DESTINATIONS ON A BUDGET | WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
LIKE THIS? THE ALGARVE
For more than 125 miles in the south of Portugal, red-hued cliffs border crystal-clear waters that are interspersed with rocky coves and golden sands. And it’s not just the unspoilt coastline that makes the Algarve a wish-list destination for couples – fascinating history and charming, white-walled towns only add to the allure.
CYPRUS
Just a stone’s throw from the birthplace of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, the clifftop venue of Ktima Alassos is the perfect choice for couples keen to tie the knot by the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. Between Paphos and Coral Bay, Ktima Alassos (pictured) is in a prime position on the pristine coastline of western Cyprus, with turquoise waters stretching as far as the eye can see. Ceremonies take place on the sea-view lawn, while dinner can be enjoyed after sunet under a blanket of twinkling stars. Just a 10-minute drive from the venue, the Coral Beach Hotel
is the perfect base for exploring the history-rich coastal city of Paphos. There are medieval baths, Byzantine monasteries and archaeological sites to discover, as well as several
immaculate beaches. Book it: Wedding packages start at £2,982, based on 30 guests, including a drinks reception, dinner, registrar fee and wedding coordinator. Seven nights’ B&B at the Coral Beach Hotel starts from £795 per person, including flights departing on April 19.
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TRY THIS THE SEYCHELLES
For one of the world’s smallest countries, the Seychelles packs a punch. Its 115 islands are encircled by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, fringed by verdant jungle. The scenery could have been plucked from a postcard: majestic peaks such as the 905m Morne Seychellois are cloaked by lush foliage, including the coco de mer palm, which grows only in the Seychelles.
ARUBA
For clients keen to say their vows with sand between their toes, it doesn’t get much dreamier than Aruba. The island’s powdery white beaches, lapped by the
warm Caribbean waters, are the perfect setting for an intimate ceremony and, thanks to its positioning outside of the hurricane belt, Aruba receives comparatively little rain – even in its wet season (September to January). Aruba’s appeal endures beyond the beach too, so
there’s plenty for couples to explore on their pre or post-wedding holiday. Vast national parks are lined with cacti and are best admired from a 4x4. There are also several ancient caves to delve into, including the aptly nicknamed Tunnel of Love, where erosion
has turned the entrance into the shape of a heart. Book it: Wedding and holiday packages start at £4,077, including a beach ceremony, the services of a minister, keepsake certificate, decorations, on-site coordinator and more, plus seven nights’ room-only at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort and flights departing on April 21.
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PICTURES: Shutterstock/DaLiu, Mirelle, Santorines, fokke baarssen
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