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What to Pack For Your Honeymoon

What to Pack For Your Honeymoon

Ideally, you should try to complete this task before your wedding to allow you to jet off immediately. After the wedding, you will probably end up with a load of gifts, flowers, left over cake, decor etc. to take home with you. This will make packing your suitcase a lot more difficult so try to avoid this by packing beforehand. Just so you know what you need to pack for your honeymoon, we’ve made a list of everything you need.

Documents

  • Boarding pass/Airline tickets
  • Passport
  • Driver’s License
  • Reservation confirmation
  • Health insurance information
  • Photocopies of the above documentation
  • Credit card
  • Money
  • Prescription medicine in the original bottle

Toiletries bag

  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Hairbrush
  • Deodorant
  • Razor
  • Shaving cream
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Hand cream
  • Body lotion
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellant
  • Soap
  • Lip-balm
  • Floss
  • Makeup bag
  • Makeup remover
  • Cotton buds
  • Tweezers
  • Nail clippers
  • Antibacterial wipes
  • Plasters
  • Aspirin
  • Paracetamol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Antacid
  • Antihistamine
  • Asthma Inhaler
  • Contact lens solution
  • Period care toiletries and medicine

Clothing

  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Bras
  • Dresses
  • T-shirts
  • Shorts
  • Shirts
  • Blouses
  • Sweater
  • Light sweater
  • Light jacket
  • Swimsuit

Shoes + Accessories

  • 2-3 pairs of shoes
  • 1 pair of old shoes
  • 1 pair of sandals
  • Glasses or contacts
  • Spare glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Canvas tote
  • Jewellery
  • Slippers
  • Evening bag
  • Light scarf
  • Sun hat
  • Canvas bag
  • Day excursion backpack
  • Hair accessories
  • Travel umbrella

Tech

  • Phones
  • Camera
  • Tablet/E-reader
  • Headphones
  • Chargers for all of the above
  • Electrical adapter

Other

  • Paperback book
  • Hair drier
  • Maps, Guidebooks
  • ID tags for luggage
  • Deck of cards

9 Romantic Honeymoon Destinations

Time to plan the most romantic holiday of your life! The Luxury Travel Book share with us their favourite honeymoon destinations.  Feast your eyes below! 

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Paris

Quai d’Orléans 2, Ile St Louis

This stunning studio apartment is situated in a quiet side street near the Quai d’Orleans, on the Ile St Louis.  With luxurious furnishings, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling French windows, it opens to a balcony which benefits from fabulous views of the Seine, the Left Bank, Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral. 

 

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Venice

Apartment  San Samuele

Situated in a great central location in San Marco, just off Campo Santo Stefano, this splendid apartment comes with the advantage of a furnished ‘altana’ roof terrace with spectacular views over the rooftops of Venice.  The interiors are of a very high standard and offer the very best of Italian styling, hand-crafted furnishings and luxury fittings.

 

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Cape Town

Camps Bay Penthouse

This ultra-luxurious penthouse spans the top floor of a modern architecturally designed beach house, and situated just across the road from palm-fringed Camps Bay Beach. The property is ideal for romantic couples, with its deck, complete with Jacuzzi and panoramic views of Camps Bay Beach

 

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Santorini

Captain’s House, Oia

The village of Oia on Santorini is one of our most romantic honeymoon destinations.  Located right on the westernmost point of Santorini, Oia is justifiably famous for its magnificent sunsets and  its charming pastel coloured houses, perched on the edge of the cliffs, about 150 metres above sea level.  This small Santorini ‘cave’ house has a private cliff-side terrace complete with chromatherapy Jacuzzi tub, set against the backdrop of the Aegean Sea.

 

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Santorini

Oia Ivory, Oia

Another Oia romantic hideaway, perched on the  steep cliffside in a quiet location in Oia town, where the famous caldera views and sunsets can be enjoyed. With typical cave-like whitewashed curves, the property combines the traditional Santorini architecture with the modern comforts, and there is a secluded terrace where guests can relax, looking out over the blue Aegean sea and the volcano.

 

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Seville

Apartment Alcazar

A stunning apartment in a listed 19th Century building right in the very heart of Seville. Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir, it a short walk to the main sights, including the Cathedral, the Reales Alcázares (Royal Palace), and the archive of the Indies. There are magnificent views from the apartment’s two terraces.

 

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Lake Como

Villa Lakeside

A beautiful villa situated right on the edge of Lake Como, in the hamlet of Lezzeno.  The villa has a private pool, large garden and wonderful views.

 

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Positano

Punta Reginello

A charming villa located at Punta Reginella in the heart of Positano. A lively neighbourhood by day, full of small restaurants and boutiques, it is very quiet at night due to its location, 60 steps below the road which passes through Positano. The main beach of Positano and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, which are the heart of the village, are a just few minutes away on foot.

 

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Cape Town

Ellerman House One

The height of luxury in Cape Town, tucked away in Bantry Bay with spectacular ocean views, yet close to all the attractions of Cape Town. With its exquisite sea view location, dramatic architectural proportions and minimalist decor, this villa is attached to one of the most exclusive small hotels in the world, offering complete privacy and discreet personal service, including the services of a private chef. Guests also have full use of the spa relaxation area with sensation shower, sauna, steam room and jet pool.

 

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Happy Planning! 

