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I'm Asking: What's Your Ultimate Honeymoon Destination?

SavvySugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:03 -0700

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. What's your ultimate honeymoon?

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15 More Affordable Honeymoon Destinations

SavvySugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:30:02 -0700

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.

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The Travel Insurance Low-Down

SavvySugar — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:30:59 -0700

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.

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9 Things to Do Before Leaving For Vacation

SavvySugar — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:30:09 -0700

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.

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Ask Savvy: Should I Travel Under My Maiden or Married Name?

SavvySugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:30:05 -0700

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! I'm planning on taking my fiancé’s last name after we're married, but I'm not sure what name to use when making my honeymoon plans. Will I encounter any trouble if I book my tickets with my new last name?

Savvy says: It's a good thing you thought twice before buying your plane ticket! To see why, read more.

The name on your tickets and reservations should match the name in your passport. It can take several weeks to receive copies of your marriage license, and then a couple more months to change your name on all of the necessary documents. So, if the name in your passport at the time of travel will be your maiden name, you should book the trip under your maiden name.

Waiting a few months to take your honeymoon? Most airlines will let you travel domestically with your driver's license in a maiden name along with a marriage license, but double check with the airline before you book under your married name that doesn't match your driver's license. Traveling internationally will naturally warrant additional scrutiny from security. Simply play it safe by traveling under your maiden name until your documents reflect your new married name.

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8 Money Saving Tips For Your Honeymoon

SavvySugar — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:30:01 -0700

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.

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I'm Asking: How Much Did You Spend on Your Honeymoon?

SavvySugar — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0700

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. The only memories you want from your one-of-a-kind trip are the ones on your camera, not on your credit card statement. So, how much did you spend on your honeymoon?

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Guess Who Said It?

SavvySugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:30:22 -0700

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

SavvySugar — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:00:11 -0700

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.

They used an automated recycling machine at their gas station that gave one point on a card for every four items put in to the machine. For every 250 points they got 600 British Airways miles, and after three rigorous months of collecting discarded recyclables they had enough miles for $5,200 business class flights. John said, "At the very beginning, we were concerned it would not be achievable, but then we saw the amount of rubbish out there. There was enough rubbish out there to fly us to the moon and back."

If you found a similar points for recyclables program, would you partake in it?

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Money Tip: Do Get This Creative With Saving Tricks

SavvySugar — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:30:50 -0700

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.

This saving solution isn't for everyone, especially those who don't go through a lot of bottled beverages, but it does suggest there are little saving tricks in all of our lives just waiting to be discovered.

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