Honeymoon Hacks: 8 Tips to make your dream honeymoon affordable

ashley

10 Oct 2017

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#1 Book as early as you can
Ever heard the overused adage 'The early bird gets the worm'? Well, the same goes for vacations! Hotels, travel agencies and airlines are known to drastically decrease their prices in the early days of ticket sales. You'd be astonished by the dollars you save just by booking your ticket early! Opt to plan and assemble your getaway a few months beforehand!
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#2 Consider a registry at your wedding
Although this idea may not appeal to everyone, the suggestion does have merit. Consider implementing a donation box at your wedding reception where your guests can contribute to your honeymoon. The sheer exorbitance of marriages are no stranger to anyone. Therefore, it certainly wouldn't hurt to try your luck at garnering honeymoon funds from the guests. After all, it doesn't hurt to try!
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#3 Travel out of peak season
Avoid travelling during popular holiday seasons like Christmas - the travel prices are known to balloon up to nearly double the original amount during these peak times of the year when vacationing is commonplace.
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#4 Keep a lookout for Honeymoon packages
There are discounts and inexpensive packages targeted directly at Honeymooners- make sure to take advantage of them. Cutting corners on the airfare and hotel can go a long way in saving money during your couple getaway!
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#5 Consider combining the wedding and honeymoon
Highly unorthodox, we admit - but since when were there rules when it comes to weddings? For those strapped of cash, consider combining the wedding and Honeymoon at a resort or hotel. Not only would this save you big bucks, but it leaves room for you to splurge on other things!
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#6 Plan your expenses
The cardinal rule of planning budget vacations would be to plan your expenses realistically. If you want to indulge with a luxurious hotel, then skimp on the travel fare! Also, it would be imperative to anticipate all possible expenditure beforehand. Hidden costs like food and transportation are sneaky money-suckers that not many are aware of. Keep a keen eye on the cash flow but of course, don't forget to enjoy yourself!
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#7 Consider alternative travel methods
Contrary to popular belief, travelling by plane isn't the only way to go for honeymoons. If you're one to venture off the beaten track, try going for a cruise or a road trip! Imagine- getting to skimp on airfare but not on the adventure! We're sold!
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#8 Make it known!
You don't have to shout it from the rooftops, but make it known that you and your hubby are newlyweds on honeymoon. This could open many doors for you as travel agents and hotel staff will be more accommodating to your wishes. Besides, who could pass up the chance for free champagne?

Enjoy the ultimate honeymoon of your dreams – without the hefty price tag!

It goes without saying that marriages are an expensive affair. Just when you think the exorbitant wedding is over, you have your dream honeymoon to plan for next. When we think of honeymoons, pictures of long stretches of white sand, cocktails by the pool and a resplendent hotel room, come to mind. Unfortunately, these opulent getaways come with a hefty price tag.

For those cash-strapped couples looking to forego the post-wedding celebration, we’re here to convince you otherwise. With the advent of budget packages, airfares and hotels readily available, planning an affordable honeymoon doesn’t have to be a pipe dream any longer! In the gallery above, we’ve collated 8 cost-saving tips to make your dream honeymoon an affordable reality!

Ashley Anand

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