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What: Aitken Spence Hotels
Where: Sri Lanka, Oman, Maldives
Whether you’re planning a stylish wedding,
tranquil honeymoon or romantic getaway,
Aitken Spence Hotels – a chain of 24
hotels and resorts in South and West Asia
– promises to provide authentic cultural
experiences while spoiling its guests silly
at the same time. There are countless
possibilities, from saying “I do” on a sun-
kissed beach overlooking the turquoise
waters of the Maldives (where Aitken
Spence Hotels operates five Adaaran
resorts), to honeymooning in Sri Lanka’s
majestic hill capital, Kandy, with its the rich
heritage and hotels that smack of a bygone
era. Each property has a team of wedding
coordinators who can relieve any stress
and ensure that the story of your big day
is seamless from start to finish.
What: A Southern African Honeymoon
Where: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique
Travel operator Scott Dunn has specialists who can help tailor-make
a honeymoon of a lifetime, taking into account your budget, timing
and the kind of things you’d like to experience. One unforgettable
itinerary is the Southern African Honeymoon, which combines the
inspiring Victoria Falls, the big game of Botswana’s Savute – including
getting up close with the wildlife from a luxury mobile camp – and the
deserted beaches and warm Indian Ocean of Southern Mozambique,
where incredible fishing and world-class diving are just a couple of
activities you can add to your agenda. The itinerary even includes
a night at one of Johannesburg’s top hotels, The Saxon, and dinner
at one of the best restaurants in the country.