About Honeymoons



Your honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and it should be as magical as your wedding. Planning your honeymoon can sometimes get overlooked among the fervor and stress of wedding plans. Take time to sit down with your partner and talk about what you each envision for your honeymoon. A cruise, beach vacation, European tour or just a weekend away in a lovely bed and breakfast can all make for a lovely honeymoon. Consider your hopes, dreams, budget and lifestyle when planning your honeymoon or other special romantic getaway.

Choosing a Location 
A number of factors can go into choosing where you want to go on your honeymoon. If you only have a few days, travel time may be a major consideration. More common destinations are often easier to get to on your timetable by plane, and closer spots may be accessible by car. You may also want to consider temperatures, travel regulations including inoculations and passports, and the overall honeymoon experience that you each prefer.

Scheduling 
Make your honeymoon reservations as far in advance as possible. You will need to work around your wedding and reception and may want to wait to fly out for your honeymoon until next day, especially if you have a long journey. Make time to reserve your flights, rental cars and hotel rooms when you book the reception hall and wedding facility. Reserving early will allow you the best chance at good package deals and the nicest rooms at the hotel. Be sure to tell facilities that you will be honeymooning.

Considerations 
One of the hardest parts of planning a honeymoon is compromise. If you are lucky, you and your soon-to-be spouse have the same ideas in mind, whether it is a whirlwind tour of Rome or a quiet week on the beach. It is equally likely that you are hoping for a spa honeymoon and he is thinking that backwoods camping sounds like the most romantic thing ever. Finding a middle ground that leaves both of you with happy honeymoon memories is critical. If privacy is important to him, can you rent an apartment or cabin in a destination you would prefer? If she wants the beach and you want the city, would a beachfront city offer both sand and culture?

Significance 
Honeymoons are not just a vacation. Today, for many couples the honeymoon is an opportunity to reconnect and recover after the chaos of the wedding. Even if you are on a tight budget, taking a few days to get away with your spouse will allow you to enjoy each other, rest and relax together. Keep in mind the connections you develop with your partner and the happy memories made on your honeymoon when you return to day-to-day life as newlyweds.

Benefits 
A honeymoon is a great excuse for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation with someone you love and an opportunity to extend the magic and memories of your wedding. Some honeymoon packages, including cruises and all-inclusives, allow the two of you to relax and not worry about meals, drinks or other expenses. Many hotels offer additional perks to honeymooning couples, including fruit baskets and champagne. If you are opting to elope, consider choosing a honeymoon package that includes a small wedding ceremony for an easy way to make wedding and honeymoon memories.

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