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Say “I Do” in Sri Lanka

by Fritzjames Stephen Posted on
A seaside wedding with a rose walkway
A seaside wedding with a rose walkway
A seaside wedding with a rose walkway | Photo via Good Free Photos

An island blessed with immense natural beauty, Sri Lanka has long been deemed as an ideal holiday destination. Encircled by the emerald waters of the Indian Ocean, it has a varied landscape that is the perfect complement for its rich cultural and historical heritage.

Sri Lanka’s diverse attractions make it the ideal destination for a getaway with the dearest family and friends if they are attending the wedding. Couples planning destination weddings usually want their guests to enjoy a vacation with the wedding being the centre piece of the adventure. Noted for its enchanting beaches, it would be ideal for you to have a beach wedding in Sri Lanka. Choose a reputed resort such as AVANI Kalutara Resort to say “I do” against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset.

There are even more outdoor settings to choose from in the island, from mystic mountainous terrain to lush green forests. Having a destination wedding in Sri Lanka will allow the couple to celebrate their nuptials for longer instead of the few hours of a wedding ceremony back home. More importantly a document registering the marriage can be obtained, thus legitimizing the union. All the paperwork can be handled by the wedding planners. However the best advantage is the ease of celebrating a wedding in Sri Lanka that will eliminate stress for the couple and their parents. .

Of course if you want to truly create a magical moment of romance, you can always opt to include an elephant in the ceremony! Yes such things can be arranged and a gentle giant will take you and your one true love on an unforgettable first ride along the shore, as the sun sets in the horizon, splashing fiery reds and oranges across the sky in celebration.

Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.

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Romantic Escape in a Tropical Paradise

by auburn Posted on
Wedding decorations at Seychelles
Image Credit: AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa

Seychelles an archipelago of 115 small islands has plenty to offer when it comes to romantic holidays. Pristine dazzling white sandy beaches and lush forested islands, many of which are protected reserves for rare bird and animal life are surrounded by a clear blue sea full of amazing marine life and offer dreamlike settings for romantic holidays. Although the weather is mostly hot and humid for a good part of the year, clear blue skies add to the dreamlike quality of the environment

With plenty of natural beauty, gorgeous attractions and luxurious holiday amenities to indulge in, visitors won’t have a dull day in beautiful Seychelles. Couples looking to have their weddings in Seychelles, should look at the many hotels such as the AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa and to choose one that provides you with all the right amenities with a romantic touch. Whether you are planning your honeymoon, a couple’s retreat or a quick getaway from your busy life with your loved one, the right hotel matters a great deal in making sure that your stay is comfortable, enjoyable and romantic.

Visiting some of the country’s amazing national parks such as the Vallee de Mai with its wonderful collection of flora including the coco de mer, world’s largest seed, the Aldabra Atoll the world’s largest coral atoll stretching 22 km and enclosing a huge tidal lagoon home to giant land and marine tortoise and other marine creatures can form an exciting part of a romantic holiday. Diving, snorkeling, fishing, viewing corals from a glass bottom boat and sailing around the islands on day trips or longer itineraries are other options to consider. Try out pampering spa treatments to promote relaxation and to slow things down. Turn off all electronic devices and tune out from the world for a while.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Wedding Planning Tips if you are Marrying in Malaysia

by roland Posted on
Image Credit: AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort

With the engagement behind them, most couples would commence the long drawn out and somewhat tedious process of arranging the wedding plans. There will also be the few who wish to have a destination wedding. For such couples, Malaysia is an affordable option. However, there are certainly several tips one should take advantage of when getting married in Malaysia to make the most of their money and time. Malaysia is an affordable option for those working in a limited budget. Because travel to Malaysia from nearby nations is not very expensive, tourists have the added advantage of making use of early bird discounts on airfare because a wedding would have to be planned well in advance. However, this does not mean that a wedding cannot be planned spontaneously either for many hotels and resorts would be delighted to accommodate you with prepared wedding packages.

One of the most important things to keep in mind when planning a wedding is time. Time is of the essence, especially in wedding planning, because there are many tiny details from flower arrangements to dinner menus that require your fullest attention. Therefore, start planning well in advance and after deciding on a budget, lock down a wedding hotel in Sepang. In the process of selecting your venue, you may be inundated with choices, but the first important thing is to request a proposed cost estimate from the hotel after factoring in all your needs. This can be done over the phone, as most hotels are very accommodating, or even online such as the service offered by AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort through their website.

