While planning your perfect dream wedding, you realise that a lot of money has already been spent on that and you are yet to book your honeymoon. Brides-to-be, if you’re in this soup, here are some smart tips to save money on your honeymoon and yet have a dreamy vacay with your hubby.
1. Don’t plan an international holiday
You don’t have to honeymoon at a foreign location. There are various beautiful cities within India which have the perfect romantic setting and can be the ideal yet inexpensive destination for your honeymoon.
2. Flexible dates
During the peak holiday season, air tickets and hotels become way more expensive. You could save money by having flexible dates for your honeymoon and not leaving immediately after your wedding.
3. Rented apartments over hotels
In today’s time, not everyone wants to stay in a hotel. Renting an apartment through websites like Airbnb prove to be cost-friendly and is bound to provide you with an unforgettable stay. You can filter the apartment you want depending on your budget and have the entire area for just the two of you.
4. Early bird bookings
The early bird gets the worm. Without a doubt, the smartest and the most pocket-friendly way to save money on your honeymoon is to make your bookings in advance and not wait until the end to plan your holiday.
5. Benefit from your frequent flier points
If you’ve been a member of any airline and have collected enough mileage points on your card, this is the time you should encash them and make full use of them.
6. Book packages online
Websites like makemytrip.com and booking.com usually have the best deals on tickets and hotels. They provide the best travel deals for any location in the world. Go for these, we say.
7. Opt for an all-inclusive hotel stay
Some hotels offer some meals, especially breakfast within your stay package. It is advisable to opt for a deal that includes breakfast as that would save you from going around town and spending money somewhere else. Also, since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it is advisable to leave the hotel for the day out once you have eaten a hearty meal.
8. Use local transportation
If you are travelling abroad, it is better to use the metro or the bus, as cabs can turn out to be very expensive. You will waste your time on the road in traffic and also spend extra money.
9. Talk to the locals
After talking to the locals of the area you’re honeymooning, you will discover some small and must-try restaurants in town that may not be fancy with expensive dishes but could have some fabulous local cuisine at dirt cheap prices. It’s a win-win!
10. Mention that you both are newlyweds
Take advantage of the fact that you both are newlyweds and enjoy the special and complimentary services. Make full use of the complimentary upgrade or some complimentary champagne and spa sessions. *Wink*
