A great new trend
in weddings and honeymoons
is
honeymoon registries.
In the past, the prohibitive cost of travel has limited
couples’ abilities to have the dream trip they’ve
wanted. No longer! Now, there are dozens of companies online that offer
registries for honeymoons.
These registries work very similarly to
wedding registries. Instead of going to a store and scanning items for
your new home, however, you go to the registry site and add wish list
items such as airfare, hotel cost, excursion fees, spa treatments, and
dining.
Whatever your destination, you can find
items
to put on your registry. By giving your friends and family options from
your honeymoon, you can have a more memorable trip, and they can have
the satisfaction of giving a gift that they know you will love.
There are a couple of kinds of honeymoon
registries available on the internet. The first is through individual
travel agencies. These companies work in the same way as traditional
brick and mortar travel agencies, helping you book your complete trip.
However, they have the added bonus of the
registry, much like your favorite department store. Once you book your
trip through them, they will help you set up your registry, and you can
provide the link to family and friends.
The second kind of honeymoon registry is an
independent one. These companies don’t actually help you plan
your trip. Instead, they provide a venue for you to list the items you
want, often from different websites or sources. With both kinds of
companies, be sure to do your research!
Protect your identity, and look into the
company itself. Make sure you’re dealing with a legitimate
organization. Also, compare prices. Some sites offer registry services
for little or no cost, making their profit from advertisements, but
others have set-up fees and/or commissions. Take a little time to do
your homework, and you’ll be fine.
Honeymoon registries are an exciting new
option available to engaged couples and their friends and families.
With these services, couples who otherwise wouldn’t be able
to afford extended or distant honeymoons may end up with the trip of
their dreams!