What is a Babymoon
Honeymoon is for married people. So what is Babymoon?
Getting married to the right person is a sweet thing but for me the thoughts of becoming a husband is weighing more than a ton of Gwari block (Please don't ask me why). But no matter how heavy this thoughts might be soon I must transit from bachelorhood to a married man.
Nowadays my mum literally wakes me up with phone calls and constant demand to know the 'D Date' and my usually answer will be 'surely mum we’ll be taking a date soon as possible'
So while making plans about picking a date, I came across the word 'Babymoon' and on further search I discovered that I have to plan for a babymoon while planning for my marriage.
So What Is a Babymoon?
First coined by social anthropologist Sheila Kitzinger in 1994 as a term referencing the post-natal time period that is spent with parent and child, the term has evolved with time to indicate a vacation period.
As best I can tell, the general idea of a babymoon is to have “one last trip” as a couple before you transition to the life of family travel. Whereas a honeymoon is a celebration of your new life ahead, a babymoon is a celebration of the old life you’re about to leave behind. Or something like that. For others, a babymoon is just the natural progression that follows from a really, really successful honeymoon…
Many celebrities are indulging in the babymoon vacation, taking both luxurious and low-key trips to far off destinations all over the world. Pop culture icons William, Duke of Cambridge & Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, took a babymoon vacation to Mustique in 2013 and once again babymooned during their second pregnancy with a trip to Scotland at Balmoral Castle.
Celebrity couples Kim Kardashian and Kanye West went on their first babymoon to Paris in 2013, followed by several mini-vacations.
In 2016, the babymoon trend expanded in Bollywood when several celebrity couples, including Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, publicly took babymoon vacations and shared them with entertainment news sources.
A film about the trend is slated for release in 2017. “The Babymoon” is the first full-length feature film about babymoon cultural phenomena, written and directed by Bailey Kobe. It is the first film that explored the idea of taking a romantic vacation in the middle of pregnancy and what the impact of that vacation is on the relationship of the parents.
So Where Should You Go?
1. Lagos bar Beach
Description: The Lagos bar beach is the
most popular in Nigeria. The Lagos bar beach is also called the
Victoria beach, situated at the very center of Victoria Island. It was
originally one of a series of naturally forming sandy bars which protect
Lagos from the stormy Gulf of Guinea.
Location:Almadubello way, Victoria island, Lagos.
2. La Campagne Tropicana Beach
Description: La Campagne Tropicana Beach is one of the leading beaches in Lagos offering swimming, canoeing, hiking, hunting or ocean fishing and relaxation. It is 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. There are also African-themed villas where you can stay while you enjoy your vacation.
Location: Ikegan, Ibeju, Lekki, Lagos State
3. Coconut Beach
Description: Coconut beach is a beautiful beach in the coastal town of Badagry, west of Lagos. The beach is attractively set in an area surrounded by coconut trees. About 20 miles towards the border of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, Coconut Beach is accessible through the Lagos-Badagry expressway. Visitors will find a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Location: Lagos-Badagry expressway, Lagos
4. Tarkwa Bay Beach
Description: Tarkwa Bay is a sheltered beach along the Lagos harbor. It is accessible by a ‘trazan’ boa from Maroko or ‘fiki’ boat from under Falo Bridge on Victoria Island. This beach provides a pleasant outing with safe swimming conditions, even for small children. Tourist may obtain deck chairs and an awning on the beach, for relaxed, casual comfort. Local yen dots sell delicious pineapples, coconuts and variety of other delightful treats.
Location: tarkwa bay, Lagos island
5. Lekki Beach
Description: There are several beaches along the Lekki Peninsula, the foremost being Lekki Beach, located a few miles from the city center. Lekki Beach is another of Lagos’ attractive beaches and remains popular with foreign tourists. Beach shelters made of palm fronds and umbrellas, available for rent, keep the sun at bay, as well as provide a place to enjoy snacks or refreshments sold by local traders.
Location: Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki Lagos.
6. Eleko Beach
Description: Opened in 1989, Eleko is the newest of Lagos’ Beaches, down the Lekki Peninsula about 30 miles from Lagos. There are no traders and no distractions on Eleko Beach, just peace and tranquillity, ideal for those seeking privacy.
Location: km 56, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.
7. Akodo Beach
Description: This modern beach is a favorite among tourists to Lagos beaches. Modern facilities and equipment line the beach. Members of all ages enjoy the rides and amusement at the local parks. A swimming beach is also a popular spot along this beach to take a dip in the sea. Chalets are also prevalent at the Akodo Beach.
Location: Ibeju-Lekki Local Government OffLekki-Epe Expressway, Akodo, Lagos.
8. Kuramo Beach
Description: This beach is known as being similar to the Bar Beach since it gets the name from a feature that is on its border. The Kuramo Lake borders the beach and is known for the many different restaurants that are along the area. Entertainment is available many times of the week and features different shows including music and jamborees.
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
9. Ibeno Beach
Description: The Ibeno beach is a beautiful sand beach, which stretches to James Town on the Atlantic, providing recreational facilities for water sporting. Ibeno Beach is reputed to be the longest sand beach in West Africa covering about 2 kilometres. It is a beach that forms a part of the West African border with the Atlantic Ocean. The beauty of this beach is that its sands have been stable over the years without receding with the tide. Ibeno beach presents a nature’s gift, not only as a home for fishing but a relaxation spot for tourists. It is located in Ibeno Local Council Area of the state. The Ibeno beach is a beautiful sand beach, which stretches to James Town on the Atlantic, providing recreational facilities for water sporting. Other impressive beaches are located at Eket, IkotAbasi, Adadia, Nwaniba, UtaEwa and Oron.
