{"id":1856,"date":"2017-09-26T05:54:41","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T05:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/?p=1856"},"modified":"2017-09-27T10:28:32","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T10:28:32","slug":"a-must-visit-for-your-honeymoon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/a-must-visit-for-your-honeymoon\/","title":{"rendered":"A must visit for your honeymoon"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For some, the sand, sea and sun may be the ideal setting for a honeymoon and for others, it may be cooler temperatures, made for getting cozy and cuddling; or perhaps a country setting with many activities to explore.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t yet considered where you\u2019d like to spend your first days as a \u201cbound\u201d couple, the KZN Midlands should be on your \u201cto-see\u201d list.<\/p>\n

The Midlands is made up of several small towns that resemble the European countryside, \u00a0including:\u00a0Howick<\/a>,\u00a0Merrivale<\/a>,\u00a0Hilton<\/a>,\u00a0Lions River<\/a>,\u00a0Dargle<\/a>,\u00a0Lidgetton<\/a>,\u00a0Balgowan<\/a>,\u00a0Nottingham Road<\/a>,\u00a0Rosetta<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Mooi River<\/a>, and is home to the Midlands Meander, which incorporates several tourism routes boasting accommodation, art and crafts, activities, restaurants and more.<\/p>\n

The climate is usually a few degrees cooler that Durban with hot, wet summers and cool, dry and at times, snowy winters \u2013 making for a variety of settings all in one place.<\/p>\n

If you are in two minds of where to book you honeymoon and have your heart set on a destination honeymoon, then why not meet your desire halfway with a honeymoon away from home, yet in the same country and perhaps only a few hours\u2019 drive. Lucky enough, the Midlands provides an ideal \u201cdestination\u201d feel, and allows South Africans to explore more of their beautiful Country.<\/p>\n

Along the Midlands Meander you will find a range of romantic honeymoon options, with some that go beyond the helm when it comes to service.<\/p>\n

Sean Granger and his team at Granny Mouse Country House & Spa treat honeymooners with extra special care, knowing that this is their fist \u201creal\u201d holiday as a newlywed couple.<\/p>\n

Apart from gorgeous Deluxe Suites which have all the minor details needed for a great honeymoon, such as heated flooring in the bathroom, a balcony that overlooks the Lion\u2019s River, and a fully stocked fridge with goodies \u201con the house\u201d to enjoy as a late night snack, there is also a gorgeous fine dining restaurant to enjoy gourmet food \u2013 some of the best the Midlands has to offer, expertly prepared by their Executive Culinary Artist.<\/p>\n

To top this off, there is an on-site spa, offering specialised treatments including one especially for newlyweds \u2013 which they call the \u201cHoneymoon Harmony\u201d, offering two and a half hours of bliss and romantic moments spent with your loved one in the privacy of the couple\u2019s room.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re ready to explore, there are a range of activities on offer in and near the Hotel, so you won\u2019t even have to travel too far. There is literally something for everyone, from birding, to golfing, to horse-riding, biking and more.<\/p>\n

Here is a guide to help you on your way to a fun-filled honeymoon along the Midlands Meander:<\/p>\n

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  1. Adventure awaits at the Karkloof Canopy Tour \u2013 enjoy unequalled beauty of the indigenous Karkloof forest as you zip line to magnificent viewpoints in between the towering trees with an abundance of birdlife for birding enthusiasts<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Horse country \u2013 enjoy a romantic trot with a one day horse trail available at Buffelsbosch Equestrian in Lidgetton West, only about a 10 minutes\u2019 drive from Granny Mouse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Taking flight \u2013 Sky Adventures offer a once in a lifetime activity \u2013 hot air ballooning. Lifting off at dawn, the balloon flights include coffee and biscuits before the flight, champagne or fruit juice afterwards, and breakfast back at the launch site. The flight itself is about 45 minutes to an hour.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Artsy craftsy \u2013 there are numerous arty activities to get involved in along the meander which include candle dipping, pottery, and shopping for curio items as memorabilia of your time together.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. For foodie-fanatics \u2013 try cheese tasting at Swisslands cheese, beer tasting at Nottingham Road Brewery, a \u201cChocolate dippingz\u201d experience at Chocolate Heaven, and a first for the Midlands, a Macaroon & Wine tasting at Granny Mouse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            There is so much on offer amongst the rolling green hills, but one thing is certain, your honeymoon is set to be romantic, adventurous, entertaining and a time full of happy memories. So, visit www.grannymouse.co.za<\/a> to take a look at what you could expect from Granny Mouse and the KZN Midlands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            For some, the sand, sea and sun may be the ideal setting for a honeymoon and for others, it may be cooler temperatures, made for getting cozy and cuddling; or perhaps a country setting with many activities to explore. If you haven\u2019t yet considered where you\u2019d like to spend your first days as a \u201cbound\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1856"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1856"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1869,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1856\/revisions\/1869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.goldfishcommunications.co.za\/a\/press\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}