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Now-a-days people are more enthusiastic to get married in faraway places surrounded by breathtaking fabulous scenery. Couples and honeymooners who want exclusivity can choose Singita Ebony which is one of the safari lodges with extravagant accommodations. The honeymoon package offers intimate wedding celebrations in its 12 spacious suite each having private swimming pool. You could have wedding ceremony at selected bush sites in the reserve, in the midst of local singer’s voice mingling with sweet birds chirping. You can exchange vows and spend your time together watching campfire in the wilderness settings, listening to nocturnal songs from the bush heightens the thrilling moment of your marriage celebration. The wedding knot ceremony will remain forever in couple’s memories, while guests will also be amused by the graceful gait of elephant. The Singita team arranges everything from bouquets of native flowers to wedding cake. Singita sweni lodge is one o...

 Chic design comes together with the beauty of nature at Liostasi Ios Hotel & Spa, an enchanting boutique hotel.   Refinement and charm characterize the luxury Ios sea view rooms and suites of the fairytale Liostasi hotel. The luxury sea view rooms and suites, renovated in 2009, offer an opulent atmosphere that combines the islands architecture with contemporary accommodations. All around the hotel, guests can sense the tranquility and serenity of the Island while the service provided is of the highest standards. The Liostasi Ios Hotel & Spa brings discreet luxury and simple elegance to the beautiful island of Ios in the Aegean Sea, Greece. With its rugged hills, small coves, clear waters and pretty white-washed houses, Ios is the perfect place for a family holiday or romantic retreat. The Liostasi Ios Hotel & Spa is situated just a short walk from the principal village of Chora and overlooks a pretty bay with stunning sunset view...

Kristiania Lech is a stylish 4-star superior hotel in Austria, situated very close to the ski lifts in the area and offering panoramic views of the Alps. With a population of just under 1500, Lech is known worldwide for its outstanding ski slopes, as well as for its attractiveness when it comes to foreign royalty and business leaders. The hotel features 29 bedrooms and suites, each of them having a distinct design, focusing on art elements. From antique furniture items, to Viennese art nouveau and modern art, all the rooms of this exquisite hotel appeal to high class guests: ” You do not only rent a room at the Kristiania, but your own private arts collection “- the hotel managers asserted. Dedicated to satisfying the needs of pretentious visitors, the hotel also accommodates two refined restaurants (one for classic dining and the other for more casual meals), a bar, a wine cellar and an outdoor terrace. Kristiania Lech in Austria is said to c...

Black Rock rental Villa in the Santorini, Greece, was developed on a spectacular cliff-top area, overlooking the famous caldera. With its 6700 square feetarea and five beautiful bedrooms, the residence can take pride in its Cycladic architecture and its alluring design. The villa is structured on three levels, each defined by space and attention to details: “ Blackrock contains five gorgeous bedrooms and each has its own en-suite bathroom. The two largest suites are on the lower-ground floor, with three slightly smaller rooms located on the two upper floors of the house. The bedrooms all enjoy stunning views from whichever side of the house they are located on, and are flooded by sunshine throughout the day “. Other features of the Santorini retreat include magnificent outdoor areas, a state-of-the art sound system, a generous swimming pool and jacuzzi. A play room for children is also available. As for the costs, a night in this particular part of Greece...

London is set to welcome 16.9 million visitors this year, the top city worldwide for tourism, according to a MasterCard study. Paris, in second place, is in line to host 16 million. After London and Paris, Bangkok (12.2 million), Singapore (11.8 million) and Istanbul (11.6 million) are forecast to be attractive draws for tourists in 2012. In terms of growth in visitor numbers, Rio de Janeiro (+28.6 per cent), Tokyo (+21.5 per cent), Abu Dhabi (+17.9 per cent), Tunis (+17.7 per cent), Istanbul (+14.7 per cent) and Toronto (7.6 per cent) will see the biggest increases compared with last year. On a global scale, tourists will be heading in large numbers towards the Asia-Pacific region, set to register an increase of 9.5 per cent in total visitors. In terms of tourist spending, London (US$21.1 billion), New York (US$19.4 billion) and Bangkok (US$19.3 billion) are set to occupy the top three positions, followed by Paris (US$17.8 billion). The MasterCard st...

Known for fashion and design, Milan is located in northern Italy and is the country’s second largest and most cosmopolitan city. Offering top-notch art, culture, history and food, Milan is the perfect spot for a weekend of urban exploration. Before you head out on your first day in the city, we recommend signing up online for Milan’s bikesharing program, BikeMi . The program features thousands of bikes at more than 200 bike stations placed strategically near highly trafficked spots, including tourist attractions and metro stations. BikeMi enables travelers to see the city at their pace while also saving the environment and money — daily passes cost €2.50. No trip to Milan is complete without a visit to Piazza del Duomo (“Cathedral Square”), the city’s main square. There you’ll find the city’s Gothic cathedral, the Duomo — it is the largest cathedral in Italy and the fourth largest in the world. The architecture inside and out is worth a close look.  Ladies,...