Romantic Honeymoon Destination in Nigeria

A honeymoon vacation is once in a lifetime experience and so many couples go the extra-mile to get the best experience.

If you are planning your honeymoon, there are beautiful destinations in Nigeria where you can have a lifetime experience and at cheaper price.

Here are few reasons you should try Nigeria Destinations:

1. High Exchange rate
2. You can enjoy quality at lesser price.
3. You can avoid the Stress in processing traveling documents.
4. Opportunity to attend to Emergencies.
5. Buy Naija to grow Naira.

I present to you 11 exciting, Honeymoon Destinations in Nigeria that would totally blow your mind.

Enjoy!



1.) La Campagne Tropicana:
Location: Ikegun, Ibeju-Lekki, Off Lekki-Epe Express way.
Price: From #150,000

La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort is a 65 acre tranquil paradise located just an hour’s drive from Victoria Island in Lagos State.
This 5 star Resort offers a unique blend of natural environments which include a fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach and the warm Atlantic sea.
Some of the activities you can enjoy at this exciting place are canoeing, hiking, hunting, horse riding, beach volleyball, beach football, snorkeling and ocean water fishing.


2.) Le Méridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort

Location: Nwaniba Road, PMB 1200, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Price: From #63,000

Le Méridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, the pride of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, welcomes you with open arms. Situated amidst rich palm forest vegetation, this magnificent hotel on 174 hectares of land connotes peace and serenity complemented by its original atmosphere.

The lush greens of the world-class 18-holegolf course, creates the right atmosphere, for the most challenging, memorable golfing experience. Each time you visit this unique hotel in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, discoveries await you. It is a beautiful place.

3. Obudu Mountain Resort:
Location: Obudu, Cross River state.
Price: from #25,000

Nestling at the top of the mountain the Obudu Mountain Resort is situated on a plateau at 1576 metres above sea level on the Oshie Ridge of the Sankwala Mountains. The temperate climate offers a total contrast and welcome respite from Africa’s tropical heat. Idyllic tranquillity, beautiful scenery and breathtaking views make it ideal for the lone adventurer, families on reunion, young couple or holiday group.

The Obudu Mountain Resort offers a fully equipped gym, two floodlit tennis courts, a squash court and a natural swimming pool. Keen golfers can show their prowess on the hotel’s 9-hole golf course.

A major talking point for guests is Africa’s longest cable car system. At 4 kilometres, Obudu Mountain Resort cable car gently transfers guests (and their bags) from the tropical climate at the base of the mountain right to the hotel’s reception area on the mountainside which is often in the clouds and is accompanied by an invigorating drop in temperature.

So, grab your hiking boots, pack your binoculars and come experience this unspoilt part of Africa and sleep easy knowing that all the comfort and top-class service which African Sun is famous for will be provided in your stay.

4.) Kamp IKARE
Location: Ikare village, Badagry, Lagos.
Price: Not available

Kamp Ikare is beach resort that offers home-away-from-home facilities and services that combines the rustic environment around it with a Miami-style lounge area creating the most simple, no fuss environment for your relaxation.

Kamp Ikare is situated on a stretch of Lagoscoast near Ikare village and it’s only accessible by boat.

The resort has main communal beach house with 6 duplex cabins positioned around a swimming pool and just meteres from the sea.

If one afternoon is not enough the you can spend the night in one of there fully air-conditioned bungalows.

What better way to wake up than to the sound of the ocean. A day or night at Kamp Ikare is the ideal way to get away without going too far.

Home cooked lunch (and breakfast if staying overnight) is included in the price. But you may have to find your own way there if they get busy.

5.) Zenababs Half Moon Resort.
Location: Ilesha, Osun state.
Price: from #12,000

Zenababs half moon resort is located in the heart of ijesa land, the resort is situated in a peaceful and beautiful part of Osun State, surrounded by natural beauty, nearby hills, with over 25 acres of lush grounds, providing a luxurious and tranquil environment in which to celebrate specials occasions.

