The Ultimate Guide To The Honeymoon

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE Approximately with average cost of and average length of 1.4 million $466 8 days US couples go on honeymoon each year JANUARY Call travel agent 62% 4 months APRIL D-Dav of couples pay for most of the honeymoon themselves before the wedding is the average time to book OUTSIDE THE CONTINENTAL US Mexico Hawaii The Bahamas 15% 12% 5% Italy St Lucia France US Virgin Islands 5% 5% 3% 3% ------- MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS Nevada IN THE CONTINENTAL US 3% 5% California Florida 8% MOST POPULAR LUXURY DESTINATIONS % OF LUXURY US HONEYMOONERS Europe Caribbean South Pacific Hawaii 28% 21% 11% 18% ACCOMMODATION Deluxe hotel 28% Standard hotel B & B/Inn 19% 17% 15% Lodge/Cabin Rented house 13% 57% of local honeymooners and 67% of international honeymooners described their honeymoon as 57% 67% "Eatremely enjoyable" Honeymoon planning BUDGET Wedding Fund Work out your budget and plan the honeymoon around it Allocate honeymoon expenses as soon as possible Take more money than you think you'll need DESTINATION, ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS Just Marnied Consider what each of you wants out of the honeymoon Make a list of the things that matter to each of you, and make sure to choose a destination that suits both of you USING TRAVEL AGENCIES It may be easier and no more expensive to use a travel agent A travel agent gives you a person you can contact if something goes wrong TOP 10 TRAVEL AGENCIES AMERICAN EXPRESS 4. Priceline Expedia Carlson 3 Wagonlit Travel 5. BCD Travel 6. Hogg Robinson Group 7. Orbitz 8. AAA Travel 9. Travelong 10. Travel Leaders Group TRAVEL NECESSITIES If travelling internationally, make sure your passport is valid and you have any necessary visas Check whether your destination requires any inoculations or has any other special requirements If one or both of you changes your name, remember that this will need to be changed on all your official documents - consider waiting until after the honeymoon to legally change your name PASSPOF 27222221. TIMING December You don't have to schedule the honeymoon immediately after the wedding - go whenever suits your schedule, whether it's months after the wedding, or even before! If you can't manage a long holiday, consider a "mini-moon of three or four days 22 23 34 25 16 2 WEATHER Check the weather at your destination to be sure you pack appropriately Budget honeymoon suggestions Start a honeymoon registry. allowing wedding guests to donate towards the honeymoon in place of a traditional gift Use frequent-flier miles Take advantage of off-peak deals and "shoulder seasons", between high and low seasons Travel somewhere the dollar is strong, such as Latin America 3 00000 Fly on off-peak days 11 Look into an all-inclusive holiday. as these may be cheaper MAR NOV Book a room without a view- many hotels charge more for Investigate honeymoon packages rooms with attractive views Prepare a few packed meals to save money for activities 39 Take local advice FIVE AFFORDABLE HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS Montreal, Canada Montenegro Charleston. SC Yucatan Peninsula Oahu, Hawall Komantic things to do on your, honeymoon • Book a couples' massage or spa treatment • Plan a romantic activity special to your destination - eg. a gondola ride, a tum in a carriage, a helicopter ride, surfing lessons, wine tasting • En joy sunsets and sunrises together • Share a candlelight dinner • Take dancing lessons • Drink cocktails on the • Explore the local surroundings together beach • Have a private picnic • Spend plenty of alone time HONEYMOON TIPS When you book for your holiday, mention that you're on honeymoon - you may get free upgrades and gifts! Schedule down-time Protect your privacy, especially if you have a destination wedding where guests might stay on - your honeymoon is for the two of you, not for anyone else! to simply enjoy each other's company Sources eon businesswire.com/news/eon/2010524005472/en/wedding/wedding-research/honeymoon-statistics honeymoons.about.com/cs/lodgingplannerslallOHoneymoon.htm www.indianexpress.com/news/5-tips-for-a-perfect-honeymoon-1719265/0 theknot.ninemsn.com.au/honeymoons/honeymoon-basics/top-5-romantic-things-to-do-on-your-honeymoon honeymoons. about.com/cs/directorylalhoneymoonsa_z.htm www.honeymoonbeat.com/10-romantic-activities-honeymoon.html www.sheknows.com/living/articles/964411/top-honeymoon-destinations-for-the-frugal-couple wedding.theknot.com/honeymoons/honeymoon-planning/articles/15-honeymoon-budget-tips.aspx?MsdVisit-l www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Travel-Agent-Issues/Power-List-2012/ 2)