How to Plan an Affordable Honeymoon

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In the afterglow of your wedding day, your honeymoon will be a magical experience no matter what your budget.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Aromatherapy Candles
  • Picnic Basket
  • Champagne
  • Bubble Baths
  • Mood CD's
  • Airline Tickets
  • Travel Services

Step1
Determine your overall budget for the honeymoon, including travel expenses and spending money.
Step2
Decide upon a destination that will be affordable, while still allowing you to feel pampered.
Step3
Check with travel agents and online ticketing sites for the best prices.
Step4
Travel during the off-season, if possible. Remember that different locations have different off-seasons.
Step5
Consider all-inclusive couples resorts, which provide food, activities and accommodations for one flat price.
Step6
Book all reservations well in advance to ensure the best possible prices.
Step7
Ask airlines about companion fares or honeymoon package discounts.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make romance happen, even in the barest of conditions. Take a few candles to light in your hotel room, spend your time seeking out romantic nooks and crannies, and plan picnics instead of eating out at every meal.

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on 10/20/2007 Determine when to go! You don't always have to go on a honeymoon right away. We saved $1000 by waiting 5 - 6 months after.

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on 8/8/2006 We are on a tight budget but discovered rather than stay at a hotel, stay at a resort. I surfed the web and found serveral resorts in Maine that have "housekeeping cottages" These cute little cottages do not have daily maid service but you do get fresh towels. Also they include full kitchens so you can cook your own meals and save money. We picked one near shopping and sites, yet with a indoor pool, hot tub, cable Tv etc. (I didn't want to feel like I was camping) and yet by going in an off season and renting by the week, we are spending less than $400 for our honeymoon on the coast of Maine! Also check out renting a condo in the area you want to go. There are many places that have cheap weekly rates and luxery amenities!

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on 11/22/2005 We are on a tight budget but discovered rather than stay at a hotel, stay at a resort. I surfed the web and found serveral resorts in Maine that have "housekeeping cottages" These cute little cottages do not have daily maid service but you do get fresh towels. Also they include full kitchens so you can cook your own meals and save money. We picked one near shopping and sites, yet with a indoor pool, hot tub, cable Tv etc. (I didn't want to feel like I was camping) and yet by going in an off season and renting by the week, we are spending less than $400 for our honeymoon on the coast of Maine! Also check out renting a condo in the area you want to go. There are many places that have cheap weekly rates and luxery amenities!

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