Honeymoons are a time to relax after months of planning for the Big Day. The wedding is over and now it is time to simply enjoy each other’s company. With the help of travel agents and the Internet, you can plan the perfect getaway.

Every couple has different preferences for where they want to go. Some may prefer a week on the beach, while others may want to spend their time out and about sight-seeing.

“Popular places couples choose to go for honeymoons is anywhere that has an all-inclusive resort. They like the fact that there are no surprise charges,” said Sandi Austin, with Sail Aweigh Travel Inc. “Sandals Resorts are also a hit with couples because it is based solely on couples and is very romantic.”

She also said that if couples do not want to go through the process of getting a passport, there are options in the United States as well, such as Southern California or Disneyworld. St. Thomas, St. Croix and Puerto Rico also do not require a passport, which attracts many couples. Austin said an unusual place some couples enjoy going to is Portugal, in part because of the culture.

Southwest Airlines, which offers flights to and from Des Moines, said other popular places within the United States are Las Vegas, San Diego and, depending on the weather, New York. Southwest offers vacation package deals that draw in couples that include flight and hotel deals.

Who typically pays for the honeymoon also varies from couple to couple. Austin said more couples are paying for their own because they are making more money than in the past. It is not uncommon to receive money as a wedding gift to put toward a honeymoon.