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196 days ago
Edmund's Answer
Planning for both the wedding and honeymoon are stressful. To help ensure that your Caribbean honeymoon vacation goes off without a hitch, follow a few simple guidelines and honeymoon vacation tips.
For 6 month prior :
- Establish your Caribbean honeymoon vacation budget. Then stick to that budget!
- Research various Caribbean honeymoon vacation locations by talking to friends and family. Search the internet or visit site http://www.traveldiscuss.com/directory/by-destination/caribbean/ , read travel magazines or consult with a travel agent.
- Once you have decided on your Caribbean honeymoon destination, start reserving your hotel accommodations and book your flight.
- If you are planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean, make sure you check all the marriage requirements so that you can begin all the paperwork required. You might also want to communicate with a wedding planner at your Caribbean resort.
For 3 month prior :
- Prepare for all necessary rentals for your Caribbean honeymoon including: a car, any off-road equipment, snorkeling and scuba gear, water sports toys.
- Make sure you have your passports or visas necessary for your Caribbean destination and that they are up-to-date. Begin making reservations for popular restaurants, recreation tours and shows if your Caribbean honeymoon will be during peak season (November – April). You can do this by contacting the concierge at your Caribbean honeymoon resort. Don't forget to tip your concierge upon your arrival.
- If you wish to scuba dive during your Caribbean honeymoon, pursue a scuba certification while still at home and do practice dives before arriving in the Caribbean. This will mean you are ahead of the game and can participate in more challenging and captivating dives on your Caribbean honeymoon.
For 1 month prior :
- The two of you need to sit down and develop a packing list.
- If you are having a bridal shower, let your hostess know of any items you can use for your Caribbean honeymoon vacation.
- Make a shopping list of items you need and don't anticipate that you will be receiving as gifts.
- Confirm all of your reservations: resort, airline, tour operators, rental companies.
For 2 weeks prior :
- Create a Caribbean honeymoon folder and put all your paperwork in it (in the order needed as you travel) including: passports or visas, airline tickets and itinerary, hotel reservations, tour excursions itinerary, etc. Put this folder in a safe place and one that ensures you will not forget it!
- If you take prescribed medications, make sure you have enough to last through your Caribbean honeymoon.
- Make two copies of all your important documents (passports, credit cards, insurance information, itineraries, etc.). Put one copy in your luggage and give the second copy to a friend or relative at home.
For 1 week prior :
- Shop for items on your list.
- Check the weather forecast for your Caribbean honeymoon destination and pack your luggage accordingly.
- Make transportation arrangements for airport, both at home and at your Caribbean honeymoon destination.
- Communicate with your hotel concierge about special needs for your hotel room such as champagne and other romantic touches.
2 days prior :
- Check for updated information about your flight.
- Make sure your bags are properly labeled and you have everything you need.
1 day prior :
Relax knowing that you have done all your “homework” prior to your Caribbean honeymoon! Your honeymoon should be the trip of a lifetime and by following this time line and these tips you will be able to have a great and stress-free Caribbean honeymoon vacation.
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