Affordable Honeymoon Tips : Simple Ideas For a Romantic Honeymoon on a Budget

Looking for affordable honeymoon tips and ideas? Trying to find fun ideas that are romantic and memorable without being cheap?

You're far from alone this quest! I get a ton of letters from brides wondering how they can still have an amazing AND affordable honeymoon, even if they're planning weddings on a budget (small, small budgets!).

In order to help you make your dream honeymoon a reality I talked to travel agents and considered my own budget travel experiences to show you that you can have a fantastic honeymoon even on a tiny budget! There's also a whole section Honeymoons in the K.i.s.s Wedding Guide that addresses this post wedding rendezvous in great detail.

What I know (without a doubt!) is that whether you want a European honeymoon or a a honeymoon vacation in Playa del Carmen there are ways to have an incredible honeymoon that isn't over-the-top expensive not matter where you go!

Here are some simple tips to help you plan your affordable honeymoon.

Top Four Ways To Save On Your Honeymoon

1. Travel off-season

Just because you're looking for affordabe honeymoons, doesn't mean you have to travel during Monsoon season to save. BUT, if you travel even slightly off season you'll be able to save at least a little bit of money. For example, in Europe this would include September and May and in the Caribbean it would vary depending on the location of the island.

In addition to the financial savings, there are so many other reasons to take your honeymoon slightly off-season. The three top reasons include:

• Crowds are smaller. If you don't like crowds this is a big reason to travel off-season.
• Shops are open during the day. For example, in many parts of Europe shops are closed midday during peak season to help locals withstand the heat.
• The locals will be happier to see you. It's true! In the more popular travel spots the locals are "numb" to tourists during the high season. If you visit slightly off-season they'll be more open and receptive to conversation.

2. Travel off-the beaten track

You don't have to go to timbuktu or some pathetic backwater town to have an affordable honeymoon. There are however a tons of "secret" out of the ways places with remarkable beaches, night life, culture, food and natural wonders.

Keep and open mind and you'll be surprised at the amazing (and affordable) options available to you. If you're lucky you could be discover a new hot spot - just like early travellers to Costa Rica who discovered its beauty far sooner than the rest of the world.

3. Stay Close to Home

You don't have to stay down the street from your house, but there are always places close to home that would require only a short drive or train ride. Sometimes these are truly the best honeymoon ideas. AND, the money you save on airfare can be spent on a more luxurious room, fancy dinners, and afternoons at the spa!

4. Pay Attention To Currency

Always pay attention to currency conversion rates! A trip to Europe would make most North Americans gasp - wtih a simple room in Venice (for instance) easily costing $300 a night and a mediocre pizza slice and pop costing about $20. Let's not even talk about the cost of an average sit down meal!

If you can get a luxurious suite in place like Prague for the 1/2 the price of a room in Venice then having your dream honeymoon has become a heck of a lot more affordable

More Honeymoon Ideas For You

• Honeymoon in Canada
• Top Honeymoon Spots
• Bahamas Honeymoon Holiday

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