Honeymoon ideas?

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Re: Honeymoon ideas?

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So still whittling the options away and I am sorry to say but local it is going to have to be :(. I just dont have the budget for a overseas trip just yet...

However all is not lost. I have come across:
http://www.porcupinepie.co.za/

Porcupine Pie

Porcupine Pie Boutique Lodge in Wilderness, Garden Route, South Africa lies tucked in a hidden valley on 20 hectares of indigenous Cape Fynbos and riverine forest. Our custom designed lodge comprises three secluded luxury chalets and a central lapa / pool deck overlooking the Wilderness National Park. The design and features of our boutique guest lodge make it the perfect honeymoon destination or adult getaway - Ideal for couples of all ages, or even a group of friends wanting to relax far from the rush of the big city, but unfortunately, not suitable for children.

Porcupine Pie offers 4 Star B&B accommodation in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains, just a short drive from Wilderness village, restaurants and the beach. Wilderness is a nature lovers' paradise and is centrally situated, providing the ideal springboard from which to explore the nearby towns of Knysna, Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. Play a round of golf at the world famous courses nearby, enjoy the vast sandy beaches as you watch whales and dolphins playing in the surf or experience the many other exciting outdoor activities that the Garden Route has to offer.

Porcupine Pie Boutique Lodge is the perfect Garden Route getaway where one can quickly unwind and revitalise the soul.
Looks promising...
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wilderness rocks!

as do dullstroom and knysna...

don't ignore the namib experiences available....
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Never heard of Dullstroom sounds ... dull :P. Will look into it same goes for the other mentions thank you :).
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rustypup wrote:wilderness rocks!
Having been through that part of the world (again!) with Prime two weeks ago, I can definitely add another recommendation to that. ;)
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I thought he was making a general comment about wilderness as in he likes being in the wild. Never knew there was a actual place called wilderness.

/adds that to the Google list...
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Anakha56 wrote:I thought he was making a general comment about wilderness as in he likes being in the wild. Never knew there was a actual place called wilderness.

/adds that to the Google list...
It's around 15 minutes from George - just follow the N2 down a very interesting stretch of road (Kaaiman's Pass). ;)
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They all sound ideal
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Wilderness is probably the best place to go hold a holiday along our coast lines. It is just sooo beautiful around there. Suits my idea of a holiday perfectly.

Also having been out of the country a couple of times I can say you don't miss much. You can have a very very nice honeymoon right here in SA if you know where to go. SA has something for everyone and still you don't have to break the bank.
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wilderness and that whole area along the coast is cool and something different to KZN.....
Namibia is also cool.... some beautiful places there.... i believe the Okavango Delta is something magnificent.....


/that road to Wilderness just has too many twists and turns for my liking.......
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senile wrote:
IcePick88 wrote:Ok, so I went to Mauritius for honeymoon and yes, there were A LOT of other honeymooners, but the thing is, we did not go there for the romantic stuff. We enjoy the ocean and outdoors. There were a boat load of things to do and we enjoyed our week there.

We paid a lump sum (REALLY not that expensive) and everything was included. The only time I opened my wallet was for gifts for the peeps at home.
Is it better to take cash from SA than to withdraw it from an ATM over there?
Rather pay your spending money into your credit card and then draw as you need.
If you do a forex there at the hotel (at most hotels you can exchange your money for rupees) and you get back to SA with say eg 3000 rupees, then you won't be able to exchange it for rands again. The exchange rate between us and Mauritius is to weak.

And when you are on that all inclusive package, you don't have to spend money on anything in the hotel! Everything is included. Three buffet meals per day, snacks at the bars, water sports ect. The only thing you have to pay for is for things like moment-o's and other activities not catered by the hotel. Underwater walks, para-sailing ect.
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