Here are the 5 most common mistakes I see couples make when planning their honeymoon — and how you can avoid them.

Mistake #1: Booking Too Late and Paying the Price

I’ve seen so many couples wait too long to start planning — and it always ends the same way: sky-high flight prices, second-choice hotels, and that sinking feeling of “we could’ve done better.”

Dreamy boutique stays and well-timed flights often disappear months in advance. The best guides and experiences? Booked out. If you're planning 2–3 months before departure, your options shrink fast — especially for popular destinations like Santorini, Bali, or the Amalfi Coast.

🛎️ Takeaway: Start planning 6–9 months ahead, even if you don’t book everything right away. You’ll save money, stress, and actually get what you want.

Mistake #2: Trying to Do Too Much in Too Little Time

Your honeymoon isn’t a checklist. You don’t need to “see it all” — you need to feel present, relaxed, and connected.

Say, you might be tempted to pack 8 cities into 10 days. But what often happens is that couples come back exhausted, jetlagged, and feeling like they spent more time on trains than together. A honeymoon isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about creating moments that stay with you forever.

💡 Takeaway: Limit yourself to a few key places with enough time to soak it in. Let romance, not logistics, shape the trip.

Mistake #3: Choosing Destinations Based on Instagram, Not Experience

Some destinations photograph beautifully — but the reality? Overcrowded, overpriced, or poorly located. That stunning overwater villa? It’s 3 hours from the airport and sits next to a construction site.

It’s easy to get swept up by trends and hashtags, but not every “Insta-famous” spot is right for you. Your dream trip should reflect your vibe: adventure or luxury, culture or privacy, beach or mountains.

🎯 Takeaway: Choose places based on fit, not filters. And if you're unsure? Ask someone who’s been there or works with trusted local partners — like I do.

Mistake #4: Booking Flights, Hotels, and Activities Separately (And Getting It Wrong)

Booking each part of your honeymoon yourself — flights, hotels, activities — can seem like a savvy way to save money. But it also opens the door to mismatched timings, poor connections, and overlooked gaps.

For example, your flight might land late at night, but the hotel you booked doesn’t offer late check-in or transfers from the airport. Or your activity is across town, with no time to get there between hotel check-out and your next flight.

These small mismatches can cause serious stress — especially when you're far from home with limited support.

💬 Takeaway: If you’re planning your trip yourself, map out every step of the journey: flight arrival times, hotel check-ins, transfer availability, and distances between locations. Build in buffer time — and always double-check time zones and local transport.

If you'd rather skip the puzzle, I help couples stitch it all together seamlessly.

Mistake #5: Treating It Like a Regular Holiday

A honeymoon isn’t just another holiday — it’s the symbolic start of your life together. But many couples plan it like any other trip: a few searches online, some last-minute bookings, and a hotel that looked good on a travel site.

The result? A trip that’s fine, but forgettable. Generic resorts, rushed meals, or worse — logistical issues that cause stress when you’re supposed to be relaxing and celebrating.

This isn’t just a getaway. It’s the trip. The one you’ll talk about for years. The one that sets the tone for your next chapter.

🌟 Takeaway: Even if you plan it yourself, treat your honeymoon with the intention it deserves. Choose places and moments that feel personal, not just popular. And if you want help creating something truly tailored — that’s where I come in.