Honeymoon Tips

Planning your honeymoon should be fun and exciting. Sit back and think of the perfect island, cruise, or resort for your most special vacation ever. Your honeymoon should give your marriage a perfect start. Your memories will last a lifetime. Picture yourselves lying in a hammock for two, swaying to a soft Caribbean breeze, the sound of the ocean waves relaxing your minds, while you sip a fruity drink.

Here are some basic tips when planning your honeymoon: Visit our Honeymoon Vendors!

1. Plan Ahead. Make your reservations at least 6 months ahead if possible. This allows you to get early booking discounts, and get the type of room that you want and the best flight times.

2. Budget. Splurge but don't forever indebt yourself. This is a trip you'll remember the rest of your life. You'll always remember the honeymoon, but you'll forget how much you spent. All-inclusive resorts and cruises make your budgeting much easier, because these packages include almost everything.

3. Consider activities. What are you interested in?: beach bumming, golf, snorkeling, nightlife, breakfast in bed, bicycling, scuba, exploring ancient ruins, swimming with the sting-rays, gambling?

4. Check your Calendar. How long do you want to be gone? If you can only be gone for a few nights, look for something close. If you're planning for one week, try to limit your transportation time. If you have a few weeks, you could go anywhere in the world!

5. Food. Dining is always near the top of the list for honeymooners. Make sure you'll be able to have pleasurable dining experiences.

6. Friends and Family, they are great resources for honeymoon ideas.

7. Photographs. Force yourself to take as many pictures as you can. You'll be happy you did because you will have the pictures to remember forever.

8. Plan to relax. Especially on the first day. Enjoy each other. Weddings tend to be stressful. The honeymoon should be stress free.

9. Accommodations. Book the best room that you can afford! You may prefer to book the best resort possible within your budget even if you have to get in a room without an ocean view. However, the resorts are always talking about how many customers try to upgrade once they arrive and see the beachfront rooms.

10. Packing. Always put some of her clothes in his bag, and put some of his clothes in her bag, just as a precaution. Never pack valuables such as jewelry and cameras. Pack a carry on bag with valuables, prescriptions, suntan lotion,, swimwear, travel documents, and sunglasses, just in case you have to wait for your room. Check out the Honeymoon Packing Checklist!