Since most hotel packages include the basics required (including flower arrangements, meals for the guests and seating space), the next major thing to keep in mind when planning a wedding in Malaysia is to book a photographer well in advance of the date to get the best deal. Follow these tips and you will undoubtedly enjoy a very memorable and smooth wedding.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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Thinking of Marrying in Thailand?

by caleb Posted on
Image Credit: AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa

With the rapid globalisation witnessed by the world during the past fifty years, the world has shrunk in size, metaphorically, making communication and travel convenient. Increased globalisation also means that those who wish to get married in an exotic destination can also do with immense ease for the internet facilitates such events effectively. Weddings abroad are fast becoming the ‘in’ thing to do as it allows couples to have memorable places they can visit and relieve old memories, while enjoying the convenience of opting for wedding packages that make the process hassle free. If you wish to get married in Thailand, there are certain tips and tricks that one can take advantage of to obtain a better deal.

First and foremost, the wonderful diversity Thailand enjoys in terms of its culture, architecture and natural beauty, allow couples the wonderful opportunity to choose the kind of backdrop they wish when they exchange their vows. Couples can choose to select a wide variety of backdrops for their wedding photographs and choose, for instance, a beachside wedding at AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa and exchange vows and sunset leading to a dinner in the evening. On the other hand, a wedding in Pattaya can also be a reception at a hotel with a stunning interior.

Apart from the wedding ceremony itself, there are several other rules and regulations foreign couples will need to comply with prior to exchanging vows. These include a trip to the Embassy to obtain an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry in Thailand. In order to obtain this Affirmation, a form has to be filled and submitted with your passport. Once obtained, the Affirmation must be translated into Thai. This can be done in less than an hour if you are willing to pay extra. Afterwards, all these documents need to be submitted to the Thai Consular Office for Authentication.

Thereafter, when the marriage is to be registered, there are several documents that are required by the relevant government office. These include copies of passports, visas and the Letter of Affirmation. Also, make sure to take two witnesses!

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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Beach Wedding Sri Lanka

by CatalinaC Forbes Posted on
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Image Credit: AVANI Kalutara Resort

Sri Lanka being a striking island in the Indian Ocean, with collection of long stretches of glorious sandy beaches framing the country, is the perfect destination for the tropical beach bound wedding of your dreams. Majority of the tourist hotels and beach resorts in the country such as AVANI Kalutara Resort provide wedding planning packages, which will assist you in all the arrangements and other organizations for you to host the perfect beach wedding in Sri Lanka, where all you’ll have to do, is simply show up!

However here are a few tips to consider when hosting the perfect beach wedding. As it is important to remember that keeping aside the picture perfect vision of you and the love of your life saying I do, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Indian ocean and the backdrop of the majestic sunset; beach weddings can be messy.

The weather is also a major factor when hosting a beach wedding. In order to make sure half your decorations don’t wash away by the tide or your dress don’t get blown over your face during your celebration, check seasonal weather conditions with the professional wedding planners before scheduling your wedding. In Sri Lanka the tides will be stronger with harsher winds during the monsoon seasons, so try to avoid this unpredictable time to get married.

You will have to be prepared with high quality sound amplification devices as the waves can get pretty loud. This is something your wedding organisers will take care of, although make sure to check with them before hand to avoid any inconveniences.

Keeping the above factors in mind, run off to Sri Lanka with your better half to tie the knot beside the tranquil waters of the ocean.

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.

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Categories Destinations Honeymoon

Honeymoon in the Maldives- A great start to a new journey!

by auburn Posted on
Honeymoon in maldives

Maldives is one of the highest ranking honeymooning spots around the world. These picture perfect islands are the ultimate island paradise. The Maldives is a collection of exotic islands, thus it is quite common to find that each resort is placed on individual islands, giving you an impeccable option for some much needed privacy when on your honeymoon.

