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How do I book my honeymoon? I know that may seem like a silly question, but it is a valid question. Your honeymoon maybe your first BIG trip you have ever taken in your life or with your partner. Traveling outside your hometown or even the United States can be an overwhelming experience.

Here are a few tips on booking your honeymoon:

1.) Reach out to a travel agent(like me) to see what they recommend for the travel dates and budget that you are planning.

2.) Look at several different type of packages. Don't be afraid to book a red eye flight as I always say it maybe not be easy to sleep on a plane, but it is easy to sleep on a beach instead of being on a plane all day.

3.) Once you know where you are going and a travel agent recommends a hotel, go onto www.tripadvisor.com and see what other people say about the property (take the reviews in perspective as everyone has different expectations) and check out the photos that have been posted by the travelers.

4.) After deciding on the resort and room type place your deposit on your package. If you are booking far enough in advance you should be able to place a deposit and make payments along the way. Most balances are usually due 8 weeks before travel.

5.) Do a honeymoon registry. You can link to one through my site www.laurie.allabouthoneymoons.com or you can go directly to www.honeymoonwishes.com

6.) After your package is paid for in full(about 8 weeks before you travel) your travel agent will contact you to provide you travel documentation. Most packages include roundtrip airfare so you can usually check in online before heading to the airport, transfers from the airport to the hotel, room accommodations, taxes, and optional insurance.

7.) What does insurance cover? Good question and every supplier and package are different. Insurance is highly recommend and I have had clients who had to use it as there has been a car accident, weather issues, and just needed to reschedule due to work scheduling conflicts. So make sure to purchase the right insurance package for you.

8.) Get your passport. With it being a requirement to enter into the United States you must have a passport. Go to your local post office with a CERTIFIED copy of your birth certificate and a photo ID to fill out the application and turn it in for processing. It usually takes 8-12 weeks to get the passport.

9.) Don't be afraid to ask A LOT of questions! Your honeymoon is BIG DEAL! So ask away!

10.) Contact me for packages and specials. I look forward to hearing from you! www.laurie.allabouthoneymoons.com

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