Honeymoon Vacation

Honeymoon Hotspots

While a honeymoon vacation can be planned for virtually anywhere, some of the most sought-after honeymoon hotspots are those that have nice weather and/or climates, plenty of easily available activities, and a romantic feel. Some of the most popular places for couples to plan their honeymoons include Florida, Belize, Italy, Hawaii, and Aruba.

Planning the Honeymoon: Aspects to Consider

Even with one partner doing a majority of the honeymoon vacation planning, it's important for a couple to discuss what they want out of the honeymoon in order to make the most out of your time together and have the most memorable experience. You may want to make a list of mutual interests to take into account, even if your interests differ. If your idea if the perfect honeymoon is lounging on the beach, soaking up the sun, and taking in a good novel, but your sweetheart's idea of the perfect getaway includes waterskiing and sport fishing, you should have no problem finding a location to suit both of your interests. A Florida beach resort in this example could easily accommodate the couple's interests. In addition to considering what you and your fiancée each want out of your honeymoon, you may want to consider the following as you are planning the perfect post-nuptial getaway:

• Cost-Conscious Travel: Planning a budget and a cost cap for your honeymoon vacation can help you not only keep from accruing unnecessary debt, but also avoid unnecessary stress as well.
• Planning Ahead: Many honeymoon vacation hotspots fill up quickly, so you want to book your hotel, make airline reservations, and get tickets or reservations for any other applicable activities as soon as you've made a decision on your honeymoon location.
• Home or Away: Special considerations need to be taken into account when traveling out of the country. Making a list of additional needs, such as passports, language refreshers or dictionaries, and vaccinations, if applicable, to help keep you on track if you are planning for foreign travel.
• Length of Stay: Consider other obligations and engagements bear the time if your honeymoon to help accurately gauge just how long you and your sweetheart can stay in paradise.
• Pre-packing Savvy: Many couples solidify arrangements (such as house or pet-sitting), verify travel, and pack for their honeymoons several weeks in advance so they are freed up for last minute wedding preparations.

Packing for the Special Trip

In addition to your bathing suits, clothing, and, and personal and toiletry items, many couples choose to include the following:

• Scented candles
• Romantic CD or spouse's favorite music
• Breath mints for unexpected kisses
• A small surprise for your sweetheart

For more honeymoon vacation packing tips, go to Ultimate Wedding or Honeymoons by Sunset.

The Perfect Honeymoon Vacation

No matter how much planning and preparation goes into your honeymoon vacation, mishaps are a fact of life. It's important to remember to keep your sense of humor and relax. Reemember, your honeymoon is about spending time and starting off your new life together in a special way. If you are with the man or woman of your dreams, you'll have the perfect honeymoon vacation no matter what happens!