You Can Still Be Excited

about planning your honeymoon or destination wedding

Weddings have resumed and many couples are ready to enjoy the honeymoon they envisioned. Some concerns loom and should be taken into consideration. We strongly recommend using a travel agent for their expertise and experience to help navigate any restrictions or special issues you need to be aware of. Requirements can be fluid and change depending on COVID rates. Most countries are requiring proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID PCR test within a certain time prior to travel. Please note that compliancy is the client’s responsibility regarding testing and filling out forms per destination prior to arrival.

The cost of using a travel agent is generally zero and an experienced agent will save time and greatly reduce your stress. If anything goes wrong (cancelled flight, lost reservation, etc.), your travel agent is just a phone call away.

What should couples consider when planning and booking their honeymoon?

If you do plan to travel internationally and don’t have an up-to-date passport we highly recommend doing so as soon as possible. With more countries opening for travel and cruise lines sailing again, the demand for passports will be high and there could be delays.

If the country you really want to visit is not open, consider planning something smaller and keep planning the trip you have always wanted for a later date.

As for countries that you should avoid, we suggest visiting the U.S. Dept. of State’s website (travel.state.gov) for current travel conditions along with updates and travel advisories on the horizon. Hotels and Resorts in tourist areas have really stepped up their cleaning and sanitizing to help assure safety of guests. You’ll see table spacing in restaurants and staff wearing masks throughout resorts.

Go tropical. For the most active of couples, your honeymoon is one time when it’s okay to sit back and be pampered. If you choose a tropical destination, an all-inclusive resort is a most relaxing way to go, and most places offer a honeymoon package.

All abroad! If you’ve never been abroad before, make sure this is an experience you’re both fully committed to. Planning an international trip for the first time can be stressful. But if you’re up to the challenge, the result can be a most romantic, unforgettable experience.

Staying local. If you don’t have the funds for a plane ticket abroad or can’t get away for a long trip, consider what’s close to home. You’ll probably be surprised to learn that there’s a quaint bed & breakfast just a few miles away. Turn off your cell phones and focus on each other. It will seem as if you’re lightyears away.

Take a cruise. If you can’t decide on a destination, a cruise might be for you. If you want to see Europe, try a Mediterranean cruise. If you know you want to go tropical but can’t decide on a spot, island hop on a Caribbean cruise. And if you can’t decide whether you want to relax or be active, a cruise will give the chance to do both.