WIFI Internet Access is available in the whole resort. Facilities currently available include:

• A boating lake
• A large swimming pool
• Tennis courts
• Basket ball and volleyball courts
• A children’s playing ground


6.) Whispering Palms Resort:
Location: Iworo, Badagry, Lagos state.
Price: from #25,000

Whispering Palms is a conference resort centre occupying an 8-acre of land in a rural area of Lagos state: Iworo, Badagry Local Government Area. It lies on the Lagoon and typifies the beauty of the area-cool, Atlantic breeze, sillica sands, palm trees and chirping birds. The road within the resort looks fascinating as it lined with palms kernel residue. The entire environment is quiet with stunning ambiance and a contrast to the maddening crowd and noise of Lagos.

Honeymoon Package available in Whispering Palms Includes:

Accommodation
Welcome Coconut drink
Complimentary Breakfast
Lunch
Candle Light dinner at Yankari
Badagry Tour
Boat cruise and relaxation to Moba Beach
Gym & Swimming Pool access
Indoor and Outdoor games
Bicycle and Pedal Boat rides
Cocktail with WP Chairman and Director

7.) Miccom Golf Hotel and Resorts:
Location: Ada, Osun State, Ibokun road.
Price: from #6000

Miccom Golf Hotel and Resorts is among the top hotels in Osun. The hotel is a luxurious one with lots of options of rooms to choose from. Dear

8.) Epe Resort & Spa:
Location: Epe, Lagos.
Price: from #40,000

The Epe Resort & Spa, a stylish blend of contemporary and traditional design, with 40 rooms, consisting of 10 chalets of 4 rooms each, nestled in the lush green hillside of a tropical forest & bordering the Lekki Lagoon.

The resort will showcase the cream of Nigerian culture while delivering the ultimate in personalized service, excellent cuisine, social style & business reliability.

The abundance of decorative stonewalls with a blend of rich dark wood interiors create a look of elegance and luxury in the wonderfully spacious rooms with patios overlooking the sprawling gardens, ideal for all occasions, a romantic break, family vacation or corporate getaway.

Matched only by the scenic beauty which graces, Epe Resort and Spa, dining is a celebration of the senses and skilled chefs, demanding only the freshest ingredients, crafting exquisite dishes. Our culinary journey introduces a variety of traditional and international dishes with a focus on our daily fish special, fresh from Epe’s famous fish market.

9.) Samanika Holiday Resort:
Location: Samanika, Kaduna
Price: from 11,000

Located in Saminaka, Kaduna State, is a nice honeymoon destination for love birds. Saminaka holiday resort gives couples many options of well furnished rooms, world class restaurants, a swimming pool and many other facilities.

10.) Abraka River Resort.
Location: Abraka, Delta State.
Price: from 7000

Located in the quiet University town of Abraka, on the bank of River Ethiope, the crystal-clear river which is fed by a spring, flows through a forested area.

The Abraka river resort motel has a sandy beach on the river with tables and umbrellas, and you can ride on a local canoe. The water is safe for swimming and is so clear that you can see the fish at the bottom between 3-5m below. The source of River Ethiope is from under a silk tree.

Facilities include table tennis, beach volley ball, a bar and a restaurant.

11.La Manga Luxury Beach
Location: Abraka, Delta state.
Price: from #35,000

La Manga Luxury Beach Villas is a little piece of paradise nested along the unspoiled Atlantic Ocean on the beautiful and alluring Island of Ilashe.

Located in Lagos, bordering the Badagry creek and surrounded by luscious and towering coconut palm trees, the La Manga is just 15 minutes boat ride from Ikoyi and Victola Island.

La Manga beach villas are Spanish architectural designed villas with four tastefully furnished beach front bedrooms with large sliding doors that opens to private balconies.

Each villa has lavished suite with rooftop Jacuzzi and private lounge, sizable swimming pool, massage room, beachfront living room with open lounge, furnished kitchen, bar and poolside barbeque grill area.

La Manga beach villas has all the amenities you would expect from an exquisitely luxurious home away from home where you can relax, listen to the uninterrupted sounds of the breeze and the gentle waves on the beach.

The tasteful fittings and furnishing surrounds you with the comfort and convenience that will enable you to fully savour the relaxing atmosphere of the beach setting.

The beach facilities include open-air gazebo for dinning and lounging, beach front bamboo canopies for relaxation, mini-golf course, beach volleyball court, and quad bikes. Water sport activities such as jet ski and boat cruise can be arranged upon request.

