Honeymoon Planning

A honeymoon should be a celebration all on its own; not an afterthought. You spend countless hours, days and sometimes weeks planning for your “Big Day.” But when it comes to the honeymoon, it’s sometimes done without the planning. This is your dream vacation and the time to celebrate your life together.

So here are some things to consider:

Dream, dream, dream! Start talking today about where to go. Check out my blog on this website dated January 29, 2008 to get you thinking.

When to go? Never, if at all possible, plan to leave on your honeymoon early in the day following the wedding. I recommend couples give themselves a day or two, if possible. The day following a wedding is sometimes filled with visiting with family and opening gifts. How much vacation time to you have? A trip to Tahiti or New Zealand requires more than a week because of the travel time and time zone differences.

Budget: So how much do you plan to spend? Be realistic but don’t shortchange yourself. Which do you think you’ll remember more in ten years – the candles on the table at the reception or the private candlelit dinner on the beach?

Hire a Travel Agent: 85% of all honeymoon couples use a travel agent. Why? Because they take all the worry out of planning this all important trip. Look for an agent that specializes in honeymoons and destinations weddings. Be prepared to share your budget and possible destinations with the agent. The agent will then be able to research and fine-tune this information to get you the best package to meet your dreams!

Contributed by Grand Rapids Travel Agent Anna Kruse of Dolphin Vacations.