Land on a golden beach, miles away from the hustle of the busy world into an intimate haven with your better half. It is also the ideal spot to relax and unwind; especially after a hectic few months of worrying about every little detail of your wedding. The tropical atmosphere in Maldives swamped with remarkable palm-fringed beaches, diverse coral reefs, crystal clear lagoons, beautiful star lit nights and luxurious Maldives water bungalows is the best way to start celebrating a lifetime together with you beloved.

Majority of the popular holiday resorts and villas such as Velassaru Maldives provide exclusive honeymoon packages to make sure you experience the best of your peaceful time. Enjoy romantic candle lit dinners, eat to your hearts content, soak up the warm goodness of the Maldives sun, stretch out in the beach, swim in the beautiful blue waters of the ocean and simply just have fun, far away from disturbance of the rest of the world. To experience the best and relaxed honeymoon, spend from 10 to 12 days in the tropics of Maldives.

The peak season for tourism in the Maldives is usually from April to November as it is the summer. The beaches may get quite crowded during this time as it is a watersport haven. However, you can enjoy a your honeymoon in the privacy of the chicest tourist resorts of the area. But if you want to avoid the monsoon season, plan your honeymoon between May and October as it less crowded and ideal for peaceful retreat.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+

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Celebrate Your Special Day in Malaysia

by CatalinaC Forbes Posted on
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Image Credit: AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort

Malaysia is one of the most visited holiday destinations of the world. From luxurious resorts, to stunning sceneries, exotic food, and world class shopping centres, Malaysia’s got everything necessary for your fantasy tropical wedding. Most holiday resorts in Malaysia such as AVANI Sepang Goldcoast Resort provide wedding planning packages, so where ever you want to get married; a wedding hotel in Sepang , Kuala Lumpur or any other city in Malaysia, all you have to do is give instructions and simply show up.

However, the legal processes of marriage in Malaysia as a foreigner are quite peculiar. The following key factors should be kept in mind and followed;

Firstly, it is necessary to obtain a ‘Single status declaration’ from your embassy, for both you and your fiancé individually. If document is not originally provided in English or Malay, the next step is to get it translated by the commissioner of Oath in Malaysia (widely available around the country) unless your embassy is willing to do it for you.
After the two single status declarations are final, you are required to take it along with a copy of each of your birth certificates to the notarial service counter at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Malaysia in Putrajaya.

Next you have get your hands on the National Registration Department (NRD) document; JPN.KC02, you may seek assistance from the department to get it soon.

It is mandatory that foreigners reside in the marriage district for at least 7 days before applying for registration under the NRD.

Now all that is left for you to do is to register the marriage, this is done by any branch of the NRD dispersed around the country. You are required to take with you, the single status declaration documents, copies of birth certificates, the original passport, copies of the important pages (such as the page of the arrival date stamp together with a copy of the card of departure and the personal information page), the JPN.KC02 document together with one colour photograph measuring 32mm x 38mm taken in front of a blue screen for both of you.

The date your actual marriage is usually about three weeks away from the date of the registration and the registration fees; RM30 should be settled on the date of your marriage, not the registration. It is also important that you prepare two witnesses above the age of 21 to appear at your marriage ceremony with their original passports.

The parties getting married are required to bring the along their original passports together with the form produced after registration at the NRD. The dress code for your marriage is also strict in Maldives. Casual clothing is usually not permitted especially jeans and t- shirts.

On the actual day of your marriage, punctuality is key as the marriage counter at NRD will be closed, so arrive before that as it is first-in first served basis or you will be required to reschedule. The marriage certificate will be handed over on this day, endorse it with the MFA and marriage can be registered back home as well.

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.

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Categories Destinations Honeymoon Island Honeymoon

Honeymoon with Your Better Half in Praslin

by Lavinia Woolf Posted on
Berjaya Praslin Resort - Resort Aerial Beach Against Sky
Berjaya Praslin Resort - Resort Aerial Beach Against Sky
Berjaya Praslin Resort – Resort Aerial Beach Against Sky

As one of the world’s top honeymoon destinations Praslin Island offers newlyweds a pristine piece of paradise all to themselves. Littered with Seychelles honeymoon resorts and hotels including the likes of Berjaya Praslin Resort and countless others, honeymooners are spoiled for choice when it comes to holiday packages in Praslin. Less than 29 miles from Mahé the island is the second biggest island in the country in both scale and populace. Lined with verdant valleys and forests of palm the island is a tranquil alternative to the more tourist congested Mahé.

