Perhaps one of the most fun parts of planning the wedding is planning what comes immediately afterwards - of course, by this, we mean your great after-wedding getaway, otherwise known as the honeymoon! The closer that big day gets, the more the excitement builds…and so does the dawning realization that this whole wedding business is outrageously expensive. By the time the honeymoon comes around, ensuring you have a great time may very well mean cutting a few corners here and there.
Of course, a big part of your expenses can be trimmed if you simply shop around for the best room rates. Does that mean staying in some hole-in-the-wall, out in the middle of nowhere? Not at all! In fact, you can stay in some of the swankiest vacation spots and save a pretty penny, if you just know the right questions to ask:
Let Your Keystrokes Do the Talking
Searching online. We’ve all heard about the supposed discounts that are available online, but are they for real? You’d be surprised just how much you can save, not only by using the internet to compare prices of various hotels, but also to map out distances to attractions, and as an opportunity to find some good local eateries. Everyone seems to have an opinion, these days, too - don’t be afraid to read comments from previous customers, in order to find the better priced places that still offer outstanding service.
Honeymoon Packages and Suites: Bargain or Bogus?
Perhaps it’s the word suite that makes us gun-shy or maybe it’s just the notion that, because neither the caterer nor the cake decorator could cut us a deal, the hotel management won’t either. Whatever the reason, far too many people miss out on discounted prices, simply because they didn’t bother to ask about the honeymooner’s packages. More often than not, the honeymoon suite will offer a discounted price, as well as a free breakfast and, sometimes, some other nice perks. Don’t let the term “honeymoon suite” scare you away - these are usually a good bargain in disguise.
Be a Sleuth and Investigate Honeymoon Package Deals
While not always for everyone, the package deal can still offer up a very nice honeymoon getaway and all at a reasonable price. Often including travel rates, hotel and car rental, honeymoon all-in-one packages usually get incredible deals from those who are included in the packages, and these great savings are passed on to you, the customer. While cruises and guided tours can sometimes crimp the honeymooners’ styles, there are many other packages that offer a great deal of freedom to do as you like, while still offering the basic travel and stay for a discounted price. It never hurts to be a sleuth and investigate. If it saves you some money, it will be worth the work.
Front Desk Freebies
Many people are surprised that they can often find bargains when they call the reservations lines or deal with the hotel’s front desk, directly. Often authorized to lower rates and make suggestions, you’re more apt to get a discount if you deal with a real person, rather than an automated machine. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and inquire about add-ons and extras.
Book In the Off Season
We’ve all heard about this route, when it comes to stretching those hotel dollars. If you’re heading somewhere special, perhaps check around and find out if you’re heading in during a heavy tourist time or during the off-season. Hotel rooms usually make a significant drop in price when business is slow, and it never hurts to take advantage of these deals whenever you can.
Finding the best room rates all boils down to two main things - the ability to research and the courage to ask questions. If you can do those two things then you’re bound to find the best bungalow for your buck. So what are you waiting for?
Now’s the time to start researching, or enlisting the services of a travel agent to alleviate you from having to do all the research and travel details so you can stop fretting and start dreaming about that romantic honeymoon you’re bound to have!
Contact our travel agents to assist you with your Martinique, Jamaica vacation or Caribbean holiday travel arrangements. Our specialists are knowledgeable with travel requirements, discounts, specials and custom vacation and honeymoon requests. Let us do the work so you can focus on having fun on your Martinique Travel in the Caribbean.
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