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FAQ: Honeymoon Questions to Ask Each Other
Before the two of you get too far involved in honeymoon
plans, spend a little time asking each other what you want from your honeymoon.
What is our idea of an ideal honeymoon setting?
Do you picture a tropical beach? An alpine setting? A fun-loving city
with plenty of nightlife? Or an historic setting with plenty of culture?
You’ve got a whole world of choices!
What type of activity would we like to do on our honeymoon?
This is your honeymoon: do what you want to do, not what you feel you
should do. The best honeymoon is one that’s just right for both of
you so start your planning by asking what you want to do on your trip.
Relax on the beach? Explore new cities? Visit museums and markets? Learn
about new cultures?
What time of year is the best match for our ideal destination?
The month of your wedding might just not be the best month to visit your
dream destination. Planning a September wedding? Then a honeymoon in the
Caribbean might not be your first choice (unless you’d like to postpone
your trip a couple of months or you’d like to book an island south
of the hurricane zone.) Booking an August wedding? Then a honeymoon in
Milan might not be ideal as this is the month all the residents plan their
own vacations.
Do we want complete seclusion or would we like the presence
of other vacationers—especially other honeymooners?
Some destinations—the Caribbean, Hawaii, Tahiti, the Poconos—are
especially popular with honeymooners. Whenever you travel to these locations
(and especially during the month of June), you can expect to see plenty
of fellow honeymooners. Some resorts especially cater to honeymooners
and some are deemed couples-only.
Would we like a couples-only resort?
No kids, no singles, just other couples. If this is your idea of a honeymoon
made in heaven, then couples-only resorts might be for your. You’ll
find many couples-only resorts in the Caribbean; Sandals resorts is the
largest chain.
Would we like to travel in a country with a different
language?
The excitement of hearing another language lets you know that you really
have left home. With that excitement, though, can come a few potential
problems: confusion, problems with directions, etc. In some destinations,
such as Cancun, you’ll find plenty of English speakers but at other
destinations you may need to rely on an international dictionary for your
translation. (This is easier in a country that uses the Roman alphabet
such as Italy or France than those that use a script alphabet such as
Thailand or Morocco.)
Do we want to honeymoon right after our wedding or would
we want to wait a few days or weeks?
If you’ve planned a big wedding, realize that you’ll be tired
the next day. You can always start your honeymoon a day or two after your
ceremony or even wait a few weeks if that works best for your schedule
(or if that’s a better time to visit your destination!)
How much time can we spend on our honeymoon?
Are we planning a weekend honeymoon, a four-night getaway,
a week-long honeymoon, or a longer excursion?
The length of your stay will determine the destination. Don’t try
to crowd too much into your trip by spending too much of your honeymoon
on long flights and not enough enjoying your trip.
How much money can we spend?
What special splurges are most important to us: a suite, gourmet dining,
a private tour?
How important is shopping?
Do we want to learn a new sport together?
Do we want to visit a place we’ve enjoyed together
or travel to a destination that’s new to us?
Would we like to move from place to place or would we
prefer to stay at one hotel or resort for our entire honeymoon?
What size property would we be comfortable with?
Do we want a large resort or an intimate B&B...or
something in between?
Would we like the convenience of an all-inclusive resort?
Many honeymooners like the convenience of an all-inclusive resort; one
package price pays for items usually ranging from tips and transfers to
drinks, meals, and activities. All-inclusives are a great option for honeymooners
lucky enough to be receiving the trip as a gift; you’re free to live
like a king and queen once you arrive on property without ever looking
at your pocketbook again. For other couples, though, all-inclusives are
not a good option because they are aimed at travelers who plan to spend
most of their time on the resort property and take most of their meals
right at the resort.
Would we take advantage of on site sports at an all-inclusive?
Some all-inclusives offer on-site sport options such as scuba diving,
snorkeling, sailing, waterskiing, jet skiing, and more. Others offer only
non-motorized sports. Ask yourselves which sports you would actually be
most likely to use.
Would we take most of our meals on property or would
we want to explore the region?
How much time will we spend in the room?
Will you enjoy meals in the comfort of your room? Would you like to sit
on a balcony or patio and enjoy drinks at the end of the day? Or will
your room be primarily a resting place at the end of the day? The amount
of time you’ll spend in your hotel room will determine what type
of room you should book and whether it’s worth it to pay more for
an oceanfront room, suite, etc.
Do we plan to eat some meals in our room?
Would you like to order room service and eat in the privacy of your room?
If so, you might like a room that includes a table or a patio/balcony
with a table. If the room doesn’t include a table, is it large enough
for a room service cart to fit comfortably so you don’t have to eat
sitting on the edge of your bed?
Do we want a balcony or patio?
Would we like a suite?
Would we like to sign up for a honeymoon registry?
This growing trend allows you to sign up for honeymoon items, much like
a wedding registry, and for guests to purchase all or part of a tour,
a meal, a ticket, etc. For couples who already have housekeeping items,
a honeymoon registry can be a great way to obtain the honeymoon of your
dreams.
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