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I'm Asking: What's Your Ultimate Honeymoon Destination?
Some couples search for a destination that exudes romance, others prefer to bond as newlyweds by embarking on an adventure-focused honeymoon, and some are determined to find a perfect balance of the two. And let's face it — some newly married couples simply want to relax in a beautiful place. While affordability is important in reality, I'm wondering where you'd go if cost wasn't a factor.
15 More Affordable Honeymoon Destinations
Don't let the recession prevent you from taking a romantic honeymoon. The economy has caused personal budget belt-tightening and the travel industry is feeling the effects. Many destinations are more affordable these days, so save up and get hopping on those cheaper reservations — these incredible deals won't last forever.
The Travel Insurance Low-Down
Taking an expensive trip may be considered an investment in mental health. Like anything pricey that could face potential problems, it's a good idea to protect your interests with an insurance plan. Find out if travel insurance is right for your next trip and how to get it.
9 Things to Do Before Leaving For Vacation
It's easy to let your head go to the clouds weeks before a planned vacation. By all means, get fired up, but make sure your excitement won't leave you with fires to put out when you return from your trip. Whether you're jetting off to your honeymoon or just taking a much-deserved break, let go without worry when you follow my pre-vacation checklist.
Ask Savvy: Should I Travel Under My Maiden or Married Name?
Dear Savvy,
I'm getting married on Sept. 26 and my fiancé and I are ready to start booking flights for our honeymoon to Thailand. In fact, we almost bought tickets last night when I thought about which last name I should use!
8 Money Saving Tips For Your Honeymoon
Kicking off your marriage with an extraordinary honeymoon is a memorable way to begin the next chapter of your life. Make more room in your budget for beach-side dinners and biking through the jungle by saving money where you can. My tips will help you stretch your cash for the best honeymoon possible.
I'm Asking: How Much Did You Spend on Your Honeymoon?
I'll be honest. My husband and I went all out on our honeymoon and spent more than I'd ever imagined on a vacation, but we saved for it and actually ended our trip under budget.
No matter what your vision for romantic your post-wedding getaway, the most important thing is that you don't go into debt for it.
Guess Who Said It?
Guess who said this about his pending honeymoon?
We'll see. Since it is a recession, we might just be going to Santa Monica Beach!
British Couple Collects Rubbish For Honeymoon Flight
Remember when I told you about the couple that paid for their Fiji honeymoon by collecting cans and exchanging them for cash? A couple from Petersfield, in Hampshire did the same thing, except in a quarter of the time it took the other couple! John and Ann Till collected recyclable items for only three months, and instead of waiting for their own collection of recyclables to build up they went out and collected litter from the streets of their town.
Money Tip: Do Get This Creative With Saving Tricks
While chatting with a girlfriend over a leisurely al fresco lunch this weekend, she told me about a friend of hers who managed to pay for an entire Fiji honeymoon by getting creative with her saving. During the year leading up to their wedding, she and her fiancé saved all of their empty bottles and would periodically exchange them at the recycling center for cash. Every cent of those proceeds went into their honeymoon fund, and when all was said and done they had enough to pay for their romantic island getaway.
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