{"id":36637,"date":"2016-02-15T14:45:58","date_gmt":"2016-02-15T14:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wdie.wedding-dates.com\/?p=36637"},"modified":"2016-02-16T10:58:48","modified_gmt":"2016-02-16T10:58:48","slug":"planning-your-honeymoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/planning-your-honeymoon\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips For Planning Your Dream Honeymoon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For those who find themselves in a permanent state of starry wanderlust, planning your honeymoon will be the ultimate thrill. And with a world full of stunning locations and secret getaways, narrowing it down can be tricky&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36650\" title=\"Planning your honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/01\/unspecified5.jpg\" alt=\"Planning your honeymoon\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified5-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Put Together A Bucket List<\/h2>\n<p>The sky is the limit. Sit down with your other half and make a list of die-hard destinations you would love to visit. If your budget allows, your honeymoon will be the trip of a lifetime &#8211; so take advantage if the opportunity arises!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-36649\" title=\"Honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/01\/unspecified2.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified2.jpg 667w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified2-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Consider What Is Within Your Budget Reach<\/h2>\n<p>After putting together your bucket list, it&#8217;s time to get real. Maybe you will be putting monetary wedding gifts towards your vacation, but it&#8217;s wise not to rely solely on this. Aim to factor your honeymoon into the wedding budget. Paying it off in advance will minimise your stress-levels and allow you to put more towards the spending kitty. If going on a fancy holiday isn&#8217;t an option, a romantic mini-moon nearer to home is also a winner. The important thing is allowing some quality time together as newly-weds to mark your new journey together.<\/p>\n<h2>Narrow Down Geographically<\/h2>\n<p>Phew. Now the boring budget stuff is outta the way, it&#8217;s time to start whittling down locations. Cross off those out of your reach and each pick the area you would most like to visit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36659\" title=\"Honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedyy-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedyy-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedyy-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedyy-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedyy.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Type Of Break You Are Looking For<\/h2>\n<p>Discuss what you want from a honeymoon. Is it a relaxing sun holiday with days spent lazing on the beach and romantic evenings sipping cocktails with a view? Or are you more of an adrenaline-junkie who gets bored easily? In this case, maybe a skiing trip or scuba diving adventure would be more up your street. Or maybe you are looking for something more cultural and modest?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36643\" title=\"Honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/01\/unspecified-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36646\" title=\"Honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/01\/unspecified1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified1-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecified1.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Compromise<\/h2>\n<p>The first lesson in marriage. There are times you will need to compromise &#8211; and planning your honeymoon is no different. Especially if you both want something different out of your trip. Organise a multi-centre holiday to see the best of both worlds, or maybe you can compromise and go to another destination at a later stage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36656\" title=\"Honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedu-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedu-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedu-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedu-500x750.jpg 500w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedu.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Features You Are Looking For In A Resort<\/h2>\n<p>Are you happy to go minimalist with a back-packing adventure? Or would you prefer an all-inclusive 5-star resort by the beach? Write a list of features that will make your stay extra special and unforgettable. Whether it&#8217;s an on-site spa or shuttle bus to the nearest night-life centre, it&#8217;s the little things that will make your trip run smoothly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-36653\" title=\"Honeymoon\" src=\"https:\/\/weddingdates-wp-ie.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedtt-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Honeymoon\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedtt-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedtt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedtt-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/unspecifiedtt.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Passport, Visa &amp; Vaccinations<\/h2>\n<p>Discuss with your doctor and travel agent ahead of travelling. Some exotic countries require vaccinations for diseases such as malaria and you may also need a specific travel visa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.plumprettysugar.com\/\">Plum Pretty Sugar\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For those who find themselves in a permanent state of starry wanderlust, planning your honeymoon will be the ultimate thrill. And with a world full of stunning locations and secret getaways, narrowing it down can be tricky&#8230; Put Together A Bucket List The sky is the limit. Sit down with your other half and make a list of die-hard destinations you would love to visit. 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