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Planning Your Honeymoon in Budget

January 6th, 2009 Pratik

We know that you must be very tired after your hectic wedding shedule but don't worry at all. We are here to help you out in planning your honeymoon and that too in a reasonable way. Here are 5 simple steps to follow :

1. If you look into destinations where the dollar is strong — Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Montreal — you'll see a noticeable difference in savings over European destinations like France, Italy, and Spain. It's even cheaper if you stick closer to home. New York City, San Francisco, Miami, Key West, and New Orleans have all experienced a recent surge in popularity for honeymooners.

2. Are you willing to give up items on your wedding registry in exchange for a great honeymoon? Put the word out to your bridal party that you'd love the gift of frequent-flyer miles. Discounted airline tickets can really help you offset the costs of a more expensive vacation to a place like Australia, China, or Dubai.

3. You can always just cut to the chase and register for your honeymoon online at WeddingChannel.com. Large resorts like Sandals and Starwood offer honeymoon gift certificates that can be purchased by family and friends prior to your honeymoon departure date that are good for hotel room upgrades and activities on the resort.

4. It may be tempting to book every little aspect of your trip before you go, but you could save some cash if you wait until you arrive at your location. Tour excursions like scuba diving, horseback riding, and shopping trips tend to be cheaper if you book them directly through a local tour operator.

5. You're in love and you want to let the whole world know that you're finally married. Don't hold back! There are many perks to flaunting your honeymoon status, so let your hotel and airline know you've just said "I do." It could possibly translate into discounts, upgrades, and free vouchers. This also works at local restaurants, so make a point to share the good news with your server or the manager. Source