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RIMBA JIMBARAN

BALI, INDONESIA

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WHERE? Amongst the

palms in Jimbaran Bay, a

30 minute drive from

Denpasar Airport.

ROMANCE BASICS Nestled in

the tranquil surrounds of Jimbaran

Bay, Rimba (Indonesian for ‘forest’)

is the latest resort from the owners

of nearby Ayana. Spend your days

lounging by one of the six swimming pools, totalling one hectare of water, and

book a pool access room to be a few easy steps from a cooling swim at all times.

Enjoy a romantic dinner at To’ge restaurant and watch the sunset from the rooftop

bar, Unique. A stay at Rimba also entitles you to priority access at Ayana’s famous

Rock Bar, carved into cliffs above the ocean.

How much? From US$230 per night for two. rimbajimbaran.com

DELAMORE

LODGE,

NEW ZEALAND

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WHERE? On Waiheke Island,

35 minutes off the coast

of Auckland.

ROMANCE BASICS This boutique

luxury property is an intimate escape

from city life, with only four suites and

a two-bedroom guest house. The

Delamore honeymoon package

includes two nights accommodation,

a one hour spa treatment, romantic

four course dinner, private island and

vineyard tour, plus more. With

endless sea views and a private

terrace to take them in, Delamore

Lodge is the place to unwind after

your big day.

How much? From NZ$3,882

for the honeymoon package.

delamorelodge.com

romantic stays

A romantic weekend away before the wedding, or an unforgettable honeymoon destination.

Relax and recharge with some quality time together at one of these picturesque properties

SPICERS VINEYARD ESTATE,

HUNTER VALLEY

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WHERE? In the Hunter Valley, a two and a half hour drive from Sydney.

ROMANCE BASICS Set on a peaceful private vineyard, amongst the grapes and

gumtrees, Spicers is a five star boutique property in one of Australia’s finest wine

regions. The twelve guestrooms boast king sized beds, views of the surrounds and a

wood burning fireplace for cosy nights in. Spicers’ Gourmet Escape package offers

accommodation for two nights, dinner at Restaurant Botanica, breakfast daily and more.

How much? From $895 per suite, for two nights midweek. spicersgroup.com.au

TAJ EXOTICA RESORT

AND SPA, MALDIVES

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WHERE? On a private island in the Maldives, in the Indian Ocean.

ROMANCE BASICS Picture a tropical island paradise, with pristine white

sand beaches and sparkling azure seas, and you’ve a pretty accurate image

of the Maldive Islands. Whether a bungalow over the crystal clear lagoon, or a suite

with a private plunge pool, the 64 villas at this exclusive resort are each luxuriously

appointed and just steps from the sea. For the ultimate indulgence, the property’s

Jiva Grande Spa offers traditional Indian wellness treatments.

How much? From US$1862.50 per night for an ocean lagoon villa. tajhotels.com

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