An Essex Wedding - July/August 2026 (Issue 129)

NEWS Honeymoon Our travel editor reveals the latest news and offers LOVE ON SAFARI Launched in January, Tanzania’s newest luxury safari operator, Enduata Camps, has opened Wild Wakati Camp, a relaxed yet refined tented retreat in the heart of the Serengeti. Surrounded by iconic wildlife and set directly along a dramatic corridor of the Great Migration, it offers honeymooners an extraordinary front-row seat to nature’s greatest spectacle. Embodying The Enduata Experience, the camp blends close wildlife encounters with effortless comfort and a strong commitment to community and conservation. Thoughtfully designed tents feature emperor-sized beds and modern en suite facilities, while all-inclusive dining, sundowners and expert-guided game drives complete the experience. Visit enduatacamps.com for more information. Written in the stars At InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, honeymooners can now discover a celestial twist on island luxury with the resort’s new astrology-inspired Zodiac Stays. Thoughtfully curated around the four elements, Earth, Water, Fire and Air, each experience is designed to reflect individual personalities, values and energies. Moving beyond the classic escape, this immersive concept invites couples to connect more deeply with themselves and each other, while embracing the resort’s idyllic surroundings. From restorative treatments to uplifting experiences tailored to each sign, every detail is created to inspire balance, romance and serenity, with a little extra sparkle for Fire signs. Check out maldives.intercontinental.com for more information. TUSCAN LOVE STORY Set among the rolling hills of Chianti Classico, Castello di Fonterutoli Wine Resort has reopened its doors, inviting couples to experience the magic of Tuscany. Nestled within a medieval hamlet owned by the Mazzei family since 1435, this enchanting retreat blends history, wine and nature in the heart of the countryside, just moments from Siena. Guest rooms and suites, styled in elegant country-chic décor, offer a timeless setting for a romantic escape. Couples can savour seasonal Tuscan dishes, enjoy curated wine experiences, and explore vineyard tours, cooking classes, or scenic walks and cycle rides along the region’s iconic white gravel roads. Discover more at mazzei.it 82

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