Getting married is one of the biggest moments in anyone's life. It's the harmonious union of two people in love. However, that love can quickly start to fizzle if the honeymoon is too costly and turns into a travel nightmare. Anytime you travel or attempt to book travel plans, there is the possibility of something going wrong. And when you're traveling for the first time as a married couple, you want your getaway to be as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible.
If you're getting married soon and want to book a romantic AND trouble-free honeymoon to an international destination without leaving you broke, you need to think ahead and establish your travel budget, choose your destination carefully, and find international travel deals.
Establish Your Honeymoon Travel Budget
One thing that many couples don't do before they start planning their honeymoon is establish what they can afford to spend on the trip. When dealing with international travel, travel expenses such as international airfare, car rentals, hotel rooms, and other items can add up very quickly. And since it's a honeymoon rather than a student travel trip, you don't want to end up staying in a hostel because you ran out of money. So, before you even select a destination, establish exactly how much you have to spend on all items involved in your honeymoon. This includes meals, travel expenses, souvenirs, and any other high-priced items. Remember, traveling internationally can be costly; so if you don't want to end up sleeping on a park bench on your honeymoon, establish your travel budget before you choose a destination.
Choose Your Honeymoon Destination Wisely
Once you have established your honeymoon travel budget, the next step is to choose your destination. When selecting a honeymoon destination, it's a good idea to first list what activities you'd like to do. Are you interested in scuba diving? Do you want to visit museums? If so, what types of museums? After you've created your list, compare it to your spouse's list; see what activities you both have in common, and create a final list.
After your list is finalized, decide when you're going to go. The time of year you travel will dictate what countries/cities you can visit to complete as many items on your list as possible. For example, if you want to layout on the beach every day during your honeymoon, but you're getting married in February, you want to find a honeymoon destination that is sunny and warm in February. The key to choosing the ideal honeymoon destination is selecting a location that satisfies your travel activities, offers the optimal climate to complete those activities, and is within your travel budget.
Find International Travel Deals
Most newly wed couples don't have a fortune to spend on their honeymoon. However, many couples still want to have a honeymoon that's exotic, international, and romantic. So the solution to having the most romantic, yet affordable honeymoon possible is to find international travel deals. The Internet is a great place to look for international travel deals and discounts on airfare. Discounted travel rates and cheap airfare deals can be found online on travel web sites and through online travel consolidators, like cFares. These travel sites contract with the different airlines and use airfare search engine technology to get the best international travel deals on flights around the world. So if you're looking for a way to save a bundle on your honeymoon, search the Internet for international travel deals.
Top International Travel Deals and Destinations for Your Honeymoon
Discount Travel to Milan
There are few places in the world where shopping and eating could be considered religious experiences. Milan's boutique-lined streets offer some of the world's most exquisite and exclusive styles, dominating the cutting-edge of design. Travel to Milan to pamper yourself, but keep a keen eye for how you might redecorate your outdated (by Milan standards) living room. Brera is the most sophisticated and elite shopping area, centrally located and also home to the Pinacoteca de Brera, one of the most coveted museum collections in Europe. Read more about travel to Milan and find international travel deals to Milan at http://www.cfares.com/milan/.
Discount Travel to Brazil
Brazil is the largest and most dynamic South American country, bordering all but two of the continent's other nations. In Brazil, wild Amazon adventures can be coupled with stimulating city sights and leisurely beach escapades. Read more about travel to Brazil and find international travel deals to Brazil at http://www.cfares.com/brazil/.
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Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
How To Plan A Great Honeymoon
When you are deciding on a honeymoon spot it should ideally be a place that the two of you have never been. The adventure of exploring a new destination can add to the excitement of the honeymoon. Make sure that it isn't too remote unless you are both into that kind of thing and be sure to know a little about the area before you go. Beware of areas with bad drinking water like some areas of Mexico. Montezuma's Revenge can ruin a honeymoon!
You will never forget that first night together as a married couple so splurge and reserve the honeymoon suite. If you can't afford it for the entire honeymoon, at least do it for the first night. Many destinations have special honeymoon packages with hot tubs, massages, and champagne. How's that for getting pampered?
Bring some romantic accessories for the room with you just in case you can't find what you want on site. Pack satin sheets and romantic aromatherapy candles to turn the suite into your own little love nest.
Make a recording of your favorite romantic and sexy music to play on the night of your honeymoon as well as for the activities you do during the rest of your stay. This will be something you will treasure years down the road.
While on your trip keep a daily record of your activities and thoughts. Collect items and keepsakes to remind you of each day when you look at them years from now. A journal like this will be treasured for a lifetime and your children and grandchildren will enjoy it as well.
Take the time to do things together you might not get to do at home like moonlight walks on the beach and picnics. If you are in an area with water, take a boat trip alone or go kayaking and find a little remote area where you can be alone. Be sure to bring a nice bottle of wine and cheese to snack on. A nighttime picnic under the stars is always romantic.
Take advantage of this time alone together and treat even simple things like baths like a celebration with bubbles and champagne.
I recommend that you choose a destination that is known for romantic sunsets as well. Watching sunsets is a time to sit and relax and to reflect upon the day's activities. It doesn't get much more romantic than a sunset on a remote beach.
