Travel Agents

On average, couples begin honeymoon planning roughly six months before they intend to travel — that's the right window to set a budget, choose dates, research destinations, and connect with a reputable travel agent. Our honeymoon and destination wedding guides showcase a range of incredible options at every price point, from boutique European experiences to all-inclusive Caribbean resorts. When picking a destination wedding location, choose somewhere that's reasonably easy to reach for your guests. Traveling somewhere unfamiliar is hard enough; don't make it harder by picking a venue that requires multiple connecting flights or a long drive on top. Keep your guest list intentionally smaller — destination wedding sweet spots tend to land between 40 and 50 guests. And hire a wedding planner who knows the destination well; their on-the-ground relationships are invaluable.

If you love classical history and architecture, Europe is hard to beat. Compact geography, generally strong infrastructure, and a unified currency in much of the continent make it easy to combine a destination wedding with an extended honeymoon. From bustling cities like Paris and Rome to quiet countryside villages and stunning coastline, Europe rewards travelers who like to explore. For island lovers, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific deliver in completely different ways. Hawaii offers tropical paradise without a passport — a major plus for many guests. The Caribbean spans dozens of distinct islands with their own cultures and price points. The South Pacific (Fiji, Tahiti, Bora Bora) feels remote and almost otherworldly, ideal for honeymoons that prioritize disconnection. Mexico — particularly Cabo, Cancun, Tulum, and Puerto Vallarta — offers stunning resorts, rich culture, and easy flights from San Diego.

If you want to stay closer to home, the United States offers an incredible range of honeymoon destinations — coastal escapes on both seaboards, the Gulf Coast, national and state parks for nature lovers, and cities steeped in history. Once you've picked your destination (around five months before departure), serious planning begins. Four months out, book your travel and figure out what documents you'll need. International trips require a current passport — confirm yours has at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates — plus any required visas, vaccinations, or COVID protocols still in place at your destination. Two months before departure, confirm all reservations and start booking activities. One month out, arrange airport transportation and pack honeymoon essentials. Then it's just zipping the suitcase, locking the front door, and stepping into your great new chapter as a married couple.