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ACTIVE HONEYMOONS WEDDING PLANNERS RENEWAL OF VOWS
Walking on a beach holding hands Take the stress out of your clients’ Couples who want to renew their
for a whole fortnight is not every big day by using a wedding co-ordinator vows have become a big market in
couple’s idea of an ideal honeymoon. to take care of all the arrangements. recent years. Sandos Hotels and Resorts
Many will prefer an action-packed Co-ordinators are available in most on the Mayan Riviera in Mexico now
holiday which features extreme resorts that offer romance packages, has symbolic wedding, blessing and
activities, sports and adventures. and they are usually included in free vow renewal package, at its four all-
Explora hotel group offers wedding packages and all-inclusive inclusive properties. These include the
“Honeymoons in the Remote” packages plans. They will deal with location, services of a wedding co-ordinator and
in Chile’s Atacama, Patagonia or Easter flowers, entertainment, hair and a decorated wedding site. Package
Island. Activities include horse riding, make-up, and spa treatments. Advise prices start from $300, on top of an all-
cycling and 4X4 explorations from clients to give six months’ notice to the inclusive hotel stay.
£2,420 for five nights. co-ordinator to allow enough time. Closer to home, Grand UK offers
Le Telfair Golf & Spa Resort in All-inclusive companies such as ruby, golden and diamond wedding
Mauritius now offers horse-riding, Couples, Sandals, SuperClubs and anniversary holidays. Clients can renew
tai-chi and eco-tours alongside its golf Almond Resorts offer the bride and their vows at a Lake District church and
courses. Prices start from £1,299 for groom a personal wedding co-ordinator celebrate their anniversary with other
seven nights. to ensure the day runs smoothly. couples who married at the same time.
FAMILYMOONS CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS
ICONIC LOCATIONS
For couples with children, what
The same-sex ceremonies market Their are plenty of opportunities to
better way to share the love than taking
is growing as more destinations make exchange vows with a famous landmark
them on the honeymoon as well? At
civil partnerships legal. One of the as a backdrop. New York is one of the
Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica, up
latest is the US state of California, and most obvious destinations – Kuoni
to two teenagers (under 18) can stay
several resorts have packages. The offers weddings on Brooklyn Bridge, on
free when sharing a suite with two
Viceroy Palm Springs offers ceremony, a rooftop terrace with views of the
adults. Elegant Resorts offers a seven-
accommodation, champagne, spa Empire State Building, or at Grand
night stay at Half Moon from £4,875
treatments and breakfast in bed. Rates Central Station. Couples can also do the
per family of four, room only.
start at £225 per night. Other resorts deed at the summit of Sydney Harbour
In Barbados, Sandy Lane’s Family Fun
offering same-sex packages include the Bridge – though brides might baulk at
Package (valid until October 31) allows
Sunset Marquis Hotel in Hollywood, wearing a safety suit instead of a lavish
three under 16s to stay in a connecting
Los Angeles, and Hope Merrill House in gown. For an ever-changing view
room costing half the price of their
the Sonoma wine country region. during the ceremony, suggest the the
parents’ room, from £1,800 for five
One of the newest licensed venues London Eye or Vienna’s famous giant
nights. Closer to home, Amathus Beach
in the UK is The Roundhouse at ferris wheel. Natural settings include
Hotel Paphos in Cyprus has opened new
Fentafriddle in Cornwall. The historic the Rocky Mountains in the Canadian
family rooms and a kids’ club.
circular building holds up to 75 guests. resorts of Banff and Lake Louise.
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