Try to avoid these honeymoon planning mistakes if possible. Or, click here to get started with our expert honeymoon planning service.

Not Starting your Honeymoon planning early

The number one mistake is leaving your honeymoon planning until the last minute. Not only can you save significantly if you book early, but also many popular destinations book up quickly for peak season.  Procrastinating means you may not get your first choice, or even your second or third choice.

Not taking a honeymoon

Just like your wedding, your honeymoon planning is a special time that you and your beloved will remember forever. Even if all you can take is a day off, take that time and let us make it special for the two of you. The last thing you want is to look back on this time years from now and regret that you didn’t plan a honeymoon.

Not setting an adequate budget planning for your honeymoon

Even if you don’t think you can afford a honeymoon, the right travel advisor can help you save money, get perks and upgrades not available to others, and make it a special time you’ll remember forever.

Not considering a Honeymoon Registry

An increasingly popular trend nowadays is the “honeymoon registry”, which works just like a bridal registry. This is especially popular for honeymoon planning with couples that already have all the household items they need. 

Booking too early a flight for the day after your wedding

If you’re having a late afternoon or evening reception, it’s a good bet that you won’t be feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed the next morning when it’s time to go to the airport!  Keep in mind during honeymoon planning what time you’ll need to be at the airport, and be realistic about what time you’ll be able to get up in the morning.

Not getting to the airport early

If your honeymoon planning has you flying to your destination, be sure that you’ve pre-booked your transportation to the airport. Airlines recommend getting to the airport 3 hours before departure on an international flight. 

Not telling the hotel (and everyone else) that you’re on your honeymoon

Don’t be shy – it’s your time to shine, and the whole world loves honeymooners! Tip:  Book your honeymoon planning with a travel advisor and let us notify the hotel and request special treatment.

Not considering “out of season” travel

Go where you’ve always wanted, but go when everyone else goes and you’ll  pay “premium” rates. Try honeymoon planning when it’s less crowded for a truly relaxing and romantic experience. Plus, when there are fewer tourists, you’ll get more attentive service!

Not getting advise from an expert.

Did you hear about the honeymoon planned on a tropical island  during hurricane season?  Or how about the couple that got all the way to their destination only to be quarantined at an airport hotel because they didn’t follow the constantly changing covid protocols?  An expert travel advisor is like memory insurance.  Don’t leave your honeymoon planning to chance – consult with someone who knows the resorts and destinations intimately and can make personalized recommendations.

Forgetting to get (or renew) your passport

Honeymoon plans taking you out of the country? Be sure you have a current Passport. It can take 18 weeks (including mailing time) to get a new or renewed passport right now, so start early. For information on fees, passport office locations, and to download application forms and instructions, visit the U.S. Department of States website  Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your travel dates for entry into most countries.

Being unaware that many European hotel rooms have only single beds

Making sure all those little honeymoon planning details are taken care of is yet another reason to work with an expert travel advisor!

Waiting until the last minute (or day) to pack for your trip.

That’s a sure-fire way to forget something important, or wind up packing something in your checked luggage that you’ll need (or want) in-flight.

Underestimating the impact of a sunburn

Pack and use sunscreen.  There’s no quicker way to ruin a honeymoon vacation than being in pain

Scheduling all of your time around activities

With all the excitement you’ve been through (or will be going through) in the weeks and days leading up to your Big Day, you may not realize just how truly exhausting it can all be, but it will certainly hit you a day or so after the wedding. Be sure to leave yourselves enough “relaxation” time, for at least the first couple of days of your honeymoon vacation, to keep the potential for crankiness at bay. After all, you’ll have many more trips with your new spouse, but only one honeymoon, so relax and enjoy it!

Forgetting to bring your sense of humor

No matter how carefully you plan your trip, sometimes things can go wrong. Yes, even at a world-class honeymoon destination.  Don’t let anything ruin the overall purpose of your trip – which is to have a fun and romantic time alone with your beloved. Laugh it off and you’ll only remember the good stuff.  If nothing else you’ll have some funny stories to tell your grandkids someday!