Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 20)

HONEYMOON Travel editor Demelza Rayner rounds-up the best destinations and experiences for newlyweds around the world News THAI AND MIGHTY If you’ve decided to honeymoon on one of Thailand’s beautiful islands then, chances are, you’ll be spending a night or two in the bustling capital of Bangkok before continuing your journey. One of the best places to toast your recent nuptials is SEEN Restaurant & Bar with its stunning views of the city’s skyline and the Chao Phraya river. Relax, cocktail in hand, on one of the plush daybeds in the rooftop garden while jet-setting international DJs provide the musical backdrop. Find out more at seenrooftopbangkok.com SHORT-HAUL SATISFACTION City-breaks make perfect mini-moons, not least because a weekend is often all you need to sample the delights of any one of hundreds of European destinations. Nestled among the rolling hills of western Portugal, Dolce by Wyndham CampoReal Lisboa is a haven for couples seeking a relaxed post-wedding getaway. Newlyweds can de-stress in the hotel’s serene oasis spa, or lounge on the terrace with a bespoke cocktail in hand. This luxury resort is also just 30 minutes from Lisbon with its picturesque castle, cobbled streets and mouth-watering pastel da nata. Dolce by Wyndham also has honeymoon-worthy retreats in Greece, France, Spain and Germany. For more information, visit wyndhamhotels.com WALK ON THE WILD SIDE If a safari honeymoon is top of your hit list but you're overwhelmed by the sheer variety of destinations and packages, then The Safari Wizard from Timbuktu Travel could be the perfect solution. By answering a series of short and easy questions, your data is used to produce a tailored trip with pricing details, which can then be customised with easy add-ons such as beach breaks or gorilla trekking. It’s fun, easy to use and interactive – log on to timbuktutravel.com to get started. I SHOULD COCO Couples with a sweet tooth will be in their element at The Anam, a five-star beach resort in Vietnam that has launched a Chocolate Discovery tour, its latest initiative to support the local population and its businesses. With the help of a guide, newlyweds will visit a cacao farm to witness the chocolate production process first-hand. Following the tour, honeymooners will then be given a 40-minute masterclass in making their very own bars, with plenty of opportunity for tasting – what’s not to love? Visit theanam.com for further details. 92