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Honeymoons Travel Tips

We spend so much time and energy on planning every last detail of the wedding from cakes to linens, food and wine, to dresses and hairpieces that the details of the most important and memorable trip of your life often get overlooked. Couple should take some time off of planning the wedding details and sit down together and fantasize about your getaway after the big day. Here are some fun and practical tips to help you realize your dreams of a perfect honeymoon.

Get Involved: Discuss your honeymoon ideas early on, make a list of things that you both would like. Where do you want to start your life together as husband and wife? What kinds of activities would you like available? Do you want a more relaxing romantic resort or one that offers more sporting activities?

Take Advantage of All-Inclusive Resorts: If you want no worries this is the way to go.

Honeymoon packages can offer great savings and convenience. You will find that most honeymoon packages offer other exclusive benefits too like champagne or spa treatments.

Here are a few questions you should as your travel consultant:

What is included in your rate?
What are the extra things I will have to pay for?
Are there any specials available?
Are there going to be families, children at this resort?
What deposit is required and when?
Can my rate change once I have put down my deposit?
When is full payment required?
What happens if I cancel?
Is there insurance available?
Are there any specials for honeymoons?
What documents do I need in order to get my marriage license or honeymoon specials?
Should I bring cash, travelers checks, credit cards?
Do I need a passport, visa or certified copy of birth certificate?
Do I need any immunizations?
What should I pack?
Is there a limit of the number of suitcases I can take?
Is there a weight limit to the suitcases?
What about tipping? Who? What? How much?

The Final Honeymoon Stretch!

Just one month until the big wedding day and the honeymoon! Time to get those last-minute tasks accomplished while there's still plenty of time.

· Write up a honeymoon packing list. Think about everything you normally need over the period of time you'll be away, and make note. Then figure out what you'll want to have close at hand at your destination (sunscreen, hats, hiking boots, camera, lingerie, bikini...).

· Find out the easiest way to use money or credit during your trip. You might consider purchasing Travelers Checks or getting a “Travel Money” card.

· Confirm airline information and tickets, plus hotel and resort reservations, with your travel specialist.

· If you've decided not to arrange for a house sitter, ask a trusted friend or relative to gather your mail, water your plants, etc.

· Contact a kennel or otherwise arrange to have pets fed and exercised (and loved!) while you're away on your romantic vacation.

· Don't forget to buy your fiancé a wedding gift! If he or she can enjoy it on your honeymoon getaway (underwater camera, diving gear, golf clubs—whatever!), so much the better.