r/honeymoonplanning

Going to Greece for honeymoon leaving July 19th-28th. Already booked flight but need help with some things. Any agent help would be awesome.

Rough idea open to suggestions

Fly in 19/20th
Athens 20-22
Santorini 22-25
Paros 25-27
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Fly home 28 at 1 pm

Hi everyone, we are planning for our honeymoon, February 2027 from Bangalore India, I am looking for recommendations.
We prefer beaches over mountains and our approx budget is 2 to 2.5 lakhs for the trip!

Thanks in advance! Please let me know if y’all have any more questions

Edit: I prefer destination outside india

My fiancé and I are planning our honeymoon in Portugal for late August and I’d love some advice from people who have been or are even locals!

Right now we’re trying to decide between:

• Lisbon + Madeira + Porto
• Lisbon + Porto only
• Madeira only

We’ll have about 12–13 days total including travel from the US.

Our interests are:

• romantic atmosphere
• beautiful scenery
• cafés/food
• beaches/coast
• hiking/nature
• slower honeymoon vibes (not trying to sprint around constantly)

The main reason we’re considering Madeira is because the PR1 hike and Fanal Forest look absolutely incredible and we love the dramatic tropical/island vibe. But we’re wondering if adding Madeira makes the trip feel too flight-heavy or rushed.

Current rough itinerary idea:

• 4 nights Lisbon
• 6 nights Madeira
• 2 nights Porto

Do you think this is too much for one honeymoon trip? Or does each place feel distinct enough to be worth it?

Would you skip Porto and spend more time in Madeira/Lisbon? Or skip Madeira entirely and keep it simpler?

Would especially love advice from people who have done multiple of these destinations in one trip!

Hi! We’re very early on thinking about our honeymoon but ideally would like to go March/ April next year. We’re getting married next month and initially decided not to honeymoon but we’re changing our minds.
We’re thinking we might want to go for 10 days, and really like the idea of South America. I don’t know much about it but we’re considering any of the following

1. Peru (focussed on Machu Piccu)

2. Argentina (buenos aires and Patagonia)

3. Bolivia (salt lakes)
   I think we’re leaning towards the Peru choice at the moment.

I think I need a bit of a reality check- can anyone let me know if this is wishful thinking?

We quite like a bit of exploring and travelling however we would also like to incorporate a couple of nights in a “luxury” place (read: honeymoon “romantic” and a bit more chill, not necessarily expensive)

My main concerns-

1. Would we actually be giving ourselves enough time to enjoy what Peru has to offer? Every itinerary I’ve read is 2+ weeks. I understand this is also due to long travel times between hot spots?
   I would obviously love to see Macchu Piccu but I’m happy to miss the incah trail 4 day hike- am I shooting myself in the foot here and would it really knock off enough time to make it worth it?
   We’d like to do a small amount of travelling around. It seems you can either go north to the Amazon or south to Lake titicaca or maybe the salt mines? Would this also be a stretch? Has anyone got any other recommendations for a more concise timetable?

2. Budget. We’d be coming from the UK and would like to budget for £3/4k pp.
   Are we way off the mark here? 😂
   We don’t mind budget travelling and other budget stays, we just fancied treating ourselves to a couple of nights in a slightly fancier place for the occasion.

3. if our budget is way off, would any of the other countries be slightly cheaper/ more feasible in terms of time restraints? We initially just wanted to go to South America so I am open to hearing about anything about the continent to be fair! We do like seeing landmarks and historical sites, and not too fussed about big modern cities (Rio doesn’t appeal to us for some reason)

We don’t want to be apart of a tour (like g-adventures)

Sorry this is a bit of a ramble, just getting a very initial feel for this idea and just want to check if it could be done or we’d be better off thinking of something else!

Hi all,

Fiance and I are getting married soon and we're thinking about our honeymoon for early next year. We've been to Maui before and that would probably be our number one choice but we were looking at other places with a similar vibe or an all inclusive, travelling from West Coast Canada.

