Honeymoon Destination that’s off the beaten track slightly

With more and more couples stepping away from wedding lists as the cost of weddings increase and the demand for the multiple pasta dishes decrease. We see lots of newlyweds asking for money to be donated for their honey moon instead and with many travel agents offering this facility it is a great way for couples to plan and enjoy their honeymoon without having to worry too much about the financial restraint. So once your account has been set up where do you decide to go to? Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles and Caribbean Destinations are just as popular as ever but what about the less well known destinations that can offer you the same luxury but are ever so slightly off the beaten track. Here at ESC weddings we thought that we would explore one of these alternative destinations that truly does have the wow factor to ensure that you’re once in a lifetime experience continues as husband and wife.

La Reunion is a French outer seas island in the Indian Ocean. It is positioned between Mauritius and Madagascar. This diverse and beautiful island is approx. 11.5 hours flight time from the UK via changing in France. The euro is used here and French is the official language although Reunion Creole is spoken in lots of places.

This mini Hawaii landscape means that in the space of an hour or two, you can see lava fields, jagged peaks, and lush forest to coastal cities. The beaches are beautiful sandy beaches around the area of St Gilles but volcanic black sand beaches can also be found in some parts of the island. The volcano is still active and can be visited which is well worth a trip whilst you are here – Piton de la Fournaise is one of the world’s most accessible volcanoes.

One of the best resorts to stay at is Grand Hotel Du Lagon which is a five star property that overlooks a coral lagoon. It has its own creole style and has its own pools and restaurants whilst set in this idyllic setting. If this doesn’t quite fit into your budget then La Reunion is home to small family run hotels, B and B’s as well as a couple of branded hotels so everybody is catered for.

As this island isn’t as widely visited by tourists as its neighbouring Mauritius you will find it widely untouched. It suits those that want peace and quiet but also those that would like to go out and explore.



Bon Voyage as they say in the native tongue.