An Essex Wedding - September/October 2024 (Issue 118)

HONEYMOON News TANZANIA, AFRICA Lemala Osonjoi Lodge is the latest property in Lemala Camps & Lodge’s portfolio. Set to open in March 2025, it’s perched on the cliffs of Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley by the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The lodge will be a tranquil 20-suite retreat with panoramic views of the crater floor below. Each accommodation will feature expansive living spaces, private plunge pools and sweeping views of Lake Eyasi, ensuring a blend of luxury and nature against a truly mesmerising backdrop. Couples can spend their days discovering the region’s abundant wildlife through various activities, including game drives, guided walks into the Rift Valley’s flora and fauna, cultural visits to nearby communities, or relaxing with a spa treatment at the property’s on-site wellness centre. More information can be found at www.lemalacamps.com TURKEY Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek, located on the shores of the Turkish Mediterranean Sea, has undergone a comprehensive renovation of all its 158 rooms and suites. The hotel offers a sense of private luxury with its new restaurant, Seljuk, and the fully refurbished restaurant, Lale. With its colourful light green and beige colour scheme and glass décor elements, couples can enjoy a relaxed setting overlooking the hotel’s gardens with easy access to the main pool, the beach and the kid’s club. Golf enthusiasts will love the 12 new Lagoon Golf Suites as they are incorporated into the grounds of the golf course. These Lagoon Suites also offer couples spacious and comfortable accommodation while still feeling like an exclusive retreat. For more information, visit www.kempinski.com SICILY, ITALY Italian fashion house Missoni has partnered with Rocco Forte’s Verdura Resort in Sicily to create a stunning new beach club experience. The Missoni Beach Club will be a haven for couples seeking relaxation against the backdrop of the sun-kissed Mediterranean coastline. There will be a Missoni pop-up store on-site, where guests can purchase a selection of Missoni’s beachwear and accessories. The partnership extends from the beach to the bar with the Missoni and Verdura Resort cocktail list. Verdura Resort boasts a two-kilometre private beach, golf courses, villas and four restaurants with gourmet and casual dining options. For its youngest guests, the resort’s kids club is packed full of arts and crafts, games and cooking classes. Find out more at www.roccofortehotels.com MALDIVES Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives has announced new underwater activities that are available year-round. Home to a pristine reef teeming with rare aquatic species, Gili Lankanfushi provides the perfect place to enjoy unspoilt diving and snorkelling, with the opportunity to achieve a range of PADI certifications. Eco-minded couples will have the chance to participate in Gili’s Coral Lines Sustainability Initiative, while surfing, paddle-boarding, boat trips and a variety of other watersports provide endless fun. Above deck, a series of private boating excursions can be arranged, from dolphin cruises to sunset fishing trips and romantic champagne voyages to local islands to soak up an authentic slice of Maldivian life. To find out more, visit www.gili-lankanfushi.com 90 Travel editor Melissa Cullen reveals new openings and honeymoon essentials

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