Five Tips for a Perfect Honeymoon

Follow these steps to plan the post-wedding trip of a lifetime.

ByABC News
November 24, 2010, 5:30 PM

Nov. 29, 2010— -- There are few things as important as the first days of married life, but it's no secret that the chaos of wedding planning can often overshadow the honeymoon. Our guide -- with tried and true tips -- will have you saying "I do" to honeymoon planning.

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Alternately, if you do plan to take an immediate honeymoon, make sure to take your vacation days from work into consideration and check with the human resources department at your workplace to see how many days you have accrued.

Consider local options -- if you're a New Yorker, consider a visit upstate to the Finger Lakes for a wine country experience or, for those in smoggy Los Angeles, go to Palm Springs for a relaxing weekend that channels '60s-era glamour. If you long for an exotic vacation on a tight budget, look no further than easy-to-reach spots such as Puerto Rico, for fun in the sun; or Austin, Texas, for soulful music and south-of-the-border flair.

Create a Budget: It's not fun to hash out the money aspect of a honeymoon. Don't underestimate how important designating a honeymoon budget is and be sure to allocate your honeymoon expenses as soon as possible.