Holidays Section: Honeymoon Planning

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Are you getting married?

Before deciding on your honeymoon destination, here are some essential points to consider:

• Decide is whether you want to go overseas, or stay somewhere local and simply hide away.
• Will you be driving, flying or a combination of both?
• What is your budget per night, or in total?
  • See our estimated budgets for popular destinations (below) to help you decide
  • This may help you to determine how long you want to go for
  • Consider if you would like to use our honeymoon registry to help you pay for your honeymoon
• Are you planning an active or passive honeymoon? Is this what you partner has in mind too (if you have not yet checked, best to ask now)!
• Will it be a relaxed romantic honeymoon exploring beaches, relaxing by the palm tree, snorkeling or something more active like skiing New Zealand or visiting Europe’s wonderful sights?

Must do’s

• Book well in advance.
• Read the terms and conditions of bookings regarding cancellations and deposits.
• Ask for a written booking confirmation.
• Advise the property if you will be arriving late, or have any special requests, well in advance.
• Confirm payment options (can you pay by credit card, cheque and/or cash)
• Remind them it is your honeymoon, you never know what extra special touches they might add…
• Book your tickets in your maiden name!
  • One of the biggest mistakes that brides make when booking honeymoons, is to book all of their flights in their soon-to-be married name (if they decide to change).
  • Unfortunately, airlines won’t take you unless the name on your identification (drivers licence for domestic flights, passport for international flights) matches your ticket, and if your honeymoon is soon after the wedding, you won’t have time to change it.

Budgetting for your Honeymoon

Why not use our bridal registry to help put towards your honeymoon?

I provide you with the Honeymoon Registry vouchers to put in your invites and then your guest will also receive a certificate for them to put in the card.

I have compiled a small list of example destinations for your dream honeymoon, depending on your budget.

• Bali $3000 - $4000
• Fiji $5000 - $10,000 (more luxurious resorts)
• Thailand - $4000 - $6000
• Italy - $6000 - $10000
• Maldives - $6000 - $10,000

** Call me for more accurate prices or suggestions as there are special deals available year-round and prices are only for budgeting purposes.

Your honeymoon should be the beginning of your wonderful life together, so with these essential planning tips, you can make your honeymoon fulfill all your dreams. Honeymoons are a special interest of mine, I love to help plan such a special occasion, so please call me if I can be of service in helping you ensure everything runs smoothly for your trip.

Natalie Demirgellis
Personal TravelManager
TravelManagers Aust
Ph: 0413 187 504
Fax: 02 9920 0001
E: natalied@travelmanagers.com.au
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