Honeymoon Planning Tips
It’s time to talk about your honeymoon. When the big day has come and gone, you’re officially a married couple! Your honeymoon is the perfect opportunity to begin making memories.
Today I’m sharing tips with you on how to enjoy your honeymoon and maximize this once in a lifetime experience.
PICK A DESTINATION
Choose a destination that offers you exactly what you envision paradise to be. It could be a white sandy beach or a mountaintop bungalow, the hills of Napa valley or the bright lights of NYC. Whatever you decide, make sure that you & your new spouse discuss what you want to get out of your honeymoon. It might be good old R&R or action packed adventure. That will help you plan, pack & imagine the best experience possible.
CHOOSE YOUR HONEYMOON PLANNER
Once you’ve picked a destination that you know you’ll both enjoy – let SOMEONE ELSE do the planning for you. You are in the thick of planning the biggest party of your life so let someone else plan the biggest, best vacation of your life as a reward for all your hard work!
Some brides give this task to the groom so just make sure to also give them my phone number too! He can look like a rock star and not have to do all the heavy lifting.
Quick note: Give yourself at least 2 days before you actually depart on your honeymoon. Consider leaving on a weekday too. No need to add on stress. Enjoy the afterglow of your wedding for a few days at home. Open wedding gifts. Sleep in. This also gives you time for my next couple of tips.
GET YOUR TO DO LIST READY
When you are a couple days out from the big trip, get your to-do list ready! I will send you a list of general travel tips and specific destination travel tips well in advance. I also have a great packing resource to share too! Speaking of packing…
Pack a variety of clothing. This may seem silly, but you want to be prepared to enjoy excursions on a whim. Layers are always a good idea too! My recommendation depends on where you choose, but if you’re planning on doing nothing but lounging on the beach & enjoying the spa, pack a pair of sneakers anyway. You might discover a nature trail that can’t be missed! Or decide that you want a little gym time after indulging in that extra piece of cake.
Plan for both casual & fancy nights out. Treat yourself to room service. Find a fine-dining establishment where you can enjoy a romantic, candlelit meal to celebrate how far you’ve come. Put on your comfiest lounge clothes and pig out on fries and milkshakes. Just remember that variety is the spice of life, and not every meal has to be casual or fancy. Try something new!
When you arrive at your destination… RELAX. Soak it in. Enjoy a quiet moment in your room. Your forever has begun! Kick it off with a vacation that the two of you will remember forever. You (and your marriage) deserve it!
This blog post was written on Jan 25, 2016 by one of our previous Travel Agents, Pam Taylor, who has now moved on from our company. We can help you plan a similar trip as we have Honeymoon Travel Experts on our staff. Contact us to get started!
