Forget the dress, flowers, invitations and reception crudites. All that occupies just one afternoon. The honeymoon is a week or two of uninterrupted togetherness that can be bliss or misery - depending on how well it s planned. It s the first test of the relationship, says Lloyd Miller, spokesman for the American Society of Travel Agents. It s actually the honeymoon when you have to sit down and relate to each other.
Honeymoons are a major expense, too, and fraught with expectations.
Couples look forward to the honeymoon as the romantic adventure of a lifetime. For many couples, this is their first major trip - ever, Miller adds. Traditionally, the groom still plans and pays for the honeymoon, but both partners should have a say in how it shapes up. And don t be surprised if each has a very different idea of what constitutes the ideal honeymoon. With that in mind, here are six tips to plan a getaway that pleases both of you.