Babymoon = the last time expectant parents can jet off without worrying about the kids. (Because let’s face it, whether you travel with or without the kids in future, you’ll always be worrying about them.)
From fly-and-flop beach breaks to miniature safaris, Skyscanner Australia has rounded up the best babymoon destinations for expectant parents to spend some grown up time together.
Denerau, Fiji
Fiji is the perfect location for babymooners who want to fly (for just four hours) and flop on a tropical island. Located just 20 minutes drive from Nadi International Airport, Denarau Island is a great choice for those who like all the amenities that come with a modern resort.
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My advice is do not travel far from home after 22 weeks, even if you are having an easy uncomplicated pregnancy, things can get very, very serious very, very suddenly.
I was having the ideal pregnancy when we went to NZ for 10 days at 23 weeks. We got back at 24.5 weeks, then immediately I developed severe pre-eclampsia. I became an inpatient at a world-class, tertiary-affiliated, inner city hospital with NICU facilities 10 days after we arrived home.
Baby was delivered by my own obstetrician 12 days after we got home (at 26 weeks) as it was evolving into HELLP syndrome. Mine and my baby's life were under threat. He weighed less than 700 grams at birth.
If baby had arrived in NZ who knows what would have happened. Best scenario is that we'd still be over there, as he is still - at nearly 7 months - on oxygen in hospital, but otherwise doing well.
Another note: Fiji is about 6 hours' flying from Melbourne.