Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 72)

Don’t miss ❤ The picture-postcard town of Lindos is only a 20-minute drive away. You can hire a car or hop on the local bus and enjoy the journey together along the coastal route, there’s a bus stop at the entrance to the resort and they run pretty regularly. Set on a hill, surrounded by ancient walls, topped by the landmark acropolis, it’s a magnet for tourists. Even out of peak season, the narrow streets were bustling with people. Lined with gift shops, bars and restaurants, there’s plenty to discover. ❤ Take a leisurely stroll from the resort to visit the nearby village of Gennadi for an authentic flavour of Greek life. With traditional bars and tavernas you can while away a peaceful afternoon or evening, watching the world go by and soaking up the atmosphere. The bakery alone makes it a must-see – full of delicious fresh-baked bread and pastries to die for! Book it Rates at Gennadi Grand Resort start at around £223 per night, based on double occupancy with breakfast. Half board and ultra-all-inclusive options are also available. For more information or to book visit gennadigrandresort.com eateries and bars dotted around for al fresco dining and poolside snacks, all tastes are catered for. Relaxation and rejuvenation are paramount at this honeymoon paradise, with something for everyone including guided hiking explorations, yoga, tennis, cycling, a gym with state-of-the-art equipment and my favourite; The Grand Spa, an oasis of calm and serenity. With four treatment rooms, including one for couples, there’s an impressive range of Greek-inspired signature rituals, facials, massages and beauty services to choose from. I enjoyed a sublime aromatherapy massage – sheer bliss! With a steam room, sauna, Turkish bath, indoor pool and other facilities to enjoy, I left feeling like I was floating on air. Not only a temple to relaxation, eco-credentials are embedded in the heart of the resort. The development is geared towards reducing the environmental impact with a raft of measures built in, including eco-friendly air-conditioning and heating systems, energy-saving solutions and recycling. It’s still early days, with even greater vision for the future and with the island’s south east coast on the radar as an up-and-coming destination for honeymooners and holidaymakers, it looks like exciting times ahead. HONEYMOONS My highlights ❤ A rooftop yoga session in the early morning sunshine with the sea and mountains as our backdrop before tucking into a delicious al fresco feast in the hotel’s exclusive breakfast restaurant – the perfect way to start the day! ❤ A 10-kilometre hike in the surrounding countryside, discovering all about the natural flora, fauna and local history thanks to a very knowledgeable guide from local outdoor activities and tour company Rhodes Roads (rhodesroads. com). It was a pretty steep climb and we didn’t quite make it to the top of the hill on foot, so drove up to view the remains of the 15 th -century Castle of Asklipeio built by the Knights of Saint John; well worth it just for the view alone. ❤ Cocktail tasting in the first floor bar courtesy of masters of mixology barevolution (barevolution.gr ). We were treated to an array of tempting tipples with a Greek twist incorporating local specialities such as Tsilili and Metaxa. 125