q       Ask friends and family for honeymoon destination recommendations

q       Meet with a travel agent/tour operation specializing in chosen destination, if not making arrangements yourself

q       Acquire brochures for potential destination and hotels

q       Arrange to take time off from work for honeymoon

q       Book transportation to destination

q       Make hotel reservations

q       If renting a car, find out if your automobile insurance covers you on a rental car in the honeymoon location or if you should purchase insurance from the rental company

q       Book car rental/transportation between airport and hotel at destination, if necessary

q       Update travel documents (passports, visas, etc), if they’re not current and you’re traveling out of the country

q       Obtain travel insurance, if desired

q       Acquire guidebooks about destination 

q       Acquire foreign language books/CDs, if applicable

q       Get any necessary immunizations for foreign travel

q       Book activities

q       Make any desired dining reservations

q       Buy any items need for trip

q       Arrange for transportation to airport for departure and from airport for return home

q       Pick up tickets/itinerary from travel agent, if not being sent to you.

q       Obtain traveler’s checks

q       Change currency, if necessary

q        Pack (include any special gear required for planned activities)

q       Ask a reliable friend or family member to hold on to tickets/travel documents so they don’t get lost in the wedding mayhem

q       Confirm all reservations

q       Arrange to have someone water your plants and/or take care of your pets, if necessary

q       Arrange to have mail held at post office

q       Instruct stores where you’re registered to hold deliveries

q       Give all your contact information to a relative or friend in case of emergency