Weddings and honeymoons 2012

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cotetsChoosing the right location for your wedding

The Gambia Page 4

Coco Ocean Resort & Spa Boutique Page 5Ngala Lodge Boutique Page 6

The Kairaba Page 7

Kombo Beach Hotel Page 8

Senegambia Hotel Page 9

Cape Verde Page 10

Our favourite honeymoon locations

The Gambia Page 11

Cape Verde Page 12Senegal Page 13

Corsica Page 14

Sardinia Page 15

Extras & Further Information Page 16 & 17

How to Book, T&Cs, AITO Page 18 & 19


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From November right through to June the average

temperature is in the low 30s, with 8-10 hours

o sunshine a day and virtually no rainall. Travel is

easy too with fights around 6 hours, and as there

is no time dierence, you wont have any jet lag to

contend with on your wedding day. There is a good

choice o locations depending on your budget, party

size and idea o a dream wedding: on the beach,

in tropical gardens or on a clitop overlooking the

ocean.

Read more about the hotels and options available

and speak with one o our wedding co-ordinators

to help you choose the ideal venue. To make your

day truly unique we can arrange Arican dancers and

musicians to entertain you and your guests, tropical

fowers to decorate the venue and many other little

touches (additional charges apply).

For more inormation on The Gambia visit

Gambia.co.uk/Weddings

Te GmThe Gambia is a antastic choice or a relaxed wedding and oersexcellent value or money, enabling you and your guests to experience anunorgettable day without the expense o a wedding in the UK or other

destinations abroad. That said, there are some incredible luxurious hotels

and excellent acilities so i you do have a large budget it will go a long way

in The Gambia.

4Sm 0845 330 2051 or em [email protected]


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This hotel has arranged a number o weddings rom

simple ceremonies or just the wedding couple to

large parties or over 300 people. The hotels wedding

co-ordinator will discuss your ideas and tailor the day

to suit you. There is a wide range o suites to choose

rom; possibly the most romantic accommodation

or a honeymoon couple would be one o the three

beach houses which sit directly on the beachront.

The hotel also has its own Arican pirogue and could

arrange a private day cruising the tributaries o the

River Gambia or you and your guests.

A week staying in a Junior suite on bed & breakast

including fights and transers costs rom 1097pp in

winter 2011/12. Each wedding/honeymoon couple

receives a ree oot massage in the hotels

luxurious spa.

Find out more about the hotel at

Gambia.co.uk/CocoOcean

coo OeResort & SThe most luxurious hotel in The Gambia with a stunning beachront

location, sumptuous surroundings and an excellent spa acility.


With its acres of exquisite gardens, striking Moorish domes and arches,

and spacious, cool and contemporary rooms, the Coco Ocean is the onlyplace to stay on The Gambias Atlantic coast.

OliVER SMiH

D eegrh


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The spacious tropical gardens provide a romantic

setting or a wedding o any size and i booked ar

enough in advance, it is possible to book the whole

property or you and your guests. The clitop

restaurant serves excellent international cuisine and

the emphasis throughout this property is on personal

service. There is a no children policy at Ngala

Lodge, ensuring peace and tranquillity throughout

the extensive grounds. The individual suites are all

well equipped but or somewhere extra special or

your wedding night, we recommend the Atlantic

Suites with their private Jacuzzis or the Penthouse

which has a private roo terrace and skylight over

the bed.

A week staying in a suite on bed & breakast includingfights and transers costs rom 978pp in winter

2011/12.


Gambia.co.uk/Ngala

ng lodgeA small, luxurious boutique hotel with just 18 suites situated on a clitop

overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.


Ngala Lodge is simply one of the most charming places Ive ever visited.

Intimate and private, it feels like a secret only a handful of travellers havebeen lucky enough to discover.

JaMES RObinSOn

Te Gurd


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The pretty bourgainvillea-lled gardens provide an

exotic setting or your wedding service.

A week staying in a Deluxe room on bed & breakast

including fights and transers costs rom 855pp

in winter 2011/12. Each couple celebrating their

wedding, honeymoon or anniversary receives a ruit

basket and fowers.


Gambia.co.uk/Kairaba

Te KrThe Kairaba is one o the most popular hotels in The Gambia with

spacious, tranquil grounds, excellent levels o service and a prime location

beside the beach in the countrys largest resort, Kololi, with many

restaurants, bars and shops close by.


A delightful hotel, wonderful ambience,

excellent restaurants and great staff.

