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Saying ‘I do’ to Ceremonies at Sea

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A voyage on an ocean liner can be one of the most romantic experiences, as the number of honeymooners and couples marking anniversaries at sea with Cunard bears witness. But now guests will be able to celebrate an even more special occasion with Cunard: an unforgettable wedding day at sea, conducted by the Captain, aboard one of the most famous ocean liners in the world – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. And while other cruise lines may offer wedding packages, only Cunard can offer the truly unique option of saying ‘I do’ mid-Atlantic on a classic voyage aboard the biggest and grandest ocean liner in the world, Queen Mary 2. Couples wishing to wed can choose from the full spectrum of Cunard’s worldwide voyages lasting seven-nights or more.  Destinations range from the Mediterranean and Scandinavia to Canada and New England, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Hawaii, the Far East and Australia.  To maintain exclusivity, only one wedding is arranged per day, at eith

Denise and Jonathan Barnett – African Adventure And Romance In Tanzania

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Denise and Jonathan Barnett live in London and married last autumn, before embarking on a heavenly honeymoon in Tanzania with The Selous Safari Company .  “We wanted to do something on our honeymoon that neither of us had done before and the idea of lying on a beach for the whole holiday didn’t appeal to either of us as we are both active and love running marathons, skiing – you name it!  So we decided to go on safari.  We considered several safari companies but chose to book Siwandu, which is part of The Selous Safari Company as they offered a luxurious base with the options for open vehicle safaris, boat safaris and even walking safaris every morning with a quality lunch back at base, with enough time for a quick swim before the afternoon activity. This variety really appealed to us. Our first impression of Siwandu in the Selous Game Reserve was how really open and part of the bush it was.  There are no gates or fences and you really felt that you were in the middle of this wo

Rise of the Adventure Honeymoon

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Forgoing the cookie-cutter honeymoon, more newlyweds than ever are celebrating their matrimony with an adrenaline-filled adventure tour. With the increased legalization of gay marriage, Access Trips is also experiencing an increase in both LGBT and heterosexual honeymooners. Led by a multi-lingual guide and expert instructors, an intimate, small group tour is the perfect hassle-free honeymoon for active couples looking to discover a new culture and experience world-class thrills. From action packed mountain biking trips through Nepal and Turkey to thrilling surf tours through Costa Rica and Mexico, Access Trips offers vacations to suit any couple’s interests and skill set. Access Trips is the leading adventure travel operator specializing in exotic learning vacations to 13 countries worldwide. This company offers a wide range of small-group outdoor sports and culinary-focused trips that are expertly designed to allow guests to experience a new culture, learn new skills or fine-tune