The Best Honeymoon Destinations on a Budget

Celebrate your marriage with a romantic honeymoon without breaking the bank.

Honeymoon expenses are rapidly rising--so much so that many couples can't afford to take a honeymoon when they get married. However, you don't have to break the bank to go on a honeymoon. With proper planning, you can find an inexpensive honeymoon destination where you can celebrate your marriage and still stay within your budget. The key to finding a low-cost honeymoon destination is looking in the off-season, or finding locations that have all the amenities you want but are closer to home.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg is a tourist city located in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Gatlinburg is popular because of its romantic atmosphere and many activities. It is also a popular honeymoon spot because of the many wedding chapels in the city. There are a variety of motels, hotels and chalets that can be rented in Gatlinburg with beautiful views that overlook that mountains. Rates vary based on the time of year, however the costs are lower over the winter and spring months, from January to May, while holidays are the most expensive time for Gatlinburg honeymoons.

Cancun All Inclusive

Though all-inclusive vacations are generally higher priced, booking a honeymoon during the off-season can drastically reduce the costs. The beautiful beaches of Cancun, Mexico provide a 4-star hotel experience, yet during the warm months of summer such as July and August, their prices are reduced drastically. September is also a great time to visit Mexico, because it is considered hurricane season.

The key to planning a honeymoon to Mexico in September is to purchase the hurricane insurance, which guarantees a reimbursement if the resort is closed due to the arrival of a hurricane.

The price for a vacation at a Mexican all-inclusive resort will be a few thousand dollars less if you go in the off-season, as opposed to traveling during the busy winter months. And the best part is, you won't sacrifice quality at all; in fact, you'll find that the resort is much more quiet and peaceful than it is during the peak times.

Caribbean Cruises

Cruises, like most vacation destinations, are dropping in price to encourage tourism. Though cruises may seem like an expensive honeymoon, they actually are very reasonable, depending on when you travel. Again, by choosing to travel in an off-season month for the Caribbean, such as the warmer months, you will find significantly discounted prices. Another bonus of cruises is that many cruise lines allow you to "register" for a honeymoon. This means that guests can buy on-board credits for you, so you don't have to spend a lot of money on drinks and excursions.

References

• LoveTripper: Gatlinburg, Tennessee Weddings and Honeymoons
• WeddingChannel: A Romantic Honeymoon on a Budget