If places are still romantic destinations of choice, seeking new experiences shared with two upsets clichés. There is also a real boost democratization of travel since the advent of mass tourism started in the years 1970-80. Vienna, Venice, Verona Capri or visit cheap now time for a weekend. These destinations are there so much more unusual for couples today. Outside, a honeymoon is a symbolic moment in exceptional spirits.
Suddenly, the distant lands generally too expensive normally gaining ground. Mauritius, Seychelles, Tahiti, but also Mexico or South Africa, Australia fully meet these desires the opposite in fact. But the distant horizons are not always unanimous! More and more couples want the dream and the unexpected, the unusual and the “strong emotion” for their honeymoon. A desire that naturally finds its mark in different travel as a cruise in the Far North, a photo safari in the bush, a trip aboard the Orient Express, a holiday scuba diving in the Red Sea, a mission Humanitarian Africa or Asia …
When choosing a honeymoon?
The honeymoon is usually selects several months before the wedding. Some couples already installed swap classic wedding list against a list of travel. This facility offered by some travel agents will double attractive prices when choosing the destination of the honeymoon. The money raised can choose freely between different categories of travel often associated with bonus “newlyweds” who may be booking a sumptuous bridal suite, trips or gifts offered friendly upon arrival (usually a bottle of champagne, flowers, fruit basket …).
In most cases, travel agents out the red carpet for the bride and groom, not without reason! In fact, sell a honeymoon often means a steady business! French professionals estimate an average 2300 euros budget for a honeymoon. Some exceptions may travel blithely exceed 4000 euros per person! We understand better why professionals are careful to satisfy the desires of the newlyweds!
If you have a wedding list with a tour operator, compare well to offers before signing. Some agencies refuse to pay the extra money if your guests have exceeded the cost of travel chosen. The money obviously is not lost but you can not spend it elsewhere than in the journey itself.
When to go on honeymoon?
Nobody’s forcing brides to fly out of bed for the wedding night! Although often, several months elapse before the trip is completed. Why? Simply for reasons of cost! A trip to the antipodes same cost significantly less expensive in winter, ie in low season, in midsummer overbooked by tourists traditionally subject to the dictates of the calendar of holidays. Moreover, the scenery will be even more intense starting in the cold rain to get to clear water at 30 ° in the heart of winter in the Antipodes.