TR AV EL TR AV EL Honeymoon 4 CThe time of Ayear you chooseLE to get married will affectN your choiceD AR MARCH of honeymoon. We’ve rounded up our favourites for each month DUKES LONDON Hilton, Seychelles With BA set to launch new direct flights to the Seychelles from March 2018, Hilton invites JUNE you to discover this paradise across three exceptional properties. Hilton Seychelles Labriz Dukes, London Resort & Spa is the only on Silhouette Honeymoons in the city have never been more Island, giving guests the impression they’re on 6

JADE MOUNTAIN romantic than at DUKES LONDON, a hidden a private island. The resort is nestled among gem of a in the heart of Mayfair. spectacular mountains, making it a nature Set in two adjoining Edwardian townhouses, lover’s paradise. Guests can spend their days couples can enjoy the sights and culture of hiking through the rainforest, diving in the rich London life before retreating to the cosy DUKES marine ecosystem, fishing in the shallows or Bar, famed for its martinis, and the brand new out at sea and cycling around the island. Hilton restaurant GBR, serving up the very best of Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa, one of the British food. Whether your honeymoon is first to be built on Mahé Island, welcomes centred around London or you want a weekend guests 13 years of age and over. The hotel is in the city before you jet off from Heathrow or the only location in the north of Mahé with Gatwick, DUKES is the perfect destination for a infinity pool villas overlooking the Indian Ocean, ‘citymoon’ in the capital. offering guests the best sunset views. JANUARY ANANTARA KIHAVAH MALDIVES VILLAS dukeshotel.com hilton.com Jade Mountain, St Lucia OR There is no place more romantic than the open- FEBRUARY1 APRIL MAY air sanctuaries at Jade Mountain, St Lucia. With Conrad Maldives Rangali the fourth wall entirely absent, Jade Mountain’s Tivoli Palacio de Seteais, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Ikos Dassia, Greece sanctuaries are stage-like settings from which to Island Opening on the 3rd of May, the Ikos Dassia will IKOS DASSIA admire the full glory of St Lucia’s Pitons, and of Sintra, Portugal March is the best time to spot manta rays in Villas bring a new high in all-inclusive dining. As part of course, the Caribbean Sea. Lovebirds can watch A beautiful 18th-century palace, set at the Maldives and one of the only resorts where Situated in the Baa atoll, an exciting seaplane their stay, couples can dine at the resort’s nine the sun set over the ocean with a glass of crisp the foot of the verdant Sintra mountains, you can watch manta rays without getting wet. ride from Malé International Airport, Anantara gourmet restaurants, with menus curated by Champagne from the privacy of their own infinity the enchanting Tivoli Palacio de Seteais During the manta season, Conrad Maldives also Kihavah invites couples to live out their tropical Michelin-starred chefs, or choose to dine out at pool that appears to tumble off the edge of the epitomises romance. With just 30 individual offers dives to the nearby Manta Point, which island fantasies with strolls on soft white local Greek tavernas. Ikos Dassia will boast 403 hotel. The owners of the hotel have reported guest rooms, all exquisitely decorated, is a manta cleaning station about 10 minutes beaches, relaxing swims in the crystal clear bedrooms, suites and villas suitable for couples, that couples often do not leave their for the stunning ballrooms and salons adorned with by boat from Rangali Island. On top of this, Indian Ocean and sunset cocktails. A delicious all set within lush gardens and with views across entirety of their stay… we can understand why! beautifully restored tapestries and frescos, the resort is home to spectacular over-water blend of spacious villas, large private pools and the Ionian Sea. A 600m long private sandy jademountain.com and splendid period architecture at every turn, villas that offer some of the most breathtaking stunning open spaces creates the ultimate in beach set beside the crystal-clear Ionian Sea this hotel sits within the rolling hills of Sintra, oceanic views in the Maldives. Conrad Maldives paradise tranquillity. With little light pollution, a is reserved exclusively for hotel guests and against the backdrop of the Pena Palace. is home to the world’s first all-glass undersea stargazing experience with the hotel’s resident OR there are endless sporting, pampering and fun Guests can wander through the extensive restaurant