WINTER SUN COUPLES DESTINATIONS
w ANTIGUA Offering up a beach for every day of the year, Antigua is a no-brainer for couples looking to tune out in peaceful, secluded surroundings. And from sailing specialist Galley Bay Resort & Spa to honeymoon favourite Hermitage Bay – via Blue Waters Antigua, Jumby Bay Island and a myriad of other couple-friendly retreats – the island is well set up for those looking to get loved up. Those wanting some added
extras should look to Sandals Grande Antigua. Named the Caribbean’s most romantic resort in the World Travel Awards several years in a row, it boasts standout rooms including Butler Villas, plus couples’ treatments at the Red Lane Spa and various optional excursions for those wanting to explore, from kayaking round the island to a romantic seafood lunch cruise. Book it: Seven nights’ all- inclusive in a Caribbean Deluxe Room at Sandals Grande Antigua costs from £1,789 per person, including flights from Gatwick and resort transfers, based on travel up to October 12.
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w THE GAMBIA Wildlife safaris, river cruises, culture-rich villages and idyllic beaches are among The Gambia’s draws, and with a flight time of less than six hours from the UK, plus zero change in time zone, it’s easily accessible and doable in a
short space of time. For a good-value stay, Karen Durham, product manager for The Gambia Experience, recommends Lemon Creek, set right by the beach in a peaceful location with a tranquil setting. Or for those looking to shell out a little more, suggest Ngala Lodge, an adult-only, luxury boutique perched on the cliffside. “It’s renowned for its excellent cuisine and high-level service, and offers the perfect base for a romantic holiday away from it all, with a stunning setting,” she says. Book it: Seven nights’ B&B at Ngala Lodge starts at £984 per person including flights and transfers, departing November 24.
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w BERMUDA For couples after a familiar island with a British feel, but with an added dose of exotica, Prestige Holidays recommends Bermuda. Standout resorts include Grotto Bay – whose USP is a candlelit spa tucked away in an ancient cave – and the adult-only Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa, which boasts four private beaches and secluded coves, all set on its own peninsula surrounded by the glistening blue sea. Golf, sailing and other water sports are available in abundance on the island, making it a good option for those after an active break, while pastel-coloured architecture, idyllic nature walks and breathtaking views give it
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Anantara Peace Haven
Tangalle, Sri Lanka
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Cambridge Beaches
Resort & Spa, Bermuda
Offering up a beach for every day of the year, Antigua is a no-brainer for couples looking to tune out
oomph for those wanting to stroll hand-in-hand in picturesque surroundings. Book it: A week’s B&B at Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa costs from £1,799 per person with Prestige Holidays. The price is based on a December 4 departure and includes British Airways flights from Gatwick and private transfers.
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Best of the rest
Cape Verde: Direct couples in search of adventure to this archipelago off the Atlantic coast of Africa. Here you’ll find mountain hikes, world-renowned windsurfing and blinding white beaches, plus Portuguese influences and an average temperature of 24C in January.
Dubai: For couples after no-holds-barred luxury and guaranteed winter sun, Dubai takes the crown. Travel 2 recommends couples head to One&Only Royal Mirage for its star-strewn rooftop terrace, atmospheric courtyard and opulent high teas.
Tahiti: Suggest French Polynesia to clients with more time. Snorkelling, diving and sailing in turquoise waters are all on the agenda here, and from October 30, United Airlines is introducing flights to capital Papeete from San Francisco – an alternative stopover to Los Angeles.
Hotel Morabeza, Cape Verde
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