| While some couples may dream of traveling far, far | | | | "receipt" they can place in a card to give you on your |
| away to an exotic island for their dream honeymoon, | | | | wedding day. |
| that just might not be possible in today's economy. A | | | | 4. Shop the deals! You can search for your |
| lot of newlyweds-to-be are looking for cheap | | | | honeymoon last minute, which might save you some |
| affordable honeymoons that will still provide them time | | | | money, or you can travel during the week instead of |
| to get away and enjoy each other without breaking | | | | over the weekend, which may save you on your flight. |
| their bank. Well here are some tips for shopping | | | | There are so many great deals out there if you are |
| around for a five star honeymoon on a two star | | | | willing to put in the time and search for them. |
| budget. | | | | 5. Ask if anyone in your family has a timeshare they |
| | | | would be willing to let you use as a wedding gift. This is |
| 1. Stay in the U.S. If you are getting married in the | | | | a popular option for many young couples and is |
| United States, you might consider visiting on of the | | | | actually a surprisingly common way of taking your |
| beautiful resorts that are located in Florida or maybe | | | | honeymoon. Maybe your great aunt, grandparents, or |
| stay in a log cabin on a wild horse ranch in North | | | | even your parents have a timeshare, which gives |
| Dakota. There are just so many great ideas here at | | | | them access to hundreds of resorts all over the world. |
| home that you don't have to take a cruise or splurge | | | | Don't be afraid to pipe up and see if they'd be willing to |
| on a fancy resort in the Bahamas to get the relaxation | | | | let you use it. |
| that you need. | | | | 6. All-inclusive resorts are definitely the best way to |
| 2. Consider traveling in the off-season. Even if that | | | | get the most bang for your buck. For a set price you |
| means you have to postpone your honeymoon for a | | | | usually get your room and all your meals, which will |
| month or two, you will be amazed at how much you | | | | save you considerably in the long run. Some |
| will save if you are willing to wait. This is a great idea | | | | all-inclusive resorts even include your alcohol! Just do |
| for couples that are determined to honeymoon in | | | | some shopping around to see what kinds of deals and |
| places like Mexico or the Bahamas. You can call the | | | | prices you are looking at for your honeymoon |
| resort you are considering and ask them when their | | | | destination. |
| off-season is, so that you can plan to book your | | | | 7. Don't overlook a cruise which is a lot like an |
| honeymoon around that time. | | | | all-inclusive resort, only you get the luxury of visiting |
| 3. Have people donate to your honeymoon as a | | | | more than one destination and they are surprisingly |
| wedding gift! This a great idea for couples who want | | | | affordable! |
| to go somewhere above their budget and it's a | | | | 8. If you are your honey like the great outdoors, why |
| creative and easy wedding gift for those who hate | | | | not consider a camping honeymoon. Camping is an |
| trying to figure out the registries at local department | | | | affordable way to get out and enjoy each other and a |
| stores. If you use a travel agent, you might ask how | | | | beautiful location. Just be warned that especially if you |
| your wedding guests can give a monetary gift that | | | | camp without a place to shower you are going to get |
| can go towards your honeymoon. They will probably | | | | to know each other a little better than maybe you |
| be able to set you up with a toll-free number people | | | | want to for your first week of marriage. If that kind of |
| can call or arrange for guests to come by their office | | | | stuff doesn't bother you, than by all means, don't be |
| to make the donation and pick up some kind of | | | | afraid to enjoy this cheap honeymoon option. |