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5. BOOK EARLY
Travel booked more than 100 days in
advance often equals a better deal. Also,
booking flights and hotel at the same time
can save on average about $540, but up to
$1,500
in larger markets like the Caribbean and
Hawaii. Monday and Tuesday are the days
when many fare sales launch,
so travelers should look to book early in
the week to snatch up a good deal.
6. MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR
BUDGET
Traveling in low season, for example to
Mexico or the Caribbean in fall (typi-
cally known as hurricane season), could
yield a 50-percent lower cost. Research
and consider the risks – check the area’s
weather patterns over the past few years,
inquire whether restaurants remain open –
and weigh against potential perks such as
fewer crowds and more access to exclusive
venues.
Another idea gaining momentum is to
invite the wedding party for part of the
trip and book a private villa for the group,
where you can cook together and save on
hotel costs.
7. BEFRIEND THE CONCIERGE
When booking your hotel room, let the
agent know it’s your honeymoon so the
staff can make your stay extra special. A
honeymooner’s best friend is often the ho-
tel concierge. Reach out even before your
arrival to discuss any desires like concert
tickets or restaurant reservations. The more
notice they have the better able they are to
make dreams come true.
8. PLAN A SURPRISE
The romance didn’t end at “I do,” so incor-
porate a few
extras into your trip to make it extra mem-
orable. Instead
of the typical fancy dinner for two on the
beach, try an
early morning hot-air balloon ride fol-
lowed by a champagne breakfast. Need
inspiration? Top this: one groom booked
a special suite for a private dinner on the
hotel rooftop terrace, complete with a
serenade by a Spanish guitarist followed by
a rose-petal turndown.
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