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“Here’s the thing: Honeymoons are intended to help start off your marriage on the right foot. Wading in pools of Champagne and getting lost in each other’s eyes, you start to feel invincible, ready to take on the world as a couple. But when the highs are so high, the lows have a way of feeling even lower.”
Marissa Miller
No matter what stage of your courtship or marriage preparations you are in, you can’t miss discussing your preferred honeymoon destination with the love of your life. When talking about the honeymoon, there are many things to discuss. From the dresses you need to fun activities you are going to execute, there is a lot to do and feel excited about.
Where most married couples remain excited about their honeymoon period, many of them have no clue where they can spend the best quality time with their loved one. Just like the location, there are many other complications too. If you think that your honeymoon preparations will be hassle-free, you need to wake up to the realities and see how it can impact your happy travel times.
Start the preparations early – Those tying knots in an arranged marriage, often find it difficult to share their wedding or honeymoon fantasies with their partner. But try your best to open up, share, and discuss your plans at an early stage. This will give you ample time to book tickets, accommodation, and other arrangements. Besides this, comes your outfits and bucket list.
Plan it together – Rather than pouring your final surprise on your spouse, make sure to discuss it and then proceed. As this is a special time for both of you, value each other’s thought process, and discuss your preferred travel destinations together. This way, you can get to know each other better, find out more about your partner’s taste and choices, and plan it effectively.
Online research is not everything – Although online research is a wonderful way to explore all about a new place without stepping out from your comfort, at the same time, it is extremely important to do a bit of leg work and connect with people in real life to talk about your plans. For instance – you can’t get to know about the best deals available for Italy online. But you can seek detailed information on this via your travel manager. So, rather than believing the online suggestions blindly, get the information cross-checked and get started.
Be vocal about what you are expecting – You won’t get another chance to celebrate your honeymoon with the love of your life. So, make sure you plan for a perfect honeymoon and be expressive about everything you want to do on your honeymoon. For instance – if you are one of those adventure seekers who can’t explore a new travel destination without trying your hands on a thrilling adventure, look no further and find out what you are looking forward to. Know the possible adventures available and go for it.
Adding more fun activities or adventure games to your honeymoon can be an excellent idea to keep the fun spirit high and keep you entertained throughout the tour. This can be a totally different experience than planning for candlelight dinner dates.
Look for a reliable travel agent – Many married couples become victims of fraud cases while booking a honeymoon package. Many fraud travel agents in the market may tend to lure you with lucrative deals at affordable prices. But always remember that everything that glitters is not gold. Investigate about the travel agent or agency and then put your hard-earned money at risk. Always go for a trusted and licensed agent or agency that can give you the comfort you have been looking for.
Decide on your budget – Your wedding expenses are enough to make you a mingy already. And on top of this, your honeymoon expenses can take a toll on your worries. Before you drop your honeymoon plan seeing the over-rated expenses and package amount, make sure to set a honeymoon budget. The best and smart solution is to reduce the number of days while keeping up with the lavish treatment you have been expecting to have. If possible, make a budget for your wedding and honeymoon together so that you can spend it wisely right from day one.
Get to know the hidden costs – It’s a common misunderstanding between the married couple and travel agent which ends up in dirty debates between both the parties. This makes it essential for you to remain familiar with the hidden or extra charges levied on your chosen honeymoon package. There are times when a travel agent or agency imposes some airport transfer taxes, resort fee, etc. to fill their pockets. Therefore, ask for each detail on a prior basis, so you don’t have to worry about the additional cost anyhow.
Take time if you want – There is no hard and fast rule that you have to leave for your honeymoon right on the next day of your wedding day. You may have seen this concept in most movies, but there is no such mandatory thing in reality. If you are not getting the best packages right after your D-day, take some time, wait, and then go for the trip. If you really desire to go somewhere after your wedding, en route to a mini-moon tour which would serve both the purposes well.
This can give you ample time to improve your travel preparations while making up your mind for a more extended honeymoon period loaded with countless happy memories.
The bottom line is..
After long months of wedding planning, every married couple deserves to enjoy some happy and relaxed times. And for that, there is nothing better than a perfectly planned honeymoon. This phase should be stuffed with soothing moments and experiences to take your excitement to a whole new level. So, plan wisely and get ready to collect precious moments.
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Welcome to Birds and Lilies! I'm Lou: mother, blogger and freelance writer. This is my lifestyle blog, where I talk about motherhood, infertility and IVF, beauty, my love for food and wine, as well as my thoughts about stuff, and our real-life and travel adventures.
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