TRAVEL
PLANNing
Q & A with Don Fuchs Jr.,
travel advisor at Destination Weddings
and Honeymoon Planners
When to start planning: Eight to twelve
months in advance. The biggest mistake couples
make is waiting too late to start the honeymoon
search; they wait till the last minute and then
realize that their ideal resort or destination is no
longer available or has become too costly.
What destinations are popular right
now? Hawaii is on the rise again, while Fiji, Tahiti
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and Bora Bora are offering great flights and
accommodations like over-the-water bungalows.
Closer to home, couples have enjoyed exploring
islands in the Caribbean, such as Jamaica,
Mexico and St. Lucia.
What advice would you give to couples
planning their honeymoons? Travel when
you have the ability and means to do so — there
are a multitude of destinations that will fit every
month of the year. Just be sure to watch out for
hurricane season and peak travel seasons, and
always consider travel insurance. Also, consult
a romance travel professional. Not only will they
help with choosing the right destination and
accommodations, but they will also ensure that
you get the best value for your budget with the
least amount of stress.
Make a case for why a couple should
consider having a destination wedding.
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When you start planning your wedding budget
and you consider all of the different vendors
involved, you might find that a destination
wedding is less pricey. Most resorts that cater to
weddings have special packages with amenities
included, and a romance travel professional can
secure reduced rates for guests. Destination
weddings also often mean fewer guests, which
can relate to costs. My favorite spots are Hawaii,
the Greek islands (Mykonos or Santorini) and then
Mexico and the Caribbean for beach weddings.