Wedding Times

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You may think that going on a honeymoon is just like going on any other vacation. Not really. It’s your first holiday away together as a married couple and your first opportunity to spend some real quality time alone together after your wedding. Here are five of the best travel tips for a great honeymoon.

1. Book Early

Although you may be all about wedding planning during the year or more before you’re the big day, you need to step back at some point and think about booking your honeymoon. The earlier that you book, the better chance you have of getting everything you want for the best price possible. When thinking about booking, consider everything that you need to reserve including hotels, airline tickets, and rental cars. When booking, casually mention that you are going on your honeymoon. Many of the people you are speaking to may want to do something nice for a pair of newlyweds and you may be able to receive some great perks because of it!

2. Get Your Paperwork in Order

If you are travelling abroad, make sure that you have all of your paperwork in order, including a current passport. As well as your paperwork, also make sure that you have all of your vaccinations if you are going somewhere that needs them.

3. Make Lists and Be Smart When Packing

Before putting one piece of clothing into a suitcase, make a list of everything you need. As you are making your list, also make a list of essential phone numbers and bring them with you in case something arises and you need to contact home quickly on your honeymoon. Pack in your carry-on some clothing that you will use on the first one or two days of your trip, depending on how much room you have. You may need to use these in case the airline loses your luggage.

4. Relax and Have Fun!

Just like your wedding, you need to prepare yourself in the event that something goes wrong. Surrender to the thought that some things are completely out of your hands and be willing to face it with a calm attitude. Chances are anything that goes wrong is fixable, so have fun with it and be willing to go with the flow.

5. Bring Home Memories

This is going to be the best time in your life so far and it would be a shame to leave it all behind. Bring home souvenirs that are very special to you and at least one that’s not from a gift shop. Leave the “Viva Las Vegas!” tee shirts for your family back home and bring home a jar of sand from your favorite beach instead.