Prepare for Your Winter Beach Honeymoon
What could be more wonderful than jetting off to a balmy tropical vacation in the middle of winter? Oh yeah – jetting off to a balmy tropical destination for your honeymoon! Get prepared now for your winter beach honeymoon to ensure that the trip is all that you dreamed it would be.
If you are leaving the U.S., step one is to make sure that you have your passport. They are now required for almost any non-domestic tropical destination, so if you do not already have a passport, now is the time to verify whether or not one is needed for your trip. Before you head to the airport, make a photocopy of your passports and leave them with someone in case you lose yours while traveling. It is also smart to make a copy for yourself and to pack it in a different bag than the original passport.
Then there is the matter of what to bring for clothing on your beach honeymoon. Most resorts are fairly casual, so you will not need a lot of dressy outfits. That said, you still want to make an effort to look good for your new spouse, so don’t just pack ratty old shorts and t-shirts. For the guys, a wardrobe of golf shirts, a few button down shirts, nice shorts, khakis (and maybe a navy blazer for an elegant dinner) will look relaxed but put together. For the new wife, pretty sundresses will look cute worn with a piece of beach wedding jewelry for those romantic dinners and sightseeing. Finding a new swimsuit in the winter can be challenging, so take advantage of late-season sales now, or allow enough time to order and return swimsuits from an online retailer.
Depending on the exact timing of your winter beach honeymoon, you may also wish to consider purchasing travel insurance, in case your trip is disrupted by a storm. Something else to look into is the average temperatures at the beaches that interest you. “Tropical” does not always mean that a place will be warm enough to swim and sunbathe. While the weather in the Bahamas around Thanksgiving will be much warmer than in Chicago, some days may be a little chilly for sunbathing, especially if there is a breeze. More Southern beaches like Aruba, however, have perfect beach weather all year round. Bon voyage!
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The perfect honeymoon vacation all starts with a well packed bag. After all, you do not want to get to your destination and discover that you have forgotten something important, yet nor do you want to lug around massive suitcases stuffed with things you will never use. This is what you need to pack (and leave behind) for a beach honeymoon.
Your swimsuits. Bring a few, so if you go swimming in the morning, you will have a dry one to slip into after lunch. It is a good idea to bring a few styles of swimsuits on your honeymoon. Definitely get one that is a little more daring that what you would wear for a family trip to the beach with your parents. It is your honeymoon, after all! Very cute are those bikinis which can be customized with “Mrs. ____” on the back in crystals; perfect for sipping tropical drinks poolside. If you plan to undertake any sporty water activities like scuba diving or waterskiing, a practical tank suit will also come in handy.
Sundresses and cute sandals. Even if your usual beach attire is shorts and tanktops, it is nice to dress up a little for your honeymoon. It is particularly nice to have something feminine to wear for romantic dinners together. Bring along some sassy strappy sandals (not your beat up flip flops) and any wedding jewelry gifts which he gave you to complete the look. Your new husband will love seeing you tan in a pretty dress, and he will also be glad to see that you liked his wedding jewelry gifts so much that you want to wear them again and again.
A camera. Surely you will want to have lots of photos by which to remember your honeymoon. But don’t bother emailing pictures home to your family and friends during your trip. While on your honeymoon, the focus should be on the newlyweds only. There will be plenty of time to share pictures when you get back home. And last, but not least, remember to pack your sense of romance and adventure to make sure that your honeymoon is the trip of a lifetime.
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