Ready to head off on the jaunt of your dreams? Here’s the suggestive checklist that will keep you right on course.

6 months
•    Discuss and agree upon the type of honeymoon you both want (like beach, cruise, island-hopping, etc.) and set a budget you’ll stick to.
•    Start reading up on potential destinations. In travel books, magazines, newspapers. Consult a travel agent or travel websites for more ideas and suggestions.

5 months
•    Finalize your destination. Be sure to thoroughly research hotels, airlines, car-rental companies.
•    Ask your travel agent, the resort directly, or check out relevant websites about the many terrific honeymoon packages out there that are especially cost effective.

3 months
•    Make your reservations and send in all necessary deposits. Keep a record of confirmation numbers.
•    Ask what official travel documents you may need (like passport, visa, etc.)

2 months
•    Make sure have adequate luggage, as well as travel essentials like voltage converters, travel irons, etc.

1 month
•    Buy or borrow a camera if you need one, plus film, extra batteries, sunglasses and sunscreen.
•    Purchase trip insurance.
•    Pay off your credit cards.
•    Make a copy of your travel itinerary, plus phone and fax numbers where you can be reached, and leave this at home for an emergency.
•    Write up a list of everything you’ll want and need to pack, including clothes, toiletries and accessories.

1 week
•    Reconfirm travel arrangements.
•    Get travelers’ checks and/or a small amount of foreign cash.
•    Pack medications, a change of clothes and toothbrushes in your carry-on bag.

Day of departure
•    Make sure you have your tickets, passports and money in your carry-on bag, not your checked luggage in the event it gets lost.
•    Reconfirm your flight before leaving home. Be sure to arrive at the airport early.