How to Save Money on Booking Your Honeymoon

The honeymoon is supposed to be the most romantic time in your life. But, nothing sucks the romance out of the experience like paying an arm and a leg for your trip. Saving money in this area will leave more money for you and your new spouse to have to start your new life together. Here is how save money on booking your honeymoon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• List of different venues
• Travel agent

1. Stay close. Even though some couples take week long trips to far away lands, is that what you really want with your first few nights as a married couple? Consult your sweetheart, you might just want to make a short drive out of town and stay in a cute bed and breakfast. That is all you should need anyway!

2. Book in advance. Think ahead. If you can book your travel or hotel in advance, you might be able to get a good rate.

3. Consult a travel agent. A travel agent cannot only get you some good deals; they can make the whole trip cohesive. This will save you a bit of time and money, both of which are premiums when getting hitched.

4. Avoid peak times. You probably don't want to plan your wedding according to what the peak tourism times are in your dream honeymoon spot. But, if you can, do it! Read up on it and find out when the low travel time Are a for a certain place, and you will save some dough.

5. Negotiate. Everything is negotiable. Period. Don't let the hotel, airline or car rental company have you fooled. They will lower prices for you if you work with them. Don’t be afraid to haggle.

Tips & Warnings

• Book everything together. Sometimes online you can book package deals that will save you some cash. You might even be able to do that through your travel agent.
• Use the Internet. With so many people having the Internet, the travel industry is really making use of catering to its online customers. As a rule, online customers pay less than the person who walks in off the street.
• Go during the week. Weekdays are cheaper than weekends.
• Avoid saying it is your honeymoon. Even though it might be neat to stay in the penthouse honeymoon suite, the price will ruin the mood. Many places jack up prices for newlyweds. Don't fall victim.