Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 37)

If you’re planning a romantic adventure, then why not enlist the help of friends and family to realise your dreams with a Travelbag honeymoon gift list? A Honeymoon Travel Expert will advise on all the best honeymoon offers and destinations, book all travel including flights, transfers, accommodation and tours, and even manage the entire gift list service. “Hot destinations for 2018 honeymoons will be Mauritius, New York, and the Caribbean,” said Mia Harrison, Honeymoon Travel Expert for Travelbag. “We’re also seeing a huge rise in honeymoon bookings that combine relaxing beach time with one-of-a-kind cultural or wildlife experiences. There's no doubt that South Africa will be a top honeymoon contender in 2018 because of its winning combination of chic Cape Town, romantic wine country and matchless safari options.” For more information, visit the website at travelbag.co.uk/honeymoons Stay here… Eden Rock – St Barths. The iconic Caribbean property in the Oetker Collection’s portfolio of masterpiece hotels will reopen in summer 2018 following repairs to the damage inflicted by Hurricane Irma. The hotel is commencing an extensive rebuilding and renovation programme in order to further strengthen and improve the existing structures, and hopes to welcome back its clients, guests and friends as soon as possible. More details at oetkercollection.com Going Dutch Not so much a honeymoon as a pre-wedding treat, an exciting new trip from ECTTravel takes brides to the Netherlands to hand-pick bouquets ahead of their special day. As part of the tour, brides can select their flowers of choice, gather inspiration at the world’s largest flower auction, shop for trend- setting floral accessories and learn all about Avalanche Roses, a wedding rose of choice for royalty and celebrities. For groups of hens, ECTTravel can also book restaurants and dining experiences to make their stay extra special. Visit the website at ecttravel.com for further details. Honeymoon gift list Press for champagne Couples seeking exceptional views across what has been voted Thailand’s best beach need look no further than The Nai Harn in Phuket. Its 16 new OceanView Suites each boast a mini putting green, dedicated BBQ butler, glamorous day bed and oh-so-handy press for champagne button – perfect for toasting your incredible post-wedding getaway! The island’s only Leading Hotels of theWorld property,The Nai Harn is perfectly located at Nai Harn beach, with some of the most spectacular views on the island. For more details, visit thenaiharn.com 91 HONEYMOON NEWS