Your South Wales Wedding - November/December 2025 (Issue 106)

IKOS RESORTS EXPANDS LUXURY OFFERINGS Ikos Resorts, the award-winning collection of luxury allinclusive resorts across the Mediterranean, is further expanding its Deluxe Collection offering for the start of the 2026 season, with the introduction of luxury villas in Ikos Odisia (Corfu, Greece), and Ikos Porto Petro (Mallorca, Spain), alongside a selection of new room categories. These additions mark the next step in the group’s commitment to redefining luxury all-inclusive holidays, offering guests more space, privacy, and tailored experiences than ever before. Ikos Odisia, known for its spectacular views of the striking Corfu landscape, continues to elevate its guest offering with the launch of new three- and four-bedroom villas. For affluent, multigenerational families and larger groups who seek privacy, space, and elevated comfort in a breathtaking setting, the new Deluxe Villas at Ikos Odisia provide a rare combination of private living with the ease and elegance of all-inclusive luxury. For families and sophisticated travellers seeking a secluded Mallorcan retreat, the new three- and four-bedroom Deluxe Villas at Ikos Porto Petro offer a sanctuary understated elegance with extensive private gardens, outdoor dining areas, and infinity pools. With tiled floors, soft tones, and wooden furnishings, these deluxe hideaways blend authentic Mediterranean living with the laidback indulgence of Ikos’ signature offering, all set between two sandy coves. Deluxe Villas at Ikos Odisia start from £1,251 per night and Deluxe Villas at Ikos Porto Petro start from £1,160 on an allinclusive basis. For more information on Ikos Resorts, please visit ikosresorts.com CASA COOK MADONNA OPENS ITS DOORS IN THE DOLOMITES Casa Cook Madonna, the brand’s first mountain retreat and debut property in Italy, has opened its doors. This adults-only sanctuary is nestled in the picturesque village of Madonna di Campiglio, in a charming village in the heart of the Dolomites, just 150km from Verona Airport and 170km from Milan Bergamo Airport. In partnership with lifestyle hotel operator TREASURESTS Hospitality and JP Hospitality Investors Club, the hotel combines understated luxury with serene mountain charm, and offers an unparalleled escape for both winter and summer pursuits in one of Italy’s most stylish destinations. The exclusive property has just 50 design-led rooms and offers a haven for adventurers during the winter and summer months. The hotel features a well-equipped gym, a spa, a sauna and an innovative boot room. Yoga sessions allow guests to unwind after a day outdoors and rejuvenating spa treatments are available to promote longevity and wellness, allowing guests to fully disconnect and embrace the tranquillity of the destination for physical and mental revitalisation. Rooms at Casa Cook Madonna, start from €200 per night, including breakfast, in summer and €280 in winter. For further information visit casacook.com AWASI EXPANDS WITH TWO NEW SOUTH AMERICAN SANCTUARIES As South America takes centre stage in the world of experiential travel, Awasi is building on the success of its award-winning lodges in Patagonia, Atacama and Iguazu. The brand is evolving into an integrated portfolio of connected outdoor journeys, each rooted in the culture, ecology, and rhythms of its surroundings. Joining the collection are Awasi Santa Catarina in Brazil and Awasi Mendoza in Argentina. Each new destination reflects the Awasi ethos: a profound relationship to land, culture and craft, where time slows and every detail is tailored to the individual guest. True to the Awasi experience, both locations will feature private villas, personal guides and 4WDs, and new fully bespoke itineraries – no group tours, no rigid schedules, just a deliberate focus on privacy, place and pace. For more information, please visit awasi.com HONEYMOON NEWS 77

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