Honeymoon Hot Tips

Shop around for the best Honeymoon packages, which often include an upgraded room, champagne and flowers on arrival, gifts and even a free candlelit dinner. To be eligible you usually have to produce your marriage certificate, so make sure its packed safely inside your hand luggage.

Be demanding of your travel agent. Spell out your ideal honeymoon package and see if they can come up with a trip to match your dreams. If they don't seem very imaginative try somewhere else.

If possible, don't travel on the same day as your wedding. Wind down together in a pretty local hotel and then fly out the next day once you've recovered from all the excitement (and stress) of the big day.

Don't be fooled by glossy brochure-speak, pictures are often of the best rooms. Even a double bed is not guaranteed unless you outline your requirements beforehand, preferably in writing.

Just because this is a honeymoon, don't imagine you have to spend every waking minute together - it would be too much for even the most love-struck couple! If your fiance fancies playing a game of golf or two, arrange it. A few hours apart will make your time together even more fun.

Many of the 'couples-only' resorts in the Caribbean are all-inclusive which means everything from food and drink to watersports are paid for in the one price. These can be good value but if you're not the active type and don't want to use all the sporting facilities, they can be expensive. It may be worth considering a half board package and then paying for your own romantic extras.

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