You and your upcoming wife are passing through one of the
most stressful times of your life, getting married, and are super excited to go
on your honeymoon and spend quality time together. This is one of the most exciting and anticipated trips of your life. So make it fantastic. Here are a few travel tips to
take along with you as you and your new bride vacation for the first time.
1. Take time to rest:
You and especially your bride have been running, running, and running some more
since you got engaged. Now since you’re away from friends and family at a
resort or hotel, it’s time to sleep in! It may seem like you just want to go
and do things, but take a break. You’ll have plenty of time. And if you don’t
take a break, you may stress your wife out or get sick, neither of which are
any fun on a honeymoon.
2. Travel can be fun
but stressful: Going anywhere new or foreign can be difficult. As you
prepare for your honeymoon, keep travel destinations in mind that are fun but
also relaxing. If you’re going someplace exotic, make sure to pick one of Rick
Steve’s (aff link)
guide to the local destinations. If the people speak a foreign language, make
sure you have maps, apps, and other helpful tools on hand that you can read and
speak.
3. See the sites, but
not too many: Take time to see one or two sites a day. Spend a good stretch
at the destination “moseying around.” Maybe even take a day or two where you do
nothing but lay around in the sun, or if you’re in a winter destination, lounge
around watching movies and hitting the hot tub. If you rush around from spot to
spot, you’ll forget what you saw and add stress to the trip. Take time to savor
the experience.
4. Spend time with
her: Now this might sound like a “duh” moment, but be intentional about
spending time with your new wife. Maybe you need an hour or two to workout, go
for a run, or spend with the Lord, but as much as possible make sure you are
spending time together enjoying each other. The purpose of the honeymoon is not
just to get away, but to get your lives started as one.
5. Take cash: If
you’re traveling for any longer than a week, chances are you might have to hit
up the ATM. In fact, this is probably safer than carrying lots of cash around
in your wallet. If you are traveling internationally, don’t take cash to the
airport and get it exchanged to the foreign currency by airport services.
They’ll rip you off. Instead, take your debit card and when you arrive in
the international airport, withdraw from the ATM. You’ll get a better rate
this way with lower fees.
Bonus Tip: Remember to make a budget for the trip. It may be tempting to think $500 will cover your week, but actually sitting down and talking through what you need will open your eyes. The longer you're gone the more money you'll need to take with you. If you're at a resort, you'll need less. But if you're staying at hotels, there's 2-3 meals a day you may have to cover for two people. So plan accordingly for food, travel (taxis, buses, metros), tourism, and souvenirs.
Bonus Tip: Remember to make a budget for the trip. It may be tempting to think $500 will cover your week, but actually sitting down and talking through what you need will open your eyes. The longer you're gone the more money you'll need to take with you. If you're at a resort, you'll need less. But if you're staying at hotels, there's 2-3 meals a day you may have to cover for two people. So plan accordingly for food, travel (taxis, buses, metros), tourism, and souvenirs.
Obidos Portugal by Jonathan