Honeymoon Checklist
Whether you organize the honeymoon yourselves or pay a travel agency to do it for you, there are lots of things to bear in mind when preparing this special trip. Check out which of the ideas mentioned below apply to your honeymoon (or print this checklist before you go to the travel agency so that you can go through the list with the agent).
Don’t feel overwhelmed by all the ideas pointed out here. Just pick the ones that best suit your dream honeymoon.
- Set budget
- Self-organized (Internet, catalogues…) or travel agency?
- Decide on length of time
- Decide on climate preferences (warm / cold)
- Decide on type of honeymoon (cruise, all-inclusive, tour, adventure…)
- Decide on type of lodging
- Choose bed size (King / Queen)
- Decide on sights preferences (beach, mountains, city…)
- Check activities offered on site (excursions, relax, museums to visit…)
- Check passport / visa terms (see www.travel.state.gov)
- Consider languages (How will you communicate with locals?)
- Check travel warnings (Is it safe to travel there?)
- Check if you need to change money (other currency?)
- Pack calculator for foreign currency
- Prepare and pack travel checks / credit card / cash
- Pack maps, brochures, travel guides
- Pack the camera and new camera batteries
- Health (Vaccines recommended? Pack own medicines / first aid package)
- Insurance (suitcases, gifts, cameras, cellphones…)
- Photocopy main documents, e.g. wedding certificate (for loss or theft)
- Suitcases (How many? How big? Extra one for purchases?)
- Put names, phone numbers and address on suitcases
- Pack suitable clothing
- Organize transport from / to airport
- Reconfirm flights
Tip #1: Many hotels have special offers for newlyweds. Don’t hesitate to ask for such offers, it might really be worth it!
Tip #2: You can also include your honeymoon in your gift registry. It’s a nice way for guests to contribute and you don’t have to bear the total cost of your honeymoon.
Tip #3: Many couples with tight budgets, decide on a smaller wedding but a most memorable honeymoon, as the wedding lasts only a few hours, but the honeymoon several days.
If you liked this checklist, take a look at our most dateiled and complete wedding timeline checklist.
Or feel free to check our list of recommended wedding suppliers.
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