8 Ways to Honeymoon for Less

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So many couples focus much of their time and energy on the wedding and neglect to plan their honeymoon until most of their budget is tapped. For this reason, among others you see couples postponing their honeymoon. We have come up with a short list of ways to honeymoon for less.

1. Consider a honeymoon registry. More and more couples are electing to forego traditional gifts and registries. There are several websites that cater specifically to couples that make it really easy to collect contributions.
2. Go somewhere during its off season. Off-season does not necessarily mean that the weather will be bad. For some locations, the seasons are determined by when most people tend to or prefer to travel that particular place. Many destinations in the Caribbean for example have nice weather year-round. However, most people tend to travel during the first half of the year to escape low temperatures.
3. Stay close to home. Ditch the whole concept of spending a ton of money and traveling far away. You can easily have the honeymoon of your dreams somewhere local. Think outside of the box. Many couples do not spend much time out of their hotel rooms, so why not splurge on a really nice suite and save money on plane tickets.
4. You don’t have to fly. If you are staying within the country, consider a different form of transportation. A nice train ride or bus ride may be super fun and way less expensive.
5. Book early. The further in advance you plan, the less money you are likely to spend. You can also take advantage of any deals and discounts that may pop up.
6. Consider an all-inclusive honeymoon. Cruises, some resorts, etc. cover everything thing you need in one price. It can make booking more simple and allow you to focus more time, energy, and money elsewhere.
7. Cook for yourself! Book accommodations that have cooking facilities. You can save so much money by cooking your own meals instead of eating out every meal.
8. Tell them you are honeymooning! Some hotels, airlines, etc. will upgrade you if they know that you are celebrating your new marriage. Don’t be afraid to share your good news!