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Why Not Honeymoon In Africa?

Posted: 02/22/2012 5:20 pm

In a recent discussion with a family friend who got engaged over the holidays, the topic of honeymoons arose. She mentioned that her honeymoon, aside from walking down the aisle, was one thing she was truly looking forward to. As far as locations, she was contemplating Italy or Thailand. Very different locations, but both within her budget. After asking her if she'd consider honeymooning in Africa, I was shocked to hear her response. She quickly dismissed the idea, claiming that it would be too much of a hassle and well beyond her budget. Simply put, she just wasn't interested in the idea of traveling to Africa.

Upon some reflection, I must confess that her response was genuine and not really out of the ordinary. After all, most couples envision honeymooning in places they have either been told about or have been exposed to in some type of medium, whether it be print, television, or radio. This is precisely one of the reasons I consistently make an effort through the "Pearls of Africa" feature in my publication to highlight amazing honeymoon destinations in Africa. I believe the promotion of African tourism to the American bridal market is not only beneficial for those brides that may not have otherwise considered what the continent has to offer, but it also aids in changing the perception of Africa. It's because of responses like my friend's that I've curated a list of the most awe-inspiring locations in Africa, and some nifty resources that make travel to Africa seamless and hassle-free. In this post, I've listed my top 5. Allow me to help you think outside of the box...

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Known as "The Smiling Coast of Africa," with its luxury hotels, breathtaking lodges, and eco-tourism advantages, Gambia is a destination for both the reserved and outgoing couple. It's one of the smallest countries in Africa, yet, it harbors a history so rich and essential as highlighted in Alex Haley's iconic book, Roots.

For more stunning African honeymoon destinations, visit Munaluchi Bridal.

 

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In a recent discussion with a family friend who got engaged over the holidays, the topic of honeymoons arose. She mentioned that her honeymoon, aside from walking down the aisle, was one thing she was...
In a recent discussion with a family friend who got engaged over the holidays, the topic of honeymoons arose. She mentioned that her honeymoon, aside from walking down the aisle, was one thing she was...
 
 
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cut the crap
12:58 AM on 03/11/2012
ANS; TOO many pirates
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soli11
Stop mass incarceration. End the phony drug war.
11:58 AM on 02/26/2012
I highly recommend Kenya and Tanzania for a truly unforgettable vacation. Kenya has far better infrastructure, but a visit to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti is worth the occasional inconvenience. (Power outages, no internet access, etc...)
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mscng2007
11:11 PM on 02/25/2012
A professor in grad school told me that it is not unusual for European citizens to choose to honeymoon on the West African Coast.
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11:36 AM on 02/25/2012
Ugh. Bot-flies. No thanks.
03:14 PM on 02/24/2012
I have always planned on honeymooning in Africa. I'm so excited.
02:45 PM on 02/24/2012
Why should anyone honeymoon in Africa....it is not a place... stop talking about AFRICA as if it is a country or a place....It is a continent....and it has several countries that have luxurious accommodation...people who have not heard of these places are obviously uninformed..........Have you heard of Lamu....an island off the Kenyan coast or Zanzibar...in Tanzania.....or Mombasa on the Indian Ocean....not to talk of Cape Town in South Africa..these are well-kept secrets for the tourist who wish to go to areas that are exclusive...of course one can go to the run-of-the-mill areas that everyone goes to but members of the British Royal family usually vacation in parts of the African continent and they have been doing it since Queen Elizabeth honeymooned there....sixty years ago.........I can confirm, as someone one who has vacationed on the continent that, there are so many choices that one can spend many years before one sees all that the continent has to offer.........;
03:15 PM on 02/24/2012
Relax. And a continent is "a place."
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07:30 PM on 02/25/2012
LOL! We must show how much we know!
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jmoser1973
It is what it is.
08:10 PM on 02/24/2012
No one ever says to honeymoon in North America. I agree they should just mention the nice countries in Africa to visit.
01:45 PM on 02/24/2012
I have been to many african countries and I can testify that not all countries are like congo, nigeria or darfur!(the only countries the media shows you) E.g botswana & namibia have great infrastructure, clean streets, no slums and amazing safari resorts. Other well developed destinations - zanzibar, seychelles, comoros, cape verde, mauritious, s.africa, morrocco + more i've never been to.
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12:51 PM on 02/24/2012
I heard that Seychelles rocks....
09:36 AM on 02/24/2012
thanks for finding more options