Return to main articleTop Travel Myths | 2008
Myth: Honeymooners get free upgrades and other special treatment.
Reality: Actually, hotels, packagers, and travel agents may charge honeymooners higher prices than they'd charge regular travelers. The "honeymoon" package at a hotel might consist of little more than a bottle of champagne in the room—and cost $150 more than the same room sans bubbly. In the same way banquet halls and florists charge more for weddings, the travel world often charges more for couples on their honeymoon. Current Advice: While booking, keep it quiet that you're getting married. Feel free to announce your nuptial status, however, when checking in at the airport, the car rental counter, and the hotel. By then, reservations are set, and there's an outside chance a friendly counter agent might give you an upgrade at no extra charge.