MR WillS

West Mdds


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The hotels terrace, directly on Kotu beach, provides

a romantic setting or the service and the hotels

two restaurants can cater to any partys needs. This

is a good choice or couples travelling with children

as there is a childrens play area, organised pool

games and new studio accommodation with kitchen

acilities. The beachside wine bar is one o the best

locations in The Gambia to watch the sun set over

the ocean, and oten there is music rom a local band

beside the pool to complete the romantic evening.

A week staying in a standard, air-conditioned room

on bed & breakast including fights and transers

costs rom 693pp in winter 2011/12. Each

couple celebrating their wedding, honeymoon or

anniversary receives a complimentary bottle o wine

and fowers.


Gambia.co.uk/Kombo

Komo behHote

A popular, lively hotel in a beachront setting which provides inexpensive

accommodation or wedding couples and their guests.


I love the ambience of Kombo Beach - comfortable air-conditioned rooms,

beautifully manicured gardens, great food and plenty to do. The relaxing beachsidelocation and genuine warmth of the welcome keeps me coming back for more.

Ony KniGH

comss Mgze


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The colourul gardens, which attract a variety o

birdlie, provide the ideal location or a wedding

ceremony and the accompanying birdsong could be

the perect backdrop to your vows. The Senegambiais another good choice or couples travelling with

children or in larger groups as this is a lively hotel

with many activities aimed at adults, teenagers

and children alike. There is a choice o bars and

restaurants within the hotel and there are many

more bars, restaurants and shops right on the hotels

doorstep.

A week staying in a standard air-conditioned room

on bed & breakast including fights and transers

costs rom 729pp in winter 2011/12. Each

couple celebrating their wedding, honeymoon oranniversary receives a complimentary bottle o

sparkling wine and fowers.


Gambia.co.uk/Senegambia

SeegmHote

The Gambias largest hotel is set in twenty acres o tropical gardens beside

a sandy beach in the popular resort o Kololi.


The beachfront Senegambia couldnt be in a better location if it tried! Its within

walking distance of fantastic bars and restaurants on the Senegambia Strip, howeverthe hotel itself has beautiful, tranquil gardens.

laURa ScHOfiElD

Ses cosutt


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The weather can vary on each o the islands but

throughout the year average temperatures remain

in the mid to late 20s - rom 24 in January to 30

in September with between 6 and 10 hours o

sunshine a day. At certain times o the year it can

be windy, which make the islands popular or

watersports, but its best to speak to an expert to

make sure the winds dont spoil your day - thats

where we can help. Our team know the islands well

and we work with a UK wedding organiser who

got married on Sal and has since set up a company

specialising in marriage ceremonies and vow

renewals in Cape Verde. For more inormation call

us on 0845 330 2051 or

email [email protected]

For more inormation on Cape Verde visit

CapeVerde.co.uk/Weddings

ce VerdeThe white sand beaches and turquoise waters o Cape Verde provide anexotic backdrop to wedding ceremonies and the laidback atmosphere andgood year-round climate o the islands add to the appeal o getting married

in Cape Verde.

10Sm 0845 330 2051or [email protected]


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Our fvourte

HoemoolotosLIle Rousse, Corsica

Mandina Lodges, Te Gambia

Coco Ocean Resort & Spa, Te Gambia

North West Sardinia


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AtlanticSuiteatNgalaLodge-withyourown

private Jacuzzi on the terrace overlooking the

gardens and ocean. 7 nights (including fights) rom

1,251pp on bed & breakast.

FloatingMandinaLodgeatMakasutuForestsleep

in a our-poster bed in a unique lodge foating on

the river in the heart o the Arican bush. Wake

up to the sound o the dawn chorus, the baboons

playing in the orest and in the evening dine

under the breathtaking, uninterrupted night sky.

We particularly recommend this as a twin centre

option. 3 night stay rom 394pp on hal board

(excluding fights).

BeachHouseatCocoOceanResort&Sparelaxing

spa treatments, la carte cuisine and luxurious

surroundings beside the beach. 7 nights (including

fights) rom 1,517pp on bed & breakast.

SitanunkuLodgetakeafastboatacrosstothe

north bank o the River Gambia to these romantic

riverside lodges. Another great option or a twin

centre stay. 3 nights rom 295pp on hal board

(excluding fights).

Omakanasmallboutiquehotelwithjust13

suites set around a small pool in the heart o a

Gambian village community. 7 nights (including

fights) rom 898pp on bed & breakast.

Te GmAs a honeymoon destination, The Gambia oers a wide range oaccommodationtosuitalltasteswhetheryourelookingforcompleterelaxation and luxury, or a unique cultural experience you wont orget.