Criteria:
2 weeks +- a couple days is okay
Budget is pretty broad, would prefer to keep it closer to $5k CAD total but looking at the current prices would probably be closer to 7-8K CAD, ultimately $10k CAD hard max.
Good selection/variety of food and local activities
Never done all inclusive but if there is one worth while we'd look into it
Beach/Ocean within walking distance

St. Lucia caught our eye and looked at a couple resorts. Ti Kaye being the best so far with the plunge pool.

Ideally would like to stay away from Mexico, it doesn't interest either of us, but maybe Bahamas or other Caribbean Islands? Definitely more of a beach resort/stay than a Jungle.

Please let me know if there's something I'm missing, I've travelled before but mainly Europe, and the States.

"My fiancé and I are starting to plan our honeymoon and we keep coming back to the idea of doing a Kenya or Tanzania safari instead of a typical beach resort.

The idea sounds incredible to us, sunrise game drives, beautiful landscapes, wildlife,lions, nice lodges or tented camps, and maybe ending with a few slower beach days somewhere like Zanzibar or the Kenyan coast. It feels like the kind of trip we’d remember forever.At the same time, I’m a little worried it might be too active right after the wedding. A lot of safari itineraries seem to involve early mornings, long drives, moving between camps, and fairly packed days. I don’t want our honeymoon to feel like we need a second vacation afterward.

For couples who’ve done a safari honeymoon, how did it feel in reality? Was it romantic and special, or more of an adventure trip? Did you feel like there was enough downtime to relax together? Would you recommend keeping the safari short and adding beach time, or making the safari the main focus? "

I’m going to say this respectfully, but clearly.

I might get blocked for this, and that’s fine. I’ll continue helping clients in the spaces where my expertise is welcomed, respected, and not treated like a problem.

But this needs to be said.

A lot of travel communities have become comfortable allowing people to ask for full travel-agent-level help while turning around and labeling actual travel agents as “self-promotion” the moment we identify ourselves.

People ask for itinerary reviews.

They ask for hotel recommendations.

They ask for resort comparisons.

They ask which area is best to stay in.

They ask if their budget makes sense.

They ask which excursions are worth it.

They ask how to avoid bad bookings.

They ask about flights, transfers, travel documents, cruise ports, honeymoon planning, family travel, all-inclusives, cancellation policies, and whether their entire trip plan makes sense.

Those are not random opinions.

Those are travel planning services.

That is the work.

So let’s be honest about what is happening. The issue is not that travel agents are irrelevant. The issue is that some communities want the benefit of travel-agent knowledge while blocking the people who actually do this professionally from saying, “This is what I do, and I can help.”

That is not protecting the community from spam.

That is taking professional value, repackaging it as casual advice, and then punishing the professional for being honest about who they are.

I fully understand rules against spam. Nobody wants a comment section full of “book with me” posts. But there is a major difference between spam and a qualified professional responding to the exact problem someone posted about.

If someone asks for medical advice, people tell them to speak with a doctor.

If someone asks for legal advice, people tell them to speak with an attorney.

If someone asks for tax advice, people tell them to speak with a tax professional.

But when someone asks for travel planning advice, somehow telling them to speak with a travel agent becomes “advertising.”

That contradiction is hard to ignore.

Many travel agents, myself included, provide planning support at no additional cost to the client. We help people avoid costly mistakes, understand supplier rules, compare real options, think through logistics, review timing, and make sure the trip actually fits the traveler.

That is not a sales gimmick.

That is a service.

People are absolutely free to plan their own trips. But if a community allows people to ask for professional-level travel guidance, then it should not act shocked when travel professionals show up with answers.

So no, I’m not upset if this gets removed.

I’m simply naming the contradiction.

Because asking for travel-agent-level help while banning travel agents from offering it does not protect the community.

It limits the community.

Respectfully signing off — from the travel agent they told you not to ask, while asking for travel-agent-level help.

Hi all,

my future wife and I are planning our honeymoon for 10 Nights in March / April 27.

