How to Decide Where to Go on a Honeymoon
You've gotten engaged, and now you're planning your wedding and honeymoon. For many couples, this seems like an easy decision until they actually start the planning process. Deciding where to go on a honeymoon is a large give-and-take endeavor that requires careful planning.
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Things You'll Need
- 6 months to plan, particularly if you need to get a passport
- Calendar
- International map
- International climate/weather calendar (listing temperatures and rainfall)
Instructions
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Discuss the type of vacation you want with your soon-to-be spouse. Decide if you want a beach, jungle, resort or rustic environment. Also, decide if you want a cruise versus a stationary trip. Limiting your options will give you focus and make the decision-making process much easier.
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Look at the time of year you are getting married and then consult the climate/weather calendar for any suggested honeymoon locations during that time of year. You may be dying to go to India, but if your wedding is in July and you decide to honeymoon immediately after, you would be traveling to India during monsoon season, which is definitely not ideal. In a case like that, you may opt to honeymoon several months after the wedding instead of immediately afterward.
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Set a budget. It's easy to get carried away with all the amazing places to see in the world, but the reality is, some are well beyond the average person's budget. Also, prices fluctuate depending on the time of year you travel and the currency exchange rate. Be realistic about how much you want to spend, and then bump that number up for things you haven't even considered, such as cab fares and massages.
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Start your research. Most countries have their own tourist board online that gives suggestions on where to go, what to see and what you need in terms of currency exchange, visas and vaccinations. If you are planning to leave the United States, you will need a passport -- these take several months to get, so if you don't have one, start applying at least six months in advance of your trip. Also, it is a good idea to check the state department website to make sure the country in question doesn't have any sanctions against it, and that it is okay for tourists from your country to visit.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to check out the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs (this site will tell you about travel warnings, sanctions against particular countries and document requirements)
Also check out the CDC website for necessary vaccinations needed for entry to certain destinations
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