Q: How soon should I start planning my honeymoon? A: The best places to travel and stay are highly sought after and need to be reserved way in advance., so we suggest that you begin researching your honeymoon choices as soon as she says yes. A stellar honeymoon will bring you big husband points and great memories! When you’re planning, don’t be fooled by ads and photos. Ask lots of questions, get referrals, and read reviews. Find out if any events, holidays, or construction may affect your visit. Remember that you can make a reservation at most places without losing your deposit should you cancel with plenty of notice, so if you run into trouble making your decision you can make more than one reservation. Be sure to check out the policies regarding this with each reservations desk. If you’re traveling out of the country, arrange for all travel requirements for passports, blood tests, and immunizations before you book.
Q: Should I risk surprising my fiancée with our honeymoon plans?
A: If she usually likes surprises, then by all means! To get you off to a good start, you’ll probably want to let a couple of her best and most discreet friends in on the plans. Their girly input will help you with all the romantic details and will ensure your wife packs everything she needs. Once you have a location and a clear idea of what you’re looking for, consider using a great travel service to make sure all the details are taken care of.
Q: What can I do to make our honeymoon stand out from a regular vacation?
A: Your question means you’re already ahead of the game. A honeymoon is different than any other vacation you’ll ever take, and careful attention to detail will ensure that it is romantic and stress-free from beginning to end.
Begin making your plans 9 months to a year in advance and double check everything before you leave; reservations, immunizations, passports, etc…and be sure to take along a copy of your marriage certificate for verification if your wife is in the process of changing her last name.
Choose a destination and schedule of events that emphasizes romance and time alone. Plan to surprise her with special gifts and treats you know she’ll love, like flowers and champagne on your arrival, dinner at a recommended local restaurant, a new dress or lingerie, or a bubble bath with fragrant flowers. Don’t schedule events that are of interest only to you, and whatever you do, keep your eyes on her. One in three men make the easily avoidable mistake of commenting on other women while on vacation, which is not going to help you in the romance department! To learn about some of our favorite honeymoon travel destinations, check out ourSpeaking of Honeymoons section and the articles about:
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