First of all, congratulations on getting married! We’ve come a long way, so it’s always so rewarding when gay people get married. Now that you’re probably finished with planning out your big day, it’s time to focus onto the more beautiful event that’s ahead of you – the honeymoon [insert heart eyes emoji here]. There are so many different destinations in the world where you might go to, and you should definitely choose the one that will suit your needs the most. If you want something that’s peaceful and beautiful, you can choose an amazing island such as Bali or perhaps Bora Bora. If you want something metropolitan and modern, you can go to Europe and see one of its amazing cities, or perhaps organize a road trip. If you, finally, want something where you can spend time in the wilderness and also explore big cities, then Australia might be the place for you. So, what are the things about this honeymoon that you should know?
Research your destination
First and foremost, make sure to do research on your destination, whichever it may be. Knowing about certain popular places before you actually go there will save you some time trying to find them, and will help you out in planning out your stay there. You don’t have to research the area to the last detail, but knowing where to eat and what to see is enough. Also, if you’re going somewhere that’s calm and exotic, make sure to know more about the LGBTQ rights – you don’t want any negative experiences.
Plan out the beginning
Even though you want no planning and having your honeymoon under pressure as to where to go and what to do and when, there are those small things that you need to plan in advance. Namely, make sure to book your plane tickets and your accommodation. Once you have that settled, try to see how you will get to the hotel or what kind of transport you will use while at your destination. If you opt for an Australian honeymoon, for example, it would be a great idea to opt for Gold Coast airport car hire and then make your way to the hotel. This way, you will have your car to furthermore explore this amazing country, and everyone knows how cool road trips through Australia can be.
Know when to go
More often than not, people don’t actually think about the seasons in the countries they are visiting. This is why you need to, prior to booking the plane tickets, do research on the weather there. If you’re opting for Thailand, for example, make sure that it’s not monsoon season. Some countries might be very hot in the fall, while others get cold with heavy rains. One thing that will reduce your research time is a travel agent, so you can always use their services.
Give it some time
Planning a gay honeymoon is not an easy task. Why? Well, straight couples can plan out their honeymoon anywhere they want, while gay people have to look for LGBTQ-friendly destinations. This is why you need to think carefully, know everything in advance and give it some time. Sometimes it’s better to wait for the perfect idea than go with one that will not turn out in the most positive way. Or you can always go to safe places that you know are gay-friendly.
It’s about love
Finally, don’t forget that this trip is all about love. One of the ways to ensure that is to make sure that both of you are on the same page. Knowing this before you actually start planning your trip is crucial. Also, if there are different things that you want to see at your destination, never mind, just make compromises. Finally, in order to celebrate this love and to show it to the world (well, basically the people around you), you can always bring your camera and vlog about your honeymoon. Not only is this an amazing way to show your experience to your friends but you will have it as a lifelong memory of the first trip the two of you took as a married couple.
Planning a honeymoon is always very interesting and fun. And how could it not be – it’s a trip that you’re planning for the two of you, and the cause is indeed extremely joyful. There are so many places around the world that you could see, and don’t try to save money on your honeymoon trip. You deserve it, so go big or go home! Literally, go home. Don’t go on your honeymoon.
QUEERGURU Correspondent PETER MINKOFF is a gay health and lifestyle writer at QUEER VOICES magazine. Besides writing, he worked as a freelance fashion stylist in Europe and Australia. A true craft beer and soy latte aficionado, he loves spending his days at the beach and visiting second hand stores on a daily basis. Follow Peter on TWITTER for more tips.