called Ithaa, where couples can dine astronomer is an incredible experience. Diving activities available to enhance your stay. Victoria Resort & Spa, palace gardens, get lost in one of many mazes five metres below the sea’s surface, taking enthusiasts and adventure seekers will also be Mauritius or explore Sintra by horse and carriage. in the 180-degree panoramic views of the in their element, with opportunities to snorkel ikosresorts.com minorhotels.com stunning coral gardens. and dive alongside manta rays and other Get ‘beachy’ keen in Mauritius on your conradhotels3.hilton.com stunning marine life. OR honeymoon at Victoria Resort & Spa, which kihavah-maldives.anantara.com launches the island’s first swim-up suites as part OR La Sablonnerie, Sark, of a brand new adults-only wing, opening this month. With eight resorts located on the idyllic Mirihi Island, Maldives OR Channel Islands isle of Mauritius, Beachcomber provides the Mirihi Island is a barefoot luxury boutique hotel Set on the southern side of the island of Sark, perfect setting for time together as a couple. located in the South Ari Atoll, just a 30-minute Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, La Sablonnerie offers 22 charmingly individual Combining the island’s abundant natural beauty sea plane from Male, Maldives. Combining rooms, including a romantic honeymoon suite, 5 Copenhagen modern and traditional elements, the small within its characterful farmhouse walls. Savour with refined luxury, their properties represent The sleek, modern Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, paradise island offers 37 stylish rooms, a Sark cream tea in the garden by day, then For a truly unique, luxurious honeymoon the epitome of tropical paradise in the sparkling Copenhagen, the first design hotel in the world, including 30 gorgeous over-water villas. It is CONRAD MALDIVES enjoy a glass of Champagne by the roaring fire look no further than Boutique Retreats. Indian Ocean. will celebrate its redesign in Spring 2018. The so romantic that the team are often preparing in the evening and indulge at the 16th-century With a portfolio of over 130 gorgeous beachcomber-hotels.com building offers 260 contemporary rooms for last minute, unplanned marriage proposals restaurant, which is famed for its lobster dishes. properties to choose from, you’ll be spoilt designed by renowned Danish architect, Arne from guests who get swept up in the romance! As night falls, La Sablonnerie’s remote location for choice. Whether it’s a bijoux-beautiful Jacobsen. Guests can dine in style and enjoy The emerald gem is surrounded and protected comes into its own as the clear night sky fisherman’s cottage or a sweeping, glass- a relaxed meal at the new Café Royal. Perfect by a spectacular house reef with coral and fish becomes a treasure trove for stargazing. And if clad palace you’re after – Boutique Retreats for fitness enthusiasts, the hotel offers a fully in a myriad of colours; guests can expect to you thought an island getaway couldn’t get any have the ultimate love nest especially for equipped fitness centre, which includes dry and see white and black tip reef sharks, octopuses 3 more romantic, you’d be wrong. After arriving you. They can also arrange those special steam saunas, as well as classes and personal extras, whether it’s a delivery of locally MIRIHI ISLAND 2 and green turtles. Mirihi Island’s facilities on the island by boat, you won’t be jumping into trainers. For those looking to take it a step include a water sports centre, an in-house a taxi to reach the hotel there are no motor sourced food and Champagne to your door, further, guests can explore nearby attractions – diving school, a fully equipped, state-of-the- cars on Sark, so guests begin their getaway at a a private chef for the evening or holistic with the Tivoli Gardens next door, the Republic art fitness centre and the Duniye Spa. more leisurely and far more idyllic pace, taking therapies in the comfort of your retreat, of Fritz Hansen showroom, Town Hall Square – in the scenery as they travel by horse and so you’re able to concentrate on the more mirihi.com Rådhusplassen and Hans Christian Andersen carriage to La Sablonnerie. important things. Museum all within walking distance. sablonneriesark.com boutique-retreats.co.uk radissonblu.com

