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Plan the
Honeymoon of Your Dreams
Planning for
Paradise
Most
couples look forward to their
honeymoon from the
time they get engaged, some even anticipating it more than the
wedding itself. With a little thought and planning ahead, your
honeymoon could be the most memorable part of your wedding.
Most couples start their honeymoon planning by trying to decide
where to go. Surprisingly, many travel agents say that isn’t the
best way to begin. Unless you have already agreed on a dream
destination, you first need to decide what type of vacation you
want. Then consider a whole list of where you can go to enjoy
that type of vacation.
Romance, sure, but what else do you want?
Naturally, you want your honeymoon to be romantic, memorable,
and stress-free. But when you and your groom think “romance”, do
you think “beach” or “ski resort”? "Stress-free" for some
couples means the distraction of an African safari; for others,
it means an all-inclusive resort a few hours' drive from home.
What is most important to you? Do you want a great tan or are
you excited about visiting renowned art galleries? Do you want
to stay at one resort in a perpetual state of total relaxation,
or are you more interested in exploring a variety of locales? Do
you want nightlife, or evenings away from the world? How
important is the cuisine? It’s important to think about your
preferences, and then find the compromise between your perfect
honeymoon and your fiancé’s.
Let a
pro give you the world tour
While you can research things yourself, a travel agent has the
advantage when it comes to time, experience and resources.
She’ll help you find the best place for your dreams to come
true, and suggest places you may have never heard of. To help
her help you, clarify your honeymoon expectations with your
groom before you visit the agent. No matter what your plans
are, travel agents advise honeymooners to leave lots of free
time in their plans. A honeymoon shouldn’t be rushed and overly
organized (that was your wedding, remember?). Instead, plan a
few enjoyable activities and leave lots of opportunity to just
enjoy each other's company.
By Lisa
Carse
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