The Perfect Honeymoon. The stuff that dreams are made of. . . . and second only to your wedding day in terms of expectations and disappointments.
The key to planning the perfect honeymoon? TALK! TALK! TALK! TALK! And then talk some more. And then plan.
There is no sense planning the perfect beach resort vacation if your spouse hates the beach. What if your spouse’s idea of the perfect beach vacation is camping and you had an all inclusive resort in mind? Nothing is insurmountable though and you can both your have your ideal honeymoon if you sit down and have a conversation.
Additionally, while the internet has made trip planning easier, there still is no substitute for professional travel agent when planning a trip as important and filled with expectation as your honeymoon. For any other trip besides your honeymoon the DIY approach may be just fine, but because there is so much expectation on a honeymoon, using a professional travel agent can save you from that dreaded moment years down the road when one of you, in the heat of an argument says “This is JUST LIKE OUR HONEYMOON. You screwed that up too!”
Before meeting with a travel agent, schedule some time with your intended to ask the following:
What is our budget?
Do you want to start your life together on the vacation of a lifetime or are you more comfortable saving for a house? Financial discussions are the cornerstone of all good marriages so you may as well begin your life together on the right foot by discussing realistic budgetary concerns for your honeymoon. Additionally, consider registering for your honeymoon to help offset the cost. That way you may just get the dream honeymoon and be able to save for your first house.
What does your ideal vacation look like?
Does one of you like exploring cities, art galleries, theater and the best restaurants while the other just wants to sleep late, lounge by the pool and drink umbrella drinks? Discuss your ideas and see if there is a destination that offers activities that both of you enjoy.
What type of room do you like?
Some clients could care less about the room they are in as they anticipate being outdoors, on the go, etc. Other people need a certain thread count before they are happy. Others still need a certain hotel floor, to be away from the elevators, air conditioning, etc. before they can get a restful night’s sleep. No one wants to be sleep deprived and cranky on their honeymoon.
Are you comfortable visiting countries where the official language is not English? If one of you is a seasoned traveler with an explorer’s soul and the other is terrified to be somewhere they cannot communicate effectively, you need to compromise. Perhaps an all inclusive resort or a cruise would be the way to introduce your spouse to international travel.
What climate are you interested in?
Definitely discuss sun versus snow, but also tackle questions you may not have thought of. For example, are you comfortable when it is humid and there is no air conditioning? Many condos in Hawaii. Costa Rica, and the Caribbean do not have air conditioning and this can pose a threat to a honeymoon if one of you cannot sleep in humidity.
Do you want to combine your wedding and honeymoon with a destination wedding?
Destination weddings are popular and look amazing in photos. They also can save you a considerable amount of money as many hotels and resorts offer package deals. And when you honeymoon in the same hotel, you can start the honeymoon immediately. The other consideration, however, is that you are sharing your honeymoon with your guests who have also flown to the site to attend your nuptials so you may not have the privacy that you were hoping for on your honeymoon.
What are your honeymoon fantasies?
The only way to guarantee they will come true is if you talk about them. Like most things in life, perfect honeymoons don't just happen. They take planning. The more you do your honeymoon homework, the more romantic - and the more fun - your honeymoon will be.
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Shelley Jarvis
Niche Travel Design
Shelley@nichetravel.com
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925.519.2619
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