Making the most of it

Honeymoons should be fun -- here’s a few tips on enjoying yourself to the max

It’s our honeymoon!

It most certainly is... so make sure people know about it. You don't have to shout it from the rooftops, but if your travel agent and hotel know, you've got more chance of being upgraded, or finding a bottle of bubbly in your hotel room.

It’s not what we thought...

So your posh hotel has cockroaches, the food is awful and the service is terrible? Don't just accept it -- complain and, if necessary, move hotel. Above all, don't blame yourselves. If things are bad and you can't complain at the time, complain afterwards. It might not make your honeymoon any different, but it will make you feel better, and there's always the possibility of compensation from the holiday company.

Bedroom shenanigans

We know that honeymoons are meant to include the most exciting, erotic gymnastics of our lives. But chances are you'll both be feeling pretty drained after the previous months of preparations. You may be jet lagged too, so don't worry if you're not swinging from the chandeliers from dusk till dawn. After a few days of unwinding, those familiar urges are more than likely to re-emerge and, as long as you've planned the kind of holiday you both enjoy, you'll soon be experiencing real wedded bliss. The worst thing you can do is to put pressure on yourselves to make every second of your honeymoon be perfect -- just relax and have fun.

Make it personal

The most romantic honeymoons are those with a personal touch. Visit a place you've been to before, order the wine you had on your first date or take a CD of your songs to play in your hotel room.

Keep up the romance!

Guys... just because you managed the proposal, walked down the aisle and made a speech doesn't mean you can get away with dropping the romance. You'll get major brownie points for being extra romantic on your honeymoon. Book your new wife a luxurious massage in a local spa and treat her to a few goodies in the duty free shop. The odd glass of champagne and an occasional love note on her pillow will guarantee your status as a modern Romeo.

Cherish your memories

As one of the most important times of your life, your honeymoon is something you'll talk about for years to come, so make sure you record your memories. Photographs are the obvious choice, but you can also keep a diary, save restaurant receipts, tickets, sugar sachets and press flowers or keep a seashell that you found while away.