Tips for Creating the Trip of a Lifetime - Honeymoon planning done right

Planning your wedding is definitely exciting but can be hectic so you are bound to be looking forward to your honeymoon to relax and wind down and here is how to plan for the time of your life. 

Moyan Brenn from Italy, Honeymoon (8035108362), CC BY 2.0 

Start planning early

One of the main things you need to remember is that your honeymoon does not need to be soon after your wedding. Many couples decide to take some time after the wedding before they go on their honeymoon. Sometimes, the destination you are looking to travel to might not coincide with the time of your wedding and you might want to settle down after the big day before rushing off on the honeymoon, you might need to settle down financially or you just might want to keep that excitement going for a few months so you have something related to the wedding to look forward to. Once you have decided when you want to go for the honeymoon make sure you start planning at least six to eight months in advance. This will give you enough time to look for a romantic honeymoon destination, hotels that intrigue you, book flight tickets and make sure you can find the best deals for the honeymoon of a lifetime. If you are planning for your honeymoon while planning for the wedding you are bound to be stressed and overloaded with work but make sure you do not postpone planning for this trip as this is bound to be one of the most exciting trips you will plan. 

Plan your honeymoon together -

It is no secret that most decisions associated with wedding planning are taken by the bride-to-be, but this should not be the case when it comes to planning the honeymoon. Planning the honeymoon should be done together and both partners should get involved in making decisions so you are able to add things to do that both parties will enjoy. This is an important vacation for both individuals and it is important to do activities that both of you can enjoy and have interests in. Explore sites like My Romantic Travel and decide on all the different activities and excursions you can try out as a couple, for example, the Maldives offers a variety of water sports, spa treatments, and fine dining experiences so if one person likes sporty activities and the other person likes to relax and wind-down you can add both to the itinerary so you get to share a little bit of both worlds. There are so many different honeymoon itineraries shared online and it is a good idea to read them to get inspired but remember not to copy these itineraries because you should personalise your honeymoon so that you can enjoy it to your heart’s desire. 

Set a budget for your plans

Managing your finances is a part of the new life you are about to embark on so this is a good beginning for the two of you to start managing your money practically. Remember that there are bound to be emergency payments and hidden costs so keep some money aside from your budget for that. It is true your honeymoon is important but your life after the honeymoon; which is your marriage to your new partner is the more important part, so do not spend all your life savings on this honeymoon assuming you can always earn more. What you need to remember is that you can always make another trip with your better half and you both need to agree on the budget and help each other to stick to it when making plans. Luxurious hotels and resorts are a good option but having the time of your life with the partner you chose right by your side is bound to make the best of the memories you could ever ask for.