BY CLAY LARROY
It
doesn't matter if you take a trip across the state line or the border, being
far from home can be exciting and also a bit stressful. When considering
traveling, it is important to think of the best mode of travel. Traveling by car can offer
many more sights and opportunities for side trips. Traveling by train can offer
a chance to relax and get some work done if they wanted. Planes can cover
ground fast but don't allow much movement and one cannot get off the plane in
flight. Each mode of travel has its own advantages and disadvantages to be
considered. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Planning
a Hassle-Free Honeymoon
If
you and your fiancé are just beginning to think about your honeymoon plans, a
good place to start is agreeing on a specific destination. A recommended way to
do this is to sit down together and compile a list of your top dream vacations.
Choosing a destination and an itinerary that really works for your personality
is also key. It’s easy to get overwhelmed at this stage, since you have so many
possibilities, but you can narrow down the options by deciding if you’d prefer
a tropical beach, big city, or a place known for adventure travel. Also
consider if you want warm or cool weather, a distant land or someplace closer
to home, a vibrant location with people to meet, or seclusion, where it will
just be the two of you. Speak with your travel consultant about all of your
honeymoon ideas, and consider including adventurous and unusual travel themes
along with more popular options like mass market cruises and all-inclusive resorts.
Also
remember that you may need to psychologically accommodate to your new status as
a partner and a spouse, and with proper planning and smart travel choices, you
can enhance your opportunity to bond without undue stress over logistics or
other complications. Your travel consultant can always develop a customized
honeymoon that provides not just a vacation experience, but a real journey for
the two of you set in a locale that reflects your personalities and values.
Once
you"ve decided where you want to go, your next step is to make a budget.
Find out if you have any frequent flier miles or hotel discounts you can use
towards your trip. Also think about putting all the wedding expenses on a
single credit card that accumulates frequent flier miles for the honeymoon. The
cost of your honeymoon will, of course, be the sum total of the accommodations,
activities, transportation, meals, tips, souvenirs and other travel costs. Be
candid with your travel consultant to make your honeymoon economically
comfortable.
When
considering your budget, know that all-inclusive resorts take care of most of
your meals, athletic equipment, and tips. Some also include liquor and bar
costs as well as resort-specific activities. These arrangements vary widely,
however, with some including roundtrip airfare, so find out exactly what is and
is not included in the price.
Also
note that honeymoon packages offered by hotels, airlines, and wholesalers
typically include special perks for newlyweds that you can’t get with standard
packages. Your travel consultant will know to ask your hotel if special
honeymoon packages are available.
Once
you have a budget, decide when to go and for how long. Figure out how many
vacation days you have and how many you’ll need before the wedding to take care
of odds and ends at the last minute. Decide whether you want to leave
immediately after your wedding, or wait a few days or weeks to give yourself
more time to focus on the trip. If you don’t have very many vacation days, you
may want to take a "mini-moon" the weekend of the wedding and then a
longer, second honeymoon on your first anniversary. It’s usually a good idea to
give yourself at least a day or two to continue the honeymoon after returning
home, before you head back to work and settle into your everyday life.
Don’t
forget to research the travel documents you might need for your honeymoon as
well. U.S. citizens need valid passports for all air and sea travel to and from
Europe, Asia, and Australia. As of January 8, 2007, passports are also required
for travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, and the
Caribbean. Your travel consultant will assist with all of the necessary
documentation, including documentation of your recent name change!
Be
diligent about keeping copies of all correspondence, confirmation numbers, and
invoices given to you by your travel consultant. Double- and triple-check all
the plans to be sure that your departure and return dates are correct. Inform
everyone along the way that you’re traveling on your honeymoon, so you don’t
miss out on complimentary perks. Stay organized by creating a folder or
notebook where you can keep all this information.
One
last bit of advice: Have realistic expectations throughout the course of
planning and taking your honeymoon trip. While it’s only natural for you to
want your honeymoon to be perfect, bear in mind that travel is inherently an
adventure. Approach your honeymoon with an open mind, and prepare to have
plenty of laughs along the way.
There
really are endless possibilities for honeymooners. Whether you decide to go on
an exotic foreign expedition or visit a nearby luxurious resort, start planning
early to make sure you’re right where you want to be... and then Bon
Voyage!
REFERENCE SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/
Go to a place where you're
not going to be stressed, because a honeymoon itself can be a stressful thing.
Diane von Furstenberg
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