146 weddingideasmag.com | VALENTINE’S SPECIAL 2018 VALENTINE’S SPECIAL 2018 | weddingideasmag.com 147 TR AV EL JULY AUGUST Amàre Marbella Beach Daios Cove Luxury , Spain & Villas, Crete Effortlessly romantic and having recently Boasting spectacular views over the warm unveiled a new revamped look, the Germaine turquoise waters of a beautiful sheltered bay de Capuccini spa at Amàre Marbella Beach and the hotel’s private beach, Daios Cove Luxury 8 Hotel is the ultimate break to reconnect Resort & Villas, Crete is an idyllic destination with your significant other. The hotel for a couples’ getaway. Daios Cove is situated recently launched a fabulous romantic in close proximately to some of the world‘s package. Indulge in couple’s massages and most important archaeological sites – including hydrotherapy circuits à deux with the new Knossos Palace, the remnants of the great Romantic Getaway Package. When you’re Minoan kingdom. The hotel offers an extensive not in the spa, sink into a sunbed at the selection of restaurants serving-up gourmet relaxing Amàre pool, which comes with a ‘call Mediterranean cuisine, a range of bars including button’ linked to a watch worn by the staff, the contemporary Crystal Box – perfect for ensuring that every whim is catered for, so you evening cocktails – a water-sport and diving never have to leave each other’s side. In the centre, two tennis courts and a state-of-the art evenings, watch the spectacular sunset over spa, complete with luxurious treatments from

the Mediterranean together at the Belvue French skincare brand Anne Semonin. DAIOS COVE LUXURY RESORT Rooftop Bar, which boasts incredible 360° daioscovecrete.com views of Marbella. amarehotels.com OR SEPTEMBER OR Anantara Peace Haven Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Tangalle Resort, Sri Lanka Resort, Portugal In a uniquely secluded beachfront location, April 2017 saw the opening of Anantara Vilamoura Zimbabwe tucked along Sri Lanka’s southern coast sits Algarve Resort along southern Portugal’s Honeymoon in style at Victoria Falls Safari Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort. picturesque Algarve coast. Offering the pinnacle Club or Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Zimbabwe Blending the private exclusivity of a secret of rooftop luxury, the Two-Bedroom Anantara with Africa Albida (AAT) – the perfect paradise beach, with easy access to an Suite boasts a huge terrace with a private dining destination for couples looking for a hint abundance of natural wonders, this luxury area, Jacuzzi and sundeck, ideal for couples of adventure. Guests can create precious resort lies at the epicentre of countless cultural looking to spend quality time together. The memories at the exclusive 20-room Victoria highlights. These include the Wewurukannala hotel has a dedicated adults-only pool area, Falls Safari Club as they are pampered with Temple, the amazing rock temple of Mulkirigala with Veuve Clicquot cabanas available to hire, personalised butler service, cocktails and and the Kalametiya Bird reserve. The resort poolside massages and delicious cocktails on canapés at sunset overlooking the wilds is also close to Udawalawe and Yala National hand to make for a romantic trip. Not forgetting of Africa, before indulging in a platter-style Parks. Set amid a 21-acre coconut plantation Anantara’s signature culinary concepts, unique dinner under the stars. With a wide range of that opens onto a golden sweep of beach and experiences have been introduced to the adventures and activities, from cruising down the warm clear waters of the Indian Ocean, 152 Portuguese property, including the resident 2014 the Zambezi River heading out on safari or rooms and villas of indigenous luxury boast hand Best Somellier of Portugal winner, wine guru watching the magic of Victoria Falls itself, woven custom made Sri Lankan furnishings and António Lopes, who hosts tasting sessions, which guests will be blown away by the majestic contemporary amenities, al fresco spaces to can include a private visit to a local vineyard. beauty of Zimbabwe. relax with stunning views of paradise. vilamoura.anantara.com africaalbidatourism.com tangalle.anantara.com OR La Maison d’Ulysse, France Set in a lovingly restored 16th-century building steeped in history, La Maison d’Ulysse is a delicate blend of boutique hotel and luxury guest house. Hidden away in French countryside with only nine rooms, the hotel is ideal for honeymooners looking for seclusion and romance. Situated in the South of France, near Uzès, Nîmes and Avignon,

