Your Surrey Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 76)

HONEYMOON From a Michelin-starred foodie break to an exotic twin-centre adventure, we roundup the latest and greatest trips for newlyweds News BOMBAY DREAMS Sri Lanka and the Maldives has long been a twin-centre honeymoon favourite, but thanks to the recent launch of Go Air’s direct flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Malé International Airport, newlyweds can now consider travelling round India before jetting off to the paradise islands of the Maldives. Couples can begin their trip in the thriving capital of Delhi before experiencing the splendour of the Royal Palaces of Rajasthan. From the sparkling waters of Udaipur, guests can check in to the regal Rambagh Palace in Jaipur’s ‘Pink City’. From here, honeymooners will venture to Mumbai to experience the culture and history of India’s iconic monuments before taking a direct flight straight to the tropical paradise of the Maldives, ending the trip by relaxing at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives – a boutique island resort located just 25 minutes by speed boat from Malé. Ampersand Travel (ampersandtravel.com ) offers the ultimate 12-night India and Maldives twin-centre itinerary, from £10,477 per person sharing. ENJOY A FOODIE MINI-MOON IN TENERIFE The luxurious Ritz-Carlton Abama has created the ultimate gourmet break for couples seeking an epicurean weekend away. Newlyweds will dine at the resort’s two world-renowned Michelin restaurants, each boasting top-class tasting menus accompanied by wine flights from the vast on-site cellar. Once the feasting has finished, honeymooners can retire to the adult-only Tagor villas set in lush tropical gardens and each with its own private pool and butler service. The Food of Love package starts at £2,580 per couple. For more information and to book, visit ritzcarlton.com/abama 124