DIY Weddings Podcast #003: Honeymoon Travel Tips

Fred McBride Gives Expert Travel Advice For Newlyweds

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When making travel plans for  your Honeymoon you certainly want to make sure that you have all of the best information you can possibly get. This is the travel event of your Life and you want to ensure that you have a ton of precious memories to look back on one day. So, I have brought you Fred McBride of CruiseOne. Fred is one of the top experts in the travel industry. He literally started cruising when he was 5 years old….departing from New York and three weeks later arriving in Italy. So not many people around will have more experience than Fred does when it comes to knowing the in’s and out’s of the travel industry.

Fred McBride

After being a franchise owner of CruiseOne for about 8 years now, Fred has many great stories to share about how he got started in the Cruise Industry. Fred’s love for the Seas started in 1954 when he was in Izmir, Turkey.  It was there that he met his 8th grade girlfriend who, after nearly 50 years of separation, gave him the opportunity to become a CruiseOne associate and work for her and her husband. The problem was that they lived in Chicago, while he lived in Huntsville, Alabama. Jump over to Fred’s Blog and see many great pictures of his travel adventures and learn many tips about how to prepare for your upcoming trips.

Sassy Tip #1:

Know where you want to go and when you want to go. You have to plan your trips long in advance because many places sell out. So, reserve your places early on to avoid disappointment. Knowing the seasons at different locations will also help you save money. The Caribbean, The Mediterranean and Hawaii are the three most popular places for Honeymoon Travel. If you are departing from the United States, The Caribbean offers the best packages with the best prices. If you’re on a budget: plan early!

Sassy Tip #2: 

Get your documents in order early. Cruise Lines won’t let you complete your boarding process or complete your logging in process until you have completed your Immigration information. Brides…make sure your legal name on your Passport, Driver’s License, Tickets, etc. all match. It can take some time to get  your name legally changed, so make sure you are aware of the laws if you are leaving the country. Your Passport has to be valid 6 months past the time that you are planning on returning to the United States. So, make sure your Passport is updated.

Sassy Tip #3:

Know how to properly pack for your trip. Pack light, according to Fred. Make sure you have plenty of room to bring back the things that you buy while on  your trip. Fred even recommends to bring an extra bag just for bringing your souvenirs back.

Sassy Tip #4:

When planning an Adventure Trip, make sure several people know where you are going and check in with them when you can. Remember, you are literally a world away from your loved ones and if something happens, your loved ones need that assurance that you are okay and that they can get in touch with you if needed.

Sassy Tip #5:

Have Travel Insurance. If your luggage is lost or delayed, your travel insurance will help you get more clothes and necessities. Also, Fred recommends that you and your husband share luggage. In other words,..pack his and her things in each suitcase. This way, if one suitcase is lost at least you will have some of the essentials until your luggage has been found and delivered.

You can learn more about Fred McBride on his Blog at: http://www.fredmctravel.com

Also, you can get Cruise Information at: http://www.cruiseone.com/fmcbride

Keep up with Fred on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FredMcBrideCruiseOne

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