5 Unique Honeymoon Ideas on a Budget
Register For Your Honeymoon
While some people may believe it is discourteous to ask for money in lieu of actual wedding gifts, the trend of “crowdfunding” a honeymoon is actually on the rise. Many websites offer couples the chance to register for trip excursions, hotel stays, and even money towards airfare! Couples should ask themselves what they need and what they want; if you already have a fine dining set, go ahead and ask for a kayaking adventure in Costa Rica!
Think About What Your Ideal Honeymoon Looks Like
When you’re on vacation, do you enjoy long hikes in the jungle or a relaxing day sipping mimosas? Thinking ahead about what you see yourself doing during your honeymoon Weill definitely help you to make choices that are financially sound. An all-inclusive resort is great but if you want to be outside of the property for long stretches of time, it may not be worth it.
Plan Your Trip Efficiently
This goes without saying for every trip, whether it’s a honeymoon or family vacation. Planning a trip efficiently is the best way to save money and be prepared for what lies ahead. For example, if a couple lives on the East Coast, it would make more sense financially to fly to Bermuda than Hawaii. In addition to the airline price, consider travel time. If you have to take seven days off of work instead of five because you eat nearly two days during travel, you may want to reconsider where you’re heading.
Look at Your Discount Options
Many people have access to discount travel without even knowing it! Costco, AAA, and AARP are all groups that offer travel packages to their members. If you have a credit card, take a look at their destinations – especially if you have some frequent flyer miles saved up. If you do not have access to any special deals, remember to look online. Many websites offer discounts for booking a flight, car, and hotel all at once. Additionally, many all-inclusive resorts are far more budget-friendly than you may think.
Consider Delaying Your Honeymoon
Weddings are already a huge cost, not to mention a huge time suck. You may feel as though you want to be whisked away to a tropical locale as soon as you take off your day-of heels, but it may make more sense to wait just a bit. The benefits include the chance to save more money (obviously!), potentially get more vacation days at work, and will give you something big to look forward to (as if the wedding wasn’t enough). A big trend nowadays is for couple to delay their “honeymoon” and instead take a big trip on their one-year anniversary.