We're looking for a nice resort with good a la carte dining options included in the AI package, best case would be a nice bungalow style accommodation.

Flying out of Europe and don't really have a destination in mind. Budget is around ~5.000€ per person.

Would love to hear some ideas from you guys. Thanks 😄!

Hi! We want to go on a beach honeymoon…we would really like to spend a week in the Caribbean. We are not party people, so laid back vibes are what we are looking for. Preferably adults only. Can anyone give me some recommendations? If we can’t find a place in the Caribbean, we are okay with Florida as well. Plan to go in March of 2027.

Thanks in advance

Hey everyone! My fiancée and I are planning our honeymoon this summer and would love recommendations, advice, hidden gems, or things you wish you knew before your own trip. We’ve both never been to Italy or Greece before, and while we’re incredibly excited, the amount of things to do has honestly become a little overwhelming.

We’re trying to strike a balance between seeing the iconic “must-do” places while also leaving room to relax, wander, and enjoy the honeymoon without feeling like every minute is scheduled.

Here’s our itinerary:

- Venice — June 20–22
- Florence — June 22–25
- Rome — June 25–27
- Amalfi Coast — June 27–30
- Naples — June 30–July 1 (just for our flight)
- Chania, Crete — July 1–5
- Athens — July 5–7

A few things we already know we want to do:
- Wine tasting/vineyard experience
- Cooking class
- Boat tour somewhere along the Amalfi Coast or Greece
- See the major iconic sites (Colosseum, Duomo, Vatican, etc.)
- Relaxing beach days mixed with adventure/exploring

What we’re mainly looking for:
- Hidden gems/local favorites
- Romantic experiences
- Amazing food recommendations
- Sunset spots/views
- Easy day trips worth doing
- Places/activities that are actually worth the hype
- Things that are overrated and maybe skippable
- Recommendations that fit well for a honeymoon vibe

A few things people have already suggested:
- Elafonisi Beach / Balos Lagoon in Crete
- Samariá Gorge
- Renting a car in Crete
- Capri boat tours
- Tuscany wine tours
- Sunset cruises

Some questions we’ve been struggling with:

1. What would you prioritize with this amount of time in each place?
2. Are there any experiences that ended up being the highlight of your honeymoon/trip?
3. What activities should we book well in advance vs leave flexible?
4. Is renting a car worth it anywhere on this itinerary?
5. Any restaurants, cafés, wineries, beach clubs, or viewpoints we absolutely shouldn’t miss?
6. Any tips for avoiding burnout while still seeing a lot?

We’re open to pretty much any recommendations and would especially love hearing from people who have honeymooned in Italy/Greece before. Thanks in advance!

I booked our honeymoon for July 20–27 at Secrets Cap Cana, but I’m starting to second guess it. I’m worried we might run into rough weather since it’s peak summer and hurricane season, and I also think we may get bored after a few days because we like to explore quite a bit, not just stay at one resort.

I’ve been looking at a few alternatives and wanted your thoughts. I’m considering either Sandals Barbados for 6 nights, Aruba (2 nights in an overwater bungalow plus 4 nights in an Airbnb with a pool), or even possibly Portugal.

Our total budget is around $6.2k excluding flights. The good news is I can get a full refund on Secrets Cap Cana, so we still have flexibility. I just want to make sure we pick the best overall experience for a honeymoon where we get a mix of relaxation and some exploring

Hi! My fiancé and I are trying to plan our honeymoon. We were given 3 weeks time off for it, but we are struggling to decide where to go. We have considered Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Japan. This would be our first time in Asia. In an ideal scenario, we would visit all these places in one span in order to save money on flights since we will be visiting from Texas. But thats unrealistic, and i do think that we will get soooo tired of traveling constantly, and overwhelmed trying to see everything. Honestly we’re not great at following plans we set for ourselves either, we are wanderers and like to go with the flow when traveling.

