How to Plan the Perfect Honeymoon

After all the stress that a wedding can create, it is essential that your honeymoon allow for relaxation, romance and fun.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Bikinis
• Evening Attire
• Lingerie
• Luggage Sets
• Swimming Trunks
• Local Guidebooks
• Identification Cards
• Cameras
• Film

1. Decide together what type of honeymoon you want. Do you crave a relaxing beach vacation? Or perhaps a high-energy sight-seeing trip?

2. Choose a destination that is new to both of you.

3. Call a travel agent. Many travel companies have developed prearranged honeymoon packages to make planning easier.

4. Allow ample time between booking and travel to ensure that all of your dream accommodations are available.

5. Build in plenty of time for rest and relaxation. Avoid overbooking day trips and tours.

6. Schedule your departing flight two days after the wedding, instead of the day after. If you must travel the day after, leave in the middle of the day instead of the early morning.

7. Ask a lot of questions of each potential hotel or bed-and-breakfast. Request an oversized bathtub, a double bed and a romantic view wherever possible.

Tips & Warnings

• Remember to take along your marriage certificate or other proof of marriage, especially if the bride's name will be different on passports and IDs than on reservation logs.

• Remember to pack your camera and several rolls of film. This is one trip you will not want to forget.

• Mention to anyone who will listen that you're on your honeymoon; you may get special deals, free drinks or other wonderful surprises.