Everybody’s Talkin’ At Me.
Tell everyone that you come into contact with that you are on your honeymoon. I mean everyone! Your cab driver, the airline representative at the check in counter and the flight attendant, the hotel staff, the guy taking you on your sunset cruise, the restaurant hostess. People love to celebrate love with you. In addition to possible upgrades and freebies, you will be surrounded by good will which can only bode well as you start your life together.
Locals Only.
Contact your local Visitors and Convention Bureau (or request that your travel agent do so) and let them know you will be on your honeymoon in their area. They can recommend romantic restaurants, dates, activities. In addition to getting the inside scoop, you may end up with some nice perks as well. Also, in addition to buying a guide book on the area you are visiting, have your wedding planner send out an email or card to your guests telling them of your honeymoon destination and asking them to pass on any tips regarding the area if they have been to your destination. You can save the responses in a book as your own personal insider’s guide to the area.
E.T. Phone Home.
Put your contact information for your home and your destination inside your bags as well as outside. This helps any lost luggage find it ways to you as quickly as possible. Pack a carry on bag of necessities like a bathing suit if you’re headed to a resort and one change of clothing for each of in case of lost luggage. Take medicines and toiletries you will need for the trip. Do not rely on finding them easily in a foreign country.
It’s All In The Details. Electronics will not be covered by travel insurance if lost by an airline unless you have a receipt and the purchase was with a certain time frame. It’s in the fine print.
You Better Shop Around.
Pack an extra expandable duffle bag to pack purchases for the return trip
Ask and You Shall Receive.
Unless you AND your spouse are comfortable winging it when you travel, don't leave anything to chance. This is your honeymoon. A trip you will remember and refer to many times over the years so take the time to be specific about your room preference, your bed preference, your optimal thread count. Don't be afraid to speak up and request a room change of the room is not what you asked for and paid for. Before you unpack check to see that your requirements and desires were met.
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