With the Rand being stronger than the Vietnamese Dong, Vietnam is a smart choice for South African honeymooners. While the destination is easy on the pocket, there are many other offerings that make Vietnam a good option. The country has amazing beaches, stunning landscapes, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. Everything you need for a romantic getaway.
Here are some of the most romantic things for couples to do in Vietnam.
– Visit the Valley of Love
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The Valley of Love…very appropriate for a romantic getaway. This valley contains many love-themed monuments for you and your partner to get some great pictures with. Stroll through the lush gardens and take in the beauty of the scenery.
– Relax in the mineral hot springs of Bing Chau
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An adventure and a day spent relaxing rolled into one activity. This is one of the most popular hot springs in Vietnam. You can enjoy hot pools and get out of your comfort zone with a mudbath too!
– Walk the ‘Golden Bridge’
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This bridge, held up by two hands known as “God’s hands”, provides a stunning view of the Ba Nang Hills, where it is located. You can enjoy a 20-minute cable car ride and make some fantastic memories. Be sure to snap a picture or two, this bridge is truly something to marvel at!
– Dinner and cruise on Saigon River
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Watch the sunset and see the city from a cruise ship. What could be more romantic? An evening dinner on this famous river is something you’ll never forget.
– Go to the Con Dao Islands
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This group of islands is very popular with couples. It offers beautiful beaches, interesting sea creatures, and coral reefs that make the area truly unique. There are thick forests and mountains in-land too. These islands are perfect for a couple looking for some alone time. Walk on the beach, take a dip in the ocean, and feel like you’re the only two people on the planet.
– Stroll through the magical Hoi An
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The lanterns hanging along the Hoai River create a wonderfully romantic ambience. The old town is filled with bright colours and interesting things to see. Walk hand-in-hand along the cobble stone roads or take a boat ride on the river to view the lights from a different perspective.
– Hike up the Heaven’s gate of Sapa
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With views of lush mountain ranges and breathtaking landscapes, this is one you won’t want to miss. Climb to the top (which peaks at 2000m above sea level) and see the rice fields, the waterfall, and the mountain range.
– Activities at Mui Nu: The Desert by the Sea
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Mui Ne has white sand hills extending as far as the eye can see and beautiful beaches to match. The combination of water and sand make for very interesting experiences (and photographs). You can also walk along the sand dunes, swim in the water or participate in the many water sports on offer such as kitesurfing, scuba diving, or canoeing.
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The Roman Catholic Church in Spain has recently introduced a new programme that will require engaged couples to enroll in a two-to-three year course designed to prepare people for marriage. This decision was created in the hopes of lowering the country’s high divorce rates.
Couples wanting to marry in a Roman Catholic Church in Spain are currently required to participate in 20 hours of marriage training, but priests argue that this is not enough time to prepare for a life-time promise.
Speaking at a press conference, Monsignor Mario Iceta, the bishop of Bilbao and the president of the conference’s subcommittee for the family and the defence of life said, “You can’t prepare for marriage in 20 hours. To be a priest, you need to spend seven years in the seminary, so what about being a husband, wife, mother or father? Just 20 hours?”
The high divorce rate is a cause for concern for many priests. Spain currently has the second-highest divorce rate in the world after Luxembourg. Many blame the “express divorce” law, which speeds up the process of divorce by removing the need for a trial separation. While there is no official data for the last few year, it is estimated that the rate sits at 60%.
To remedy this, the Spanish Episcopal Conference announced their latest voluntary programme for engaged couples called ‘On the Path Together’, designed to “accompany, prepare and help young couples towards the matrimonial vocation”.
The course is divided into 12 sections that focus on different aspects of a relationship, including ‘communication’, ‘fidelity’, ‘the beauty of sexuality’, and ‘conflict resolution’. Couples participating in the course will be required to attend the fortnightly sessions and practice ‘chastity’ throughout.
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Your wedding should be just as you want it, and that includes the wedding dress. Every person has their own unique style. What works for one person may not work for somebody else. Similarly, what looks amazing to one person, may not look good at all to another.
That being said, there are times when personal style takes a turn for the peculiar. These women took their visions and truly ran with it…they ran like the wind.
Have a look at these over the top wedding dresses:
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Modern couples are skipping the time-honoured tradition of not seeing each other before walking down the aisle on their wedding day. More and more photographers are snapping ‘first look’ images, capturing the first time the couple sees each other in their wedding best. Often emotional and highly moving, these images are great for the non-traditional couple.
First-look images don’t just have to be between the betrothed. You could also share the moment with a parent, your bridal party or even your pet.
If you’re not yet convinced, maybe these emotive images will sway you.
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If you want to have a little fun, why not consider a first-look prank? Here are a few of our favourites.
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