Renowned for its white, sandy beaches and stunning coastlines couples can expect to find a beach holiday destination ideal for their first vacation as a married couple. The island’s most popular beaches include Anse Lazio which is frequently dubbed ‘The best beach in the world’ by many a travel publication and poll. Ideal for swimming activities, the granite boulder laden beach is also home to two scenic coves and serves as one of the best snorkelling destinations in the Seychelles. The beach is especially breathtaking at first light. The beach, however, is not all there is to marvel at when in Praslin as the iconic Vallée de Mai, the globe’s most extensive coco de mer forest and World Heritage Site, is also found here. The forest is perhaps best known as the leafy home of all six endemic species of palm trees in the Seychelles.

As an island which attracts many an artist, culturally inclined couples can also explore the many art spaces and galleries occupying the island including Galerie Passerose. The Cap Samy Art Gallery commands a captivating location 300m above sea level on a hillside location. Honeymooners can also venture inland to visit the biggest human settlement in Praslin named Grand Anse where local restaurants and other recreational facilities are found. The country’s national bird, the black parrot is also frequently spotted here, especially close to the Church of St. Matthew and its vicinity.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+

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The Dream Destination Wedding Venues in Caloundra

by Lavinia Woolf Posted on
beautiful bride on beach with long white wedding dress at sunset in Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Picture Credit – Oaks Oasis Resort

Picture yourself walking along the soft sandy beach with your partner beside you, the warm sun shining down on you, while the waves touch your feet and the sea breeze gently touching your face; wouldn’t this be like a dream come true? This is what most couples get to experience after their magical weddings that take place in Caloundra, one of the most beautiful areas on the Sunshine Coast. Located in the third largest populated city in Australia which is Queensland, the Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Caloundra, Noosa Heads, Kawana Waters and Maroochydore are some of the areas that are coastal hubs and are known for the wedding venues in Sunshine Coast.

Those who dream of a beautiful beach wedding often end up in Caloundra because the area boasts a picturesque setting for weddings. Outdoor weddings take place in this area throughout the year because of the subtropical climate. Most of the hotels located in Caloundra such as Oaks Oasis offer wedding hosting services to their guests. Hiring a wedding planner from the area itself will make the process much more convenient. The soft white sand acts as a soft carpet down the aisle, where the beautiful ocean can be used as the backdrop while you exchange your vows and say I Do.

Beach weddings are the most popular functions but for those who prefer an indoor wedding can use the magnificent Caloundra Golf Club. At the golf club, there is a special outdoor location for the ceremony and an air-conditioned interior space for the function. The pictures that you will be able to capture in this area will be truly magical. If you need more excitement and uniqueness to your wedding another amazing location you would find in Caloundra is the Aussie World theme park.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.

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Lovers Leap

by pushpitha Posted on

Lover’s Leap is as romantic as the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet. Located in Trincomalee, Lover’s Leap can be found in the vicinity of the Koneswaram Temple. Many Trincomalee hotel providers list out Lovers Leap as a famous tourist attraction, and some hotels such as Trinco Blu by Cinnamon, even add it as part of a tour of the city! If you’re staying in the vicinity, do make it a point to visit the Koneswaram Temple and Lovers Leap.

Legend has it that Francina van Reed fell in love with a young Dutch officer and was believed to have been engaged until the time his period in the Foreign Service came to an end. Following the termination of the engagement, the young officer was set to depart to his home country from the harbour. Upon watching her beloved’ ship depart, young Francina threw herself off the cliff and died a tragic death. To commemorate her untimely and devastating death, her father, an officer of high ranks constructed a stone pillar inscribing the date April 24th 1687.

It has been known that lovers who couldn’t be together due to family restrains or other issues, have flung themselves off the rock, in the hope of being reunited together in the afterlife. However, despite the tragic stories that have come to surround Lover’s Leap, the view from the summit will simply take your breath away – without having to fling yourself off the rock.

Lovers Leap can only be accessed through the Koneswaram Temple so do bear in mind that as footwear is not permitted inside the premises of the Temple; the ideal time to visit would be in the early hours of the morning or at dusk. Also remember to dress appropriately or entry to the temple premises will not be permitted.

Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world. Google+

 

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