfare, rentals, food, lodging and entertainment. Get this early on so you can save up the funds.
   • 2
     Agree on a destination. Also, select a couple of alternatives just in case something comes up at the last minute.
   • 3
     Research your destination. Look up everything from the climate to the hottest nightclubs.
   • 4
     Make an itinerary. But, resist the urge to micromanage your time.
   • 5
     Minimize travel time. Maximize together time. Balance active stuff with kicked back activities.
   • 6
     Coordinate time off from work or school. This tends to be the second most limiting factor of a honeymoon, right behind the budget concerns.
   • 7
     Shop around to get the best travel deals.
   • 8
     Allow for emergencies and changes of plans. Have a reserve of money and time built into the honeymoon plan.

     
     

     Tips & Warnings

     • Try to plan your honeymoon departure 1 to 2 days after your wedding. That will give you time to get your affairs in order before leaving.
     • Foreign travel requiring a visa also requires a longer lead-time for planning.
     • Off-season destinations can be significantly cheaper and less crowded than a destination during peak tourist season.
     • The itinerary is a tool not a taskmaster. Know when to throw the itinerary away.
     • Layovers, delays and weather are inevitable. Use them to bond. For better or for worse, remember?

     
     

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