Malewane Lodge, South Africa

Altour International: Martin Rapp
1270 Sixth Ave., near 51st St., fifteenth fl.
212-897-5081

Martin Rapp, the head of Altour's leisure division, has a reputation for organizing sophisticated, impeccably planned honeymoons. He draws heavily on the expertise of colleagues in his company's London, Paris, and Los Angeles offices. The fee is based on the complexity of the trip, and ranges from $150 for a few calls up to $500 for, say, a private safari in Africa.

Aus-Vacations
90 John St., near William St., Ste. 305
800-633-3404
aus-vacations.com

The friendly agents at this Aussie-and-Kiwi-run agency specialize in trips to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The leading honeymoon package offers round-trip airfare on Qantas, limousine airport transport, and a nine-night stay at five-star resorts in Sydney, Cairnes, and Melbourne ($2,099). Extremely useful is their gift registry service—just book a trip and your guests can pitch in to cover the cost.

Humbert Travel Agency
545 Madison Ave., at 55th St., tenth fl.
212-688-3700
humbertravel.com

President Liliane Nash books the agency’s honeymoons—to Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. After more than 30 years in business, Nash knows her destinations. “Bora Bora is hot for the jet set right now,” she confides. She’s not, however, above arranging wonderful but less exotic trips: “I can tell immediately whether they’ll love Sandals.” No fee if you book a package; cost for arranging stays at multiple hotels ranges from $50 to $100.

International Tours & Cruises
184 Fifth Ave., near 22nd St., fourth fl.
212-242-2277
800-BUY-TRAVEL

International Tours & Cruises offers two cool services: First, it'll set up a honeymoon registry, where wedding guests can contribute to a fund for the trip. And the agency also makes you a free personalized video, with pictures of your honeymoon (which you provide) set to music. No fee.

Linden Travel: Barbara Gallay
41 E. 57th St., near Madison Ave.,
sixteenth and seventeenth fls.
212-421-3320
lindentravel.com

Linden Travel, with over 100 agents, can arrange pretty much any trip. “Together, we’re experts in every place,” says president Barbara Gallay, who’s owned the business since 1972. Fees vary according to the complexity of the trip planned.

Nicmac Travel: Peggy Knipp
29 Broadway, at Morris St., Ste. 2310
212-840-7800

Peggy Knipp, who’s been planning honeymoons since 1982, has found that her work isn’t that different from organizing her own vacations. She specializes in travel to Hawaii, Europe, and the Caribbean. Her fee is up to $100 per person.

Protravel: Tricia Townsend-Mitchell
515 Madison Ave., at 53rd St., ninth fl.
212-409-9501
protravelinc.com

Tricia Townsend Mitchell specializes in exotic trips — Bali, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, the Seychelles, Morocco. She plans honeymoons tailored to a couple's goals — to relax, to explore a culture, or to be active. She'll recommend restaurants, set up guided tours, and make any other arrangements. Fees start at $250.

Pisa Brothers: Raymond Kane
630 Fifth Ave., near 50th St., Ste. 2207
212-265-8420
pisabrothers.com

Raymond Peter Kane, CEO of Pisa Brothers since 1962, says of himself and his 30 agents, “We don’t do anything differently—we just do it very well.” The agency has three departments—cruise, luxury, and corporate—and charges a minimum fee of $150.

Travelcraft
119 W. 23rd St., near Sixth Ave., Ste. 702A
646-336-7081
travelcraftusa.com

For more than ten years, Travelcraft owner Lizet Gediciyan has been arranging resort honeymoons as well as customized guided tours for travelers with special interests. She and her four agents focus on trips to Europe and the Caribbean. No fee.

Valerie Wilson Travel
475 Park Ave. So., near 31st St.
212-532-3400
vwti.com

This agency specializes in honeymoons, and it’s a great bet if you’re looking for something off the beaten track: Valerie Wilson’s 250 agents have a wide range of specialties. Joseph Vos is an expert on honeymoons and wedding trips to Italy, France, and England. Having been married five times himself, he certainly knows what he’s talking about. Fees vary with the complexity of the trip planned.

World Travel Specialists Group: Ellie Colin
71 Fifth Ave., near 14th St., tenth fl.
212-329-7249

Ellie Colin has headed the honeymoon segment of World Travel for twenty years. She and partner Jolie Goldring focus on travel to Italy and France but are happy to plan other trips. “I’ve been sending everyone to Phuket lately,” Colin says. They provide information about the area, plus hotel, plane, and restaurant reservations. Fees start at $250.