How to Plan for Honeymoon
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You could leave for honeymoon just after your wedding reception or maybe after a months time but remember, always plan for your honeymoon before your wedding. 

Today, there are a variety of different options to consider when trying decide how best to plan and book your honeymoon. These range from booking online via travel web sites, to stopping by your neighborhood travel agency or planning your own. The right method for you will depend on a number of factors, including your comfort level with buying online, the amount of guidance you desire and the complexity of your trip. It's certainly easier to purchase a package vacation from local travel agency than, let's say, a custom trip GOA. Unless you are extremely comfortable planning and booking travel yourself, however, it is probably a good idea to retain a travel professional for this trip since it's such a special occasion. In addition to walking you through the planning process, a good travel consultant will be there for you while you're on the road, allowing him/her to provide critical assistance if problems unexpectedly arise.

Honeymoon Packing List
by:
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Copyright © 2003 Tribalzone.

The first thing to remember is that your destination will have a significant impact on what you should pack. As a general rule, if you are traveling internationally or to more exotic locations, you'll need to pack more items. Below is a general list of what to bring.

General Documents

	Airline / Railway tickets
	Driver's license / passport
	Travel itinerary with addresses, phone and confirmation numbers for all travel providers including hotels, airlines, car rental companies, tour operators and travel agent
	Guide book and good novel

·    Key tip: keep all important travel documents in a single travel folder or envelope.

  Money

	Cash
	Traveler’s checks (keep numbers/receipts in a separate place)
	ATM and credit cards

·        Key tip: try to use credit cards whenever possible for added travel benefits and security.

Toiletries and Health Care  

·     Key tips: 1) to pack lighter, check with your hotel before you leave regarding the in-room availability of heavier items like hair dryers and irons; 2) If you forget any toiletries, ask the concierge before going out to buy as many hotels have them.

 Clothing and Accessories

·     Key tip: coordinate your outfits so that many of your tops and bottoms match together (this will decrease the amount of clothing you have to pack)

Special items for International Destinations

	Passports
	Vaccination certificates
	Small denominations of foreign currency (for taxis, tipping and emergencies)
	Medical prescriptions translated into local language
	Electrical adapter (if necessary)
	Antibacterial hand wipes

·        Key tips: 1) Bring photocopies of passports and visas which will expedite replacement should they get lost; 2) Use antibacterial wipes before eating if you're visiting less developed countries with spotty sanitation standards.

General Packing Tips

	If possible, bring a change of clothing and important toiletries in your carry-on just in case airlines lose your baggage
	Similarly, split your clothing between two suitcases (half of each of yours in each bag) just in case the airlines lose only one of your bags
	Bring an extra bag if you plan to shop a lot
	Bring ziplock plastic bags for wet and/or dirty clothing
	Brides should use their maiden name for all travel reservations. Likewise, the name on your airline ticket must match the name on your driver's license and passport

Follow these suggestions and you should be well covered. If you forget something, don't worry as you can probably buy it at your destination. Happy packing!