Our budget is 8k. The most important thing for me, is seeing things I couldn’t see in the US, so the prettiest beaches possible, gorgeous landscapes, the wildlife (huge for me), trying new food, night markets, river markets etc (also huge) and Architecture and historical monuments/temples would be last priority, although we would like to see some.
For my fiancé, he is really interested in Japan, going to the colder parts of japan and Onsen towns as well as staying in Tokyo or some bigger city and getting to experience what it’s like there. (He’s really mostly excited for the convenience stores there lol.)

If anyone has any recommendations, or has honeymooned in any of these places, let me know what you think we should do, where we should go, or What you would have done differently! Thanks!

Hey all, getting married late October 2026 and finalise our honeymoon within the next 2 weeks

The setup:

•	Departing Delhi on November 9, 2026  
•	Total trip length around 28 nights  
•	One quirk: a close friend’s wedding falls in the middle, so we’ll fly back to North India for Nov 19 to 22, then continue. Open to creative routing on the positioning flights.  

Itinerary we’re working with:

1.	Maldives or Seychelles, \~7 nights to start. Likely a two-resort split. Want proper overwater or beach villas, strong house reef or marine life (Baa Atoll manta season in the Maldives, or the granite-island reefs of Seychelles), real spa, multiple dining venues. Pitch us whichever destination you think delivers more for the money in early-to-mid November.  
2.	Friend’s wedding back home (Nov 18 to 23)  
3.	East African safari, \~5 nights. Leaning Masai Mara for big cats and the landscape. Open to Serengeti or a Kenya / Tanzania combo if structured well.  
4.	Closing leg, \~8 nights, completely open. Could be Dubai for warm-weather wind-down, or Switzerland / Italy / France if someone has a smart way to make Europe work as a stopover before flying back to Delhi. We’d happily trade beach for Alps, lakes, Tuscany, Paris, wherever the value and experience land best in late November. Pitch us your version.  

Our preferences:
• Luxury tier across the board. Aman, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Bulgari, Rosewood, Mandarin, Peninsula level
• Quiet over party. Big on food, spa, design
• Business class flights, all internal transfers handled (seaplanes, charter to Mara, etc.)
• I hold Hilton Honors Diamond and Marriott Bonvoy Platinum

What I’m looking for from agents:
DM with full packages. I specifically want to see the preferred-partner perk stack, not just rates. If you have any of the following, please name it in your reply:
• Marriott STARS (Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW, W, Edition)
• Marriott Luminous (Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari, top-tier St. Regis)
• Hilton Impresario (Waldorf Astoria, Conrad, LXR)
• Four Seasons Preferred Partner (FSPP)
• Virtuoso (independents, Milaidhoo, most Mara camps, European luxury)
• Belmond Bellini Club
• Rosewood Elite
• Mandarin Oriental Fan Club
• Peninsula PenClub
• Dorchester Diamond Club
• Aman Travel Professional / Aman Insider

Standard perk stack we expect: room upgrade on arrival, daily breakfast for two, property credit ($100 to $200), early check-in / late check-out, welcome amenity. Anything above that (suite upgrades, complimentary nights, spa credits, F&B credits, transfer inclusions) is what will actually win our business.
Also welcome:
• Honeymooners who’ve done a similar islands + safari + Europe-or-Dubai routing: what would you change?
• Strong opinions on Maldives vs Seychelles in November, Mara camp picks (private conservancy vs reserve), and late-November Europe as a honeymoon closer vs Dubai.
Thanks in advance. Will share what we end up booking once everything’s locked in.

Thanks!!

Hello all, my wedding is Aug 1st of this year and I want to start planning our 2-week honeymoon but I'm conflicted:

1. We are considering doing either East Africa or South Africa, mainly Tanzania (mainland), Zanzibar, Cape Town, Umhlanga, etc

2. Ideally I really want to do Cape Town and Zanzibar, the only thing I'm worried about is the travel time.

3. Interested in Tanzania as well but don't want to do the "bush + beach" vacation with a multi-day safari stay. 1 day for safari is good with us.