Location: Eket, AkwaIbom
10. Ifoko Beach
Description: Ifoko Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the city of Port Harcourt and it is not man-made. This beach is well known because it is well maintained by local residents in terms of cleanliness and other things. Most of the people depend on the sea for their livelihood as they are fishermen by profession. Vacationers do enjoy a lot over here as local restaurants provide freshly caught sea food to them. On Ifoko Beach vacationers can take a long walk along the shore and enjoy the exotic scenery of the beach. Vacationers can enjoy wildlife in rainforest at Ifoko Beach, Port Harcourt.
Location: Elem Ifoko, Port-Harcourt
Location:Almadubello way, Victoria island, Lagos.
2. La Campagne Tropicana Beach
Description: La Campagne Tropicana Beach is one of the leading beaches in Lagos offering swimming, canoeing, hiking, hunting or ocean fishing and relaxation. It is 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. There are also African-themed villas where you can stay while you enjoy your vacation.
Location: Ikegan, Ibeju, Lekki, Lagos State
3. Coconut Beach
Description: Coconut beach is a beautiful beach in the coastal town of Badagry, west of Lagos. The beach is attractively set in an area surrounded by coconut trees. About 20 miles towards the border of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, Coconut Beach is accessible through the Lagos-Badagry expressway. Visitors will find a friendly relaxed atmosphere.
Location: Lagos-Badagry expressway, Lagos
4. Tarkwa Bay Beach
Description: Tarkwa Bay is a sheltered beach along the Lagos harbor. It is accessible by a ‘trazan’ boa from Maroko or ‘fiki’ boat from under Falo Bridge on Victoria Island. This beach provides a pleasant outing with safe swimming conditions, even for small children. Tourist may obtain deck chairs and an awning on the beach, for relaxed, casual comfort. Local yen dots sell delicious pineapples, coconuts and variety of other delightful treats.
Location: tarkwa bay, Lagos island
5. Lekki Beach
Description: There are several beaches along the Lekki Peninsula, the foremost being Lekki Beach, located a few miles from the city center. Lekki Beach is another of Lagos’ attractive beaches and remains popular with foreign tourists. Beach shelters made of palm fronds and umbrellas, available for rent, keep the sun at bay, as well as provide a place to enjoy snacks or refreshments sold by local traders.
Location: Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki Lagos.
6. Eleko Beach
Description: Opened in 1989, Eleko is the newest of Lagos’ Beaches, down the Lekki Peninsula about 30 miles from Lagos. There are no traders and no distractions on Eleko Beach, just peace and tranquillity, ideal for those seeking privacy.
Location: km 56, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos.
7. Akodo Beach
Description: This modern beach is a favorite among tourists to Lagos beaches. Modern facilities and equipment line the beach. Members of all ages enjoy the rides and amusement at the local parks. A swimming beach is also a popular spot along this beach to take a dip in the sea. Chalets are also prevalent at the Akodo Beach.
Location: Ibeju-Lekki Local Government OffLekki-Epe Expressway, Akodo, Lagos.
8. Kuramo Beach
Description: This beach is known as being similar to the Bar Beach since it gets the name from a feature that is on its border. The Kuramo Lake borders the beach and is known for the many different restaurants that are along the area. Entertainment is available many times of the week and features different shows including music and jamborees.
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
9. Ibeno Beach
Description: The Ibeno beach is a beautiful sand beach, which stretches to James Town on the Atlantic, providing recreational facilities for water sporting. Ibeno Beach is reputed to be the longest sand beach in West Africa covering about 2 kilometres. It is a beach that forms a part of the West African border with the Atlantic Ocean. The beauty of this beach is that its sands have been stable over the years without receding with the tide. Ibeno beach presents a nature’s gift, not only as a home for fishing but a relaxation spot for tourists. It is located in Ibeno Local Council Area of the state. The Ibeno beach is a beautiful sand beach, which stretches to James Town on the Atlantic, providing recreational facilities for water sporting. Other impressive beaches are located at Eket, IkotAbasi, Adadia, Nwaniba, UtaEwa and Oron.
Location: Eket, AkwaIbom
10. Ifoko Beach
Description: Ifoko Beach is one of the most popular beaches in the city of Port Harcourt and it is not man-made. This beach is well known because it is well maintained by local residents in terms of cleanliness and other things. Most of the people depend on the sea for their livelihood as they are fishermen by profession. Vacationers do enjoy a lot over here as local restaurants provide freshly caught sea food to them. On Ifoko Beach vacationers can take a long walk along the shore and enjoy the exotic scenery of the beach. Vacationers can enjoy wildlife in rainforest at Ifoko Beach, Port Harcourt.
Location: Elem Ifoko, Port-Harcourt
It’s hard for me to say this with any authority without having experienced it myself, but am a great listener of WeWomen 106.3 radio programme and my understanding is that being pregnant is kind of a pain for a woman.
So its best to have your babymoon vacation walking the shores of a beach. A friend of mine says it makes one really comfortable, weightless, calm, and
once again, perfectly balanced. Of course you can float in a pool, but
the salt water of the ocean provides more buoyancy and can actually
reduce swelling. Plus it has sand. And maybe palm trees. This is the goal for Babymoons…
I am still figuring out where to visit for my babymoon so please leave your suggestions in the comments.
Have you been on a babymoon. If so, where did you go and how was the experience?
I will love to hear from you.
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