Whether it's a weekend nestled in a quiet northern Ontario cottage, heli-skiing the majestic Canadian Rockies, a sun-filled island vacation getaway or a three-week trek through Europe, getting away for a honeymoon is one of the highlights that follow a traditional wedding.
Outside of any other vacation time you'll spend together, the honeymoon is an intimate time for strengthening your bond and relaxing after the exhilaration of the actual wedding. If you've got some time to travel and even a limited budget, your choices can include all-inclusive resort packages, cruise ships, grand resorts, villas or condo rentals and intimate bed and breakfasts.
Similar to planning the wedding, give yourselves ample time to research, decide, plan and co-ordinate the honeymoon.
Helpful Hints for Honeymoon Planning:
• If you plan to go through a travel agent, begin by drawing up a wish list of places you'd like to visit, and the kind of amenities that you are looking for – ocean view, hot-tub, honeymoon suite, recreational activities, five-star dining or whatever your pleasure.
• If you're planning to leave right away, pack your stuff a couple of days before the wedding. Create a checklist of items so you don't forget anything – include items such as tickets and travel documents, camera, contact lenses or extra glasses, sports equipment and a supply of any prescription medication you need.
• Have your luggage brought to the hotel where you are spending your wedding night, so you don't have to worry about picking it up on the day of departure.
• If you are considering participating in sports such as scuba diving, mountain climbing or skiing over the honeymoon, make certain you are either both very familiar with the sport or that lessons are available on-site.
• Take your marriage license with you, especially if you plan to go to another country and have changed your name from what's on your passport.
Good Ways to Save Money:
• Choose all-inclusive packages so you know what you'll be spending ahead of time. It's not unusual for newlywed couples to be tempted to spoil themselves and go overboard otherwise.
• Register for your honeymoon so your guests can contribute toward the trip.
• If you are relatively flexible on where you go, book as close to the departure date as possible, or even consider booking a surprise trip a few days after the wedding if vacation time permits.
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