Honeymoons and Romantic Vacations

Honeymoons and Romantic Vacations

We are in the midst of doing Bridal shows in South Florida, and it really amazes me how many people are getting married! Congratulations to all you brides and grooms, and trust me from experience, you are going to really need a honeymoon after getting married! A wedding is a lot of work (less work if you do a destination wedding and even less work if you elope) but also a wonderful celebration of life and love. At the Bridal Show I would say ½ the brides wanted to go to Tahiti or Hawaii, but had no clue as to how far away they were and how much those destinations cost. One young lady asked me when the best time would be for her to go to Fiji and I told her, “either in 2010 or when you get your braces off”. Ladies, what is the rush to the altar? Take your time. Marriage is a huge commitment and so much work. Make sure this is really what you want to do. Our trip cancellation insurance does not include changing your mind about getting married (though I think there should be an insurance brides and grooms can buy to get refunds for their wedding in case of a runaway situation).

Assuming you do get married, enjoy your honeymoon. Go someplace special, but not that special that it takes you 2 days to get there and you spend ½ the money you received as gifts.One time a groom called to book his honeymoon to St. Lucia and it was over $5,000. He asked if he could have another month to pay for it because he was cashing in his 401K. I just couldn’t take his reservation. I am sure he ended up booking his honeymoon somewhere else, but at least I slept well that night.I have some great tips to save some money for your honeymoon- skipping your morning Starbucks is just not enough.Forget the gym membership- you’ll join and never go because you are so busy getting ready for your wedding.Don’t buy any fancy creams and lotions to get rid of wrinkles and spots. The cheap ones work just as well (which is not very well).Turn down the heat or air and use more or less blankets.Sneak your snacks into the movies if you insist on going to the movies.Stop buying things on sale just because they are on sale.Carpool to work or take public transportation.Stop buying wedding magazines and self-help books. Go to the bookstore, and read them there. If they didn’t want you to do that, they wouldn’t supply such comfortable couches and chairs.Sell all your junk (and your significant other’s junk) on ebay. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.
Now that you can afford a honeymoon call Maritza at extention 102 or email her at msavoy@yourtripinformation.info and let her plan the perfect trip for you.For me personally, I think any all-inclusive that serves alcohol 24 hours a day, is the perfect honeymoon destination (that’s why you should call Maritza).I also think that if you love the person you are with you will have a great time wherever you go.

Happiness is what you make of life, not a destination.