Therefore creating the perfect one should never be rushed. It may feel overwhelming and difficult to know where to even begin but that’s why we are here to help. We have over 150 years combined expert experience in creating Once in a Lifetime Honeymoons, and are well placed to make sure you get lots of brownie points and start married life in the good books if as tradition suggests you are organising it all!
That said a lot of couples choose to plan their honeymoon together, and if so, these tips will still be very useful to you too. Not only does the honeymoon need to be impeccably well thought out it’s an absolute must that this is a Once in a Lifetime Holiday whatever your budget may be.
DO start planning the honeymoon well in advance. We recommend at least 6 months prior to departure so that you have plenty of time to chat through your ideas with a travel expert, secure availability and play around with the itinerary until it is absolutely perfect.
DO surprise her with something special. Even if she knows where you’re going, it’s a nice touch to plan a little surprise, our experts will be full of unique suggestions to add a certain ‘wow’ factor to your trip.
DO consider a mini-moon. Often our honeymooners take a short break straight after the wedding and then a bigger trip later on, this can be for many reasons – the weather at their chosen destination may not be at it’s best when you get married, you may wish to have a gift list where your guests can contribute and a delayed honeymoon can make this more effective or you may want something to look forward to after the excitement of the wedding has passed.
DON’T just book the exact same honeymoon your best friend found for his bride-to-be. Make her feel special by putting a little bit of time and thought into proceedings, it’s a Once in a Lifetime Holiday for the two of you.
DON’T just assume you must have a beach holiday on a honeymoon. Don’t fall into the trap of only considering places like the Maldives or Seychelles as honeymoon destinations, our experts have access to literally hundreds of unique, romantic beachfront hotels in a variety of destinations around the world… they can also be combined with adventure, cities, wildlife, walking, anything that may be of interest to you as a couple.
DO stay in amazing hotels. This is the one time you need to find somewhere incredible to stay, especially for the debut night. There are so many beautiful boutique hotels with authentic interiors, set amongst breath-taking scenery, with many options to meet your required budget and this is where the knowledge of a travel expert can really help you out.
DON’T try and book it all by yourself. Yes, everything is available at your fingertips thanks to the internet, but a honeymoon (more than any other trip) really needs to be planned by someone that can give it their undivided attention. Don’t take on too much and get overwhelmed. Use one of our experts, they will take away the strain and are experienced at planning Once in a Lifetime Holidays.
DO talk about it as a couple. You might have always wanted to go cage diving with sharks in the depths of the ocean surrounding South Africa but she might just want to chill on the beach. Sounds obvious, but talk it through – there’s always somewhere that can suit you both. There might need to be some compromise but our experts can suggest options you may not have considered.
DON’T assume flight upgrades are complimentary as standard. Unfortunately, this is becoming an incredibly rare occurrence for honeymooners. If you want to fly in first class for the special trip, you’ll need to book it.
Please keep in mind many destinations are suitable year-round and you should ensure you plan your honeymoon exactly as you want it to be … NO-ONE can guarantee the weather this is just a guide!
January – Caribbean Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Australia, Mexico & South East Asia.
February – Caribbean Islands, Central and South Africa, Central America, New Zealand, Maldives, Malaysia & Goa.
March – Argentina, Florida Keys, Costa Rica, Chile, Mauritius, Philippines & Mexico Pacific Coast.
April – French Polynesia, Mauritius, Hawaii, Middle East, Vietnam & Langkawi, Malaysia.
May – USA, St. Lucia, Indonesia, Mauritius, North Australia, Barrier Reef & Cyprus.
June – Madagascar, Thailand, Bermuda, Canada, Fiji, South Pacific, Italy, Spain & Greece.
July – Bermuda, Bali, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Kenya, France & Portugal.
August – Bermuda, Croatia, Montenegro, Los Angeles, South Pacific, Canada & Brazil.
September – Mauritius, Seychelles, Zanzibar, Fiji, Samoa, Italy & California.
October – Las Vegas, New England, Morocco, Aruba, Hawaii &The Cook Islands.
November -Bahamas, Thailand, Goa, Mauritius, Hawaii & Whitsunday Islands.
December -Lapland, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean & South Africa.
We hope that our honeymoon tips have given you some guidance in beginning the process of booking your Once in a Lifetime holiday. Your honeymoon is such a special occasion where memories will be made to last you a lifetime, so we want it to be perfect for you! Our team of travel experts can’t wait to hear from you…
