In this article, you won't find tips like “how to spend your honeymoon in Turkey” or “how to organize a wedding trip to Egypt.” Everyone already knows that. Those who prefer “not to bother” can find suitable tours without outside help.
For those who are drawn to exoticism and unusual landscapes, I'd be happy to recommend five colorful places where you can not only relax thoroughly before starting family life but also enrich your cultural knowledge.
The land of excellent coffee and long TV series…
And also tanned footballers, samba, Formula 1, spectacular carnivals, and impenetrable jungles. Of course, it's Brazil!
No matter where you find yourself in the country, the honeymoon promises to be excellent. In Salvador, the first capital of the state, all streets, museums, and administrative buildings bear a colonial imprint.
During the day, at the market located near the sea, elderly saleswomen - Bahianas - offer coconut sweets, and in the evenings, capoeira dancers gather here and there in the city. It's no wonder, as this martial art with dance elements originated right here.
In the southeast of the country lies the most iconic city, whose coastline often appeared in soap operas 10-15 years ago. It's never boring in
Rio de Janeiro.
Locals have a cheerful and explosive character; their energy spreads to everything and everyone, as the blood of indigenous people, European colonizers, and the first black slaves flows in their veins. Not far from Rio is the town of São Paulo, created in the image of New York, but with a Brazilian flavor.
For adventurous newlyweds, an expedition into the tropical jungle is suitable, best navigated by canoe along the famous Amazon River. In the capital of Amazonas state, the town of Manaus, there is a special base where you can rent a boat. Indigenous tribes still inhabit this region, and if you're lucky, you can even interact with them!
Honeymoon in Mozambique – a tropical paradise
The best way to start family life is to go to a true earthly paradise, an ideal place for “Bounty” ad creators.
It's no coincidence that traces of humans dating back two million years have been found in Mozambique. Ancient people were not fools and knew where to settle: wide sandy beaches washed by the Indian Ocean waves, lagoons with crystal clear water, islands with palm groves and lush tropical vegetation. You couldn't imagine better living conditions!
And the seafood here is surprisingly delicious, so expertly fried octopuses and calamari will make every dinner romantic.
Mozambique is one of the most attractive places for lovers of rare flora and fauna. In the coastal thickets of the Bazaruto Archipelago, sea cows or dugongs graze, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Divers have fallen in love with this place for its amazing underwater world. If you haven't exchanged rings yet, why not do it underwater in the company of colorful fish?
Vietnamese Saga
Vietnam is perhaps one of the few countries that has been largely untouched by European civilization and the costs of globalism. Despite the abundant gifts of the sea and numerous rivers, locals still eat snakes and dogs, wear conical hats – non la – and engage in agriculture and fishing.
Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, is a city with a special culture. Here, right in the middle of the Lake of the Returned Sword, the “Turtle Temple” is built, and not far from it, in the northern part of the lake, there is an island where the “Jade Temple” stands.
Both tourists and locals often spend their evenings here. In fact, last year, the most visited place in Hanoi was the Vietnamese Women's Museum, whose exhibition is dedicated to the contribution of the fairer sex to the history of Vietnam.
If the city bustle gets tiresome, you can take a sampan boat and embark on a journey along the Mekong Delta. Fruit orchards and rice fields stretch along both banks of the leisurely Mekong River. Another beautiful place for river excursions is Ha Long Bay, famous for its stalactite and stalagmite caves.
Dances in Bora Bora
It's a tradition: newlyweds dance the waltz. However, this tradition is easy to break if you go to Bora Bora, where it's customary to dance to the energetic rhythms of Polynesian drums, complemented by the deep sound of a flute, while wearing a garland of tropical flowers.
Bora Bora's lagoon is so picturesque that you can admire it for days on end. Even better is to alternate serene beach relaxation with exploring the island's many attractions.
These include semi-ruined ceremonial sea platforms, the ruins of a US naval base that can be reached by jeep safari, and even the ancient village of Faanui, where Polynesian chiefs once lived.
One day should definitely be dedicated to a walk up Mount Pahia, enjoying the views of fern thickets, dense forests, fruit orchards, and the fragrance of wild orchids along the way.
Eternal Siesta
For those who cannot imagine their life without old Europe, Spain is precisely the country that can make a honeymoon even sweeter. For seclusion from the noisy city, the coast of Casa Oleandro or Casa Pino is best.
It's pleasant to gaze at Gibraltar from your bungalow, and then cook freshly caught fish over a campfire. Cycle through Spanish forests and then relax in a SPA.
Car rental in Spain is inexpensive. For example, a Ford Fiesta will cost around 8-10 euros per day. Therefore, it's advantageous to rent a car for a few days and travel through small picturesque towns, waiting out the siesta in roadside cafes.
Oh, Seville, beloved city of poets! Ancient Cordoba with the fabulous Alhambra palace and the Generalife gardens. The capital of winemaking, Jerez de la Frontera, and many other cities that are eager to reveal their secrets to curious travelers.
