5 Tips for Planning Your Dream Honeymoon

Does the thought of planning your honeymoon stress you out? Is the stress taking away from the excitement of this amazing trip? There are so many options out there and so many other peoples’ opinions, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you and your significant other want for your honeymoon. These 5 tips will help you get organized in order to start planning the honeymoon of your dreams!

Honeymoon Planning Tip #1: Plan Early

The earlier you start planning your honeymoon, the better. This will ensure the most availability and options from hotels to excursions and flights. You can start booking your airfare as early as 10 to 11 months prior to your departure date and hotels you can sometimes start booking even earlier.

Tip #2: Be Open to Low + Shoulder Season

Did you know that traveling during a destination’s low or shoulder season can save you a lot of money, save you from the big crowds, and give you the most options? If you are flexible with your travel dates for your honeymoon, check out the benefits of traveling during your dream destination’s low season. Click here for some ideas on where to travel during low or shoulder season. You may be surprised to see where is an ideal place to travel during hurricane season in the Caribbean!

Tip #3: Decide What is Most Important

You may not be able to have it all for your honeymoon. That is ok! Decide what will make for the most memorable experience for both of you. If you can agree on a few key important pieces you both want as part of your honeymoon, it will be a trip of a lifetime.

Tip #4: Create a Realistic Budget

This one just might be the most important tip. Discuss what you want to spend, what you are comfortable spending, and where you are willing to wiggle from that budget. Your honeymoon should be a big, wonderful trip that you will remember the rest of your lives, but it shouldn’t put stress on your finances to the point where you end up not enjoying yourselves.

Honeymoon Planning Tip #5: Work with a Travel Advisor

A travel expert can help save you time, money, and stress, get you VIP services, and use destination/resort knowledge to help find the best fit for your honeymoon. You have enough on your plate planning for your wedding! Leave the honeymoon planning to an expert!

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If you want help planning and booking your honeymoon or next vacation, email Sarah Key at hello@thekeystotravel.com.

 

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Sarah Key is a travel agent and travel blogger helping couples travel more and stress less. She enjoys traveling the world with her husband and bringing back all she has learned to share with others. Sarah believes travel and exploring new destinations can change peoples’ outlook on the world for the better. We all have something unique to share and getting outside of your comfort zone improves us as individuals as well as a global community. As a travel agent, Sarah is able to provide a unique travel experience for her clients from her insider knowledge, connections to lodging and tour guides, and personal experiences. 

Follow her travels on Instagram and Facebook @TheKeysToTravel and on her blog www.thekeystotravel.com.