Planning Your Honeymoon
The hall is rented, your gown and formal wear selected, and the guests are invited. Now it’s time to plan those first special days as husband and wife-your honeymoon.
Whether you’re imagining a secluded island resort, a pampering cruise, European touring or just a weekend getaway not too far from home, you can be assured of finding the romantic retreat that’s just right for the two of you by working with a professional travel consultant.
Travel consultants are trained to ask questions that will help you select the type of trip and location that will fulfill your dreams.
Make a checklist with your fiance and discuss it with a travel consultant who will help you identify the best match for an unforgettable honeymoon. Ask yourselves these questions:
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What trips have we taken that we really enjoyed? What appealed to us?
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What style of hotel or resort do we prefer? Luxury or economy?
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What do we want to do when we get there? Relax on the beach, participate in activities, sight see, or wine and dine?
Making travel arrangements yourself can be frustrating and time consuming, and costly. Travel agencies have computers directly linked to airlines, cruise lines, tour companies, hotels and resorts which can offer money-saving packages that include everything-even down to food and drinks.
Travel agencies also offer a vast amount of resources including brochures and videos about destinations and accommodations. Travel agents are encouraged to travel, so many consultants will have first-hand knowledge about your destination.
Often, couples find it difficult to embark on their honeymoon immediately after the reception, so they wait until the following week-and spend their wedding night or weekend at a nearby hotel, resort or bed and breakfast inn. This allows them to delay packing and other last minute pressures until after the wedding. It also allows for flexibility in dealing with airline and other schedules.