Our favourite locations for a honeymoon are:


For more inormation on The Gambia visit Gambia.co.ukor call 0845 330 4567

Ngala Lodge

Coco Ocean

Sitanunku Lodge

Omakan Hotel

Mandina Lodges


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Mountains&BeachesIslandHoppingstayon

the islands o Santiago, Sao Vicente, Sal and also

take a day trip to the rugged island o Santo Antao,

arguably the most beautiul in the archipelago.

14 nights island hopping (including fights) rom

1,755pp on bed & breakast.

ExecutiveRoomsatHotelMorabezathesenew

rooms are possibly the best in Cape Verde. The

Morabeza is a riendly amily-run hotel right on

Santa Maria beach. 7 nights (including fights) rom

989pp on Bon Appetit.

MeliTortugaBeach&Spathis5*all-inclusive

resort opened in May 2011 and oers an excellent

standard o accommodation beside a sandy beach.

There is a wide range o acilities including 2

swimming pools, 4 restaurants, 4 bars, spa, gymand evening entertainment. 7 nights (including

fights) rom 964pp on all-inclusive.

ce VerdeAn excellent year-round climate makes the islands o Cape Verde a goodhoneymoon choice at any time o year. The stunning sandy beaches,water sports, diving opportunities and diversity o the islands attract

honeymooners looking or either complete relaxation or an active holiday;

plus theres the opportunity or a once in a lietime experience o whale

watching or visiting turtle nesting beaches. Each island has its own unique

character and attractions and our travel advisors will be able to help you

choose the ideal location or you, however to experience the diversity o

the archipelago we recommend an island-hopping itinerary.

Our favourite honeymoon options are:


For more inormation on Cape Verde visit CapeVerde.co.ukor call 0845 330 2046

Boa Vista

Meli ortuga Beach & Spa

Santo Anto

Hotel Morabeza


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LamantinBeachHotelthemostluxurioushotel

in Saly with a spa and private beach beside the

marina. 7 nights (including fights) rom 1,175pp

on hal board.

OceanFrontRoomatRoyalDecameronBaobab

Resortstepdirectlyoutofyourroomontothe

white sandy beach at this all-inclusive hotel in LaSomone. 7 nights (including fights) rom 1,361pp

on all-inclusive.

RoyaleSuiteatLeRoyalLodgeHotelyourown

private plunge pool and luxurious suite overlooking

the sea at this stunning hotel on the edge o the

Saloum Delta National Park. 7 nights (including

fights) rom 2,072pp on hal board.

ATreeHouseatLodgedesCollinesdeNiassam

whatcouldbemoreromanticthansleepingin

a tree house in a baobab tree. 7 nights (including

fights) rom 1,316pp on hal board.

SeegAlthough we dont currently oer weddings in Senegal, it is anunorgettable destination or a honeymoon or other special occasion. It ispossible to combine Senegal with a stay in The Gambia or a touring or

twin centre holiday, or book it independently and the standard o hotels

and service is excellent. The Saly region south o Dakar is an established

palm-ringed beach resort with a wide range o activities and acilities,

whilst the Sine Saloum Delta is an area o natural beauty where you will

discover beautiul birdlie and picturesque beaches, mangrove swamps and

sand islands.



For more inormation on Senegal visit Senegal.co.ukor call 0845 338 8700

Le Royal Lodge Hotel

Le Royal Lodge Hotel

Royal Decameron Baobab

Collines de Niassam


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SeaViewRoomatHotellaVilla5*thisisthe

most stylish hotel in Corsica with a reserved section

o Calvi beach or guests. 7 nights (including fights)

rom 1,786pp on bed & breakast.

StandardRoomwithSeaViewatHotelUCapu

Biancu4*youllbeabletocompletelyunwind

at this hotel which is in a secluded spot with

spectacular views across the Gul o Santa Manza. 7

nights (including fights and car hire) rom 1,865pp

on hal board.

CasaAccianiforcompleteprivacystayinyour

own one bedroom villa with garden, pool and

great views o Calvi bay. 7 nights (including fights

and car hire) rom 994pp on sel-catering.

corsCorsica is also known as the Island o Beauty and or good reason; it is astunning island which is largely untouched and unspoilt with a green mountainousinterior and pretty sandy beaches. I you choose to honeymoon on the island

youll be in good company; it has long been the choice o the rich and amous.

