Anyone getting married knows that there is no end to the amount of tireless work that goes into the careful planning and preparation for your big day. You talk to and eventually hire specialists in every field from a cake decorator, to a venue consultant all the way to someone that knows how to put that darn boutanierre on your lapel! Why not outsource the planning of the honeymoon, too? We decided to throw caution to the wind a few months before our wedding and contacted MMT. Many people said, "I'm too much of a control freak. I NEED to know where I am going. What if they send you to Antarctica?? What if you have a terrible time?? It's your ONE Honeymoon!" My best answer to them is, it's not like I hired my little brother (sorry Zackman) to plan the trip. MMT is a group of professionals that does this every day. In order to begin our journey, we filled out their online form, had a phone interview, followed up on a few details and waited until our suggested packing list came in a week before the trip. We had asked for somewhere warm with a fun culture, beaches, outdoor adventures, mutiple destinations and good food and drink. MMT delivered! We opened our itinerary at the airport and found out that we were going to The Azores. Our first reaction...."AWESOME! Now where the heck are the Azores??" A quick Google search and we found out we were heading 2/3 the way across the Atlantic to a tiny chain of 9 Islands owned by Portugal. We had about 2 hours to check in, notify Bank of America about our upcoming trip, get the right data plan from AT&T and change dollars to Euros. We hopped on the flight and landed 4.5 hours later in the floral-scented Azores. To make a long story short, MMT provided an amazing opportunity to stay on 3 different islands (a 3-bedroom house on 1, a swanky hotel on another and a bed/breakfast on the third), climb a volcano, bike down another, heard cows, swim in clear water and eat/drink and be merry (and be married!) We'd do it again!

As anyone who has planned a wedding knows, you have a tremendous number of tasks, deadlines, and variables to juggle. For our honeymoon, we knew we wanted to travel to a country we'd never been, and I knew it was possible to use miles and points to pay for some of it. But as the date grew closer, the planning seemed like a daunting challenge with so much else to worry about.

That's when Magical Mystery Tours stepped in! We had an extensive conversation about our preferences, budget, etc., and then they went to work on the research. Given that it was our honeymoon, I naturally wanted a bit more involvement than "a mystery" and they were more than happy to accommodate. They presented me with several exciting options to consider, and we settled on a plan. They negotiated with the airlines and ground transportation, and were prompt and professional in discussing any questions or changes.

The result? Two wonderful and stress-free weeks in Hong Kong and Thailand! The price was an absolute steal. But most importantly, we entrusted them with an important part of this special time in our lives, and they went above and beyond to deliver!

It's clearly a labor of love for the MMT team. They take tremendous pride and joy in their work, and view every new job as an exciting opportunity to learn about a new destination while giving their clients a memorable experience. If you need help turning an idea into an extraordinary trip, I absolutely and unhesitatingly recommend their services.