LET'S PLAN
The H0neymoon By Connie McVicker
After all the excitement of the wedding ceremony and reception
valid for six months beyond the date of travel. Also note, the bride
celebration, some time to relax and recuperate is well deserved
should use her maiden name for the reservation as the names must
for newlyweds. Whether you are looking to get away to an exotic
match any reservations.
island in the Pacific for two weeks or want to embark on a weekend adventure hiking in the Smokey Mountains, there are many options to consider. Imagine an intimate trip to wine country in Italy, cruising around the Caribbean, or a week in Croatia exploring the coast. No matter your preference, here are some guidelines to help plan that perfect honeymoon. CREATE A REALISTIC BUDGET. The honeymoon should be exactly what the happy couple wants, whether luxurious, adventurous or a little bit of both or everything. Your wedding is only one day, but your honeymoon can be 7-14 days, so budget wisely and decide where you want to splurge and pamper yourselves as you start your married life together.
CHECK COVID PROTOCOLS AND GUIDELINES. Keep tabs on your upcoming honeymoon destination — and keep up with any changes. There are different rules from mask requirements to mandatory COVID testing to proof of vaccine to whether you have to quarantine upon arrival and/or returning, etc. PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE. Always expect the unexpected! In today’s travel environment, it is advised everyone opt-in for travel insurance when booking a trip. The cost is minimal and gives peace of mind if something unexpected occurs. WORK WITH A TRAVEL PROFESSIONAL. Planning to tie the knot is stressful enough. It takes a lot of time and research to plan your
PLAN YOUR HONEYMOON EARLY! Book your honeymoon six to eight months before the wedding. You will get better prices — the longer you wait, the less availability there is for flights, accommodations, upgrades, and more. It also allows you to pay over time in many cases instead of one lump sum, which is great for budgeting and those splurges.
perfect honeymoon. Let your travel agent take the weight off your shoulders and deal with the nitty-gritty of the always-changing travel restrictions, closures, and reopenings. Not to mention all the perks that come with using an agent and the fact it is a FREE service! n CONNIE MCVICKER is a Travel Ambassador and owner of The Traveling Coconut. She is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured certified travel
IDENTIFICATION AND PASSPORT EXPIRATION DATES. Check the
specialist. Whether you are getting away for business or pleasure, visit
expiration dates on your driver’s license, passport, TSA PreCheck®, or
thetravelingcoconut.site to learn more about how she can help plan
other forms of identity you need for traveling. Renew them in ample
your honeymoon, business trip, or family vacation. Let The Traveling
time before you take off for your honeymoon as passports should be
Coconut take care of all the details — with no added fees.
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