Your North East Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 39)

We all need a little escapism at the moment, so let Hannah Faulder help you plan your dream honeymoon for when travel restrictions are lifted A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE We all need something to look forward to right now, which is why Aardvark Safaris is encouraging couples to postpone – rather than cancel – planned safari honeymoons. Now more than ever, it’s vital to support the African camps and lodges that are reliant on tourism to fund conservation and community projects across sub-Saharan Africa. With postponements just one element, continuing to organise future trips is also important. “This enforced lull in travel presents an opportunity to plan ahead with our experienced experts at your disposal,” co-owner Alice Gully says. “We’ve found FaceTime calls are perfect for bringing to life the joys of a safari.” Visit www.aardvarksafaris.co.uk ’MOONS LIKE JAGGER After a recent renovation, the new 750-square-metre Presidential Suite at Tivoli Mofarrej São Paulo in Brazil has been named the largest suite in Latin America – making it the ideal choice for newlyweds looking to go all out. The ultimate brag-worthy destination, guests here will be following in the footsteps of royalty and celebrities such as Donatella Versace, Justin Bieber, Mick Jagger and Lady Gaga. Found on the 22 nd floor, the suite boasts panoramic views of Sao Paulo city centre and is decorated in contemporary Brazilian style. Stay here, and you can look forward to VIP treatment, massages at the Anantara Spa, and a concierge butler service on-call 24 hours a day. Head to www.tivolihotels.com HONEYMOON STAY-CAY With so much uncertainty around travel, finding the perfect spot for a UK minimoon has never been so appealing. Fritton Lake is an exclusive new holiday club on the Norfolk-Suffolk border. Set within Somerleyton Estate’s 1,000-acre wildland project, guests can lose themselves in spectacular natural scenery and catch sight of the grazing animals that are leading the way in the estate’s eco-restoration programme. Minimooners can choose from luxury accommodation across the resort, including farm cottages and cabin retreats, each with wood- burning stoves, private hot tubs and a lake- or forest-side terrace. For total privacy, there’s even a food-delivery service, which includes delicious locally sourced produce. Feeling a bit more adventurous? Take advantage of the activities on offer from sailing and horse-riding to swimming and yoga. Find out more at www.frittonlake.co.uk La vie en rosé When it reopens, Hotel Byblos in St Tropez will be revealing a wonderful new restaurant, Arcadia, and a fabulous new package for wine-loving honeymooners. Inspired by the popularity of rosé wine from the South of France, the package will offer the chance to taste some of the best wines in the region in a relaxed yet luxurious environment. You can also visit Byblos Beach Ramatuelle, the hotel’s beach club, which opened last year on Pampelonne beach. The hotel was originally built for film star Brigitte Bardot in 1967 by a Lebanese businessman who was in love with her. The same year, he sold it to a French businessman and four generations later it’s still in the same family. Over the years, it has welcomed celebrities such as Elton John, Jack Nicholson and Cher. Head to www.byblos.com/en News 84