Whilst a wedding is more often than not a combined effort between the bride and groom and their family and friends, the honeymoon is often a decision simply between the bride and groom.

A honeymoon should be the perfect start to married life; it will enable you some down time and help you to relax after the weddings, and will provide you and your new husband with some private time together before the practicalities of married life kick in.

As such there are a number of points to consider when planning for and booking your honeymoon, here are just a few:-

Budget - Decide early on, exactly what kind of honeymoon you can afford. Your wedding will likely have put you under some financial pressure, so there is no point planning an all inclusive fortnight in the Maldives if realistically all you can afford is a weekend in Brighton

Holiday type - Consider your perfect honeymoon from both points of view, its no good booking a relaxing beach holiday if your partners idea of a great holiday is hiking up a mountain

Freebies - When you book your honeymoon, make sure that your hosts are aware that you are newlyweds. You may be upgraded to a superior room at no extra charge or receive a congratulatory bottle of Champagne on the house

Time together - Wherever you decide to honeymoon, make sure that you arrange to spend at least some time together doing nothing at all, whilst you might enjoy sightseeing and exploring your honeymoon destination it is important to enjoy the beginning of your married life together, and this is your honeymoon after all!

To relieve themselves of the stress that a couple can amass in the run up to their wedding, many newly weds are honeymooning in a growing range of exotic locations. Undoubtedly there is no better way to begin your married life together than to bask in the luxury and extravagance of such destinations.

Envisage a beautiful white sandy beach, tropical blue skies, a warm breeze and palm trees . If this image creates a vision of romance in your minds eye then honeymooning in an exotic location could be for you. But where exactly should you go?

Where?

The world is a very big place and the choices are huge. From Mauritius to the Seychelles to St Lucia, the choices are vast when it comes to honeymoon destinations. Often these placed are recognized for their beautiful scenery and romantic atmosphere, and many companies offer special packages specifically designed for honeymooners.