Between paying for the wedding and setting up a new household, many couples find there’s not much money left in their budget for the honeymoon. But who says you have to spend a fortune to enjoy a romantic honeymoon? Here are ten great ideas for a more affordable (and romantic) honeymoon. 1. Ask for the gift of a honeymoon You >> more…
Staying at hostels for part (or all) of your honeymoon is a great way to save money, if you’re looking for a cheap honeymoon. Once upon a time, hostels were viewed as down-and-dirty accommodations for young backpackers traveling on a shoestring. These days, however, hostels offer high-quality accommodations to people of all ages. While dormitory-style lodging is still the norm, >> more…
Here’s another strategy for couples looking for a cheap honeymoon: check out a hospitality club or network. These organizations connect travelers with locals who are willing to open their homes for free or at a very low cost. Besides saving the expense of a hotel or other accommodations, travelers get to rub shoulders with locals in the place they’re visiting. >> more…
When your heart calls you to plan a luxurious honeymoon but your bank account argues for a cheap honeymoon, it’s time to look at a honeymoon registry (see our Honeymoon Registry FAQ). Here is a side-by-side comparison of eight of the more popular registries (four in the first table, four in the one below it), followed by four useful tips >> more…
Stay at a monastery on your honeymoon? Why not? Monasteries and convents have a long tradition of providing hospitality to travelers. Aside from being a lot more interesting (and affordable) than the local Holiday Inn, a monastery can be a great place to explore your spiritual landscape. In addition to simple accommodations, monasteries and convents often offer their guests simple >> more…
Dec 022010
Maybe you were so busy planning the wedding that you forgot all about planning the honeymoon . . . or maybe you’re just hoping to take advantage of the great deals available to people willing to plan their travel at the last minute. In either case, a last-minute honeymoon is in your future. Why is it often cheaper to plan >> more…
Firelight and shooting stars every night . . . breathtaking natural beauty . . . snuggling with your honey in a cocoon of zipped-together sleeping bags . . . . If you prefer natural beauty to the creature comforts of civilization, or if you are short on cash, the camping honeymoon has a certain appeal. OK, so in the interest >> more…
Nov 112010
Stuck at home after the wedding because of work schedules, or a tight budget? Or maybe the hassles of traveling don’t appeal to you as much as a quiet weekend with your new spouse. Not to worry. Here are 25 ideas for a romantic, memorable stay-at-home honeymoon. 1. Relive Your First Date Go back to the place where you went on >> more…
Nov 102010
If you’d prefer to mingle with the locals rather than escape to a walled-off resort, or if you’re planning a cheap honeymoon, then look into a home exchange honeymoon. In a nutshell, home exchanges involve swapping your home (or RV or yacht) with someone else—you go live in their house while they live in yours. Is it safe? That’s the >> more…
Honeymoon registries are an increasingly popular way for wedding guests to give cash-strapped newlyweds the honeymoon of their dreams. Here’s what you need to know about honeymoon registries, and how to choose one that is right for you. (Other ideas for a cheap honeymoon…) What are honeymoon registries? For a side-by-side comparison of the features of popular honeymoon registries, see >> more…
Oct 112010
“Nothing in life is free”—unless you win a free (or at least really cheap) honeymoon vacation in a promotional sweepstakes or contest. A surprising number of travel agencies and other companies run contests giving away honeymoon vacations as a way of promoting their services. If you include all of the contests to win a trip, you could easily spend an >> more…
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