Quick and Easy Tips To Save Money On Your Honeymoon!
BY Apoorva | 07 Oct, 2019 | 801 views | 4 min read
Exotic and Instagrammable honeymoons sound blissful! But unfortunately they aren’t blissful for your bank account. So instead of cutting out budget from your wedding cash, we came up with the ultimate list of tips and tricks that will help you save money for your honeymoon. Bear in mind that you need to be ready to invest in some time and effort for this to work out. So are you ready for the secret tips and tricks to save some moolah for your honeymoon?
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Have A Little Flexibility With Your Dates
Gone are the days where the couple left for their honeymoon on the same night or the very next day. Being flexible with your dates allows you to take advantage of cheaper seasonal rates. If you are getting married in May and want to do Europe, we would recommend you to travel in September-October when crowds are thinner and hotel rooms are cheaper.
Pick Your Priorities
Figure out your honeymoon priorities: What are you most excited about? Which aspects of this vacation are non-negotiable for you, and what can you live without? If you are not ready to compromise on a private villa, pick a non-seasonal month or give up on spa treatments. Pick what you like and then be ready to negotiate with the rest!
Use Those Points
Use credit card points to book flights, hotels and even any kind of travel that you may book within the city. Some cards even have some free services like a room-upgrade or complimentary wine bottles if you stay at the hotels they have tie-ups with. Quick tip – use your credit card to make big-money payments for your wedding shopping and bookings and then use those points for your honeymoon!
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Consider Using A Travel Agent
You might wonder that how will you save money if you have to pay extra to the agent? That is because a travel agent has access to deals and savings you don't. From flights to hotel stays, they have tie-ups everywhere which will allow you to save lots of money. You are likely pay them way less than the money they're going to save you.
Tell The World You Are On A Honeymoon!
From flight attendants to resorts, tell people that you are travelling on your honeymoon. Resorts aren't just romantics: its smart business to cater to honeymooners because they're more likely to be repeat customers over the years as the resort will always have a sentimental value for them. There are chances that you may get a flight-upgrade, free room service or any complimentary meals while you are enjoying your honeymoon!
Put A Limit On The Number Of Destinations
Don’t try to do 5-6 destinations on a two week honeymoon. Consider reducing the number of destinations to minimize incidentals, like airport transfer charges, accommodation and travel. Make a wish list of your must-dos and prioritize the top two or max three. The rest can wait for your anniversary!
Consider Your Wedding Venue Hotels While Booking
Did you have your any or all of your wedding functions at a 5-star property like Hyatt or Taj? Ask them while booking your venue for complimentary stays at their sister-resorts at the location you plan to honeymoon. There are a lot of reward points on loyalty programs too that you can rack up and use for your honeymoon.
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Buy Your Own Alcohol
Sipping on wines everyday can get expensive real quick, especially at hotels and restaurants. Instead bring your own booze from local wine stores or even at duty free shops when you land and drink that instead of ordering room service. You will save tons of money!
Consider Staying In An Airbnb
We all know that hotels are luxurious but you can pick a much nicer Airbnb instead at a cheaper rate! You might get even more privacy and relaxation with the right hidden Airbnb gem at a fraction of the cost of a resort in the same neighbourhood. Just make sure to do thorough research and pay attention the property's reviews—this is your honeymoon, after all, and you want to make sure there are no hassles once you arrive.
Take A Minimoon Now And A Honeymoon Later
Lastly, if your budget simply doesn’t allow for a big trip, take a short celebratory getaway after your wedding then save up to take a real newlywed vacation for your first anniversary. That way you get a small break post the wedding plus you have one more year to save up for that BIG trip!
