"Must-Visit Destinations for an Unforgettable Honeymoon: 5 Breathtaking Scenic Spots to Experience Together!"
2017.08.21 published
Because You Can Take a Long Vacation with Confidence, Here Are 5 Breathtaking Spots to Relax and Travel
Hello, this is the MISS Wedding editorial team. A honeymoon is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Even if you work in a busy workplace, having the opportunity to take a long vacation with confidence is the perfect chance to travel leisurely. That's why travel agents and seasoned brides all agree, "You should choose places you might not visit often!"
This time, we will introduce carefully selected 'breathtaking spots' that are far from Japan and hard to visit on a regular basis! Why not take the time to think about a destination that suits you as a couple and turn a wonderful trip into a lifelong memory?
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Breathtaking Honeymoon Spot 1
Recommendation: Enjoy the Magical Aurora from the Comfort of Your Bed [Glass Igloo in Finland]
In northern Finland's Lapland, there are "glass igloos" made entirely of glass. Isn't it wonderful to be able to lie back in a bed indoors while enjoying a panoramic view of dynamic nature?
Helsinki, the gateway to Finland, is surprisingly only 9.5 hours from Narita. How about extending your trip to the Arctic Circle for some aurora viewing? ♡
This accommodation also has a bathroom, allowing you to wait for the aurora to appear in a warm indoor environment.
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【Recommended Season】 October to March
【Travel Budget】 Approximately 280,000 yen~
【Travel Time from Japan】 Approximately 13 hours
【Time Difference】 -7 hours
【Recommended Items to Bring】 Warm clothing, moisturizer, tripod, release (camera remote)
【Must-try Dish】 Reindeer Carpaccio
【Popular Souvenir】 Aurora Postcard
Breathtaking Honeymoon Spot 2
Recommendation: A "Panoramic Mirror Salt Flat" Reflecting the Sky [Rainy Season at Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia]
Did you know that Salar de Uyuni, famous for its Instagrammable spots, displays completely different appearances between the rainy and dry seasons? During the rainy season, the rainwater spreads on the lake's surface, creating a beautiful, mirror-like view.
In contrast, the dry season transforms the area into vast plains covered in white salt. The massive mirror reflecting the rainy season's sky and clouds is often compared to a scene from heaven.
Why not stay at a unique "salt hotel" in the region and seize the perfect opportunity?
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【Recommended Season】 December to March
【Travel Budget】 Approximately 890,000 yen~
【Travel Time from Japan】 Approximately 25 hours
【Time Difference】 -13 hours
【Recommended Items to Bring】 Sunglasses, warm clothing, flashlight, gloves, wet wipes
【Must-try Dish】 Picnic Lunch on the Lake
【Popular Souvenir】 Uyuni Salt, Salt Crafts
Breathtaking Honeymoon Spot 3
Recommendation: Untouched Nature! The Last Paradise on Earth [Seventy Islands in Palau]
The Seventy Islands, which is part of the "Rock Islands of the Southern Lagoon" recognized as a UNESCO Mixed Heritage Site in 2012, offers stunning views from aerial flights like the one shown in the photo.
There are many activities available such as interacting with dolphins or kayaking between islands, providing a perfect way for your exhausted brain from the city to rejuvenate in the great outdoors!
With no time difference from Japan, you can return to society without suffering from jet lag, which is another big plus.
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【Recommended Season】 November to May
【Travel Budget】 Approximately 250,000 yen~
【Travel Time from Japan】 Approximately 5 hours (direct flight)
【Time Difference】 0 hours
【Recommended Items to Bring】 Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
【Must-try Dish】 Mangrove Crab, Surf Clam Sashimi, Ukabe (Baked land crab mixed with coconut milk in its shell)
【Popular Souvenir】 Storyboard (Wood carvings of myth and legend), Coconut Soap
Breathtaking Honeymoon Spot 4
Recommendation: Experience World-Class Power! [Victoria Falls at Zambia-Zimbabwe Border]
Are you familiar with the world's three great waterfalls? They are Niagara Falls, Iguazu Falls, and the last one is Victoria Falls. The overwhelming amount of water falling from a width of 1,708 m and a height of 108 m creates an impressive sight. If you're lucky, you might even encounter a beautiful rainbow above the waterfall!
Choose the best season with an abundance of water, mist, and roaring sounds! A helicopter tour gives you a view of the falls from a different perspective. Why not take a look at the horizon of the African landscape?
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【Recommended Season】 February to June (When the waterfall has high water volume)
【Travel Budget】 Approximately 600,000 yen~
【Travel Time from Japan】 Approximately 20 hours
【Time Difference】 -7 hours
【Recommended Items to Bring】 Camera, binoculars
【Must-try Dish】 Wild Game Meat Dishes
【Popular Souvenir】 Wooden Animal Carvings, Rooibos Tea, Wine, Handmade Beaded Jewelry
Breathtaking Honeymoon Spot 5
Recommendation: An Enigmatic "Sky City" Wrapped in Mysteries [Machu Picchu Ruins in Peru]
About 100 years after explorer Hiram Bingham's discovery, Machu Picchu, an Inca city towering at an altitude of 2,403 m, is still shrouded in mystery. Because the Inca civilization did not have written language, the purpose of this ruin remains unclear.
There are theories that it served as the last stronghold to escape Spanish invasion, but discussing such mysteries together as newlyweds could be quite enjoyable. As a popular World Heritage Site that attracts tourists from all over the globe, there's a limit of 2,500 visitors per day to preserve the site. To avoid altitude sickness, be sure to choose an itinerary that gradually increases altitude.
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【Recommended Season】 May to September
【Travel Budget】 Approximately 520,000 yen~
【Travel Time from Japan】 Approximately 21.5 hours
【Time Difference】 -14 hours
【Recommended Items to Bring】 Raincoat (as mountain weather can change rapidly), sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, warm clothing
【Must-try Dish】 Ceviche (fish), Camu Camu Juice, Pisco Sour (Cocktail made with grape distillate)
【Popular Souvenir】 Alpaca Products, Miscellaneous Goods, Giant Corn, Salt, Coffee
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So, what did you think? Are you interested in breathtaking spots that might not be easy to visit casually?
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