Honeymoon Planning Tips

“Do not judge a book by its cover”, is the most suitable quote that describes honeymoon at its best. Though honeymoon is a cute little nine letter word that carries a lot of excitement, the process turns out to be so stressful that one cannot help but seek honeymoon planning tips from every possible source.

Hence, for the love birds who’ve just got married and are looking forward to their honeymoon, we’ve prepared an all-in-one honeymoon planning checklist that includes useful honeymoon planning tips and travel hacks. It will not only make your most awaited international honeymoon tour an hassle-free experience but will also enable you to follow a set time frame.

Grab a pen and start ticking off!

There is no honeymoon planning guide, that does not have this tip right at the top. Reason being, planning together for honeymoon plays a vital role in order to begin the journey of a lifetime on a romantic and compatible note. As a couple, the process of planning a honeymoon will be the first step wherein you start making decisions and get to know each other’s likes and dislikes.

For example, if you’re an adventure enthusiast and your soulmate is an architecture adorer, you can choose from best of Europe honeymoon packages that is a perfect blend of nature, architecture, adventure, and romance. Hence, make sure at every step of your honeymoon planning process, you’re equally involved as your better half!

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Set a time frame for yourself so that everything falls into place at the right time. For example, few things like booking a flight and a hotel, need to be taken care of months ago while you can start packing and making a mental checklist a month ago. Therefore, follow the below mentioned time frame for planning well in advance:

Usually people love to capture all the memories of their honeymoon and once they’re back, they are loaded with tips and hacks based on their first hand experience. Hence, catch up on your reading and look out for travelogues of people who have just come back from a honeymoon which is similar to the package that you want to book or a destination that you have in mind.

It will not only paint the real picture for you but will also help you in not repeating the mistakes that they did and be more cautious in what to do and what not to do on your honeymoon trip. Therefore, look out for travel experiences that will give you a new perspective, travel hacks and a lot of tips that will enhance your honeymoon experience.

Clear your head, fix a budget, and then plan your honeymoon. Look for options that will save you a lot of money which you can further invest in getting a new experience. For example, instead of a luxury hotel, book a romantic resort and spend that money on any of the activity that interest you and your better half.

On the whole, keep an average daily spend in your mind, back it up with some extra cash for miscellaneous expenditure, and then book a package that fits under your budget. Hence, below listed are few points that one should consider while calculating an average budget per person:

Flights (Round trip)
Accommodation (Taxes included and on double sharing basis)
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and Drinks)
Sightseeing (Any place or experience which is not included in the package)
Local Transfers (Using public transportation for getting around the city)
Miscellaneous (Shopping and so on)

Before you start cracking your mind on how to plan a honeymoon, decide on a destination that will offer you experiences based on your interests as well as enough privacy. For example, adventure lovers may want to go to New Zealand whereas watersports enthusiasts would chose Bali or Andaman.

Hence, when you decide on a destination, choose a place which offers what you expect along with enough privacy to be able to spend quality time with your loved one without having to worry about the hustle and bustle of the destination. This also enables one to establish travel goals together as a couple.

For online bookings, the best way to know that you’re making a right choice is to compare your choice with the alternatives throughout. Looking for best honeymoon packages online can be a tedious task which calls for research and comparison with different portals.

Of all the things, few things that you need to research before booking your honeymoon package are:

• Popular places to visit
• Famous things to do
• Best time to visit
• Ideal duration & weather conditions
• What to pack & where to stay
• Where to eat & how to get around
• Where to exchange cash in case of an emergency

Once you have compared your choice with the alternatives, make sure you check for offers and discounts that you may avail. Usually honeymooners get lucky with upgrades in hotels and flights. Hence, before you go ahead with the confirmation of your honeymoon package, always check for promotional offers that you may be eligible to avail.

Also, the entire planning process becomes easier when you get to customize your own international honeymoon tour package with a reliable travel agent. Going ahead, you can choose from the best of travel agents who offer the best quotes. In this way, the whole process becomes transparent and nothing is done out of your will. Hence, don’t let the research take a back seat when it comes to planning a perfect honeymoon.

While planning a perfect honeymoon itinerary, make sure you get enough time for yourselves apart from the days allotted for the sightseeing, tours, and activities. Most of the couples, try to cover too many attractions in a limited period of time, which exhausts them by the end of the day.

Hence, make sure you keep a track of below mentioned points to plan a perfect itinerary:

• Check the weather before departing for the destination.
• Include all the activities as per your interests in the package itself.
• Plan out activities as per your health and fitness.
• Take out enough leisure days to spend some quality time with each other.
• Make sure you double-check your itinerary whether the activities match your interests or not.
• Before you start your journey, call the hotel directly to confirm your reservations.
• For international trips, make sure your convert your local cash into dollars as the foreign exchange rates for dollar is high everywhere.
• If possible, exchange your currency either before departure or at the airport on arrival to avoid unnecessary hassles.
• In case you have a connecting flight from a particular destination, make sure all your visa requirements are met prior to your arrival as couples tend to miss their flight due to long queues for visa on arrival.
• Make sure you pack according to the baggage weight allowed in respective airlines.

Of all the features that together combine a whole honeymoon experience, choosing the right kind of accommodation is the most important aspect. Your entire honeymoon experience depends upon how good, comfortable and rejuvenating your stay was at the best of hotels and resorts.

Ranging from luxury resorts, to honeymoon suites, and beach villas, the romantic accommodation helps in lifting the whole honeymoon spirit up. Make sure you consider these points while choosing the best accommodation options for your honeymoon:

• Central location, and proximity to famous attractions
• Architecture & decor
• Room categories, views & amenities
• Infinity pools, and Jacuzzi
• Breakfast with complimentary drinks
• Nearby restaurants
• Spa treatment
• In-house activities and sports
• Availability of bar and live entertainment
• Honeymoon Freebies

Do not leave your house if you haven’t ticked off all the below mentioned essential items from your checklist.

• First and foremost, make sure you carry a small backpack to keep all your tickets, passports, visa information, international driving license, and identity proofs in place.
• Carry at least two photocopies of all your documents and keep your hotel information all set.
• Irrespective of the destination, carry an insect repellent.
• Technology Check: Mobile charger, USB cable, handy camera, DSLR, charging cord, headphones, portable speakers, earphones, iPad, and power bank.
• Take help from necessary travel apps and follow google maps for getting in and around the city.
• It is always helpful to pack according to the weather conditions of the destination you are visiting and carry an extra layer in case of weather change.
• Jackets, shrugs, and cardigans; trekking shoes, flip flops, and pair of heels; sunglasses
• For beach destinations, sunscreen and an umbrella becomes a must to carry.
• For winter travel, make sure you carry gloves, earmuffs, woolens, boots, and warmers

Once you have checked and packed all these items, it will be easy for you to plan smartly for your honeymoon shopping as well. Hence, your shopping scene will be sorted too.

This is the best part about planning a honeymoon. Couples usually seek the most romantic things to do on honeymoon in order to make it special for him or her.

Whether it’s witnessing a sunrise or a sunset, a date night or a romantic candle-lit dinner by the beach, plan a surprise for your spouse that will help you in creating memories for a lifetime. You can always coordinate with the hotel officials or the travel agent to assist you in planning a surprise for your better half.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Having said that, make sure you capture all the special moments that reflect your romantic experience without having to explain. These are the pictures that will grace the walls of your home and help you to cherish your honeymoon memories for a lifetime.

Planning for honeymoon? Customize and book the best of romantic honeymoon packages with ADISHKA HOLIDAYS and indulge in pure bliss on your vacation! Got anymore tips? Don’t forget to share them with us in the comments below!