Following the joys, stresses and excitement of wedding planning, when it comes to your honeymoon, it’s time to breathe deeply and slow down. Capo d’Orso, one of the properties in the family-run Delphina Hotels & Resorts portfolio, is the ideal place to get in touch with nature and get to know your wedded partner all over again. It truly is a couple’s paradise, where privacy is paramount. Even during peak season, the hotel has so many intimate spots, hidden hammocks and secluded nooks for you to sunbathe and read a book or simply enjoy a glass of wine gazing out to sea, you’ll never feel overlooked. The hotel is nestled beautifully into its surroundings. Expect abundant indigenous plants, ancient olive and juniper trees and winding footpaths that have been blended into the landscape. The hotel has access to two beaches that can be reached by foot, Cala Selvaggia and Cala Capra. And if you’d rather relax poolside, enjoy the saltwater pool or book in at the spa. I, however, was drawn to the wooden solariums set just on the seashore, of which there are five to choose from. These sunbathing decks, float on the sea, allowing you to listen to the lapping ocean beneath from the comfort of your sun lounger. Bliss. L’INCANTU THALASSO WELLNESS CENTRE & SPA Make the most of your honeymoon and be carried away by the sensations provided by the relaxation and beauty treatments at the L’Incantu Thalasso Wellness Centre & SPA. Here, you can enjoy an open-air massage, a facial or relax in the exclusive pool. Not your average dip, the three pools offer varying degrees of temperature whether you want to step into cool, tepid or warm waters. The hydromassage jets help to ease tired muscles and aid circulation. ITALIAN CUISINE Breakfast at Capo d’Orso is meant to nourish your body and soul as you sip your morning coffee whilst listening to the glorious melodies of a live harpist. The floating deck, Île Flotante, is a dreamy restaurant setting for seafood lovers. Enjoy the catch of the day with a glass of crisp, white THE CARIBBEAN Rachel Westall jetted to five-star hotel, Capo d’Orso, on the Italian island of Sardinia. The perfect location for honeymooners – without the jetlag! of Europe 94
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