4. Beware of added charges You have to be prepared for added charges when you are on a cruise. Expenses such as playing in casinos, alcoholic beverages to photos snapped by ship’s ubiquitous are not included in your cruise fare. So, travel-smart by preparing your budget in advance when you are going on a cruise. If you must buy something, wait until final day of cruise—most of stores will throw a sale then.

5. From ship to shore- savings on excursions Perhaps largest additional cost are escorted shore excursions offered in every port of call ranging in price from $25 per person for a tour by motor coach to as much as $300 for helicopter flight-seeing. For two couples, it is less expensive to hire a cab or rent a car for a day than for each person to join an organized excursion. Also there is no requirement to leave ship when in port. Some passengers prefer to relax on board and lounge by pool as ship is much less crowded after most people have gone ashore. Shore excursions make most sense when few attractions are within walking distance and local means of transportation are scarce.

Hope that this tip will be helpful for those first-timer cruiser. Bon Voyage!!

5. Rent a Car One thing about renting a car, you might want to consider getting car insurance. That is usually also offered at rental car place when you want to do one. The reason why you need this is because you don’t know that something will come up when you travel and you might find liability insurance is really helpful and save you a lot.

6. International Driving Permit Applying an international driving permit is one thing that you need to be considered when you are planning to rent a car during your romantic getaways. Especially when you are traveling abroad, international driving permit can really come in handy. You can get your international driver permit by applying from AAA.

7. Reserve a hotel A good tip for couple who usually go on their honeymoon is that when you arrive at hotel, you could tell front desk that you are on your honeymoon. You don’t know something good might surprise you two just because you let people know that you are on your honeymoon. Some hotels might prepare a bottle of wine in your room of maybe a bouquet of flowers. Just don’t forget to mention that you are on your honeymoon.

8. Apply for Passport and Visa If you are going for international trips, then you should check visa necessities and your passport whether it is still valid. It is best to apply for your passport at least eight weeks before you plan to leave. This will allow time for processing and any possible complications.

9. Write up your honeymoon packing list Write a list of things that you need to bring during your honeymoon. Most of small general necessities like toothpaste, toothbrush, underwear and condom you could get it at hotel. If you are traveling on your honeymoon, do not forget to bring lingerie, candles, bubble bath, sunscreen and motion sickness medicine.

10. Find out easiest way to use money/credit You might want to purchase Travelers Checks or get a "Travel Money" card from your local bank or currency exchange office. It is better to carry traveler’s check instead of large amounts of cash.