| You've planned the wedding, you've booked your | | | | I'd also recommend bringing two swimsuits each. If |
| honeymoon, and there are only two days left until | | | | any mishaps occur and your suit gets torn, you don't |
| you get married and immediately head off for your | | | | want to miss out on the water for the rest of the |
| two weeks of love and relaxation. Any girl will be left | | | | honeymoon. And beyond that, it's not very pleasant |
| asking what to pack. You don't want to overpack | | | | to put a cold and clammy swimsuit back on; it's |
| and end up going over the weight limit - with no | | | | always nicer to have a fresh dry one. Consider |
| space for souvenirs - but you don't want to forget | | | | packing a bikini and a one-piece in case you're into |
| something essential and pay an exorbitant price for | | | | beach sports. |
| something you could have bought at home for a | | | | As far as casual clothes go, bring the minimum |
| pound. | | | | required number of shirts and make sure you have at |
| First things first - well before you book your trip | | | | least one outfit of clothing that you wouldn't mind |
| ensure that your passports will be in date and none | | | | throwing away. This is a must especially for the more |
| of your debit or credit cards need renewal. Book | | | | adventurous among us - that way if your clothing |
| travel insurance, especially if you're going somewhere | | | | gets really filthy on your treks through the jungle, |
| exotic with diseases you may not have been | | | | you won't have to worry about trying to fix it or |
| exposed to, and bring spare copies. When you book | | | | bringing it home. Don't forget old shoes either - and |
| tickets and hotel reservations, print two copies and | | | | make sure you have comfortable walking shoes in |
| stick one in your suitcase just in case you lose your | | | | general, not just fancy sandals or heels. And bring |
| bag. It's also a good idea to have a couple of | | | | along a pair of jeans. You might be headed to the |
| passport photocopies, and leave one with each set | | | | world's hottest honeymoon destination, but you'll |
| of parents in case of emergencies. If you take any | | | | probably be cold on the plane. |
| medicine, bring it in its proper bottle so you know the | | | | Buy and pack any medicines you think you might |
| prescription name. | | | | need - ibuprofen and aspirin and antacids, for |
| Some companies still advise you to take out | | | | example - because these medications may be |
| traveller's cheques in your home currency. Personally, | | | | expensive or not available where you're heading. And |
| I would consult with my individual travel agent, but in | | | | even though you've done everything in your power |
| many cases it's easier and cheaper to bring a debit | | | | to prevent the lady in red arriving on your |
| card (along with an emergency credit card) and get | | | | honeymoon, bring along pads and tampons. Better |
| out native currency when you arrive or buy it | | | | safe than sorry. If you enjoy reading, bring a book or |
| beforehand. Many places are confused by traveller's | | | | two for each of you that you wouldn't mind leaving |
| cheques and nothing is worse than buying £200 | | | | in the hotel lobby when you've finished. Books in |
| worth of them and then realizing you've just wasted | | | | English are hard to find in some destinations and |
| all that money. | | | | much too expensive in others. |
| To be honest, it's probably packing your clothes that | | | | I also think it's handy to bring an extra collapsible bag |
| has left you perplexed. But think about it: how many | | | | - maybe a backpack - along. If you're under your |
| formal dresses will you really need? Think about | | | | luggage limit, this can be a great way to take back |
| restaurants you've booked and shows you plan on | | | | souvenirs, but even if you're not it's handy to have |
| seeing and consider packing one sun dress and one | | | | an extra bag along for the gym, the beach, or hiking. |
| formal dress - preferably a little black one - and just | | | | Most importantly, use your own personal discretion! |
| bring along a cardigan or light sweater to change your | | | | Consider carefully whether you will actually need |
| look slightly if you end up wearing one of them more | | | | what you're packing. Your honeymoon is about you |
| than once. Your future husband should only need one | | | | and your new husband, not about your sense of |
| nice pair of pants and a matching - or at least | | | | style. But do remember your camera; you'll want to |
| non-clashing - jacket. Don't forget an evening bag, | | | | remember this no matter what you end up wearing. |
| either. | | | | |