4. I saw alternatives to Zanzibar, so to stay within SA, Durban/Umhlanga, and Elephant Coast, but I am still leaning more towards Zanzibar.

5. I also want to go somewhere where it's plenty to do, not just be on a beach all day everyday for the duration of our beach stay.

Open to all advice, recommendations, etc

My fiancé and I are planning our wedding right now and I've started to think about our honeymoon more but I need help! Our wedding is at the end of August next year and we are wanting a tropical, hot, honeymoon! With this being hurricane season I know it's not smart to travel to the Atlantic region, so we've thought more about Aruba and Curacao, even Hawaii too because we're more than likely not going to be affected by any intense tropical storms in those places! (I'm aware we can't fully avoid bad weather lol I just want to avoid having a rainy trip)

Please provide any tips, suggestions, or share your experiences with vacations to these areas. I haven't traveled to any of these spots before, only the Dominican, Mexico and Jamaica.

TYIA!!!

Hi everyone!

My fiancee and I are getting married this August and are planning a honeymoon in Costa Rica in December and are looking for input and advice on how best to plan! (Mostly looking for booking advice but open to specific hotel/activity suggestions too)

For context, We've both been to Costa Rica separately in the past:

I went in high school on a family trip, Travel agent booked, all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste, did a couple day excursions like snorkeling, hiking, ziplining, etc. it was fantastic. (Flew in and out of Liberia)

She went in college as part of a biology class, they traveled around the country staying more at rustic lodges and really got to explore more of Southern Costa Rica from San Jose to Monte Verde and down to the Osa Peninsula. It was also fantastic! (Flew in and out of San Jose)

For our honeymoon, we're looking to combine the best of both worlds. We're looking at around 10-12 days, thinking the first half somewhere in the jungle/mountains enjoying wildlife, hotsprings, etc. and the second half down on the beach at a nicer resort (all-inclusive would be great but not required).

We're not sure the best way to go about booking this and getting the best bang for our buck. I've looked at a couple "tour sites" like costaricaexperts and their packages look nice, but they're all around 7-9 days, and are a little pricey (considering I don't think the prices include flights). We're open to booking everything ourselves to save money, I've booked international travel before through Expedia and it went fine, but it was just to one hotel. I think we're primarily concerned with coordinating rides to/from airport and between the two hotels and any activities we plan since there's some long distances to cover in Costa Rica.

For reference, I'd say we're looking for "deluxe-ish" accommodations, not quite luxury, but nice enough to feel special for our honeymoon! Our MAX budget would be about $10,000 total, (meaning if we used some sort of service that took care of all the planning/transit we could pay that up front if the only other expenses would be tips while we're there) if going the "book it ourselves" route, we'd want that to be quite a bit lower, maybe $8,000 total to account for paying for activities/travel once there.

Any insights or advice are much appreciated!

Comparing The Ritz Bali, the St Regis Bali, or the Laguna, which would you recommend staying at for my honeymoon? Any ideas for adventures and activities for my husband and I to do?

We just got married and our honeymoon is coming up soon, but there are a few days in between the wedding and the actual travel. After all the stress and excitement of the wedding, I kind of want to mark this little in-between moment before we leave. I was thinking of doing something simple at home, maybe a nice dinner, a bottle of champagne, and a small personalized gift to make it feel like the start of married life before the honeymoon begins. Nothing too over the top, just something that feels special and a bit more personal than waiting until the trip.Did anyone else do a small celebration before leaving for their honeymoon, or did you just save everything for the actual travel?

We are just getting around to planning a honeymoon (married Sept 2025) and are hoping to go the week of June 8th. We live in Kentucky and are planning on flying but no more than a 3-4 hour flight. I have looked at:

Mackinac Island

Newport, RI/Block Island (not a great ferry sched by then)

Coastal CT/MD

I don't love anything so far. We just want to go someplace, be able to sit at the beach or at a pool and chill the ef out for a few days and eat some good food. No FL or NC (been there, done that). Must be near a natural body of water. Please help me out here, I just can't think about it anymore.