5 Common mistakes in planning your
honeymoon
1.
Making your decision based solely on price. Getting married
is expensive! Your wedding will last only 1 day. Your honeymoon will
be 5 days or more. So the same consideration should be given to your
honeymoon as you give to your wedding. There are so many factors to
consider when planning your trip. And sometimes…for a minimal increase
you can go from "cheap" to choosing a "once in a lifetime"
honeymoon experience.
2. Relying on the Internet
to book your dream vacation. The Internet is a great source of
information if you understand that there are unreliable sources in
abundance. What may look amazing on line could possibly be a catastrophe
once you get there. Even online reviews have become suspect lately with
people being paid to post favorable reviews or to delete unfavorable
reviews. You are a unique person with individual dreams for your
honeymoon. Subjective reviews are just that, subjective. You don't
know how experienced the traveler is who posts, what their expectations were,
or what else may have happened to influence their post. It is better to
use a trusted advisor to help your make your selection.
3. Turning over the honeymoon
planning to a relative. A popular trend is for a parent or
relative to help pay for the honeymoon. This is a generous gift.
However, when someone else makes decisions on your honeymoon they may be
purchasing based on what they like instead of what you want. Your
honeymoon should be about you. Take ownership of it or, at least, invite
the relative to meet and discuss with your travel consultant.
4. Not getting travel
insurance. H1N1, hurricanes, volcanic ash…you never know what may
happen. We booked a honeymoon for a couple and on the day of their
wedding the groom's grandmother died at their reception. Thankfully, they
had purchased travel insurance and were able to postpone their honeymoon at no
additional cost. Travel insurance is worth the investment.
5. Doing it yourself
(DIY). You wouldn't arrange your own flowers, bake your own cake,
or print your own invitations. Your honeymoon is one of the most
important items you purchase. Using a professional travel planner is just
as important as a reliable florist, caterer, or printer. A travel
consultant plans vacations as a profession not a pastime. She/he can help
you decide and plan a honeymoon that will reflect your personality and
lifestyle while considering your budget. She/he will be with you not only
from the point of purchase but all the way through the experience until you
return. They have formed unique relationships with the sales managers at
many resorts and can often arrange for special upgrades and amenities.
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