Tips: Honeymoon Destinations

Honeymoon time! What can be more fun than planning the most special holiday of your life? Whether you’re an adventurous couple who are looking for fresh mountain air and snowy slopes to throw yourself down; or if you’re keen to lie in the sun sipping on cocktails and staring into each others eyes, your honeymoon should be your ultimate and ideal vacation. Here is our list of recommended honeymoon locations by month, including both hot and cold destinations and some all-important advice for places to avoid. Can we come too?

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By Kuoni

January

Hot: Mexico, Costa Rica, Caribbean, South Africa, Oman, Maldives, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, New Zealand, South America, Morocco.

Cold: Canada, USA, Antarctica, Russia, Japan, China.

Avoid: Australia (too hot to visit the North of the country and it is also the school summer holiday then, so it will be busy AND expensive!)

February

Hot: Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Caribbean, South Africa, Egypt, Oman, Maldives, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Ecuador, Bahamas, South America.

Cold: Canada, USA, Switzerland, Russia, Antarctica.

Avoid: China (Chinese New Year runs for 40 days throughout February and is the busiest time of the year)

Bridebook.co.uk- seals lying on ice
By Kuoni

March

Hot: Galapagos, Belize, Costa Rica, Caribbean, Namibia, Egypt, India, Malaysia, South Africa, Chile, French Polynesia, Hawaii.

Cold: Switzerland, Russia, Canada

April

Hot: Caribbean, Costa Rica, South America, Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand, Indonesia, Borneo, French Polynesia, Italy, Spain, USA.

Avoid: The rains of Mauritius and East Africa.

Bridebook.co.uk- castle standing on a cliff by the sea
By National Geographic

May

Hot: Bermuda, Belize, Brazil Britain, Canada, Caribbean, South Africa, Czech republic, Fiji, France, Greece, Italy, Ireland, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Seychelles, Spain, Thailand, USA, Japan.

Avoid: Extreme heat in India and rains in Eastern Africa.

June

Hot: Bermuda, Canada, France, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus, Botswana, Bali, Russia, Ireland, Madagascar.

Avoid: The heat of India and Egypt and the rains of the Caribbean, Thailand and Maldives.

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By National Geographic

July

Hot: Bermuda, South America, Canada, Central Africa, Czech Republic, Fiji, France, Kenya, USA, China, Indonesia.

Avoid: Maldives, Thailand, Mexico, Caribbean due to rains and monsoons.

August

Hot: Europe, Indonesia, South America, Canada, Fiji, Kenya, USA.

Avoid: Monsoons in Thailand and Typhoon season in Caribbean.

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By National Geographic

September

Hot: Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Maldives, Mauritius, Thailansd, USA.

Avoid: Monsoons in Thailand. Typhoon season in Caribbean.

October

Hot: Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Morocco, Seychelles, Egypt, Fiji, Hawaii, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico.

Avoid: Monsoons in Thailand. Typhoon season in Caribbean.

Bridebook.co.uk- reindeer sleigh and people in traditional costume
By National Geographic

November

Hot: South America, Belize, South Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius, Thailand, India.

Cold: USA, Canada

Avoid: Rains in Malaysia.

December

Hot: Mexico, Cuba, South America, Zanzibar, South Africa, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand.

Cold: USA, Canada, Japan, Russia, China.

Avoid: The cold of Bermuda and the rain of the Seychelles.

Happy Honeymoon-ing!

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Introduction: The Honeymoon

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By Jamie Bott Wedding Photography

If you’re thinking about your honeymoon, your wedding must be getting close… How exciting! So, cast your mind forwards. You’ve just tied the knot with your best friend and celebrated by hosting the party of your lives. Where do you want to be?

Now, you might still read online that it’s the groom’s job to plan the honeymoon – but not every couple has a groom and some have two. So scratch that! Put your heads together and dream big. Here’s how to get started.

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By Kuoni

1. What’s Out There?

Do your research. What’s out there – and, more importantly, what do you want? Do you see yourselves on safari or are you more of a city break couple? Maybe you can’t imagine anything worse than lying on a beach and top of your list is skiing and snow. Whatever you decide, we’d always advise making sure the first few days are as relaxing as possible if you plan on taking your honeymoon straight after your wedding. Trust us, you’ll need the downtime!

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2. How Long Do You Want To Be Away For?

One of the first things you need to decide is how much time you both take off for your honeymoon. You might keep it short and sweet with just a week or kick off a year-long round-the-world trip. As soon as you’ve decided, book the time off work and make any other arrangements (who’s going to walk the dog, water the plants, feed the fish…). And be realistic about the time you have – don’t try to pack a month’s worth of travel into two weeks. You’ll just end up rushing from one place to the next and come back more frazzled than you started!

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By Kuoni

3. See If You Can Get A Sneaky Deal

Always let airlines and hotels know that you’re newlyweds – it might get you a free upgrade or some special treatment! We do always advise that you make sure you have some form of documentation to prove you’re married though as not everywhere will take you at face value. Try to pay for everything with a credit card that lets you save up air miles too – first class, here you come!

4. Sort The Paperwork

We know – not exactly the most exciting part of planning your honeymoon. But make sure all your documents are up to date – especially if you’re planning on changing your name. You don’t want your big break ruined by an expired passport…

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By National Geographic

5. Sneak In Some Surprises

This is the holiday of a lifetime – so go the extra mile. Have a think about what you can do to make this holiday extra special and do a little work on the DL to plan a few sneaky surprises for your partner.

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By The Telegraph

6. Consider A Mini-Moon

Instead of jetting off straight away, why not start off with a few days away somewhere a little closer to home? Then you can focus on planning your wedding without the stress of thinking about a big trip at the same time – and you’ve got time to save up again too!

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