Happy campers

It might sound obvious, but one of the most important considerations when booking a honeymoon is to choose a holiday you're both going to enjoy. This might involve an element of compromise - especially if you love the idea of lazing on a beach while your other half is only happy if he's abseiling down the side of a mountain. If you like different things, try to find a destination to suit both - perhaps where you can relax but with plenty of activities to keep your new husband entertained. Alternatively you could opt for a two-centre holiday where you spend one week at your chosen destination and another week at his.

Money matters

As with all things ‘wedding', it's crucial to stick to a budget when planning your honeymoon. The last thing you want is to be faced with debts when you return home - not a fun start to married life. If you feel like you're overspending, consider ‘downgrading' the honeymoon a little. This could involve going for a shorter length of time or staying in a less expensive hotel. Alternatively, there's no reason you have to go on your honeymoon straight after the wedding. If you've got your heart set on the holiday of a lifetime, why not take a little longer to save up and book it for six months after the wedding? It's also great to have something to look forward to after the excitement of the wedding.

Right place, right time

Choose your destination wisely. There's no point heading to a deserted island during the rainy season! Do your homework to find out the best places to go at the time you would like to travel and investigate what else the area has to offer at that time of year. You might, for example, realise that you're going to be in Rio de Janeiro during the carnival or in Scotland at Hogmanay - a great extra perk to your visit.

Photo Lizzie Orme 

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