Can we still afford a winter honeymoon in the sun?

02 November 2008 - The Observer - Honeymoon Holiday Clinic

Recession may be looming, but if you are feeling the pinch, there's no need to abandon your holiday plans. Our series shows you how to tailor a trip to your budget, big or small

The brief
Fleur Grenier and Roy Newnham live in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

'We're getting married in early February and are keen for a week in the sun. Our budget is about £1,000 (excluding spending money) but we don't want to go for Cyprus and the Canaries - because Roy has worked there and wants to go somewhere new. I'd love to get to somewhere like the Caribbean, but could we afford it? I'm a pewtersmith and make the majority of my income at Christmas fairs. Will we get a cheaper deal if we wait till the New Year?'

The insiders' tips
Matthew Fisher, Real Holidays
..........They could also consider Gambia, a six-hour flight from the UK, with friendly people, sandy beaches and exotic culture. Late deals from The Gambia Experience include a week's B&B at the Kombo Beach hotel from £469 including flights and transfers.