Affordable Honeymoon Ideas for Couples on a tight Budget  

There are so many aspects to cover when getting married, and all of these aspects cost money. If you are on a tight budget and need to curb your expenses, one of the areas you need to look at is your honeymoon. Here are a few ideas on how to plan an affordable honeymoon:

Travel in the Off-peak Season

This is something you normally do not consider when deciding on a wedding date, but it could save you lots of money if planned correctly. E.g. getting married in May in Durban would ensure really great weather for your wedding and then going to Cape Town for honeymoon during off-peak season would ensure great discounts and savings. GOOD TIP: plan around the changing of seasons i.e. just after peak season and you will still get decent weather and ensure lower rates.

Honeymoon Deals

Many hotels and holiday destinations offer deals for couples on honeymoon. When enquiring about your honeymoon enquire if there are special rates or deals for honeymooners. Another good way to search is all inclusive packages, these are usually available from tour operators or travel agents and specials for the month are good options for saving a bit of money.

Go on Honeymoon close to home

Booking a honeymoon in and around South Africa will ensure low costs. South Africa and its borders have AMAZING honeymoon destinations and many foreigners flock here for honeymoon. The secret is knowing where to go and not to book into the accommodation aimed at international clientele. E.g. Booking a self catering bungalow or cottage in the Drakensberg is extremely cost effective and the scenery is BEAUTIFUL and perfect for a honeymoon getaway. Another really good way of planning a local is lekker honeymoon is to buy the latest copy of Getaway magazine and browse the places advertising in the back – these are usually great options for a honeymoon.

Honeymoon Gifts

There is nothing worse than being broke on honeymoon, but having three kettles or toasters. I have seen really polite ways that couples request that money would be preferred as a wedding gift and the extra cash normally helps when going on honeymoon, Agree to set a percentage of the money aside for the honeymoon, remember that the wedding lasts a day, but that your honeymoon lasts at least a week 

All-inclusive resorts

Your honeymoon bill is usually overshot by expenses like food costs and drinks when you check-out. A way to prevent overspending is to choose an all-inclusive resort that includes all food, beverages, activities etc. A good option for this is Club Med, it might initially appear to be expensive, but it prevents you from overspending. 

Cruise Deals

Cruises are also really affordable and include quite a bit, and with Durban and Cape Town, these are really good options for honeymoons as it reduces the need to spend money as would be the case in a town or city.
 

08-02-2008 15:02 Published in Ideas and Advice, Information for the Groom

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