| How to save money on your honeymoon |
 The traditional holiday experience after a wedding provides you and your partner with a time away from everyone, a time to enjoy each others company, to relax and be spolit. Honeymoons can be lavish affairs, often the most expensive holiday you will take as a couple. However there should be a limit as blowing all your resources on a holiday may make the start of your marriage difficult and a struggle just to try and make ends meet. Here is how save money on booking your honeymoon.Just remember your honeymoon is about enjoying each others company and if it is hard to afford a high end honeymoon you can make your honeymoon magical by making sure that the time you spend together is magical. Budget When you have announced your engagement make a realistic budget plan. 15-20% of your budget will most likely be spent on your honeymoon. When reviewing your budget for your honeymoon, the figure should include insurance, expenses and spending money. Early Planning Early planning is good for two reasons; Contrary to popular belief, you will pay more by booking late. The earlier you book the more choices you will have and as some tour operators offer early booking upgrades you are well advised to book early. It is not uncommon to receive an extra day free, free champagne and flowers on arrival or even cheaper flight seat upgrades. A deposit can be paid early so you can slowly pay off your honeymoon without digging into your wedding budget. Plus with the honeymoon paid for any cash you have extra you can enjoy with and have fun. Late Planning If you want to take the risk and leave the booking of your honeymoon last minute then scour the internet, find the best deals and then call the operators. You might be able to negotiate a deal as they would be looking to sell off their allocated packages. However, this takes nerve as you don’t want to explain why you could not book your first choice location to your new wife or husband! Value for money Choose a destination that is known for it romance. Places in Europe like Paris, Florence, and Sorrento ooze romance. Try and choose a date during off season as the prices during peak times can be doubled. The holiday brochures will indicate peak/off-peak times. Ask your travel agents about companion fare or honeymoon package discounts. Consider all-inclusive couples resorts – one price covers travel, accommodation, food and activities. You also have the option not to go for a package holiday and book the hotel and flights separately. On the internet you will be surprised with how cheap five star hotels are. Have funHave fun and enjoy. It is all about the man or woman you love, so don’t worry about the pennies too much.
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