between a toaster or coffee maker. These days, couples can register for their
dream honeymoon instead of appliances.
The Big Day is a travel agency that offers an online honeymoon registry service.
Couples can register for items like a dinner, an excursion, or even airfare, and
guests can purchase all or part of the gift.
WeddingChannel.com’s online registry works with a company called Traveler’s Joy.
You don’t have to work with a specific agency, but rather pick and choose the
items you want.
When a guest purchases from the registry, the couple gets a gift certificate or
check to cover the costs of that item.
The benefit is that these services take a lot of the work out of the planning
and organizing.
But read the fine print. These items aren’t necessarily the best value, and most
online registries charge a fee–as much as 7 to 10 percent.
And there are also ways to do it on your own. If you give a check, enclose a
note that it’s only to be used for a romantic dinner.
Or, give a gift card to an adventure travel store. That way your gift is about
the experience and process, not just the product.
Get more tips in our Global Travel Etiquette section. Or, try our Weddings & Honeymoons section.
