Budgeting for your perfect honeymoon

Imagine the perfect honeymoon – the beautiful room, the wonderful meals and
romantic setting. Then along comes the word “cost”. How much is this going
to cost us?
Budgeting for the honeymoon is a necessary part of the whole process. How
much you will spend depends on many factors: where you honeymoon, when you
travel, the length of your stay etc.
So where do you start? Begin by doing a little comparison shopping. Prices
differ greatly, from destination to destination. The price you are quoted
if you call a property is usually the highest. Booking your honeymoon
through tour operators and wholesalers, often enables you to receive large
you can often discounts.
The price of air travel to your honeymoon destination will varies
constantly. On any given flight, there are more price classes than first
and coach. Factors like Saturday night stay-over’s can influence the price;
plus seating costs can change daily.
Check with travel agents for special deals. Be flexible and try different
days for different flights rates. Another way to save money is to go online
and book tickets through that facility. If you have more than one airport
in your area, it pays to compare the price of departing from various
gateways. The difference can sometimes be several hundred dollars.
Another boost to the honeymoon budget is changing currency prices. While it
might not be enough to make you select a destination, favorable exchange
rates can certainly help the two of you afford to splurge on an upgraded
room or an extra special dinner during your honeymoon.
Regardless of the month of your honeymoon, you will find both high and low
seasons around the world. One destination’s high season may well be another
destination’s low season.
Another option is “shoulder” seasons, those months just before and after
high season. During this period, you will find lighter crowds than during
high season, good weather, and prices more favorable to the budget.