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Want to live large without the big bills? Here, 20 clever ways to save without settling for less.

Your honeymoon should be a blissfully relaxing antidote for all the wedding-planning mania—and it shouldn't have to break the bank. No, we're not suggesting giving up the frills and indulgences on this all-important trip, just a few money-saving moves that will guarantee you and Mr. Right return from your honeymoon tanned, rested and debt-free.

Flying: Fare Deals

1. Airfare to your destination may be significantly cheaper if you travel to a less congested, smaller airport farther away from the city. For example, flights to Miami International Airport are generally more expensive than those to neighboring Fort Lauderdale or Fort Myers.

2. If you're making any big purchases for your wedding, use a credit card that will let you rack up frequent flyer miles, then apply them toward your honeymoon. You may spend enough to earn free airfare or seat upgrades.

3. Try flying off-season. (For example, airfare to Europe during the summer months usually costs twice the price of flying there in the winter.) Also, be flexible about your travel dates and times in order to get the cheapest available fare—search engines, at sites like travelocity.com, orbitz.com and sidestep.com can help you compare rates.

Hotels: Suite Success

4. Use an online consolidator, such as hoteldiscounts.com or hotels.com to find reduced room rates. Or, bid on your travel needs at priceline.com or ebay.com/travel. The site's new "seller verify" system guarantees that only legitimate travel vendors can put vacation packages on the auction block.

5. Shop for your souvenirs outside your hotel. Sure, the plush terrycloth bathrobes in the closet would make great honeymoon keepsakes, but an additional linen charge of $100 on your bill might not.

6. Book a guest room in an inexpensive, no-frills hotel, then pay a nominal non-guest fee (usually about $25) at a swankier resort to use the swimming pool, spa and fitness center.

7. Tell everyone at your hotel you're on your honeymoon, from the time you make your reservation to the day you check in. You'll be amazed at the comps and bonuses you may receive, like a free bottle of champagne or an upgrade to a nicer suite.

8. If you're only going to be calling locally to make restaurant or theater reservations, ask the hotel concierge to do it for you. You'll save yourselves those expensive hotel surcharges for outgoing calls, which can add up quickly. And don't feel like you need to tip for the help, unless it's a fully booked restaurant and the concierge managed to snag a table.

Dining: Food Finds

9. Consider staying somewhere with a full kitchen. You can save money by preparing some of your own meals—especially breakfast, which can be expensive to eat out. Instead of dropping big bucks on the hotel's $30 morning buffet, pick up some local a.m. treats, such as bagels if you're in New York City, croissants in Paris or sourdough bread in San Francisco, toast them in your room and eat them with some of that local fruit you picked up at the market.

10. If you enjoy the creature comforts of ritzy hotels, book a room at a less-expensive business-focused hotel and stay on a private club floor. While these guest rooms are generally pricier than those on regular floors, you'll save money in the long run (anywhere from $50 to $100 a day) thanks to all the perks. Chow down on continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. You can also pick up some free magazines and newspapers, and ask the club attendant for advice on local restaurants that offer fabulous deals..

11. Try scheduling your honeymoon so that it coincides with your destination's "restaurant week." Several major cities, including Boston, London, New York and Washington, D.C. participate in a campaign to promote the regional fare. You may snag yourselves two-for-one specials or $20 prix fixe lunches at the finest restaurants in town. Check tourist board websites for dates, and, while you're at it, look into tax-free shopping weeks, too.

Getting Around: See and Save

12. If you're going to be traveling around a city by bus or train, look into special all-day or weekend transit passes. In New York City, for example, a one-day Fun Pass offers unlimited bus and subway trips for $7, while a single ride costs $2.

13. Because it's more convenient for travelers to rent a car as soon as they land at their destination's airport, the rental rates at airports are usually pricier, and they include additional taxes, too. You're better off taking a cab to a rental office in town.

14. Request a packet of travel information from your destination's tourism board. You'll receive suggestions for walking tours, coupons, calendars and, best of all, free maps.

15. Check to see if you're eligible through your employer for discounted rental cars or sightseeing tours, or two-for-one vouchers for tickets to theaters or amusement parks. Many companies are offered these deals and are happy to pass them along. .

Shopping and Playing: Cost-Cutting Clues

16. Call ahead to museums you plan on visiting and ask if there's a free-admission day. Or, perhaps there's a night when it's open late; often, a museum will serve cocktails and bring in live musicians, and it's a wonderfully inexpensive way to spend an evening.

17. Avoid paying ATM fees. Banks around the world (including the Bank of America and Deutsche Bank) have joined the Global ATM alliance, a service that allows travelers to withdraw cash overseas without having to pay an ATM surcharge. If you don't already have an account with one of these banks, consider opening one, if only for your honeymoon.

18. When buying souvenirs at small shops, boutiques and street fairs it's customary to negotiate price. Speak up and try to knock a few dollars off your purchases. (Since standards can vary from country to country, ask your hotel concierge for some advice before you head out.)

19. Set up a registry for your honeymoon at globalphilosophytravel.com or honeyluna.com. Once you've planned your vacation, friends and family can purchase spa treatments or Jet Ski rentals as wedding gifts. Both sites are able to provide registry cards that can be tucked into shower invitations or handed out.

20. Honeymooning abroad? Instead of making pricey phone calls back to the United States, head to an Internet café and send e-mails home. While a telephone calling card generally costs $10 and up, using the Internet for half an hour could cost you a tenth of the price. Easy Internet Café has locations all over the U.S., the U.K. and Europe; check the list at easyeverything.com.