With over 15,000 square meters of enclosed beach front open ground, La Manga is ideal for that exclusive private and corporate events such as cocktails, weddings, social and family gatherings, corporate executive retreats, training, seminars, and exclusive product launch.

Have you been to any of the destinations? Kindly drop your comments.


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Yellow Wedding Inspirations.

Yay!

Its Yellow Thursday. And I prepared some yellow combos for you. But before that, let's learn few things about The amazing colour Yellow.

The colour yellow is associated with warmth, happiness, fun, friendship, caution and electricity.

Yellow is a primary colour, along with red and blue. The word yellow comes from the Old English word geolu.

In Japan, yellow is the colour of courage.

In Egypt, yellow is the colour of mourning.

In American slang, a coward can be said to be yellow or yellow-bellied.

Yellow is a colour that is easily visible, this is why it is commonly used to indicate caution, for example, on a set of traffic lights, yellow divides the red light and green light, meaning drivers can go, but be cautious.

Yellow is an appropriate colour for a room used for studying because it has a stimulating effect on the mind.

And Yellow is psychologically the happiest colour in the colour spectrum. So if you wanna be Happy, Go YELLOW!!

I got 7 colours you can combine with yellow, check them out.

* Shades of blue and yellow

1. Navy blue and Yellow

Who else loves this combination?

This combination gives you you an option deep and light. From the Bridesmaid attire to the flowers, You won't stop staring at the beauty.

2.) Sky Blue and Yellow.

Errm! If you like it cool, You should go for this combination.

3.) Royal Blue and Yellow.

An exceptionally refreshing combination! Either ways; royal blue as main colour or yellow. From dresses to centrepieces, every single detail seems flattering. 

4.) Yellow and Grey

5.) Orange and Yellow.

Someone just asked for the difference... Well, Orange is meant to be deeper, but if these two are your favourite, you should add another colour to them. Maybe green.

6.) Green and Yellow.

Green is simply awesome and it's a perfect match for Yellow.

7.) Teal and Yellow

Two prettiest colours combined together, brings the most romantic combo for weddings. Peach can be used as the main with a touch of yellow.





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Red Wedding Inspirations

Hello!
Thanks for clicking, Quite a while right? I had to take that much needed break.
I hope you enjoy this post on Red inspirations.

The colour red is most often associated with power and passion. It is a fierce and emotionally intense colour.
Red symbolises speed, sexuality, and style. Fast cars are red. Beautiful women wear red clothes and red lipstick.
Red is also the colour of romance and love. If you want to express your love for a woman with flowers, the flowers must be red. In all cases, whether red is worn by a woman, or used in home décor, it will always attract attention.
Red also means "Beautiful" in Russian.

So if you like it HOT! Check out these Red inspired combinations.

1.) Red and Gold.
If you like it Bright, this combination is for you. This popular combination is timeless, classic and it represents wealth and good luck.
what better ideas to represent at a wedding!

There are so many ways to incorporate these beautiful colours into your wedding, whether it is a red bouquet or red cake details, Gold bridesmaids dresses, sparkling gold jewellery, or red and gold linens, you can't run out of ideas.

2.) Black and Red
Errrrn....
Forget the Nollywood inspired ideas. Black and red is simply amazing.
Black details will come out Beautiful on Gold Gowns. And gold boutonnieres will look Good with the Men's Black suit.
Okay! truth be told, i don't know what a black Cake would look like, but I know a Gold platted Cake sounds great.

3.) Red and Grey.
A mixture of hot and mild won't hurt.
The idea of The hall decorated with Red and a touch of Grey brings Energy, you can also try Grey gowns for bridesmaid with a touch of red.

4.) Red and White.
This combination is like good and bad.(that's on a lighter note)
We all know red and white comes out well. They are popular combination used by many international organisations.
You should try it out.

5.) Red and Blue
Red can be combined with different shades of blue.
It's a combination you can't be tired of admiring.

6.) Red and Yellow.
Sounds weird right? but not as bad as you think. Check it out.

7.) Red and Silver.
This is another interesting combination you should try.

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A-Z of wedding Planning

If you miss other posts on wedding planning, here is an abridged version of Everything You Need To Plan A Wedding.

Below, you can find a checklist to help you make sure that you’ve thought about and planned for every part of your wedding.

also check low cost wedding budget guide, wedding planning tips, who to invite to your wedding and who to exclude.

