The honeymoon is a cherished time for newlyweds to relax, reconnect, and embark on a new chapter together. But when it comes to choosing the destination, the pressure can be immense. If the groom takes the reins, he’s faced with a crucial decision: follow the path to a blissful honeymoon or a disastrous trip.

Honeymoon considerations

What needs to be well thought out is :

• Choice of location
• Price
• Season
• Atmosphere

Choice of location

Remembering that this isn’t just a holiday, the groom should question the bride, find out her dreams because the voyage they are about to take together spells the beginning of a giving relationship, and instead of thinking of what the groom likes, grooms have to please that woman they have chosen to spend their lives with.

It’s not a question of her choice being the most valid one, but of finding a location that suits the two of you, that is special and that will be remembered in years to come as the start of the marriage.

Price

Price will play a part, as beginning a marriage heavily in debt isn’t a great start to married life. Even if the budget is tight, it doesn’t mean that the holiday cannot be every bit as special if spent in a less costly location, if the ambiance is right. Look into how much you can afford for that special Honeymoon surprise and keep within those limits.

Season

When travelling, be aware of seasonal differences in far-off places, as these can make or break a holiday. Many couples set off to warmer climes and find they arrive during hurricane seasons, and although you want to sweep this lady off her feet, how you do it counts for a lot.

Atmosphere

Many hotels go out of their way to make Honeymooners welcome, and here don’t be afraid to ask for extras, or to inquire what the location offers that is romantic and special. Here, if you cannot afford fancy locations, what you can do is to telephone local resorts to where you are staying and try to arrange candle lit dinners or relaxation where you and your bride can literally chill after all the work that went into the wedding.

At the end of the day, those locations which offer intimacy are great for honeymoons, and even if this is tucked away in a wood cabin in the foothills of mountainous regions close to home, there is no reason why the romantic element cannot be catered for in ensuring that all the ingredients will be close at hand, i.e. Wood for romantic fires, candles for moonlit dinners, champagne or a bottle of wine to relax with on arrival.

The honeymoon is over in a very short time, though the memory of what you planned as your starting point to married life matters. Give the best you can, bearing in mind her needs as well as your own, and you really cannot go far wrong.

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