Thursday, October 2, 2014

8 STEPS TO HAVE A PERFECT HONEYMOON

What could be more wonderful after busy days preparing for weddings, couples forgets the hardships of life in order to spend sweet moments with each other in their honeymoon. It is necessary for the couples to make detailed plans for a perfect honeymoon because the more detailed their plans are, there more ideas they have for their honeymoon.
Text and Photo: Que Lan


1. Time
Couples should consider time and health conditions to decide whether they will have their honeymoons 1 week to 1 month after their wedding to avoid their tiredness after their wedding celebration and during the travelling time for their honeymoon. One week after the wedding is an ideal time for the couples to have a rest and explore new things on their honeymoon. For those who are so busy, then 1 month after their wedding is also not so late. They also can think of the idea of combining their honeymoon with holidays. However, they should consider that famous tourist attrations are always crowded with people on these occasions and everything becomes more expensive than usual. 
2. Weather
New brides and grooms should consider the time and get to know weather condition of the place where they will have their honeymoon. They can enjoy the cool fresh air in the central Southwestern beahes from February to August. When choosing to have your honeymoon in the Northern beaches, they should visit in Summer time from May to July to avoid stormy season. The West with warm and sunny weather all year round attacts a lot of visitors from around May to August, and in flooding season from September to November.  If they decide to have a holiday in higher locations, they should go from September to November or from February to May. When travelling abroad, noticing weather condition is really important. For instance, Caribbean in August is usually very stormy, so their dream honeymoons could become a disaster. 
3. Expenses
Couples should make plans right before their wedding and set aside some money for their honeymoon. If they would like to book tours, they should be sure to book 1 or 2 months in advance. They should also make a list of specific things such as travelling cost, hotel and eating expenses… and an extra amount of money in case of unexpected emergency. 
4. Destination
Beside time and travelling expenses, couples are also recommended to take into consideration of itineries where they want to have their honeymoons. They should share and listen to their partners to decide whether they will have an adventurous discovery trip, or they will enjoy their honeymoon in resorts or a mixture of these activities. They should search through books or on the Internet to get necessary information of weather, people and customs, transport, and famous entertainment centres which suit their needs to make their final decision. 
For couples who are interested in sightseeing, they can choose cities which have a lot of historical monuments and famous landscapes such as Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An…  If they want to have a rest to get rid of stress and to revitalize themselves, high class resorts in peaceful places such as Da Lat, Phu Quoc .. are their best choice. For those who like discovering new things and joining in joyful activities, they should participate in discovery tours which offer them chances to climb up the mountains in Sapa or diving in Nha Trang sea.  For brides who are crazy about shopping, then big cities such as Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City or shopping malls in Thai Lan, Singapore and Malaysia will be the best destinations. It is more wonderful to have a romantic journey to Paris in France or to enjoy the elegant and ancient beauty of Rome in Italy. They can also discover cultures of Japan, Korea and enjoy the lively nigh life in London, Britain. Beside, travelling on boats is also an impressive journey if they want to visit more destinations with service packages which suit their budget.  
5. Travel choices 
For couples who want to have unexpected drop by and experience their adventures in their own way, then backpacking is the most suitable for them. However, a packaged tour provided by a travel agent will help them comfortably enjoy their holiday without worrying about looking for and booking the services. 
Travel companies are now offering more discounts in the wedding season. They should book their tours early to get the best price, to have a nice departure date and to have more choices from a variety of tours.
6. Hotel Reservations 
Couples should choose hotels, resorts which offer affordable services to suit their need and budget. They should choose a place of luxury, romantic sight and good service. There are a variety of services to choose from such as couple massage, dinner party with candles on the beach, golf and water sports. Currently, many luxurious hotels and resorts provide attractive honeymoon packages such as: discount for early booking, special offers for booking a room for all nights during their honeymoon. These packages can also include a romantic dinner on the beach, free massage, breakfast in bed, airport pickup and other incentives. If you booked through a travel agent you will be advised on packages as well as their price and room type which may include such utilities. 
7. Prepare luggage
Before departure, couples should find information, luggage rules and tips when reaching the destination. They may have to prepare smaller suitcases or bring along with them some drugs and food. When choosing clothes, it is best to bring their best ones which are light, colorful and suitable for visiting a particular place. They should also not forget to have suntan lotion, moisturizer, and facial cleanser with them. It is also advisable for them to take with them some favorite snacks and some books or magazines, or a smart digital device together with some music discs for entertainment, and of course a sexy suit. They should make sure to have a spare battery chager for their mobile and cameras for their journey. 
 They should always keep important papers, cash, and credit cards with them. If not, they should complete all the necessary papers for their journey or renew their passports. In case of unexpected circumstances, visitors should take with them a scan and a photo copy of their passport, tickets, confirmation by email or important contact information. When travelling abroad, a part from money exchange, an international credit card will be an indispensible thing for them. They should also inform their credit card providers of your plan when they travel abroad for a holiday to prevent any unexpected charges. 
Beside clothes, personal items, they should bring some medicines such as painkillers, cold treatment, allergies, diarrhea, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, paper towels and insect repellent. If they travel to any remote areas, they should consult medical experts before the trip.
Tips for arranging luggage: To maximize suitcase space and avoid wrinkles, roll each cloth and then put each of the in turn by layers. Put socks into shoes help save space and keep the shape of shoes. Small items such as lingeries, swim suits should be put in transparent bag to save space and easy to find.
8. Before departure 
Before departure day, they should make sure air or train tickets, hotel reservation have already been confirmed and all the necessary papers are ready. It is also advisable for them to have some guide books about the place, and keep necessary phone numbers. For couples, one part of the journey’s enjoyment is to update their happy moments with their partners during their journey. 

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