Honeymoon Planning Timeline

You might think the honeymoon planning process is "easy-peasy" and won't take any time at all… You couldn't be more wrong! In fact, you have to start planning the honeymoon at least six months ahead of travelling. To help you along, have a look at the following:

Six Months Before the Honeymoon

• Set a budget for the honeymoon.
• Decide what type of honeymoon you'd like to have, e.g. overseas, local, relaxing, adventurous, etc.
• Research destinations with the help of a travel agent, magazines, travel books and newspapers.

Five Months Before the Honeymoon

• Book airline tickets (if travelling by plane).
• Book accommodations.
• Get vaccinated (if going to a third-world country).

Three Months Before the Honeymoon

• If you don't have them already, apply for passports.
• Arrange for any necessary visas.
• Confirm all reservations.

Two Months Before the Honeymoon

• Buy luggage if needed.
• Buy travel essentials, e.g. electrical adaptors, video/camera, batteries, film.

One Month Before the Honeymoon

• Purchase traveller's cheques.
• Purchase travel insurance.
• Pay off any credit cards.
• Give someone at home your travel itinerary.
• Refill any necessary prescriptions.

Two Weeks Before the Honeymoon

• Pick up the airline tickets and make sure everything is accurate.

One Week Before the Honeymoon

• Reconfirm everything.
• Start packing.

Day of Departure

• Reconfirm your flight before you leave for the airport.

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