An Essex Wedding - May/June 2024 (Issue 116)

HONEYMOON News BOTSWANA, AFRICA Wildly luxurious and sustainably powered, Atzaro Okavango is a new property that has been carefully designed to offer comfort in the breathtaking wilderness. Ten luxury suites, including two double family suites, each with a private plunge pool, indoor and outdoor showers and a decked dining area under a grass-topped roof, offer spacious privacy for its visitors. Further highlights of the 60-acre riverside site include a luxurious spa, a 20-metre infinity pool overlooking a wildlife-rich waterhole, a yoga deck, a gym, a chic wine bar and an ancestral boma for dining and gatherings. Discover more at www.aardvarksafaris.com PUGLIA, ITALY A haven for couples since it first opened its doors 10 years ago, the luxurious Don Totu Dimora Storica continues to raise the bar for boutique B&Bs. The historic mansion is a great example of 18th-century architecture and every effort has been made to retain the soul of the building while continuing to add luxury facilities in keeping with the style and generous layout. The palazzo has been elegantly restyled to offer six graceful bedroom suites (including a two-bedroom family suite), stunning parlours, a handsome library and a modern wine cellar. The internal courtyard, complete with centuries-old olive trees and sweet-smelling botanicals, is complemented by verandas, rooftop terraces, pergolas and an orchard with aromatic herbs and fruit trees leading to a lush garden and swimming pool area. Over the years, the outbuildings have been converted to include a state-of-the-art gym and a glamorous Art Deco pool house. Visit http://www.dontotu.it for more information. PROVENCE, FRANCE Auberge la Coste is an exciting new addition to the stunning 600-acre Château La Coste estate, situated between Aix en Provence and Luberon Nature Park. Set to open in April 2024 with 76 rooms, the hotel promises intimate and simple provençal living with stunning views across vineyards. Couples can explore everything the estate offers, from its art and architecture dotted across the estate to learning about winemaking, which dates back to Roman times. Check out www.fandptravel.com for more information. GRENADA, CARIBBEAN Silversands Beach House is a new boutique hotel in Grenada boasting 28 rooms, each with distinct architectural canopies and minimalistic, sleek interiors. Situated behind a cliff face on Portici Beach, Silversands Beach House feels exclusively secluded and an intimate island hideaway. Highlights include a 330-foot infinity pool, the longest in the Caribbean; beachfront dining, where couples will taste Caribbean flavours mixed with classic Mediterranean cuisine; and treatment rooms for some post-wedding R&R. Guests will also be able to take full advantage of all of the amenities at its nearby mother hotel, Silversands. To find out more, visit www.fandptravel.com 88 Travel editor Melissa Cullen reveals new openings and honeymoon essentials

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