Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - January/February 2026 (Issue 85)

NEWS Honeymoon Our travel editor reveals the latest news and offers REST AND RELAXATION Castaway Island, Fiji invites guests to slow down and rediscover their rhythm with its new adaptive wellness programme — a gentle three- to seven-day journey designed to realign the body and spirit. Each day begins with sunrise yoga on the oceanfront deck, followed by fresh-pressed wellness shots and nourishing wholefood menus. Personalised to suit any stay, the programme weaves together island bushwalks, cultural encounters, snorkelling adventures, and soothing spa therapies. Guided by the resort’s warm and experienced team, guests naturally slip into the pace of island life, embracing a blend of movement, mindfulness, and exciting Fijian traditions. For more information, visit the website outrigger.com/fiji/castaway-island-fiji NEW VENUE ALERT Uga, Sri Lanka’s boutique hotel group, has unveiled its seventh property: Uga Prāva – a serene hideaway set along the golden shores of Tangalle. Home to seven elegant minimalist suites, a private beach, an infinity pool, and a signature restaurant and bar, the property feels like it’s in a quiet, luxurious world of its own. Named after the Sanskrit word for coral, pravala, Uga Prāva blends refined design with a deep reverence for the surrounding landscape. Dining is central to the experience, with an indoor–outdoor restaurant that invites guests to savour fresh flavours while enjoying the tropical breeze and ocean views. For more information or to book, visit the website ugaresorts.com/prava MINDFUL RETREAT Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, one of Switzerland’s most celebrated havens for health and wellbeing, is entering a new era with the launch of the Tamina Health Centre. Opened in October 2025, the Centre is dedicated to preventative medicine and longevity, uniting cutting-edge research with personalised care to help guests extend their life span and cultivate lasting vitality. Named after the Tamina Gorge, the source of the resort’s renowned thermal waters, the Centre elevates wellness beyond traditional spa rituals. Led by a team of more than 100 specialists, the Tamina Health Centre delivers a personalised, science-based approach shaped by decades of expertise. Its five programmes focus on the four pillars of movement, nutrition, sleep, and mental health – creating space for guests to reconnect with their bodies and restore wellbeing from within. Find out more at resortragaz.ch 80

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