Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Planning Your Honeymoon the Stress-Free Way

He popped the question. She said yes. You told your family and friends. The ceremony and reception sites are booked. The attendants' attire ordered. The final step in planning for the honeymoon. Don't let choosing a destination for your first days as a married couple stress you out. Together, plan a worry-free honeymoon that both of you will enjoy for years to come.

Of course the first step is to decide where you would like to go. Are you interested in louging on the beach or maybe nestling together in a quaint little Bed and Breakfast in the mountains. Or maybe sailing the blue seas or site seeing in foreign country.

If you have no idea where you'd like to go, search the internet, ask friends and family who travel, visit your local library, or go to a travel agency to get some ideas. Then together, you two should decide.

Once the two of you have chosen a destination, its time to book your trip. There are a few ways of doing this. Visiting a travel agency will allow an experienced agent to assist you in all of your travel plans. Most agents are familiar with the locations they book. They can give insight on the weather and climate of your destination. Many times these travel agents can present you with tours and sightseeing adventures before you reach your destination. Travel agents are an invaluable asset to any busy couple.

Another option is searching the internet. Online shopping can be valuable to those who enjoy searching for bargains. The on line shopper will find many more choices and the possibility of running across special rates and/or package deals. Planning a honeymoon over the internet is recommended for couples who are willing to put some time and effort into the plannin process.

No matter where you choose to go, or how you book your trip, make sure you purchase travelers' insurance. This type of insurance protects you against many of those unexpected things like a hurricane hitting the tropical island the day before your arrival, or you or your new spouse break out with chicken pox the night before you are to leave. Most insurance coverage will offer you a travel voucher, good for one year, if you are unable to make your trip because of extenuating circumstances. The insurance also covers a certain dollar amount if your luggage is lost or stolen as well as bodily injury compensation.

Let choosing your honeymoon destination be fun and stress free. Remember, this will be your first trip as a married couple!

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