Just like when choosing a wedding venue in Singapore, careful thought is necessary when selecting where to spend your honeymoon. Several factors must be considered to ensure you pick the right destination for a relaxing holiday. Given the stress that you and your partner probably experienced before and during the wedding, you deserve a long and wonderful break.
Budget
You know where you wish to go, but can you afford it, what with all the wedding expenses you had to pay? Ideally, the cost of the honeymoon should be factored in with the entire wedding budget, so the right amount will be allocated for it.
- Make a list of every expense involved, from transportation to accommodation and everything in between.
- Consider destinations where your money can stretch further while giving you the best experiences.
- Take advantage of off-peak rates if you can be flexible with your travel dates.
- Look into how much you can save if you book hotels further from the beach or prime tourist locations.
Length of Stay
If schedules matter in a stress-free wedding checklist, the time you can go on a honeymoon is just as important. This will dictate how far you can go and how much you’ll need to spend.
- Take into account flight length and whether or not they’ll cut into your entire schedule. If you only have four days to spare, you’ll have more time for your honeymoon with a four-hour flight than a 16-hour one.
- Consider somewhere closer if you only have a couple of days to spare. A place that offers unique experiences makes a good choice.
- Take into account whether you plan to stay in one place or move to different locations, which will eat a chunk of your time and energy.
Desired Experiences
What do you want to see, hear and enjoy while on honeymoon? International travel will require a different level of planning than local one. Not to mention the additional documents you’ll need to prepare.
- Sit down with your partner and agree on a honeymoon destination. It’s important that the location you pick reflects both your personality and preferences. Compromise when needed.
- Use a theme as a deciding factor. For example, if you both agree on a beach-themed honeymoon, you can easily narrow down your destination options to where some of the best beaches are.
- Create an itinerary that will cater to each of your desired experiences. It could be the beach today, a city day tour the next, and all-day lounging in the hotel room for the rest of the honeymoon.
- Talk about the weather, too. Maybe you want to go somewhere tropical or cooler.
Timing
Say you’ve picked a destination. Check if it’s the best time to travel based on your proposed honeymoon schedule.
- Your trip is more affordable and less crowded when travelling during the lean months than the peak ones.
- It may be the wet season or the height of winter, which can definitely affect the level of fun you’ll have.
- Check the current condition of your chosen location. Is there a forecasted weather disturbance? Is there news about a crisis, political or otherwise?
Where to go on your honeymoon is entirely up to you. But a bit of planning goes a long way in guaranteeing the best experiences. For your convenience, honeymoon where you’re wed. If you got married at the Swissotel The Stamford wedding venue, for example, make it your choice of honeymoon accommodation and destination, too.
