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From blow-out budgets to small budgets,
Jason Tuatara
and from commitment ceremonies to big
gay holiday specialist,
family weddings, our experts share their
Future Travel
tips for dream weddings and honeymoons
Same-sex ceremonies
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ince the Civil Partnership Act came
into force three-and-a-half years ago,
a handful of operators such as Kuoni
and Virgin Holidays have added
same-sex weddings to their programmes,
Melanie Salt although the majority of gay and lesbian
weddings coordinator and senior travel consultant, couples tend to book with a specialist.
Gates Travel Companies that specialise in gay holidays
and civil partnerships include Amro
Money no object Worldwide and GayHolidays4u.
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ocations with stunning views On some cruises there are free flights The main differences between a civil part-
make a great place for a wedding and free shore excursions. nership and a commitment ceremony are:
and honeymoon. An exclusive Venice offers romance and a choice of ■ A civil partnership is a legal marriage
location worth checking out is the luxurious hotels. Suggest the Cipriani for between couples that are gay or lesbian. They
“Suite of the Gods” in Santorini, Greece. the reception and the magnificent Palazzo will receive similar treatment and benefits as
Planet Weddings, which offers a tailor- Cavali for the ceremony. Both Kirker that of any married couple.
made wedding service to the island, can Holidays and Kuoni Weddings can help ■ A commitment ceremony does not have
also advise on all legal requirements. with other suggestions. any legal implications and does not provide
Encourage your clients to pre-book as To start a honeymoon in real style, how couples with any legal rights or responsibilities.
much as possible in the UK as this saves about arriving at the Royal Palm Hotel, ■ UK-recognised civil partnerships can take
hassle and helps them budget for the Mauritius by Rolls-Royce? Then take the place in Belgium, Canada (Quebec and Nova
wedding extras – it will also increase hotel’s own luxury speedboat for the day Scotia), Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
your revenue and commission! and explore some of the nearby, tiny Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden
Thinking of islands, why not tempt your islands that surround the resort. The and the US (Vermont).
clients with the ultimate in luxury and Royal Palm is featured exclusively by Owing to the legal hurdles, most same-sex
suggest the total paradise that is Necker Beachcomber, which can arrange a stay couples choose to have their civil ceremony in
Island in the Caribbean (pictured). Virgin in this all-suite hotel, where the bride can the UK and a celebration of commitment
Limited Edition, Elegant Resorts and enjoy the world-class spa by Clarins. overseas – often taking family and friends.
Carrier all feature this famous but The ceremony can be personalised to include
exclusive hideaway, which can readings, an exchange of rings and personal
accommodate up to 28 guests for a vows of commitment to each other.
tailor-made wedding or honeymoon. There are lots of “gay” resorts around the
And upgrade your clients so they arrive world which are popular for both commitment
by helicopter instead of a launch. ceremonies as well as honeymoons. These
And while we are all at sea, what about include Gran Canaria, Prague, Mykonos,
recommending a honeymoon spent in Key West and San Francisco. Up-and-coming
luxury onboard Regent Seven Seas destinations include Tel Aviv, South Africa,
Mariner as she sails through the exotic Cape Town and Thailand.
South Pacific on her “Pearls of Polynesia” Although homosexuality is illegal in the
dition
cruise? Make sure your clients know that Caribbean, the non-discriminatory Sandals
this is an all-inclusive cruise, including resorts of Jamaica, St Lucia, the Bahamas and
gratuities, which makes it great value. V
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