The honeymoon follows the wedding, where you might have spent much of your budget. However, because a honeymoon is an important event for a couple to be together and get to know each other further, this should be done. Fortunately, great and cheap options are there for you to take, and all these will not break your bank nor leave you in debt. Here is the list of the 10 budget honeymoon ideas worth considering.
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Aman Rimba @ Pahang Malaysia
1. Book at an all inclusive resort.
At the outset, this seems expensive and most honeymooners shy away from these resorts. But the truth is that inclusive resorts can help cut down your costs overall. They run specials when it’s off-season, and while there, you are offered with absolutely everything that you’ll need. There are plenty of activities that you can do together. Taking your honeymoon in these resorts can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars, depending on the time you make your booking.
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2. Join a cruise.
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This is another option that is considered expensive, like the all inclusive resorts. The real fact is that it is very much affordable. You only need to look around to find cruise packages for cheap prices. You’ll be offered free meals and activities that you will enjoy doing together while you are sailing. Consider the cruise that is not as common as the others, and always remember to inquire about discounted rates.
3. Don’t go too far.
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur
You may not realize it, but your own state has many things to offer. If you’re near a beach or a mountain, you can enjoy your honeymoon close to home. Or, if a sister city is just within miles, you can book a room there and visit the beautiful places there. Air fare expenses will be eliminated and you can spend the savings on some other things.
4. Consider going within driving distance.
Pool, Holiday Villa Beach Resort; Spa Langkawi
You can’t afford to go by plane, yet you don’t want to stay in your state. You can opt to take a road trip with your spouse to explore places and see the country. This is an inexpensive trip: you need not pay for a plane ticket. Along your route, you can find inexpensive hotels where you can stay for the night. Enjoy the scenery with your loved one for free. It’s very romantic, too.
5. Postpone your honeymoon.
Yes, it’s possible, but why do this? Traveling in the off-season is always cheaper. Have you heard somebody say that honeymoons should follow the wedding immediately? No. So, postpone your honeymoon for a few weeks, or a month or two, if it will cost you less to do so. You can also have the opportunity to earn some more extra cash.
6. Go Rural
Tanjong Jra Resort
Aman Rimba @ Pahang Malaysia
Honeymoons need not take place in white sand beaches and fancy hotels. You can be in a small cabin or a tent in the mountains, but the weather should be nice, though. A good way to enjoy your time with one another, and it is also inexpensive. There will be no hotel expenses to worry about, and you can prepare your own food.
7. Stay at a friend’s vacation home.
If a relative or friend owns a vacation home abroad, you can rent it and chances are that you will be given discounted rate for this. These friends or relatives will be happy to rent out their property to you because they know that you will save on expenses if you stay on their vacation home. You can also swap houses, even for a week. While the owner can have a great vacation, you will be able to visit one destination without the issue of hotel accommodations as well.
8. Grab the last minute travel deals.
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
Airlines and hotels do not like unsold seats and hotel rooms, so they are giving out great deals for last minute bookers. You may get amazingly low prices to a place that you can’t see even in your imagination.
9. Honeymoon at home.
If you can’t really afford to go anywhere, you can stay at home. During your vacation, consider yourselves tourists in your town. Get out and be lost in the area, dine in fine restaurants, go to a concert or a play, a. Being with each other in your home could be the most romantic time you can have.
10. Take advantage of social network deals.
Save money on your travel plans through the social networking sites like Facebook and Groupon. You need to “like” the places that are interesting to you and realize some savings.