You will never forget that first night together as a married couple so splurge and reserve the honeymoon suite. If you can't afford it for the entire honeymoon, at least do it for the first night. Many destinations have special honeymoon packages with hot tubs, massages, and champagne. How's that for getting pampered?
Bring some romantic accessories for the room with you just in case you can't find what you want on site. Pack satin sheets and romantic aromatherapy candles to turn the suite into your own little love nest.
Make a recording of your favorite romantic and sexy music to play on the night of your honeymoon as well as for the activities you do during the rest of your stay. This will be something you will treasure years down the road.
While on your trip keep a daily record of your activities and thoughts. Collect items and keepsakes to remind you of each day when you look at them years from now. A journal like this will be treasured for a lifetime and your children and grandchildren will enjoy it as well.
Take the time to do things together you might not get to do at home like moonlight walks on the beach and picnics. If you are in an area with water, take a boat trip alone or go kayaking and find a little remote area where you can be alone. Be sure to bring a nice bottle of wine and cheese to snack on. A nighttime picnic under the stars is always romantic.
Take advantage of this time alone together and treat even simple things like baths like a celebration with bubbles and champagne.
I recommend that you choose a destination that is known for romantic sunsets as well. Watching sunsets is a time to sit and relax and to reflect upon the day's activities. It doesn't get much more romantic than a sunset on a remote beach.
Sunday, 4 January 2009
Tips to Plan for Your Honeymoon
When you are planning for your wedding, you will need to plan for all the details on your big day. In fact, you also need to plan for something after your wedding. It is your honeymoon. Traditionally the honeymoon should be planned by the groom. However, it will make more sense if both of you and your husband-to-be are planning the honeymoon together.
Planning the honeymoon together
Similar to your wedding planning, the best way to plan for your honeymoon is to plan together. Since it is the first time you two travel together as a married couple. You do not want to be disappointed during your honeymoon. As a result, it will be better if all the decisions about the honeymoon is agreed by both of you.
The Destination
There is no definite formula to choose the honeymoon destination. You should choose the destination based on both of your preferences. If both of you would like adventures, you can consider a honeymoon in Antarctica. It can be quite romantic in Antarctica when you see the little penguins on a white land. In fact I met a Japanese couple on their honeymoon when I was on the trip to Antarctica and I think this can be an excellent destination for honeymoon.
However, if you believe your honeymoon is meant to be relaxing, you may choose places like Bali as your destination. It will not be a bad idea to enjoy the sun shine on the beach. On the contrary, you may also consider places like India or Nepal if you love to explore different cultures. The key is that you should select a destination that both of you feel interested.
The Season
Another issue you have to consider is the season in your honeymoon destination. It may not be a good idea if you plan to join the hiking tour in Nepal during summer, which is the monsoon season. The season is even more important if you really choose to go to Antarctica. You can only go to Antarctica during the summer (in the southern hemisphere). Of course there will be less problem if your honeymoon destination is places with equatorial climate, such as Indonesia and northern Brazil.
The Budget
As for your wedding items, you need to consider the budget for your honeymoon. The tradition is that the groom should pay for the expenses of the honeymoon. However, I will suggest you forget all this tradition and try to plan the budget together. There is nothing wrong if both of you contribute to the expenses.
Undoubtedly, the destination will affect your expenses a lot. Traveling to Antarctica is certainly more expensive than traveling to Mexico (if you are living in the U.S.). However, you can try to save some money from your wedding items and use the extra for your honeymoon. At the end of the day the cost for your honeymoon is usually only a fraction of that of your wedding.
Planning the honeymoon together
Similar to your wedding planning, the best way to plan for your honeymoon is to plan together. Since it is the first time you two travel together as a married couple. You do not want to be disappointed during your honeymoon. As a result, it will be better if all the decisions about the honeymoon is agreed by both of you.
The Destination
There is no definite formula to choose the honeymoon destination. You should choose the destination based on both of your preferences. If both of you would like adventures, you can consider a honeymoon in Antarctica. It can be quite romantic in Antarctica when you see the little penguins on a white land. In fact I met a Japanese couple on their honeymoon when I was on the trip to Antarctica and I think this can be an excellent destination for honeymoon.
However, if you believe your honeymoon is meant to be relaxing, you may choose places like Bali as your destination. It will not be a bad idea to enjoy the sun shine on the beach. On the contrary, you may also consider places like India or Nepal if you love to explore different cultures. The key is that you should select a destination that both of you feel interested.
The Season
Another issue you have to consider is the season in your honeymoon destination. It may not be a good idea if you plan to join the hiking tour in Nepal during summer, which is the monsoon season. The season is even more important if you really choose to go to Antarctica. You can only go to Antarctica during the summer (in the southern hemisphere). Of course there will be less problem if your honeymoon destination is places with equatorial climate, such as Indonesia and northern Brazil.
The Budget
As for your wedding items, you need to consider the budget for your honeymoon. The tradition is that the groom should pay for the expenses of the honeymoon. However, I will suggest you forget all this tradition and try to plan the budget together. There is nothing wrong if both of you contribute to the expenses.
Undoubtedly, the destination will affect your expenses a lot. Traveling to Antarctica is certainly more expensive than traveling to Mexico (if you are living in the U.S.). However, you can try to save some money from your wedding items and use the extra for your honeymoon. At the end of the day the cost for your honeymoon is usually only a fraction of that of your wedding.
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