How to Plan a Budget Honeymoon in Europe

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22-10-2020, 14:00
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If paying for your wedding was economically hard, figuring out how to plan a budget honeymoon in Europe may be what you need to stay within budget and have an enjoyable, memorable start to your marriage. There are a wide variety of countries that you can visit and different means of travel, so researching all of your options and planning ahead can help you save money on the trip.

Steps

  1. Book your flight well in advance. Planning ahead and booking your flight far in advance can give you a secured ticket and better pricing than waiting until the last minute. Consider alternatives to flying such as coaches or travelling by sea if you live in Europe.
  2. Don't rule out waiting until the last minute, though. If you are a couple who does not mind waiting until the last minute, you can book your flight through a name-your-own-price website, such as Priceline.com. This will require you to be flexible on your flight time on the day you choose and may involve layovers. But it has the possibility of being the cheapest way to obtain airfare to Europe.
  3. Book your honeymoon as part of a budget package. Combining air, lodging and transportation often gives you a discounted price.
  4. Consider alternatives to hotels while you are in Europe.
    • Italy has lodgings available at monasteries that can be a cost-saver in your budget. They don't have all of the same amenities as a hotel, but if you are going to be sightseeing most of the day, they make an inexpensive place for you to reside in the evenings. More information can be found at http://www.monasterystays.com.
    • Save money by choosing to stay at a hostel while you travel Europe, and book through http://www.hosteleurope.com/. Some hostels offer private rooms, and many allow travelers that are under the age of 35 to stay.
  5. Take advantage of mass transport and green travel options while you are in Europe.
    • Book for a location or for multiple day passes on the Eurail at https://www.eurail.com/.
    • Use the subway in larger cities in place of renting a vehicle for your trip. Subway passes will cost you a fraction of gas and rental costs.
    • Bike or walk to your destinations in each town.
  6. Use a space bag to minimize what you pack in order to reduce the baggage fees and/or slim your luggage down to a large backpack.
  7. Save money off of your total lodging expenses by sleeping at the airport itself. Check http://sleepinginairports.com/europe/index.htm to see where this is possible. Try to avoid your first night after your wedding involving sleeping at the airport, it's not very romantic for your wedding night.
  8. Map out your trip ahead of time.
    • Literally plan out your itinerary on the map to save on excess travel costs. The most direct route anywhere can most often be your least expensive way to travel.
  9. Research discount attractions and tickets online. This will allow you to see the sights you want at a lesser price.
  10. Minimize your food and drink expenses by eating lightly and not consuming large amounts of alcohol. With the exchange rate, food, drinks and alcohol can be costly.

Tips

  • Don't learn the hard way that you should have booked your tickets ahead of time. For example, booking your Eurostar train ticket while you are in the Unites States costs you far less not only in price but also with the exchange rate than if you were to wait until the day of to travel and purchase your ticket at the station.
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