October 14, 2006
Guidelines for Planning your Honeymoon Adventure
Planning your wedding may be exciting but the REAL fun starts when you start planning your honeymoon. These guideliness gives get you started on the right track.
Title: Planning Your Honeymoon Adventure
Author: Janice Rogers
Article:
The wedding is just the beginning. There's plenty of excitement planning the honeymoon as well, from choosing a travel adventureto deciding on what to bring along on the journey. And for many, planning this great "escape" is just as important as planningthe actual wedding. Regardless of where you decide to go, there
are some things you should know to make it the kind of experience you want it to be.
First, you must decide on a budget. If money is not an issue,bon-voyage! However, if you're like most engaged couples, you're already paying more than you anticipated. Establish a budget and use it as a guide.
You'll also need to decide whether you want an all-inclusive, one-price-does-it-all, leave-the-wallet-at-home type of trip, or a more do-it-yourself package with car rental, lodging, food,and activities on an a la carte basis. Cruises technically fall under the all-inclusive category, as do resorts.
Of course, honeymoon budgeting takes on a new meaning if youdecide to do a "destination wedding". These are becoming very popular as more and more couples decide to forego thetraditional wedding costs in addition to the honeymoon expense. These are especially popular with second marriages. It's easier to get married in some countries than others, so be sure tocheck with a reliable source, like a country's consulate or theU.S. Department of State, before making any arrangements.
Now you need to book and pay for this trip. Many honeymoon suppliers offer special rates for early booking, which may or may not include airfare. Packages that include airfare can offer significant savings because retailers buy airline seats in at a
discount, then package hotel, and sometimes car rentals as well.
You may also want to consider using a honeymoon gift registry to help with expenses. Check with your local travel agent to see ifthey offer this kind of service or you can investigate more onthe internet. A good place to start is at www.TheHoneymoon.com. Honeymoon registries allow guests, friends and family to contribute toward specific elements of your honeymoon, likeshore excursions, parasailing, spa services, and tours.
About the author:
Janice Rogers is webmaster of http://www.weddingguestsbooks.com,which offers expert advice on saving money on your wedding.
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Using the easy tips above you can start planning a grat honeymoon adventure now.
