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HEALTH • WELLNESS • LIFESTYLE
How To Plan Your
Perfect Honeymoon
by Joy Ross, Travel Journeys
Congratulations to all newly engaged couples! No matter where you are in the stages of wedding planning, the opportunity to switch gears for a moment and start thinking about how to plan your honeymoon is always a welcome break. There are so many topics to discuss! Where do you want to go and how long? What type of honeymoon do you want? Where to begin?
START PLANNING EARLY
Wondering when to start thinking about booking your honeymoon? The ideal timeframe is 6- to 8- months prior to your travel dates especially if you’re thinking about destinations that coincide with any high travel season.
WORK TOGETHER
Planning on where to honeymoon should be a joint e ort. Choose a location that has interests and travel wishes for both of you.
THINK ABOUT USING A TRAVEL AGENT
If you want extra guidance planning your honeymoon or choosing the perfect t for your destination we are here to help. Travel Journeys specializes in honeymoon planning and is an excellent resource. We can save you endless research time and o er rst-hand destination knowledge. Our job isn’t nished until you return home.
The bottom line: After months of wedding prep, your honeymoon should o er some much-needed relaxation and quality time together and may be one of the biggest trips you’ve taken together so far. While it sounds heavenly, sometimes the task of honeymoon planning can take a stressful turn. This is a magical time in your life so leave the planning to someone else! Remember a travel agent has your best interest at heart! Click Travel Journeys, call 303-663-0238 or email us.
DON’T COPY ANYONE ELSE’S
HONEYMOON ITINERARY
Your friend or family may have come back talking and raving about their trip to that all-inclusive resort but you may have more of an adventurous spirit. After all, this is your honeymoon, and it should be tailored to your interests.
DON’T RELY ONLY ON ONLINE RESEARCH
Starting your honeymoon planning with a Google search is perfectly ne, but don’t rely totally on those beautiful photographs and online reviews that can paint a picture that doesn’t match reality.
BE AWARE OF HIDDEN COSTS
With your honeymoon, the last thing you want is to be caught o -guard with any surprise expenses. Make sure you understand what is included in the cost of your bookings—for example, does your hotel rate include transportation to and from the airport or are all taxes included in your rate?
SET A REALISTIC BUDGET
Set a budget that you can live with for your honeymoon. This is why it is important to talk to a travel agent. Maybe your budget won’t work for going to Tahiti but it will for going somewhere just as nice or even postponing it for a couple of months down the road.
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