Honeymoons give couples a chance to relax after the big day – News
Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2015 6:00 am
St. Joseph News-Press FOX 26 KNPN
With the vows exchanged, the cake cut and the wedding dress packed safely away, newlyweds finally have the chance to take a little time to themselves.
The honeymoon gives new couples a well-earned escape after the sometimes stressful process of planning their big day — as long as they do their homework.
Companies like Cotter Travel in St. Joseph help the bride and groom with all the details in advance so their first trip as a married couple can be memorable for all the right reasons, as opposed to an expensive headache.
General Manager Chad Cotter says planning helps couples secure the trip they’ve dreamed about.
“If it’s a popular destination or resort, you want to try to book 10 to 11 months out so you make sure you get the dates you want,” Cotter says. “By booking it that far in advance, you’re always going to get your early-booking discounts.”
For many couples, the dream destination could take them outside the United States. Such trips will require travelers to either apply for or renew a passport. In some cases, people who have current documents still could face unexpected trouble.
“Some destinations will require you to have a passport that will not expire within six months of you entering the country,” Cotter says. “We sit down with everyone to make sure you don’t run into that kind of problem.”
Information on obtaining a passport can be found online at http://travel.state.gov.
Honeymooners have the whole world to pick from — or at least as much of it as their budget allows.
Cotter says locations in coastal Mexico have been the most popular for newlyweds for the past decade. Hawaii has surged in popularity as well, while the islands of the Caribbean maintain their constant allure.
If time or money rule out an international trip, plenty of memorable options wait a short flight away.
Las Vegas has long provided wedding kitsch at a price almost as high or as low as the couple desires. The Florida coast offers access to the same type of weather and beaches available in the Caribbean at a fraction of the price. Those who want something other than a beach can find fun next to an entirely different kind of water at Niagara Falls, which has been a popular honeymoon destination for East Coast residents for 200 years.
“If you know your budget and have an idea of where you want to go, we’re here to tell them the pluses and minuses of each,” Cotter says. “Someone in our office has usually traveled to one of the destinations, so we can give them first-hand knowledge.”
Clinton Thomas can be reached
at clinton.thomas@newspressnow.com.
Follow him on Twitter: @SJNPThomas.
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