An Essex Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 92)

100 MONASTERO SANTA ROSA, AMALFI COAST, ITALY This spectacular former monastery has been transformed into 20 sea-view rooms and suites, which are suspended over a cliff edge. Hidden away on Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast, the hotel is home to the finest spa in the region and a Michelin-starred restaurant. Honeymooners can while away the hours between the incredible heated infinity pool, the stunning landscaped gardens and glorious historic spaces. Visit www.monasterosantarosa.com DOMAINE DES ETANGS, MASSIGNAC, SOUTH WEST FRANCE Escape to rural France for a minimoon in a French castle, complete with an on-site art gallery, Michelin-starred restaurant, a floating lakeside tennis court and vintage cars to explore the 2,500-acre private estate. At the heart of the property lies a fully renovated 11 th -century chateau, which boasts incredible interior design and numerous pieces of contemporary art from Matisse to Picasso. Foodies will love the bespoke dining options, from woodland picnics to dinner in the wine cellar. Visit www.domainedesetangs.com SANT FRANCESC, PALMA, MALLORCA Situated in the heart of the historic city, Sant Francesc offers the perfect base for an exceptional city break. The five-star boutique hotel has been lovingly transformed from a Neoclassical Mallorcan mansion and houses 42 elegant rooms and suites, three restaurants and bars and a fitness and wellbeing centre. Minimooners can discover the romantic cobbled streets of Palma, before relaxing – cocktail-in-hand – on the panoramic rooftop terrace with its glistening pool. Visit www.hotelsantfrancesc.com KALESMA, ORNOS BAY, MYKONOS Set to elevate the island to new heights, Kalesma is a new luxury hotel opening in 2020. Kalesma means inviting in Greek, a name that is perfectly suited to the boutique property’s ethos. The whitewashed collection of houses has been designed to resemble a charming local village, tumbling down a slope to Ornos Bay and the beach. Newlyweds will enjoy spectacular sea views, a private pool and the services of the hotel’s private experience managers to help them discover the island’s hidden gems. Visit www.kalesmamykonos.com SHORT Don’t want to spend hours or even days of your precious honeymoon travelling? We hear you! Check out these incredible short-haul destinations… stories