Honeymoon   Relax and Enjoy

 

Honeymoon.  Just mention the word and you conjure up images of champagne breakfast for two, lazy afternoons in the sun, candlelit dinners and passionate nights.  Beaches, sunsets and overall reomance.  Oh yes, definitely romance.

 

Making arrangements for your romantic escape will be one of the most enjoyable aspects of planning your wedding.  You'll love poring through the travel magazines and brochures, all the while knowing that you'll soon have the chance to take the trip of a lifetime with the love of your life.

 

Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

All-Inclusive Resorts

More than mere accommodations, all-inclusive packages generally include food and lodging, extensive recreational facilities and equipment, ground transportation, plus other amenities and services.  Options range from couples-only resorts, which cater specifically to honeymooners, to family resorts.

 

Cruises

Similar to an all-inclusive resort, cruise packages offer many services and amenities for one price.  A cruise usually includes accommodations, meals, health club facilities, sports, activities and entertainment.  There's also the added bonus of exotic ports of call.  Overall, cruise packages provide good value for the money.  

 

Traveling Abroad

You will need a passport if you're traveling abroad.  If you don't have a passsport or it is out of date, apply for a new one at least three months before your wedding, preferably sooner.

For travel in some countries you may need certain vaccinations, so be sure to ask your travel agent about such matters.  Typically the process takes six weeks, but allow time for any mishaps or delays.  If you are changing your name, you should also account for any discrepancies in the names on different documents by bring along a copy of the marriage license.  This will prevent any snags on entering or returning from a foreign country.

If you should lose your passport during your trip, contact the nearest United States embassy or consulate immediately for instructions.  It's a good idea to make a couple of photocopies of your passport and keep them in different bags.  Having a copy of your passport with you will expedite the replacement process if you should lose the real thing.  If you are concerned about the potential safety risks of traveling to a particular country, be sure to do your homework.  The U.S. State Department regualrly updates its travel advisory list; you can call 202-647-5225or visit the department web site at http://travel.state.gov/travel_warning.html.  For information about health conditions abroad, call the hotline for the Centers for Disease Control at 404-332-4559 or go to their website at http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx .  For International registration at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ will make it easier should a family member need to locate you.

Summit Travel has specialized in Honeymoon travel for over twenty years and we have a destination specialist on staff who can help you with all the popular honeymoon destinations from Fiji to Hawaii in the Pacific to a Cruise or Disney Honeymoon in the United States and most our agents are certified Disney and Sandals specialists.  For more details, please call us or come visit one of our Honeymoon specialists.