Bahamas Honeymoon - Tips to Save You Money

Ah, the honeymoon! Now we're talking. So many couples have told us that thoughts of the honeymoon is the only thing that kept them going through the stresses of the wedding preparations. Imagine leaving your city on a flight to Florida and then on to the island of your choice.

Many have chosen the Bahamas for their honeymoon destination. And for good reason. They are beautiful and not too far away, helping to keep the expense reasonable.

The Bahamas, twenty nine islands in all, are a country of English speaking people who know how to make tourists happy. It is one of their main means of commerce.

Bimini is the island closest to Florida. This island is called the gateway to the Bahamas. Grand Bahama you likely have heard is also called the Big Island. Other islands include Great Inagua, Andros Island, Cat Island, Long Island, and New Providence (where is located the capital city of Nassau).

The climate is subtropical or tropical and there has never been a report of freezing temperatures on the islands.

But now back to planning your Bahamas honeymoon. Should you decide to make a go of it here are some suggestions we've gathered from different sources.

One, you probably already know is a money saver for whenever you travel, is to go off-season if you can. That really depends on where you are going and what date your wedding is planned for. We have known some couples who have had their wedding and postponed their honeymoon for a later date. You may not want to do that but it is an idea. If you could fifty per cent you might talk yourself into it. You can also look at flying on the off days.

Second, look for the Bahama shoulder seasons for significant discounts. If you can honeymoon after Easter but before the summer gets geared up or between Thanksgiving and Christmas you can usually score some deals.

Third, fly Southwest Airlines to Florida if you can. Having worked the Southwest Airlines reservation center, we know that Southwest has great fares regularly. And we know that Southwest has flights to several cities in Florida.

Fourth, if you want to risk it, you can delay finalizing your plans until a great deal comes along. Look around for websites that offer last minutes deals. Could add a little excitement to your planning! But we would not think it would work well during the peak seasons.

Fifth, if you are having a Bahamas destination wedding, you can check to see if the airline you are using will give a discount for the number of seats you are booking.

Sixth, has there been a hurricane to hit the Bahamas in the recent past. Their misfortune could be your fortune. As they are rebuilding their business may be a good time to get a honeymoon bargain.

Seventh, you could try one of those bidding websites. We never have and feel uncomfortable not knowing what we are going to get, especially when traveling out of the country. But you may have good experiences with these sites and can give it a shot.

Eighth, you can find online a number of tour companies with various Bahamas honeymoon packages. These are always changing and we can only suggest that you look around to see what is offered and then be sure to check the fine print and any information about the quality of the company you are dealing with.

Now for the exciting part...actually planning your trip. And after it is all over, you can return home to begin your adventure as husband and wife.