When you take a break from wedding planning and find it’s time to dive into planning your honeymoon, you might have a list of places you’d like to learn more about being booking one spot to jet set to post-wedding. Whether you’re looking for a honeymoon that’s jam-packed with activities or you’re looking for one that’s more simple, and just has a good selection of lounge chairs at a beach, here are 9 things you should consider before choosing your honeymoon location.

 

1. Whether to Go Because of Weather

If you’re planning to go during a certain month in the next year or so, look up past weather trends for that month. Try to avoid going during that location’s rainy season or heavy winter.

 

2. How Much it’ll Cost Out of Pocket

Perhaps you’re getting a good deal on airfare and hotel, but it’s important to double check how much local restaurants, activities and even transportation will cost you. Sometimes those costs are more than you expected or pre-planned for.

 

3. Can You Take Enough Time off Work

If you’re going somewhere far or even planning a backpack or road trip, be sure you can take off a longer amount of time instead of rushing a trip that should be a week or two.

 

4. Are There Any Problems

Research the location you have your heart set on going and see if there any problems or health risks, like the current Zika virus, that you should be aware of.

 

5. What Type of Vibe Do You Want

Before picking a place, decide together what kind of honeymoon you both want. Are you looking for something active or are you okay with something that’s all relaxation all the time.

 

6. Do You Want to Go to More Than one Place

When you’re looking into destinations, you don’t have to just pick one place. You can look into island hopping or jet setting to a couple of places at once.

 

7. Are You Finding any Hidden Gems

Try not to book a honeymoon like anyone else’s who has been there. Research and read up about hidden gems you can explore while you’re there.