AMARE MARBELLA BEACH La Maison d’Ulysse finds itself in an opportune position for those looking to explore a location steeped in a rich cultural heritage. Newlyweds can spend their time strolling around picturesque vineyards sampling delicious French blends, indulging in the spa and hammam at La Maison d’Ulysse or enjoying curated culinary delights al fresco style at the hotel’s restaurant. lamaisondulysse.com 9 LA MAISON D’ULYSSE 1487weddingideasmag.com | VALENTINE’S SPECIAL 2018 TR AV EL

10 ARISTI MOUNTAIN RESORT 11 DECEMBER Severin*s, Austria Severin*s – The Alpine Retreat – is the perfect place to indulge in a winter minimoon. Providing guests with unsurpassed luxury in one of Europe’s chicest resorts, the luxurious ski retreat located in Lech, Austria combines style and comfort. With a whirlwind combination of snow sports and adventure, alongside the much-needed tranquillity of pool and spa facilities, the chalet combines style and substance. There are nine stylish and sophisticated suites, surrounded by terraces DUKES, DUBAI showcasing breathtaking views of the Alps. Fresh mountain air calls for delicious dining… On return from the slopes, guests can enjoy OCTOBER NOVEMBER a glamorous après ski at the hotel’s Alpine inspired bar, followed by a taste of Austria in Dukes, Dubai Aristi Mountain Resort the restaurant. With Michelin-starred Stephan Kriegelstein at the helm, one of Austria’s top If you’re set on a British aesthetic for your and Villas, Greece eight chefs, this is a restaurant where dishes are honeymoon but your spouse-to-be is a A member of National Geographic’s Unique as inspiring as they are appetising. sunseeker, DUKES DUBAI offers a brilliant Lodges of the World and voted Europe’s Best compromise. Set on the beautiful Palm severins-lech.at Luxury Hideaway Resort at the World Luxury Jumeirah, this newly opened luxury hotel is Hotel Awards 2015, Aristi Mountain Resort & where London meets the Middle East, with all OR Villas is the perfect winter escape for couples. the elegance and bespoke hospitality of its This season, couples will be treated to an array UK sister property with the added benefits of Serenity at Coconut Bay, of winter warmers – from spiced cocktails by the warmth, sunshine and sea breeze of Dubai. the fireplace to invigorating spa treatments St Lucia Soak up the sun on the stunning private beach and charming rooms. Discover restoration and against a backdrop of the spectacular Dubai A new philosophy in sophisticated, adults only, tranquillity with these sumptuous comforts Marina skyline, or enjoy sundowners at the Caribbean all-inclusive luxury, Serenity is an alongside panoramas overlooking the snow bar on this amazing manmade island before exclusive hideaway for discerning romantics dusted, magnificent mountains. Situated heading off to explore the many adventures this and December is the perfect time to visit! in Zagori, Epirus in north-western Greece, 21st-century city has to offer. Serenity offers 36 plunge-pool suites in a lush Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas is nestled enclave of the exotic island of St Lucia, just dukesdubai.com in a world-class national park teeming with minutes from the airport. Luxuries include wildlife, untouched nature and idyllic enclaves. spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, OR Returning to their cosy mountain rooms, mahogany king beds, fine dining, craft cocktails, couples can enjoy a superb dinner and relax butler service and a personalised top-shelf Dorsett City, London beside their very own fireplace overlooking bar. St Lucia is a dreamy island with lots to do Next to Aldgate tube station and the 18th- mountain panoramas – an alternative to and explore, making it one of the world’s most century St Botolph Church in London, Dorsett Greece’s well-trodden ruins. popular honeymoon destinations. City is the perfect place for a stylish city break. aristi.eu serenityatcoconutbay.com Brilliant for a romantic weekend away, the stylish Dorsett City, London will be a sleek and sensitively designed building, with 267 guestrooms and suites, two restaurants, a rooftop bar and 24-hour gym. Dorsett City will bring two popular restaurant concepts from West to East London for the very first time, with the opening of Shikumen and VQ 12 (Vingt-Quatre). Hotel guests will soon be able to enjoy two diverse dining options at Dorsett City, with Shikumen offering innovative Asian- inspired dishes and the vibrant VQ providing a city hotspot for classic comfort cuisine and cocktails. In addition to the two restaurants Dorsett City will play host to a contemporary rooftop bar.

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