Prince Rainier o Monaco brought his bride Princess Grace to Calvi or their

honeymoon, as did Richard Burton when he married Elizabeth Taylor and in

2010 Alicia Keys chose Corsica as the location or her wedding to Swizz Beatz.



For more inormation on Corsica visit Corsica.co.ukor call 0845 330 2345

Hotel la Villa

Hotel U Capu Biancu

Casa Acciani

LIle Rousse beach


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DeluxeSeaViewRoomatHotelCapodOrso

Thalasso&Spa5*enjoypanoramicviewsofthe

Maddalena islands and charter the hotels boat or

a day or two. Idyllic! 7 nights (including fights and

car hire) rom 1,142pp on bed & breakast.

CasaLluisetaasimpleyetveryromanticone

bedroom villa with private pool set within its own olive

grove in the Alghero countryside. 7 nights (including

fights and car hire) rom 944pp on sel-catering.

SuperiorRoomatHotelVilladelBorgo4*

A small and intimate boutique hotel, perect or a

romantic break. 7 nights rom 724pp (including

fights and car hire) on bed & breakast.

JuniorSuiteatPetraSegretaResort&Spa4*

stay in your own stazzu-style building with our-

poster bed and 2 bathrooms in the grounds o this

special property. 7 nights rom 1,429pp (including

fights and car hire) on bed & breakast.

SrdThe Italian island o Sardinia attracts many o the worlds rich and amouseach year and once youve been youll understand why. There are someabulous white sandy beaches lapped by clear turquoise waters with impressive

yachts in the marinas; the mountainous interior is beautiul and you can dine

on excellent cuisine in the many restaurants and agriturismi (arm-based

restaurants). There is a good choice o luxurious hotels as well as villas and

apartments i you would preer greater privacy.

Here are our favourite honeymoon locations:


For more inormation on Sardinia visit SardinianPlaces.co.ukor call 0845 330 2056

PetraSegreta

Hotel Capo dOrso Talasso & Spa

Hotel Villa Del Borgo

Bay of Alghero


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Weddg Requremets Te Gm

Ater arrival at your hotel, one o our resort sta will make arrangements

to meet with you and talk through the arrangements or your wedding day.

Wedding PricesThe basic costs or any wedding in The Gambia are

250 or the arrangement ee plus 455 (20,500 Dalasi)

or the registrar which should be paid at the time o

bookingthisincludesaUKbasedweddingco-ordinator

to plan your day, the ceremony and wedding license

and a member o sta in The Gambia to assist you

with arrangements. There are additional costs or an

air-conditioned taxi to Banjul to swear your oaths: 22

(D1000) plus the Registrars call out ee o 45 (D2,000)

bothofwhichshouldbepaidlocallyinTheGambia.

Optional ExtrasYour wedding co-ordinator will tailor the wedding

to suit your desires, budget and party size, however

here are some approximate prices o optional extras

to help you.

Wedding cake: 50 - 150 (depending on size and type)

Bouquet: 65

Button holes: 25 each

Photographs: DVD o photos 95, prints 1.25 each

Video: 120 or lming o the ceremonyMusic: approximately 60 or a band

All prices are valid in December 2011, but are

subject to change based on current exchange rates.

Further InormationYour wedding will be a civil ceremony similar to one

in a registry oce and is recognised under British

law. You do not need to register your marriage again

in the UK. Please bear in mind that The Gambian

culture is a very laid back one, wedding ceremonies

are not elaborate and will be a simple ceremony

arranged by the Minister o Justice. You will need 2

witnesses or the ceremony (two o our resort sta

will be happy to be there or you i required) and you

will need to be in the country or at least three days

beore the ceremony can take place.

Please dont orget to take the ollowing original

documents with you to the Registrars Oce:

Passports

BirthCerticates

Passportphotographs(1perperson)

and i appropriate

DecreeAbsolutes

DeathcerticatesWe do advise that you dress appropriately or this

visit (long trousers rather than shorts and perhaps

a dress or the bride-to-be), as it is likely that there

will be other couples waiting to get married.


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How to bookTo nd out more or to book:telephone 0845 330 2051email [email protected]

visit your local travel agentThis wedding guide should be read in conjunction with one or more o our brochures: The

Gambia & Senegal Experience, The Cape Verde Experience, Corsican Places and Sardinian

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Corsican Places

Corsica.co.uk0845 330 2345

Sardinian Places

SardinianPlaces.co.uk0845 330 2056

Great Escapes - Short Breaks

GreatEscapes.co.uk0845 330 3434

CapeVerde.co.uk0845 330 2046

The Cape Verde ExperienceThe Gambia Experience

Gambia.co.uk0845 330 4567

The Senegal Experience

Senegal.co.uk0845 338 8700

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