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THE JOURNEY
ECouple’s getaway
FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CHOOSING
A HONEYMOON DESTINATION
to spend the duration of the honeymoon unwinding on a beach, while others may want to mix relaxation with explora- tion. All-inclusive resort packages may or may not include off-site resort ac- tivities. Couples who want to do some exploring away from their resorts should investigate both the accessibility and safety of doing so.
BUDGET
If budgets were stretched for the wedding, couples should not dis- count the benefits of planning a post-wedding weekend getaway, then saving some money for a more tra- ditional honeymoon down the road. This option still affords couples a chance to spend a few post-wedding days away from home and can help them save for a honeymoon trip they will never forget.
Couples should consider a host of factors before choosing a honeymoon destination.
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ngaged couples spend lots of who spent more than a year planning time and money planning their their weddings may prefer somewhere weddings. The Knot 2017 Real less remote than an exotic isle that re- Weddings Study found that the quires multiple ight transfers and pos-
average couple who
spent more than $33,000 on their wed- ding. If that gure raises eyebrows, cou- ples may be even more surprised to learn that the amount does not include the cost of a honeymoon.
Honeymoons often mark a couple’s rst trip together after tying the knot. The 2017 Real Weddings Study found that the average engagement length in 2017 was 14 months, and many couples are no doubt ready for a getaway after spending more than a year planning a wedding. Whether couples are working with shoestring budgets or have some nancial exibility, it’s wise to consider various factors before choosing a honey- moon destination.
DISTANCE
A remote, exotic island might sound like the perfect place for couples to visit on their honeymoons. However, couples
married in
2017 sibly even days of travel. Couples should discuss how much travel they’re willing to endure during a honeymoon, then nd somewhere that both partners are excited about.
AMENITIES
Many resorts offer honeymoon packages that include a host of ame- nities, including all-inclusive food and beverages, spa access, access to water sports, and even airport pickup and drop-off. Such packages can save couples substantial amounts of mon- ey, which can help those who might have spent more on the wedding than they initially intended.
RECREATION
Couples may also want to consider the accessibility of local recreational activities before choosing a honeymoon destination. Some couples may just want