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Honeymoon Planning Tips

Honeymoon Planning Tips. Skinny dipping plans! Looking for honeymoon packages and maybe honeymoon destinations? We got you! Here is a wedding planning checklist that can help you plan your honeymoon a little bit easier!

We might be going through lots of travel restrictions, but you can use these honeymoon planning tips when it is ok to travel again!

  1. Reservations + Packing
  2. Materials + Familiarize
  3. Passport / Visa / Paperwork / Declaration
  4. Emergency Contacts
  5. Travel Updates
  6. Currencies
  7. Alert your credit card company
  8. Driver’s Licence
  9. Plan Ahead
  10. Medical Kit
  11. Medical Certificates and Bracelets
  12. Immunization Needed
  13. Share your itinerary & contacts
  14. Document your honeymoon

Most likely, you are also planning your honeymoon during your engagement period. Maybe even planning to set up a honeymoon registry (which is a great alternative to monetary wedding gifts!)

Unless, of course, you chose to proceed with your honeymoon at a later time, which means you can actually plan it after the wedding.

Budget (duration and spending), safety, details, and experiences are the top things that have to be considered when planning your honeymoon.

Browsing through the internet to gather information about locations and destinations is the most common starting point in determining where you wanted to go.

Or, if you have a destination that both of you have been looking to go to for the longest time, then you might already have an idea of where you want to go.

Although the internet is a great starting point to gather ideas and options, the best and probably the easiest way is to work with a professional travel agent.

Speaking and booking your honeymoon through an expert specializing in trips, experiences, and destinations will save you time and money and provide you peace of mind.

The access, discounts (possibly!), and inside information that your travel agent can provide you will help you feel “safe” and “at ease” with your honeymoon plans and decisions.

Travel agents can also help you navigate things beyond your control, like weather concerns, reservation mix-ups, and the like.

Here are some honeymoon planning tips to keep in mind when planning. These points can also be your guideline when discussing your plans with your travel agent.

Honeymoon Planning Tips

1. Reservations + Packing

When you plan to travel, popular resorts get booked up quite quickly, especially during peak season.

Book asap when you decide on a honeymoon destination to avoid this challenge. Check out if your destination will need for you to have transportation to get around, or better yet if it is included in your package.

If you need to rent a car, call and inquire ahead on what’s required for you to bring to be able to drive at your destination.

Reconfirm your reservations with your travel agent and/or your actual destination 1-2 weeks before you leave.

Have all your reservation paperwork handy and in order. I.e., signed forms, rental forms, tickets, passes, etc.

After all, this should be a romantic honeymoon and the last thing you’d like is to spend it “looking” and “finding” paperwork!

PRO TIP: Check what is covered with your travel insurance (if you have one from work) – and if needed, you can purchase additional coverage depending on your destination.

PRO TIP #2: Sure this is a great time to be spontaneous, but it will help a lot if you have places and activities in and around your destination that you have lined up. Not a bad idea to plan your activities ahead of time.

PRO TIP #3: Label what you have packed so you know exactly what you have and what you might be missing! This includes your self care (sunscreen, insect repellant, skin care and makeup) products.

2. Materials + Familiarize

Look through the materials that were given to you or that you have researched about your destination.

Having a “feel” and an idea about your location and whereabouts will be helpful once you arrive at your destination.

If you are extra specific, create your own itinerary and plan your activities. Your travel agent can also help you with this.

In addition, double-check if there are any hidden fees that might affect your honeymoon budget.

3. Passport / Visa / Paperwork / Declaration

Depending on your destination, go through all the requirements carefully. Bring the necessary documents with you.

Please take photos or scan (PDF files) your documents and send them to your personal email (and also your phone!) for backup access.

If you are applying for a Visa, ensure to provide ample time frame for processing, including delays.

Check your passport expiry. Some countries require a specific number of months left before expiring to be considered a “valid” passport.

Honeymoon Planning Tips

4. Emergency Contacts

Create a list of contacts; emergency contacts, local hospital/health care contact, local consulate/embassy contacts, and other numbers that can be found easily.

If you can create a waterproof bracelet or tag, that will be helpful.

5. Travel Updates

The world keeps changing, and we have to keep up with updates: restrictions heightened, danger or health and safety challenges, warnings, and other important alerts.

6. Currencies

Plan to have your destination’s local currency with you when you travel, even before getting to your destination.

You can source it from your local currency exchange and get more once you arrive at your destination’s airport.

This cash will help you cover any incidental and/or surprise expenses like tips, transportation, snacks, luggage trolley rentals, etc.

Ensure that your credit card it also accepted at your destination.



7. Alert your credit card company

Call your credit card company and advise them of your travel.

Credit card companies block or suspend your credit card when they see suspicious activities like out-of-the-country charges and usage.

You want to avoid this by calling your credit card company ahead and advising them of your travel plans.

If you plan to purchase and do a lot of shopping, using a specific credit card will help you just in case there is a mix-up or any issues that might come up. Having a spare credit card with a separate account will be a great backup!

8. Driver’s Licence

Not all countries accept foreign driver’s licenses to rent/drive a car.

Check with your car rental company at your destination about their requirements.

You can also always obtain an international driver’s license to be on the safe side.

Have a chat with your insurance (car and travel) to go over your coverage while you are at your honeymoon destination.

Or, if you do not have coverage, consider purchasing one (or two!)

9. Plan Ahead

Arriving and leaving might be a little different depending on the country you are heading to.

Check waiting times and line up ahead of time if you can and always add 1.5-2 hour padding to ensure you get through without hiccups.

Or even if there are to be hiccups, you have padded time to solve it and are still in time to board your plane.

PRO TIP: If you can, look for the where and how to contact your embassy. Save that contact info on your phone or somewhere that you can easily have access to, so you can call out for help if anything.

10. Medical Kit

Needing medication while you travel?

Always check the paperwork you need to bring to carry your medication/s (original labels, clear containers, doctor info, etc.)

11. Medical Certificates and Bracelets

Have your immunizations and health certificates handy. You can easily obtain this from your family doctor.

Allergies can also be managed better if you keep a medical bracelet with you.

A doctor’s note and a letter will also be helpful, especially if you have preexisting conditions with symptoms and treatment information.

Ask your doctor if they suggest specific shots to help you keep protected at your destination.

12. Immunization Needed

Consult your doctor for the best vaccine recommendation to help you be protected while you are at your destination.

13. Share your itinerary & contacts

Your family and closest friends should have a copy of your itinerary and local destination contact numbers that they can contact in case of an emergency.

14. Document your honeymoon

Don’t forget your gadgets; cameras, Go-Pros, chargers, plugs, tags, and all other electronics that you need to document your honeymoon!

There you are! Honeymoon Planning Tips! Have fun lovelies!

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