honeymoon destination

COUPLES looking for a honeymoon destination or holiday like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this summer don’t need to travel over 7,000 miles to feel like royalty. 

The soon-to-be newlyweds are rumoured to have plans to jet off to Namibia following their nuptials at Windsor Castle next month, making the 10 hour journey from London to the country in South Africa. 

Although bookings of holidays to the continent are set to spike as a result, the prospects of a long travel time and inevitable jet lag aren’t for everyone.

Brits should look to save £2,125 in order to be able to afford their ideal honeymoon, according to new research by Opodo.co.uk. The online travel agent found that most Brits are willing to travel an average 11 hours for the perfect honeymoon and would like to spend an average of 12 days with their partner once they get there.

When it comes to choosing the perfect honeymoon destination, 38% of 18-25-year-olds are inspired by social media and 16% take inspiration from where their favourite celebrity couples have honeymooned. With the upcoming royal nuptials, 9% of men confess they would be swayed by royal honeymoon destinations, compared to just 5% of women.