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The Ideal wedding venues in Bali

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Indonesia’s visitor-friendly island of Bali is a top choice for destination weddings. With plush beachfront resorts, hinterland hideaways and cliff top villas on tap, brides and grooms-to-be have a world of choice at their fingertips. The island is breathtakingly beautiful. Bali is steeped in culture and heritage. There are many wedding venues in Bali, however to have a gorgeous, luxury wedding, the Intercontinental Bali resort is the ideal choice. The hotel is a world-class icon of hospitality. They offer the best packages to suit each and every bride and groom. There is a range of facilities and many benefits offered for guests, so that they can have their dream wedding, whether it’s a beach, garden or a ball room wedding. Couples will be spoilt for choice, as the hotel offers a wide variety of exclusive and magical wedding venues such as the Imperial villa, Spa retreat, Sunset Garden, Sunset Bay Villa, Taman Cita Garden and many more other venues within the hotel. The food offered at the hotel, will be of premium quality, as they have an internationally recognized team of culinary experts.

Generally the best time for a wedding in Bali is between April and October. From April to October the weather is better than during the monsoon season. During June to August prices for hotels, wedding venues, air-tickets are usually higher. It may also be more difficult to find hotels. The west coast town of Seminyak is a firm favorite for wedding bells. Guests can take pick between a sunset garden wedding overlooking the Indian Ocean or a luxury white wedding at the beach house. The idyllic setting of Jimbaran Bay on the southwestern tip of Bali, is also a good location for a wedding, as this sparkling bay is home to a plethora of wedding venues, many offering breathtakingly beautiful ocean backdrops for ceremonies and receptions.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+

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Planning a romantic tour with your loved one: Rewrite a romantic chapter at the Historic Galle Fort

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Planning to escape the mundane routine of daily life? If the answer is yes, look no farther than Sri Lanka’s historic Galle city, home to the famous Dutch Fort, whose alluring old-world charm, tranquillity and awe-inspiring natural beauty make it a perfect romantic destination.

Situated along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, Galle’s famous Fort is a proud reminder of the city’s European heritage and rich history as a once thriving port city. A short drive fromJetwing Kurulubedda and other beachside Luxury Villas Sri Lanka, the 17th century fortress is a unique representation of Sri Lanka’s Colonial heritage which earned it the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage title. Within the sturdy walls of the Galle Fort lies a quaint European-inspired town complete with lodgings, government offices, churches and museums and is also home to a diverse ethnic community. A favourite travel destination, a weekend spent in the midst of Colonial history and Sri Lanka’s own slice of Europe is all that is needed to inspire romanticism.

Strolling through the narrow alleyways of Galle Fort lined with its compact, colourful 17th and 18th century homes, it is easy to forget that one is still in Sri Lanka. Budget accommodation at the historic homes of the Galle Fort can be arranged and in the luxurious setting of the historic Amangalla Hotel, a former Dutch Governor’s residence, the romanticism of a by-gone era is inescapable. Despite being a top tourist attraction, the Fort is surprisingly tranquil and allows you to leisurely stroll hand-in-hand with your partner to admire the surroundings of this one-of-a-kind European establishment.

Delight her with an intimate meal at the quaint restaurants and coffee shops that line the Fort’s alleys and buy her a beautiful art piece at one of the many antique shops found here. Renew your marriage vows at the historic Dutch Reformed Church and walk along the Fort’s southern-most rampart to watch the sunset over the breathtaking Indian Ocean and cuddle up for a picture at the foot of the picturesque lighthouse and the majestic clock tower. Yes, in Galle, the romanticism of old Europe still lives!

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

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Uncover Sri Lanka’s Premier Botanical Space at Picturesque Peradeniya

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Travellers in search of a luxury Kandy hotel for their holiday in the hill capital will find no finer rest than The Secret Kandy. Located in a strategic position in the city this elegant hotel provides easy access to the Kandyan Kingdom’s most popular attractions.

Regarded as the island’s foremost botanical garden the Royal Botanical Garden of Peradeniya is a horticultural attraction of monumental scope and significance in Sri Lanka. Established as early as 1371 by King Kirti Sri Rajasinhe the venue was later transformed in to a botanical garden by Sir Edward Barnes.
Spread out across 147 acres the Peradeniya Botanical Garden occupies pride of place in the heart of hill capital Kandy where it is located. Towering above the surrounding landscapes at an awe-inspiring altitude of 460m the venue also holds the honour of being the largest botanical garden space of its kind in all of Sri Lanka. With cool weather conditions prevailing throughout most of the calendar year the scenic setting of this royally commissioned horticultural expanse could not be more appropriate.
Showcasing more than 4000 floral species within its confines the garden is lined with ferns, palm trees and screw pines that tower above the rolling lawns of the meticulously manicured grounds of the venue. Must-see points of interest within the garden include its Orchid House where rare species of the flower are housed while The Great Circle with plants planted by foreign rulers including Russian Tzars and British royalty is equally intriguing. The Spice Garden and the park’s own Arboretum and Herbarium are other highlights while the Ebony Collection, Cactus House, Medicinal Garden and the Octagon Conservatory are stunning corners of a garden that is a popular haunt for picnics and weekend getaways.
The Cycad Collection, Fiscus Collection and the Plant House with thorny plant genera are other intriguing quarters of Peradeniya which is also home to a large number of Sal Trees. Ideal for long walks and quiet evenings the flower beds that litter the park contain chrysanthemums, bougainvilleas and roses in full bloom.
A tranquil lake also occupies the centre of the garden and is laden with papyrus reeds and vibrant water lilies for all to see. A tributary monument to George Gardener is also located near the lake in the shape of a domed rotunda.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+

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Maldives Underwater Weddings

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If you wish to find romance in its richest form, mingled in the allurement of tropical island bliss with dazzling white sands for beaches and lapis lazuli stretches for ocean waves, you may not need to look any further than the string of islands that lay nestled amid the heaving leagues of the Indian Ocean. Maldives islands, a charm and beauty of exquisite nature, hard to be described using words, is certainly the place for lovers to weave their enchanted memories around.

If one should say that the mesmerizing loveliness of the turquoise blue waters of these dazzlingly beautiful seas can engulf you behind and before, above and below, when you repeat your eternal vows in the presence of one’s romantically beloved, your happiness will certainly be complete. Pack ones bags to embark on a journey to ultimate bliss!

Underwater weddings have gained popularity over the years and as more people plunge into the depths as they fall wildly in love, they seem to inspire more and more adventurous lovers to follow suit. Needless to say, many companies have now specialized in the services needed for underwater weddings and with their help the perfect ceremony could be easily arranged. The stereotype bridal, with the veiled face might not be the ideal attire for such ceremonies that will also be void of the flowery splendour. Yet somehow, the decoration that beautifies that special moment will be complete with all the colour and grace of the underwater life that you will certainly feel that nothing was missing.

The wedding party could be arranged on a boat that can be decorated with all the flowers that you wish to have. There are companies that can arrange boats which can carry over 100 people, so your family and friends can blissfully partake in this very special occasion.

Honeymoons spent at Maldives resorts such as Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, will surely heighten the romance of your great beginning, with the luxury and comforts of the greatest degree. Maldives spa resorts with their excellent service standards will indeed delight you on your honeymoon, with lavishness beyond your greatest expectation. This tropical paradise is the perfect place to begin your adventure of love.

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