How to Pick a Honeymoon Destination

The wedding bells have rung and it’s time for a new sound: an airplane taking off for the honeymoon. Stuck on where it should take you? Read below for tips on how to pick a destination both you and your honey will remember forever.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pen and paper

1. Make a list of the top ten places in the world you would like to visit.

2. Ask your fiancé to make a similar list.

3. Look for overlap either with city or country.

4. Set a budget. Be sure to account for every aspect from hotel and airfare to tipping and souvenirs.

5. Consider the time of year. If your wedding is during the fall or winter, you might prefer a warm destination; if you plan to marry in spring or summer, a cooler climate might make for a better option.

6. Determine with your fiancé whether you want to spend the majority of your time relaxing or sight-seeing.

7. Based on the above determinations, select the best location.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask friends and co-workers who have been to your chosen location for advice. The best guidance often comes from past visitors.
• Consider enlisting the help of a travel agency. At no (or low) additional cost, you get access to a variety of all-inclusive packages that might not be available elsewhere.
• You don’t need to spend a lot or go far to have fun. Any location can turn into a dream honeymoon locale if you make it work.
• The dollar is weak compared to foreign money. Keep conversion rate in mind when budgeting your honeymoon.
• Be wary of all-inclusive designations that list too many exclusions to avoid hidden surprises.

Resources

• The Knot
• Honeymoon Location