An Essex Wedding - September/Ocotber 2020 (Issue 94)

ALL PACKAGED UP Bawah Reserve is one of Indonesia’s most exclusive, romantic and far away resorts, situated in the Anambas Islands – accessible only via private seaplane from Singapore! This summer, Bawah will launch three new honeymoon packages ideal for those looking for a once in a lifetime getaway: Earth Honeymoon – for nature lovers with the greater good in mind, Explorer Honeymoon – for outdoor explorers with an appetite for adventure and Bliss Honeymoon – for those seeking the pinnacle of pampering and privacy. The three new programmes incorporate the natural elements of Bawah’s six tropical islands, 13 beaches, lush forests, and three lagoons, paired with welcoming Indonesian hospitality, expert spa treatments, healthy organic meals and unforgettable activities. Visit www.bawahreserve.com To read more visit www.county.wedding MAKE A DISCOVERY Why honeymoon in just one location when you can make a whole host of discoveries in super-yacht-style? In a dazzling blue, fjord-like inlet on Greece’s eastern Peloponnese, a secret village lies hidden behind a fold in the rock. Home to a handful of fishing families and a taverna, this hidden harbour was for centuries an anchorage for Levante corsairs – it’s clearly not the kind of place you stumble across. Those dining on catch of the day at Nana’s Taverna are there for one of two reasons: they’re either locals, or they’re clients of Spetses Cruising. Husband and wife team Yannis and Veneta Vasatis have spent four decades gathering knowledge and sharing with friends the secrets of unexplored Greece. Their Spetses-based boutique boat charter service combines all-inclusive with the agility of a smaller, faster, more manoeuvrable craft capable of leaving the crowds behind. Skippered by local master mariners who know every beach, bay and anchorage of the Argo-Saronic coastline, the Spetses Cruising fleet comprises two ultra-modern boats. Both come equipped with all the facilities and personalised service of the champagne superyachts, delivered in full and half-day packages priced from €1,400 for up to eight passengers and tailored to client’s exact needs. Visit www.spetsescruising.com, to read more check out our website www.county.wedding Danielle Harvey shares the latest news in the world of travel now a glimmer of hope in the industry has been ignited... HONEYMOON News CONSCIOUS TRAVELLING Sustainability and eco-friendly choices are now part of our everyday life, so naturally, it should be a part of our travel coices too right? Ikos Resorts is delighted to reveal its Ikos Green programme detailing the brand’s commitment to sustainability and the local community in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As it starts to welcome guests back to its luxury all-inclusive resorts this 2020 season the commitment to sustainability remains a key focus. Ikos Green is built around four pillars: the commitment to greener operations; developing eco-learning programmes for children and teenagers at the Mini and Teen clubs; the commitment to local products, including partnerships with local restaurants; and the commitment to the environment and communities beyond the hotel grounds.   Ikos Olivia opened for the 2020 season on 1 st July and the new Ikos Andalusia in Spain will open its doors for the first time on 1 st September 2020. Opening dates for Ikos Oceania, Ikos Dassia and Ikos Aria will be announced in the coming weeks: keep an eye on the website https://ikosresorts.com To read more about this award-winning hotel brand and its sustainability goals visit www.county.wedding BRING THE FAMILY ALONG Located on the idyllic and unspoilt Kiotari Beach on the south-eastern coast of Rhodes, the family-friendly Lindos Imperial Resort & Spa reopens this month and introduces a brand new mobile app, ‘Exclusivi’, to ensure an improved, personalised and safe, contact- free guest experience. Other new measures in place include digital check-ins, a rotating á la carte restaurant service with digital menus and reservations made via the app. Visit www.lindos-imperial.gr To read more visit www.county.wedding 92