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USA and Canada Clockwise from top left: Highway between Los Angeles and San Francisco,
These vast nations can be all things to all couples, Las Vegas; Times Square to the movie mania of Hollywood. Los Angeles is
whatever their romantic inclinations. City slickers in New York; Banff the home of the Disneyland and Universal Studios
can opt for some of the world’s finest metropolises, Springs, Canada theme parks and hip haunt Venice Beach.
while nature lovers can escape to the Rocky San Francisco has glamour, culture and iconic
Mountains, national parks and vast wildernesses, sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge. California’s
or visit wonders such as Niagara Falls and the celebrated Napa Valley wine-making region offers
Grand Canyon. For tropical romance, clients can atmospheric diversions, as does the untamed
fly to Hawaii, or visit Florida for chilling out on scenery of Yosemite National Park.
the beaches and thrill-seeking in the theme parks.
TOGETHER AFTER ALL THESE YEARS:
POPPING THE QUESTION: Las Vegas renewing vows in the Canadian Rockies
Clients can propose on a helicopter ride over the The beauty and wildlife of these magnificent
famous Strip, in a plane over the Grand Canyon or mountains make them a great setting for vow
during a spectacular sunset in the Red Rock renewals at any time of year – from summer
Canyon. Those staying in the city limits can enjoy scenery to world-class skiing in winter.
the non-stop action for which Vegas is famous. Options include the unforgettable Rocky
Choose from extravagantly themed hotels such Mountaineer rail trips through the heart of these
as Bellagio, the Venetian and Luxor, casinos that mountains, and staying at the famous Chateau
are open 24/7, concerts by global superstars and Lake Louise and Banff Springs hotels.
enough shops and designer boutiques to ensure
clients can shop till they drop. Sales tip: Kuoni wedding co-ordinator Fred
Harrison says: “North America offers a vast choice
THE BIG DAY: New York of locations and experiences for every romantic
Wake up to the city that never sleeps. It’s the occasion, while the sheer number of flights and
destination for the ultimate city wedding, but in hotels make it flexible, and great value for couples
true New York style, couples are spoilt for choice. to take family and friends. The good exchange rate
They can tie the knot at the Empire State Building, means spending money goes further too.”
Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park or even Grand
Central Station. Sample package: Kuoni offers a “Top of the
For some of the best views, clients can marry on World” vow renewal package, which features a
a yacht, a rooftop garden on Fifth Avenue, or in helicopter to whisk the couple to the ceremony at
Battery Park Gardens with the Statue of Liberty in a remote mountain top spot, miles from anywhere
the background. and anyone. If there’s a group of guests, several
helicopters can be mobilised. The package costs
HONEYMOON HEAVEN: California from £4,498 per couple and includes champagne,
Make it mellow in the Golden State and enjoy its a chauffeur-driven limousine to the Icefields
diverse attractions, from the beautiful Pacific helicopter site, and helicopter flight for up to four
coastline, best seen along the Pacific Coast people and photographer. www.kuoni.co.uk
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TTG Knowledge WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS September 2008 For all contact details go to www.ttglive.com
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