As you sit down to plan the honeymoon of your dreams, consider these basic questions:
Where do you want to go?
Do you want to take a cruise, go to a resort, be part of a tour, or wander around on your own?
Do you want to marry in your honeymoon location?
How much do you want to spend?
Do you want it to be a relaxing vacation, an active adventure trip, or something in between?
When making your honeymoon arrangements, don't leave anything to chance. This your dream vacation, so you'll want to keep the following in mind:
Don't assume that your travel agent knows what you want; be as detailed as possible about your needs. This includes your seats or accommodations on planes and cruises. (And don't forget to alert your travel agent to the size of bed in which you'll feel most comfortable.)
Make sure your travel itinerary is completely worked out. Will you have enough time to make the appropriate transfers? Do you know how you're getting from the airport to your place of stay?
Find out what tourist/sightseeing options are available to you at your destination. Use the Web's plethora of informative tourism sites to help make plans.
Those ubiquitous travel books aren't popular accidentally. There's no better way to learn about your destination beforehand! Do your research, and the reward will be more than you can imagine: You'll learn about restaurants, little-known romantic nooks, and exciting possibilities - simply by picking up a couple of name-brand travel guides.
Make sure your luggage is clearly tagged with not only your home address but your travel destination as well.
Carry any essential items on board all major flights.
When packing, remember that you'll be coming home with quite a bit more than you had at the start of the trip; leave room for the knick-knacks!
Remember to bring any official documentation you may need, such as passports, an international driver's license, and the like.
Bring reading material! Sure, this is supposed to be a romantic getaway, but you've got flights and long days by the pool ahead of you.
Don't forget film, video, and new or charged batteries! Your photos and videos will help bring back the magic of your once-in-a-lifetime journey!