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Tanya Rose’s Top Recommendations for Exceptional Wedding Venues and Holiday Destinations
Words Tanya Rose
ITALY: Grand Hotel Tremezzo – for the most romantic setting of all time, it has to be the inimitable Grand Hotel Tremezzo on Lake Como. They can host stunning weddings for up to 45 guests or for private proposals brides/grooms can opt for their very special Dimmidisi (loosely translated as ‘Say Yes’) private dining experience – where they set up a table a deux in one of five super romantic locations across the property. www.grandhoteltremezzo.com
CROATIA: Villa Orsula by Adriatic Luxury Hotels – this stunning beautiful boutique hotel overlooking the Adriatic Sea comprises just 13 rooms and suites can be hired as an exclusive private villa. The UNESCO Dubrovnik Old Town is a mere five-minute romantic stroll away, whilst couples can also venture slightly further afield to explore the captivating Pelješac Peninsula with its sweeping valleys, cosy coves, and exceptional wines. www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com
MAURITIUS: The soon-to-launch LUX* Grand Baie in Mauritius will be located on one of the best beaches on the island and will promise all the gorgeous amenities one can expect from the clever team at LUX* - I expect it’ll be a must-visit for cool honeymooners. Hotel in Grand Baie, Mauritius – LUX* Grand Baie (luxresorts.com)
MOROCCO: For a destination wedding with a difference, the majestic Royal Mansour, in the heart of Marrakesh is one of the most stunningly beautiful hotels one could ever visit. Comprising 53 artisan crafted riads – each with private plunge pools and roof terraces with visits of the medina or Atlas Mountains – centred around lush gardens and quiet courtyards. With the hotel’s restaurants and bars overseen by 3* Michelin Chef Yannick Alleno – wedding breakfasts are a truly sumptuous affair.
NEW YORK: The iconic Peninsula New York is renowned, like with all Peninsula Hotels, for its exceptional world-class service, attention to detail and incredible sense of place. With one of the only outdoor rooftop venues in Midtown New York it's an amazing locale for the chicest of city weddings or a prelude for a twin-centre honeymoon incorporating a trip to the City that never sleeps. www.peninsula.com/newyork
MALDIVES: The Maldives is regularly rated one of the leading honeymoon destinations, unsurprisingly due to its white sandy beaches, (season dependent!) guaranteed sunshine, sparkling turquoise seas and the most incredible hotels, including the beautiful JOALI. The resort’s elegant one villas and residences are the epitome of sustainable glamour with each one taking inspiration from individual stories. It’s also one of the first and only hotels in the Maldives to be immersed in art, with interactive and experiential pieces featuring throughout the island. www.joali.com