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1. What to Print-

-Invitations.
-Banners (for description to wedding venue)
-Thank You Notes.
-Wedding programme.

2. Wedding Venue and Reception Checklist-

When choosing the location for your wedding and reception you need to take quite a few things into consideration. Here are some things you should ask about when choosing a venue:

- Maximum Capacity. You'll probably book the wedding & reception venue before deciding on final numbers. Check that they can accommodate the number of people you wish to invite. The last thing you want is a venue that’s too small for your guests to fit comfortably.

- Safety Measures and responsibility for damage. ensure you confirm fees for damages and the security available for your guest.

- Car pack.
- Alternative power supply and who is responsible for it.



3. Bride and Bridesmaids:-

- Hair and Makeup. Make sure you have a hair and makeup professional and that you've had some planning appointments to check what hairstyles will work best for your wedding theme.

- Dresses. Some people prefer that their bridesmaids dress identically. Others give bridesmaids more flexibility, allowing them to choose the cut and style or even allowing them to wear any dress they’d like of a certain colour.

- Shoes. As with the dresses, there are a number of different approaches to selecting a bridesmaid’s shoes. If you aren't too picky, you can ask your bridesmaids to bring their own shoes, just specify the type and colour. check 5 flats ideal for your wedding

- Earrings.

- Necklaces.


4. Groom & Groomsmen

When shopping for wedding suits, it's important to send along a woman, as most men think that just any old suit will do. check top wedding tuxedos 



5. The Cake

- Type- dont forget to specify the type of cake you want to the caterer.

- Knives. For cutting the cake. You can use just any knife or you can buy specific wedding knives for the occasion and photos. Just make sure that the knife is easily accessible once it’s time to cut the cake. 

6. Flowers

When picking flowers there is a lot to take into consideration including the colour of the flowers, the size of the bouquet, and the price. Here are some of the more common areas you need to wrk on.

- Bouquets. For the bride and bridesmaids. click on this before you choose your bouquet

- Boutonnieres. For the groom and the groomsmen.

- Centerpieces. For reception decoration.(should be handled by the decorator, but you can specify what you want) People typically use flowers as centerpieces on the table for the reception.

- Extra Bouquet. If you plan to throw the bouquet at the end of the reception, you should think about whether you want to toss the one used in your ceremony or have a second one made up especially for the bouquet tossing.

7. The Wedding
When preparing the church, hall or other location for the wedding you need to make sure everything's organised and suitable.

- Chairs. If you are using an unconventional  wedding venue, you may need to rearrange the chairs if need be or get more chairs to complement what is available.



8. The Reception

Once you've chosen and paid for the reception venue you'll need to make sure everything's arranged and ready:

- Table Decorations. Whether it’s a floral centerpiece or some artfully arranged fruits or candles, you’ll want to have some decorative item on your guests’ tables.

- Tablecloth and Chair Covers. Sometimes supplied by venue If not, you’ll need to coordinate with the Decorator.

- Music. You can go the traditional route and hire a band or DJ. Don't forget to choose a special song for the first wedding dance.

- Gifts.Do you have any preference in gifts you do or do not receive? who is in charge? Where will the gifts be placed?

- Table Plans. Do you know where everyone will sit? You could decide to let people sit wherever they would like or you could arrange the tables in a way you think would be best.
check how to arrange your chairs and tables here
- Place Cards. So guests can easily find their seats.

9. The Photographs
- Location. You need to decide if you'll have the official wedding portraits taken before or after the ceremony, where you will take the official photos, and whether you’ll also want more casual or candid pictures taken during the reception as well.

- Video. Will you have a professional wedding video?

- Props. Are you planning to have any special keepsakes, memorabilia, or other items in the photo shoots?


10. Cars & Transport

- Bridal Car. For transporting the bride and the father of the bride to the wedding ceremony and then the bride and groom to their honeymoon.

- Bridesmaids’ Car. For transporting bridesmaids and flower girls.

- Groom’s Transport. For taking the groom and groomsmen to the wedding before the start of the ceremony.

- Honeymoon Car. Usually the couple or man's car. Remember that it's traditional in many places to decorate the vehicle in various ways including attaching "Just Married" to the bumper.

