of his ‘Bond girls’ to wed here, just a good budget and an appreciation of the finer things in life. This is one of those rare


resorts where the beach – beautiful as it is – is upstaged by an even more special wedding venue, the 12th-century Augustinian cloisters, imported piece- by-piece from France. They are the crowning glory of the resort’s refined gardens, modelled on the Palace of Versailles. And with luxury accommodation and food and drink to match, this is the way to say ‘I do’ in style.


Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island The best things in life are free, so perhaps that’s why Sandals’ Beautiful Beginnings wedding package doesn’t cost couples a cent. Better still, if they bring friends and family, they might even get their own room free. This all-inclusive adult-


only resort is only 20 minutes from the buzz of downtown Nassau, but inside it’s a peaceful haven away from the rest of the island. Make the most of its varied dining and luxurious suites – try


Honeymoon heaven


◗ Book a boat trip to a private island ◗ Take a leisurely stroll hand-in-hand along a deserted beach ◗ Spend the day lounging in a private poolside cabana ◗ Go diving or snorkelling in crystal-clear waters ◗ Eat your way around Nassau with a foodie heritage tour ◗ Watch the sunset over a candlelit beach dinner


the new River Pool Swim-up Suites with Butler Service to be seriously spoilt, which come with free VIP airport transfers in a Rolls-Royce or Mercedes-Benz – then spend the honeymoon lapping up the sun in a private cabana on the offshore island.


Graycliff Hotel Couples searching for


character need look no further than the graceful Graycliff Hotel. This 18th- century mansion in the heart of the capital oozes refinement at every turn, whether exchanging vows


poolside, in the shade of tropical gardens, or enjoying their first wedding meal in its atmospheric wine cellar. Honeymooners get a


good deal too, with a bottle of Champagne, a wedding gift and a free room upgrade, if space allows. This is the place to push


the boat out: not only is its reputation for fine dining unsurpassed on the island, it’s also home to a cigar- rolling factory and in-house chocolatier – so they’ll be in for a sweet honeymoon as well.


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