Inspiration For The Ultimate Luxury Honeymoon
Picking the ideal honeymoon destination is not easy
. There are lots of things you need to consider. Do you want some culture, simply want to chill out for two weeks on a beach, water sports, a bit of adrenaline or a chic city break? Whatever you decide choosing your dream honeymoon is an important part of your wedding preparations and something to look forward to once all the excitement of your big day is over.The epitome of paradise, the beach resort is probably most peoples perception of a honeymoon and lets face it the lure of golden beaches and clear blue seas is incredibly appealing. Most of us fancy two weeks of relaxation following the stress, excitement and build up of our wedding day. Beach holidays are incredibly popular as honeymoon destinations and a great way of winding down, chilling and escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Choosing a beach holiday is relatively straight forward. There are some amazing beach resorts across the globe, many of which have high profiles such as the Seychelles, the Maldives, the Caribbean, Mauritius and Thailand to name but a few. However, other parts of the world that you wouldnt necessarily consider for a beach holiday can be fantastic. Here are a couple you may not have considered.
When you think of holidays in Africa most people would automatically think of Safaris. However, Africa also has some fantastic beach resorts, Kenya being one of them. Kenyan beaches fulfil the dream of paradise with soft, golden sandy beaches, fringed with tropical palm trees and clear azure blue water. The ideal place for you to relax in picture perfect surroundings the beaches are reef protected and therefore ideal for swimming. If you enjoy the exhilaration of water sports then there are assortments of things you can participate in on the Kenyan coastline. Honeymooners can go jet skiing, scuba diving and waterskiing .
Mombasa is Kenyas second largest city and cultural mix of Arabic, East African and European historical influences. Lively, with lots of access to water sports the city is set on the stunning coastline next to wonderful sandy beaches. If you fancy something a little more low key then Malindi is ideal for those honeymoon couples who want things a little quieter, situated on a fantastic beach and close to a beautiful National Park. You could also combine your beach stay with a short safari!
Brazil is another country not on the beaten track for honeymoons; however for a beach honeymoon it is perfect! With endless stretches of sand and fabulous weather this is the ideal place to relax and chill with a caipirinhas soaking up Brazilian culture.
Rios famous Copacobana beach offers you urban beach life at its best with a vibrant nightlife and samba soundtrack! You can also check out other local landmarks and attractions such as the Sugar Loaf Mountain and iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city. 2.5 miles long the beach is one of the worlds most popular beaches with thousands of visitors flocking there daily.
Brazils beaches are unparalleled and world class, but surprisingly very few people know about some of the best beaches in Brazil off the coast. The islands of Fernando de Noronham, which lie just off the north eastern coast of Brazil are spectacular and the 21 islands of varying sizes that make up the archipelago were declared a World Heritage Site in 2001, acknowledging the islands commitment to offering a refuge for endangered species. The Fernando de Noronham islands arent the only place you can see great wildlife however. The Costa Do Sauipe offers honeymooners fantastic bird watching opportunities and the chance to go whale watching.
So if youre thinking of taking a beach honeymoon then use your imagination who knows your perfect honeymoon destination could be out there and youve not even considered it.
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by: Shayne Erke