Budget honeymoons

Budget honeymoons

The wedding is over and it’s finally time for your intimate getaway, a chance for you and your partner to spend some quality time together before heading back to reality. So where do you go? Well unless you’re Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, you may need to budget and plan for your great escape. Honeymoons can be expensive, so to help you along, we’ve gathered a few spots for a budget-friendly honeymoon:

Proudly South African

With so much beauty around the corner, you may want to opt for a local honeymoon. Do you know your own town, city or province?

1. The Garden Route

With 300km worth of beauty, the options are endless. Make a road trip of it. Check in to a local lodge or hotel and become a tourist in your own town. Make sure you don’t miss out on whale watching in Hermanus and the nature reserves along the Garden Route. Enjoy the beautiful white sand beaches of Plettenberg Bay. Get your surf on in J Bay, or pop in to the Addo Elephant Park.

2. Cape Town

It is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With so much to see and do, you and your partner will have plenty to keep you busy and connecting in a special way. Be sure to checkout Table Mountain, Bo Kaap, Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope, and Chapman’s Peak Drive.

 

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Me dragging Erik to another photo shoot like… 😂 He likes to act like he hates taking photos, mostly because we took about a million our wedding weekend. But honestly, is there anything better than going on vacation, especially your honeymoon, and having a photographer there to get some incredible shots? 📸 I don’t think so. So we scheduled a shoot in Cape Town using @flytographer. They set you up with amazing photographers all over the world to capture those special moments for you. Our photos were taken by Nadine with #flytographer and we could not be happier with the results 😊. If you’d like to use them for a photo shoot as well, you can use the code ‘DoctorDiaries50’ for $50 off either a photo shoot or a gift card, which will be valid until the end of the year (‪December 31st, 2019‬). I hope you love these photos (and this company) as much as we do! 💕

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3. Hazyview, Mpumalanga

There are tons of adventurous things to do, such as horse riding, abseiling, river rafting and visiting the area’s incredible elephant sanctuary. You can even hop in a hot air balloon for a tour with a whole different view!

Venturing out of the South

1. Mauritius

Sit back and relax while enjoying the picturesque beaches. The beautiful island is known for boasting great hiking trails, exquisite waterfalls, and lovely fresh seafood.

2. Kenya

Get the best of both worlds in this beautiful country. Enjoy the great safaris and stunning beaches.

 

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Into the wild ✨

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3. Zanzibar

Soak up the sun on their gorgeous beaches and have a dive while you’re there! Be sure to check out Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park too.

Up up and away

1. Bali

This magnificent Indonesian island offers many affordable packages which can include your accommodation and activities. Take a look at the exquisite temples and breathtaking beaches.

 

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Kesayangan❤ . . . #honeymoonbali #balihoneymoon #bali

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2. Brazil

Take advantage of Brazil’s visa-free entry for South Africans! This magnificent and culturally-rich country offers much to see. From stunning beaches to the famous picture-perfect moment at Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy the beautiful mountains and snap a pic at the Escadaria Selaron.

3. Sri Lanka

While flights to Sri Lanka may be a bit steep, the country itself is inexpensive. Accommodation is affordable and there’s a lot to see, from ancient city ruins and temples to epic national parks.

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