Despite The Intense Situation Of Coronavirus, The Couple Still Goes On A Honeymoon & Gets The Bitterness

Honeymoon is by far the most awaited event post days-long wedding celebrations of many. Choosing the best time to go for the vacation should also be taken into account. The South African couple Olivia and Raul De Freitas are also facing the same situation. They are currently vacationing at the 5-star resort in the Maldives.

The bride (27) and groom (28) are newly wedded and headed to the Maldives on 22 March. They intended to stay here in 6 days. However, amid the complicated situation of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic that many countries ordered a nationwide lockdown, honeymooning this time turns out not to be a good idea. In fact, the South African couple has never been in a live-in relationship, it’s understandable when the couple was waiting with bated breath for their honeymoon vacation.

Due to the pandemic, the married South African couple thought whether they should delay the trip. However, their tour operator warned nothing and ensured that there would no trouble for South African citizens and they could travel back home as normal, an amazing journey is waiting for them.

However, on the fourth day (25/3) in their 6-day honeymoon trip, they got informed that all airports in South Africa would be closed on the next day (26/3). The fact is that in order to return home county, it typically takes them at least 17 hours including 5 hours to arrive in Doha, Qatar, 3 hours for transitting and 9 more hours to fly to Johannesburg airport, South Africa. Meanwhile, the Maldives’ government released a lockdown order and gave a travel ban.

Finally, the couple decided to stay in this beautiful place and extended their honeymoon at a price of $750 per night. They were also the only tourists in the resort.

Until 5/4, they got a message from the South African embassy through WhatsApp that they had one hour to pack their back to move to another place where other South African citizens are gathering. The local authorities also announced that they would financially support them during their stay though when they can get back home is still unknown.