HONEYMOON
After the rush and excitement of the wedding day, the honeymoon is the perfect opportunity for the couple to relax and spend time in each other’s company. While some receive a honeymoon package as a wedding gift, others need to plan for it. While planning the wedding budget, keep a certain amount aside for the honeymoon. Planning your honeymoon may be a difficult task. Approach a travel agency that can plan your honeymoon, from the hotel bookings to the sightseeing requirements. Go through the travel brochures provided by the travel agencies. Go online and compare the rates of travel agencies, air tickets, and hotels. You don’t have to stretch your budget to have a good time. Always read the fine print. Ask your travel agent what is included in the package. Some packages include airfare, while others do not. Be specific while booking your trip.
- Make sure you have all your documents like Passports and Visas in order for international trips.
- Do not forget to get the ECNR endorsement. This can be done through consulates, travel boards and travel agents.
- It is important that you carry your marriage certificate along.
- Be aware of all the rules and regulations of the region you are visiting.
You may have different opinions on the destination. While one might prefer a quiet romantic time, your partner may want to revel in a carnival-like atmosphere. Determine the climate and atmosphere you prefer and the activities you would like to indulge in, as this will help you decide on the destination you would like to visit. If you enjoy skiing, then the slopes of Switzerland would be perfect, while sunbathing can best be enjoyed in Goa or Brazil. Some other popular destinations for honeymoons are Sikkim, the Golden Triangle, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Darjeeling, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Fiji, Tahiti, the Caribbean Islands, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore. Time is also a key factor in deciding the destination. If you do not have a lot of time for your honeymoon, then you need to find a destination that will not take too long to leave for or return from. Find out if there is going to be a special event in the region you are visiting, like the carnival in Brazil or the Dubai Shopping Festival. The costs of accommodation and travel are at their peak during the holidays.
Hence, it would be advisable to plan your Honeymoon for the off-season. Carry appropriate clothing according to the climate. Also carry an emergency kit, which should include insect repellent, plasters, and your required medicines, along with your medical history. Organise travel insurance to cover emergency medical expenses and theft. Carry a camera along to capture the beautiful moments of your honeymoon. If you are carrying electrical appliances like an iron or a hair dryer, check the voltage and plug requirements of the foreign country. Carry a list of important contact numbers, like those of your travel agent, credit card or travellers’ check issuers, hotels, airlines, and the embassy of your country. Put a tag bearing your name, address, and contact number on your luggage so that it can be returned to you in case you lose it. Reconfirm all your bookings before you leave. If your flight is cancelled for any reason other than weather, then you have the right to ask to be put on the next available flight or even in a higher class. Put all your valuable belongings, like jewellery, in the Hotel safe deposit locker. Just remember: You are beginning a new life. Make the most of it!