Everyone likes special treatment on their honeymoon. I've put together five strategies for scoring that upgrade.1) Coach to Business Class or First Class: If you have elite status on an airline, try to use that airline for your honeymoon flights. Wait in a line to personally see an airline agent when you check-in. Mention you'd like to know if there are any upgrades available and that you are on your honeymoon. If they say yes, ask them if they can help you celebrate your marriage in style with a complimentary upgrade. Most importantly, be nice, smile, and look super cute....
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Soon after I posted "Consider a Private Rental on your Honeymoon", I came across the article below on the New York Times Travel section that covers other non-hotel accommodation options in Europe and how to find them. The article mentions the following websites:AirBnB- Find a place to stay. Rent nightly from real people in 5960 cities in 150 countries.iStopOver - The source for short term rentals.Of course this is your honeymoon so you don't want to be staying in an house occupied by the owner. These sites let you customize your search so you only find properties where you'll have...
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We've heard from a lot of couples that have planned their honeymoon to include accommodation at a short term rental in furnished homes or apartments. If you don't need the hotel amenities, definitely consider this option when planning your honeymoon. Not only does it save you money, but it can also make your honeymoon experience more personal to the city you are visiting.Recently, a Traveler's Joy couple spent their 3 week May honeymoon at a furnished apartment in Barcelona, Paris, and Vienna. In each city, they couldn't believe how beautiful their apartment was and its fabulous location. Jill and Trevor...
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