- Guests Without Transport. Elderly relatives or those without transport may need transport and/or accommodation arranged. If the reception is far from the ceremony venue, you may also want to consider arranging transportation for all the guests just to cut down on confusion and make sure everyone gets there on time.



11. Important People

- Officiant or Priest. This is one person you better not forget! You should check with them first, some will wish to join you at the reception while others consider it more professional not to.

- Wedding Planner. Many people hire a wedding planner to take some of the stress out of dealing with all the details of preparation. Wedding planners have contacts in the business and often know the best and cheapest places to go to make arrangements for your ceremony and MILES EVENT is the perfect planner for your ceremony.

- The Emcee.
- The Photographer.
- Ushers and Organisers. You'll need people to do any last minute setups (while you're busy getting dressed for the wedding), organise last minute details, make sure things run smoothly and also ushers ready to help people get to their seats, both at wedding and reception.

12. The Bridal Bag

On the special day chances are you'll need all sorts of little things. Pack a small bag that contains all the little extras just in case. Give the bag to someone who'll be nearby most of the day and carry it discreetly. Here's an idea of what to put in it:

Mobile Phones. For members of the bridal party.
White Chalk. Great for covering up stains on white dresses.
Needle and Thread. For little mishaps.
Colored and White Ribbon. For patching up, covering, and fixing any hair problems.
Tampons or softcups.
Safety Pins
Double-Sided Tape
Extra Makeup
Hairspray
Antihistamines and Tylenol
Dental Floss/Breath Mints
Wet Wipes
Bobby Pins
Perfume or Deodorant

13, The Honeymoon

- Transport. Do you have a honeymoon car ready to whisk you from the wedding to your destination?

- Clothing. Do you have a suitcase packed for both bride and groom with everything you'll need on the honeymoon?

- Travel Arrangements. Have you booked your holiday?


Other things to remember-

- Gifts. For bridesmaids, groomsmen and people such as the parents of the bride and groom. amazing gift ideas

- Wedding Rings. Keep them in their original boxes so they're harder to lose or smudge.

- Ring Cushion. For the page boy or ring bearer.

- Thank You Cards. To send out after you get back from the honeymoon and sort through the gifts.

- Cleanup, Gift Pickup & Payment. Will any bar tabs or reception costs need to be paid following the wedding? Who will take the gifts home from the reception? Will anyone need to clean up or pack up once the bride and groom leave the wedding reception to start their honeymoon?

- Rentals. Do you need to rent any chairs or other items, especially if you are having an outdoor wedding?

- Miscellaneous Make sure you've got extra money with you if required for any emergency payment.
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The 5 Wedding Planning Rules and Norms You Can Break.

Yes, it's true there are a lot of traditions when it comes to weddings, but things have changed too.
I combined 5 of the norms you can do without, check them out!

You may also be interested in top wedding dont's

1. Having a Seating Split During the Ceremony

Let your Guests choose to sit wherever they want!
It used to be that guests of the bride sat on the left side at the ceremony and guests of the groom sat on the right. But if your partner's family is huge and yours is tiny,  your ceremony will look a little weird if most people are seated on the right side. You can make provisions for VIPs, parents, grandparents and the like to prime seats and instruct other guests to sit in any open seat. You no longer have to have the bride's family sit on one side and the groom's family sit on the other. Mixed seating is okay to do and even makes the newly fused together families feel more comfortable at the ceremony.

2. Walking Down the Aisle 

If walking down the aisle is something that makes you feel jittery, you can skip that tradition altogether. You don't have to do a long straight walk. You can have the ceremony start with both of you up there together or even walking down the aisle together.

3.walking down the aisle with your Father.

This is a tradition that needs to be checked, if the dad is not around, nothing stops the mother from walking down the aisle with you, rather than giving the privilege to any relative.

4. The first time you see your groom on your wedding day should be at your ceremony.

OK! its not a crime to have a little chat before the wedding starts. Catch a glimpse of your partner in her/his gown/suit. reassure yourselves of being sure of the journey you are about to start, some prayer won't hurt too.

5. Wedding outfit must be white gowns and suit.

Yes! white gown is attached to purity, but you may opt for something informal. like your favourite club jersey or a blue wedding gown, be ready for criticisms though.