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getting married in vegas followed by honeymoon roadtrip

trigglexx, 30 August, 2015 at 19:56 Posted on Honeymoons & Getting Married Abroad 0 6

HI,

My wedding is all booked for June 2016 Smiley smile we have planned to get married in vegas and then hire a car and travel down the west coast for 2 weeks enjoying the beautiful sights.

Our route is this.

Vegas 4 nights to

Yosemite 2 nights to

San fransisco 3 nights to

Monterey 1 night to

Santa Barbara 2 nights to

Santa monica / la 3 nights to

San Diego 3 nights to

Vegas 1 night -home

I wondered if anyone has any hints / tips or any do's / don'ts that they could share from either booking a similar trip or having done this before. We plan to fit in lots of trips along the way such as alacatraz and san diego zoo. Just didn't want to miss out on anything. We are super excited and have already booked our hotels abd car, it was more just to check we hadn't left anything out. Any extra info would be really helpful. Xx

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  • R
    Beginner August 2016
    Rosie91 ·
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    Sounds awesome, I am doing something similar - self drive in USA. flying into San Francisco then travelling down to LA, flying across to Hawaii and then stopping at las Vegas on the way home. Looks like an awesome itinerary, who have you booked through? x

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  • L
    Beginner June 2016
    Lexi_K ·
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    That sounds amazing. Book the Alcatraz trip wayyyy in advance. When I did a road trip on the West Coast I started trying to book about a Week before we got to San Fran and every single trip on the whole five days we were in the city was booked up so I didn't get to go Smiley sad

    Eat at out in Chinatown in San Francisco

    if you're big into hiking then the half dome in Yosemite is worth a go (take LOTS of water) and there's a good pizza place where the route finishes Smiley smile

    have fun!

    Lexi Smiley smile

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  • Apk
    Beginner June 2027 Pakistan
    Apk ·
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    That sounds like an amazing honeymoon itinerary! Vegas, Yosemite, San Francisco and the California coast is such a great combination. Your route looks really well planned, especially with a few nights in the bigger stops so you’re not constantly rushing. 😊

    One thing I’d recommend before setting off is working out your fuel costs for the whole road trip, especially with so many miles involved. It can make budgeting much easier and help avoid surprises along the way. A Kalkulator spalania paliwa can be useful for estimating fuel consumption and costs based on your car and planned distance.

    Have an amazing wedding and honeymoon — it sounds like an unforgettable trip! ❤️

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  • Nargis
    Beginner September 2026 Pakistan
    Nargis ·
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    That sounds like an amazing trip! The route looks really well balanced, especially with a few nights in each of the bigger cities. I’d definitely book Alcatraz in advance, as tickets can sell out quickly. Also, before setting off each day, it’s worth doing a quick check of fuel, parking options and your travel card balance if you’re using public transport anywhere along the way. Yosemite and the Pacific Coast Highway should be absolute highlights. Have a fantastic wedding and honeymoon!

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  • William
    Beginner July 1999 West Midlands
    William ·
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    That sounds like an amazing itinerary, combining a scenic USA road trip with the beautiful experience of Hawaii and the excitement of Las Vegas! 999ha game keeps its interface simple enough for beginners to navigate without an extended tutorial. Deposit, withdrawal, and game selection options stay within easy reach from the home screen.

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  • Bram
    Beginner February 2028 Pakistan
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    Planning a destination wedding in Italy or Spain is equal parts romantic dream and total administrative jigsaw puzzle! To keep you from losing your sanity before you even pick a dress, here is a quick survival guide on where to start:

    1. Nail Down the Unromantic Basics First

    • The "Guest-imate": Draft a rough guest list early. Flying 30 people to a rustic Tuscan villa is a very different budget and logistics beast than coordinating 150 guests at a Spanish finca.

    • Legal vs. Symbolic: Decide whether you want to do the legal paperwork in your home country first and have a symbolic ceremony abroad. Doing the legal bits at home saves you from mountains of translated paperwork and bureaucratic hoops in Italy or Spain.

    2. Finding Venues & Taming the Budget

    • Italy vs. Spain Vibe Check: Italy (Tuscan farmhouses, Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Sicilian resorts) tends to lean romantic and classic, whereas Spain (Balearic Islands, Andalusian cortijos, Barcelona coast) offers incredible weather, vibrant food, and often slightly more flexible venue options.

    • Get a Local Planner: A local planner or venue coordinator who speaks English and the local language is worth their weight in gold for negotiating vendor contracts and handling local suppliers.

    • Track the Hidden Costs: Beyond venue hire and catering, remember to budget for local transfer shuttles for guests, vendor travel fees, hair/makeup trials, and extra days of accommodation.

    3. The Most Important Rule: Don't Stress the Clock! When venue hunting turns into endless tabs and budget spreadsheets make your brain turn to mush, set a strict timer, take a coffee break, and step away from the laptop. If you need a quick break to keep your planning sessions focused without burning out, check out 5MinuteTimer to keep your research sprints short and sweet!

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