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ROMANTIC ESCAPES
R O M A N T I C ESCAPES
As hopeless romantics, we know only too well which dreamy destinations will titillate the taste buds for those in search of some time alone in paradise with someone special. Deserted islands, sunset cocktails, warm sandy beaches and intimate secluded coves adorned by gently swaying palm trees are what a romantic escape is all about.
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KANUHURA
MALDIVES
Fulfil your wanderlust by embarking on a journey to explore Kanuhura’s contemporary offerings, designed to enhance the experience of barefoot luxury islandliving. A traditional Maldivian dance around a bonfire, champagne shared with your beloved on a deserted island, a blissful sunset cruise; these are the moments that mould into timeless memories.
Stay in one of 80 villas, elegantly furnished and built using natural materials. Kanuhura offers a range of dining experiences, from intimate picnics on the beach to romantic moonlit dinners – and with eight restaurants and bars, you’re spoilt for choice. We don’t doubt you and your loved one will fall in love with this enchanting private island.
7 nights from £3,139 per person sharing a Beach Bungalow on All-Inclusive. OFFER: Save up to 20% + complimentary All-Inclusive.
COCO BODU HITHI
MALDIVES
Coco Bodu Hithi is undeniably one of the most captivating resorts in the Maldives; rich tropical gardens are interspersed with coconut trees and sandy walkways are complemented by stunning beaches and tranquil seas. This is one place that simply oozes romance, with elegant restaurants, a heavenly spa and traditional thatched villas each with a private plunge pool, creating a haven for couples. From riding the waves with the Hawksbill turtles, to witnessing the majesty of the native Nurse sharks, exploring the vibrant coral reefs to enjoying a romantic sunset cruise, it’s the perfect place to reconnect with yourself, your loved one and the wonders of the natural world.
7 nights from £2,149 per person sharing an Island Villa on Full Board. OFFER: Save up to 15% + Stay 7 Pay 6 + complimentary Full Board.
R E N D E Z V O U S SAINT LUCIA
Soak up the all-inclusive holiday splendour at this luxury couples-only boutique resort. Surrounded by two miles of powdery beach and exotic tropical gardens, the only outside influence here is entirely at your discretion – impeccable service, a host of activities, and exceptional menus and wine lists. Rendezvous’ bespoke Ever After Honeymoon Collection lets you design each romantic day, just as you imagine. Or, if you’re looking for ideas their “Stolen Moments” series offers fun experiences tailored for two. From inclusive motorised watersports, to the variety of cuisines served across their three restaurants, complimentary “Bubbly Hour” to scuba diving, it’s the perfect romantic retreat.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, CANOUAN
ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Escape with your loved one to the ultra-exclusive Mandarin Oriental Canouan; you would struggle to find a more romantic location anywhere in the Caribbean, with a flawless white-sand beach alongside a brilliant turquoise lagoon.
Mandarin Oriental is truly a lover’s paradise, and with its all-suite, all-villa beach retreat accommodation it makes for a wonderfully luxurious stay. The resort has a delightful collection of restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights accompanied by stunning ocean views, and The Spa at Mandarin Oriental doesn’t disappoint; with charming hillside treatment rooms and therapists meticulously trained to relax, sooth and help ease couples into holiday mode.
7 nights from £4,449 per person sharing a One Bedroom Oceanview Suite including breakfast. OFFER: Stay 4 Pay 3 + complimentary room upgrade + US$200 Food & Beverage credit.
PETIT ST VINCENT
ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Forget about your work emails, your fitness apps and your social media feeds. Switch off your phone, find yourself a hammock and enjoy the novelty of a world without WiFi. Petit St Vincent is a place where the modern world recedes into the distance, an exclusive private island where everything is geared towards splendid isolation.
Ok, so it’s not completely without WiFi - you can check your emails at reception if you really must - but you’ll find no TV and no internet connection in the 22 stylishly appointed cottages. Petit St Vincent is all about disconnecting and spending quality time together, with a barefoot luxury vibe that our clients find irresistible.
The island is encircled by two miles of soft white sand, and accommodation is situated either down on the beach or on a hillside with amazing ocean views. Your cottage has a simple yet ingenious flag system - yellow for service, red to be left alone - and you can enjoy meals served in the privacy of your room if you’d rather not venture out. In fact you can have food and drinks delivered to just about anywhere on the island - a cocktail to cool you down while you’re laid in your favourite hammock, perhaps, or a romantic dinner at the end of a jetty. For something extra special, why not take a boat trip out to a deserted sand bank and enjoy a castaway picnic for two.
Petit St Vincent is a private and low-key place, and you may well find that the only time you see your fellow guests is at dinner. There are two excellent restaurants: the Main Pavilion is slightly more formal, while the thatched-roof Beach Restaurant & Bar is a casual, feetin-the-sand kind of place. Menus focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and the wine cellar is stocked with over 6,000 vintages.
If you can bear to part with the beach for a few hours, then make sure you book yourself in for an open-air treatment at the Balinese-style hillside spa. There are also yoga classes twice a week overlooking Conch Bay, a fitness trail that weaves between beachfront and woodland, and a great selection of watersports, including sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, deep sea fishing, snorkelling and a Jean-Michel Cousteau Dive Centre.
7 nights from £4,999 per person sharing a One Bedroom Cottage Suite on Full Board. OFFER: Stay 7 Pay 5.
GALLEY BAY RESORT & SPA
ANTIGUA
With a beautiful beachfront setting and authentic Caribbean accommodation, this recently-refurbished, adult-only resort has one of the highest repeat guest rates amongst our clients and is especially popular with honeymooners. Idyllic beachfront rooms and suites enhance the sense of peace and romance that flows through Galley Bay, but for something truly special you may want to consider the supremely private Gauguin Suites, with their own plunge pools overlooking the peaceful lagoon. There is a wealth of activities available here; learn to dive, paddle board, and sail with your loved one, or enjoy romantic, candlelit evenings dining beachside. For total pampering their Indulge Spa is divine, providing guaranteed tranquillity.
PALM ISLAND RESORT & SPA
ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
If you’re looking for a balance between desert island escapism and barefoot luxury, Palm Island has the perfect recipe. The resort has some of the most glorious white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters that we’ve seen. The peace and seclusion are accentuated by the fact that all the guest rooms are scattered across the island, offering even greater privacy and tranquillity. This is a truly perfect romantic island hideaway; this exclusive resort is predominantly adults-only, offering divine accommodations, delicious dining experiences, beautiful evening cocktail and intimate picnic spots, and a host of fabulous water-based activities.
