At Bliss Honeymoons we work with couples with a variety of experience. Some are very well traveled, while many others have never left the country before. Over the last few years we’ve collected a few questions that almost all honeymoon couples seem to have in common.

Q. Where can I go during hurricane season?

A. Since the majority of weddings take place during hurricane season, this is probably the question we get asked the most. Hurricane season runs June-November. That’s almost half the year! While late August and early September seem to get the most action, hurricanes can happen just about any time. And while some islands, like Aruba, sit outside the hurricane belt, there’s no guarantee that you won’t have to navigate around some inclement weather to get to where you want to go. Our advice? Never make a decision based on fear. If it’s been your lifelong dream to go to the Caribbean, then let’s plan it, and hope for the best. But just in case the worst does happen, we’ve got the best trip insurance you can get.

Q. What exactly does “all inclusive” really mean?

A. All inclusive typically means all your meals, drinks, taxes, tips, etc. Things that are not included in an all inclusive plan are things like spa treatments and excursions. It’s important to note though, that some all inclusive that fall into the 2 and 3 star range, may charge extra for top shelf liquors or lobster. We would recommend that you not waste your time or money with a resort that constantly makes you guess what’s included and what’s not. Stick with the 4 and 5 star resorts, and you’ll have a much better experience all the way around.

Q. If I go to Mexico, will they kidnap me and chop off my head?

A. That depends. Are you planning to start a new career as a drug trafficker while you’re on your honeymoon? No? Then you’ll probably be ok. Mexico is no different than the USA. We have cities and neighborhoods that are riddled with crime, just a couple of miles apart from beautiful, safe neighborhoods. While there are certainly parts of Mexico that are dangerous, it’s likely there are parts of the city that you’re currently in that you would want to avoid. And here’s an interesting statistic-in 2009 Washington D.C.’s crime rate was 3 times per capita of that of Mexico.

Travelers can encounter crime just about anywhere. Our advice is to be smart when you travel outside the country, just as you would here at home when you’re in an unfamiliar place.

Do you have travel questions? Email us at laura@blisshoneymoons.com.

You’re supposed to enjoy your honeymoon-not stress over it. So why do you feel so overwhelmed? What you need is a good plan, a few expert tips, and perhaps the guidance of a professional honeymoon planner.

Here are 7 tips from the pros here at Bliss Honeymoons to de-stress your honeymoon planning.

Choose a destination that suites your “couples personality”

You love to hike and be outdoors and he would rather nap under a beach cabana, but you both love food. Focus on what you both love-look for all inclusive honeymoon packages with five star dining-chances are you can find amazing food at a resort with a tropical location for him and lots of outdoor excursions for you. When you find your common ground you can define your “couples personality” and knowing that will make all the difference when deciding on your destination.

Decide what your budget is and stick to it

You may have already decided your honeymoon budget during your wedding planning. But if not, now is the time to have this discussion. Look at your frequent flyer miles, or ask family to donate theirs as a wedding gift. You can even utilize our honeymoon registry to get help with the cost.  Whatever you decide, when you land on a number make sure you’re committed to it. The last thing you want is to be thinking about credit card debt while you’re on your honeymoon.

Finding a good honeymoon planner can help keep your cost down and they can even end up paying for their fees in the savings they can get you from unpublished airfares and long-standing relationships with resorts and hotels.

Figure out how long you can stay and when you want to go

Maybe you know you want to take a tropical cruise but your wedding date is smack in the middle of hurricane season. Or, maybe you want a five-day honeymoon package but you can’t find one online for the resort you want. Decide when your want to take your honeymoon and how long you want to be away, then talk to a honeymoon planner to see what the seasonal deals are and if you can book a custom designed package for the exact days you want to travel. Flight itineraries and seasonal deals can be tricky to coordinate, but a professional will know what flights to take and what locations are offering the best deals during every season.

Get your travel documents in order

If you’re planning an exotic honeymoon you need to know exactly what travel documents, visas and passports are needed and how long it will take to acquire all necessary paperwork before you book your trip.

Find your professional honeymoon planner

You may be a do-it-yourself guru, but some things are best handled by a professional. A professional honeymoon planner knows the resorts, because they stay there. Planners know how to create the most efficient flight itineraries and have access to unpublished flight deals you can’t find on the Internet. Maybe most importantly, honeymoon planners can guarantee a stress-free honeymoon-they deal with problems before, during and after your trip so you don’t have to.

Make sure to stay healthy before your trip…and during your stay

First, check with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) before your tip. It’s important to check the traveler’s vaccination requirements for travel to certain locations. The CDC Web site also has water-quality lists for all destinations that pose a water quality threat. Your professional honeymoon planner will provide all this information for you as well as information on your specific resort or hotels water filtration system.

Follow your packing checklist

Layout both his and hers clothing and bathroom items before your trip and take an inventory. This inventory will act as your packing checklist. Don’t forget basic medical needs; such as Band Aids, sun screen and sun burn relief gel, anti-bacterial gel, and anti-diarrhea pills. Make sure all prescriptions are filled before leaving for your trip.

Know that you have the pros tips for a stress-free honeymoon learn how to register for your honeymoon.

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