REST AND RELAXATION The Vale Resort, home to Wales’s largest spa, is reintroducing two of its most popular spa packages. Voted ‘Best Resort Spa’ for seven consecutive years, Vale Spa features 16 treatment rooms, a 20-meter pool, a whirlpool bath, a sauna, a steam room and five bespoke relaxation rooms. It’s the perfect space to unwind, offering a tranquil space to be pampered and spend quality time with your loved ones. The Sunday Spa & Lunch Package includes a two-course Sunday lunch, a welcome tour, a 50-minute treatment, access to the facilities, free parking and a robe, towel and slippers. The Twilight Spa & Dine also includes a 50-minute treatment, tour, parking, robe, towel, slippers, use of the facilities, and a three-course Table D’Hote dinner in the Vale Grill. Stephanie Metson, the marketing manager at the Vale Resort, said: “Life can get crazy and it’s important to make some time every now and then for yourself to unwind, recharge and be taken care of. Whether you’re looking for a night to yourself or you want to get the girls together, these spa packages are back by popular demand, and we look forward to welcoming you.” To find out more, visit www.valeresort.com SWEET DREAMS Weddings are not just a special day for nearlyweds; they provide a wonderful opportunity for guests to explore new destinations on their travel bucket lists. However, according to new research by Airbnb, a calendar full of weddings is causing increasing stress and financial worries for guests. So, to make the experience more enjoyable and affordable, Airbnb has partnered with fashion rental app By Rotation to ease the planning involved and lower the cost of attending. The collaboration sees complimentary outfit rentals offered to Airbnb guests who stay in top wedding destinations. Sugar Loaf Barn in Monmouthshire is one of the 10 hotels taking part in the collaboration. This spacious and cosy barn is located on a working sheep farm on the Sugar Loaf Mountain, with a fantastic private patio area where you can enjoy a barbecue outside. Amanda Cupples, the general manager for the UK and Northern Europe at Airbnb, said: “Watching loved ones tie the knot should be a cause for celebration, not worry. With our research showing that guest stress is snowballing, we want to try to ease that pressure. Partnering with By Rotation couldn’t have ‘married’ up more perfectly, as their fashion expertise enables wedding guests to hire their dream outfit in a more sustainable and costfriendly way. This, combined with Airbnb’s range of unforgettable stays all over the globe, where you can have the place totally to yourself, helps make the wedding guest experience all the easier and more affordable too.” Find out more at www.airbnb.com/weddingwardrobes LAST MINUTE OFFERS Craig Y Nos Castle, a wedding venue in the upper Swansea Valley, has extended its last-minute wedding deals to cover Fridays and Saturdays in 2025. The Castle Wedding Packages are available for weddings with 25 to 130 guests. Michael Ludwig from Craig Y Nos Castle tells us more: “Our wedding packages are very competitively priced and should be easily within your wedding budget; for example, we charge £5,000 for 50 day guests and 75 evening guests for all Fridays in 2025. Last-minute weddings on Saturdays in 2025 are £6,000 for 60 day guests and 85 evening guests.” Once home to Adelina Patti, the world-famous opera singer, the castle has a long and interesting history dating back to 1841. It boasts plenty of places to explore and take stunning photographs both inside and outside, such as the breathtaking grounds and ceremony spaces. Those of you looking to stay the night will love the 36 en suite bedrooms; there’s also an on-site gym with high-quality apparatus and a private lounge with a hot tub. Discover more at www.craigynoscastleweddings.com DRESSED TO PERFECTION Set to open in September 2024, Bridal Reloved Cardiff is Wales’ first eco-conscious bilingual bridal boutique, selling pre-owned and ex-sample designer wedding dresses. Bronwen Barclay, from Bridal Reloved Cardiff, tells us: “I decided to start the business after recently getting married and seeing that no local bridal shops offered pre-loved or sustainable dresses alongside a personalised experience. So, I took a leap, leaving my job after nearly a decade of primary school teaching, to give brides-to-be in my hometown unforgettable ‘say yes to the dress’ experiences.” Check out www.bridalreloved.co.uk for more information. www.unsplash.com 10
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