How to Plan a Honeymoon to New York City on a Budget

New York City can be a very romantic destination for your honeymoon. And though it may seem impossible, you do not have to break the bank to have a honeymoon in the city that doesn't sleep. With some careful planning, you can plan a honeymoon in New York City on a budget.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Flexibility
• Reservations

1. Find discount hotels. Call Hotels Cheap at [phone] to help you locate budget hotels in New York City. If you are flexible about your dates, it will be easy to find nice hotels when honeymooning on a budget.
2. Stay less than a week. A three-night stay in New York City will make for a terrific honeymoon without going over budget. Book your stay on off days (Monday through Thursday), and you will find hotel costs can be more than half off the normal weekend rates.
3. Look for free events. Even though everything in New York may seem expensive, there are many free events and low-cost activities going on each month. From concerts in Central Park to museum and gallery openings, you can find plenty to do in New York City on a budget.
4. Plan a carriage ride. Nothing is more romantic than a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park. Call Manhattan Carriage Co. at [phone] to book a carriage ride. Their 20-minute ride will not do much damage to your honeymoon budget.
5. Eat cheap. Hotdog stands, corner delis and family pizzerias are part of the flavor of New York City. Keep your food budget low and opt for these types of establishments for your daily meals while honeymooning in New York City.
6. Use a honeymoon registry. Family and friends can contribute to your honeymoon fund instead of purchasing wedding gifts.

Tips & Warnings

• Find promotional codes. Airlines and hotels sometimes offer promo codes that offer significant savings.
• Tell everyone you are on your honeymoon. Hotels and restaurants will often throw in discounted perks or free meals for newlyweds.
• Be aware of your surroundings. The crowded streets of New York can be full of petty crime.
• Do not book your honeymoon near any major holidays when hotel prices are sometimes ten-fold.