The Honeymoon Handbook

by Sarah Baxter

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher


Lonely Planet's first dedicated honeymoon guide is packed with advice for travel-lovers who want their honeymoon their way: no all-inclusive in sight here. Set your heart racing with real adventures, tailored to what you two love the most - whether that's wildlife-spotting on the African savannah, cruising around Havana in one of Cuba's legendary vintage American cars or diving with turtles in Bali.


Planning tips will help you cover off the basics and bypass the stress, with advice on:



When to go, how long to go for, and how to factor in seasons and climates
How to build a multi-stop honeymoon
How to pick hotels
Working out a realistic budget, and sticking to it
How to compromise with your other half
The benefit of mini-moons, and how to plan the best one possible
Getting married abroad, including logistics and legalities
A host of top-rated destinations, listed by type of trip
The best destinations for same sex couples

The inspiration section covers 25+ world-class honeymoon trips and gives them the classic Lonely Planet treatment. Whether you're after ideas for a classic trip or for more offbeat honeymoon suggestions, we've got you covered. See ancient temples in Myanmar, eat exquisite Michelin-starred meals in Tokyo, or surf the rolling Pacific waves at Sydney's Bondi Beach.


For every destination covered, discover:



Essential, not-to-be-missed honeymoon experiences
Practical itineraries to give you inspiration
How LGBT-friendly you will find it
A budget indicator
Dream digs: where to stay for an unforgettable experience
Practicalities for getting your trip booked

No matter what gets your travel juices flowing, this book promises to set you on track for the trip of a lifetime and to set your life together off to a magical start.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

168 pages, Paperback

Published January 17, 2017

About the author

Sarah Baxter is a writer, book author and editor specialising in travel, adventure, history and the great outdoors. In the name of exploration, she's climbed Kilimanjaro, snorkelled with killer whales, eaten sheep's brain, walked on the wings of a bi-plane, descended into an Icelandic volcano, learned to salsa in Barcelona and much, much more. Formerly deputy editor at Wanderlust travel magazine, she now writes for a range of outlets including The Telegraph, The Independent, iPaper, Wanderlust, Sunday Times Travel magazine, Country Walking and others. She has also authored many books, including A History of the World in 500 Walks, The Inspired Traveller's Guide to Spiritual Places and Lonely Planet's Where to Go When.

Reviews

[Maria Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative. Would have got a better rating but I read it from cover to cover which I shouldn't have as there were sections of no interest to me..

Would definitely recommend though.

[Jackie Cimino · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great book for planning your honeymoon or even just planning a vacation!

[Jamie Gogocha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book wasn't quite what I was looking for, but it had a lot of great photos and travel tips!

[Brenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave me a lot of good ideas for my honeymoon broken out by price and when to go. If only I had unlimited vacation time.

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5
Attractively designed and laid out. Obviously doesn't cover every destination but a good jumping off point for many travelers. I found the quiz section and a few hints most helpful rather than any specific destination info (i.e. plan your trip to start off busy and end relaxed, make sure your accommodations start off from most basic to most luxurious - or at least maintain comfort level to avoid comparisons).
A good start if you don't have clear idea of what you want in your honeymoon. Also inclusive of LGBT couples in language ( no discussions of husband/wife) and the safety of certain locations.