Though it's terribly cliché (and pretty much the only piece of marital advice people gave us leading up to our wedding), communication is a crucial part of planning a successful and romantic getaway. Of equal importance is ensuring that the vacation you choose is the right fit for the both of you. And by you, I don't mean your best friends. Or your mothers. Or your hair stylists.

I've worked with many clients to create bespoke itineraries. Over time, I've collected a few insights that might be helpful as you begin to plan your wild week:

The St. Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico 1. Plan in advance.

While your wedding may be one day, your honeymoon is many! One of the simplest ways to ensure you'll have an awesome honeymoon is to plan at least six to nine months ahead (the earlier the better). Booking in advance translates into more choices in hotels, flights, tours, and restaurants, and at far more competitive prices.

When I booked hotel reservations for our honeymoon in Hawaii, we were fortunate to take advantage of our hotel's limited honeymoon promotion that qualified us for a free upgrade, champagne in the room, a spa visit and daily breakfast at no additional charge.

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu

2. Discuss and identify your budget.

Budget may be a total buzz kill but it's a necessity. Chatting with your significant other about your honeymoon expenses and how you plan to spend en route will alleviate some of the stresses that might surface during your vacation. Also, beware of cheap travel packages and think twice before scrimping on your hotel room. A honeymoon is still a major cause for celebration and you should treat yourselves accordingly!

Monteverdi Hotel

3. Discuss your travel habits, preferences and expectations.

To prevent a miscommunication in expectations, discuss how you would like to spend your honeymoon and what types of activities you would like to indulge in as a couple, and separately. Don't feel pressured to force the romance or spend every waking moment together.

My husband and I were so exhausted when we arrived at our destination that all we wanted to do was relax. We quickly realized we had very different ideas of how we wanted to achieve this. While I thought a couples massage would be perfect, he wanted a surf lesson. Needless to say, I enjoyed my solo massage and he took his lesson (I get seasick even on a surf board).

Amanyara, Turks and Caicos Islands

4. Do some research and seek out objective advice.

Friends and family will be eager to make recommendations but their suggestions might not be the right fit for you. Take the time to research your areas of interest and read what others have to say via articles online, forums, and travel journals or books. Consider if things like weather and seasonality (peak season with crowds vs. low season and fewer tourists) will affect your experience and how this might factor into your planning timeline.

Christopher Saint Barth

5. Work together.

No one wants to feel resentment on their honeymoon whether it stems from the responsibility of planning everything to worrying about disappointed expectations along the way. Collaborate from the start and your itinerary will reflect both of your travel needs. The sooner you plan, the better your chances of making this the vacation of a lifetime. So pull your loved one aside, grab a cup of coffee, and get that conversation started. Happy planning!

Plumm Travel, founded by Emi Tokita, is a boutique consultancy devoted to helping you make magic, not mistakes, in travel so that you may fall (head first) into boundless landscapes, golden sunsets, and big vats of fermented grapes. With access to Tzell Travel Group's vast network of travel resources, Plumm Travel helps you imagine, plan, and create spectacular getaways.