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<\/p>\nDiscount experts have offered their advice for couples trying to save money on their honeymoon. Using some of their clever tricks and hacks you could shave hundreds off the cost of what's likely to be your priciest holiday yet. <\/p>\n
Shaving the cost off flights, hotels, trains or activities might be a bit of extra effort but having possibly spent a fortune on your wedding day it's handy to do so to make sure you have the best, most romantic honeymoon for the best price. To save cash, don't be afraid to tell workers that it's your honeymoon as they might help you with extra treats. <\/p>\n
Plus, remember to be clever with booking both with when you book (the earlier the better) and the browser you choose to use. <\/p>\n
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Rebecca Bebbington, online consumer expert, said: "You shouldn't have to compromise on your honeymoon \u2013 it\u2019s the time where you and your partner are meant to be celebrating your marriage and spending quality time together after the hustle and bustle of your wedding.<\/p>\n
"We\u2019ve put together some of our best tips and tricks to help couples save wherever they can when booking the honeymoon of their dreams. Clever tricks like booking flights mid-week and splitting the holiday in half are great ways to knock the pennies off when booking your getaway."<\/p>\n
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Consumer experts at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have found booking a holiday mid week and splitting the trip in half could be the solution to saving on expensive travel fees \u2013 but check out the rest of their tips below.<\/p>\n
Telling travel agents, flight attendants and hotel staff it\u2019s your honeymoon is a great way to snag some cheeky freebies and upgrades so don\u2019t be afraid to let them know it\u2019s a special occasion!<\/p>\n
While it does not always work, refreshing the page incognito or private mode may drive the prices down on flights due to algorithms and cookie systems.<\/p>\n
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There are several options available for a cheap deposit and then paying on a monthly basis to spread out the costs. This can make managing the payments easier rather than making a big payout all at once.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re getting married in the peak holiday season, honeymoons will be more expensive. Consider having a weekend away in the UK after your wedding and save the honeymoon for later on in the year. This will bring down the prices significantly and it\u2019ll give you something to look forward to. A lot of popular honeymoon destinations like the Maldives and Bali are best to visit in October and November anyway.<\/p>\n
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Half-holidays where you visit one destination for a week and then go for a nearby location for the rest is really popular amongst honeymooners and it can save hundreds off the trip. You could mix it up by taking a beach holiday and then spending the rest of the trip on a city break.<\/p>\n
Most people tend to plan weddings around one to two years in advance, try to make time to plan your honeymoon during this period. This way you\u2019re more likely to end up with a better deal.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re able to pay off the costs, paying via credit card will boost your credit score and help manage monthly payments. In worst-case scenarios, if an airline happens to go bust, the credit card company will cover the costs under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.<\/p>\n
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Luggage costs can rack up hundreds on a trip if you\u2019re paying for four people to have 25kg. Vacuum packing the clothes can allow for extra space and prevent heavy baggage from driving up the costs.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not always just the budget airlines which provide the best prices, so search around to find which deals work best for you. It could be worth getting a connecting flight to knock \u00a3100 off the travel costs.<\/p>\n
Tuesday and Wednesday nights are the best times to book the cheapest flights, with midnight recommended as the right time to secure a top bargain.<\/p>\n