We get why destination weddings can be so appealing: celebrations tend to be a lot more intimate, and the logistics of hosting international friends and family can be a lot easier than staying at home.
If you’re planning a destination wedding or elopement, there are few better places than a dreamy island ceremony on Mauritius — it’s close to South Africa, competitively priced, and easier than ever with all-inclusive packages and on-site wedding coordinators.
Just four hours from South Africa (and without the jet lag or temperamental weather you might experience by going further afield), Mauritius offers comparable — if not better — value for money when compared with local venues. The island is serviced by just about every major airline, making it an ideal point to “meet in the middle” if you have friends and family coming in from overseas.
Hotels in Mauritius offer a host of discounts and value-adds for couples saying their nuptials on the island, so ask our friendly Sure Travel agents to help you take full advantage.
One resort we always recommend to engaged couples is the four-star, adults-only Ambre Resort & Spa. This stunning resort on the East Coast is the ultimate contemporary retreat for those 16 and up. It’s the perfect place to go if you’re looking to combine your wedding and honeymoon.
Your friends and family will love that it’s all-inclusive (ie. no fights over budget or confusion about who’s paying for what at the end of the holiday). And the bride and groom can maximise time with guests rather than fretting over last-minute details.
Just think of the photos! We’re talking a romantic vow exchange as the sun sets over powdery-soft sand and brilliant teal seas, after all.
World Leisure Holidays has a wedding specialist who will guide you through the entire process of a destination wedding — from colour schemes and bouquets to music, decor, photography and videography.
They can also help with information about the legalities and logistics of planning a wedding in Mauritius — the ceremony, paperwork and formalities.
When it comes to the honeymoon, Mauritius offers activities for all interests and budgets: snorkelling, hiking and adrenaline sports; golf and spa packages; gourmet foodie experiences and live entertainment; bustling markets and shopping.
For honeymooners travelling outside of peak season, Air Mauritius offers free flights for the bride (only applicable taxes apply) as well as complimentary business-class lounge access in South Africa. They also offer group rates for weddings, complete with cake or champagne to kick off the festivities!
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Contact your nearest Sure Travel agency to enquire or book. The low season for 2019 is from now to June 13; July 9 to September 19; and October 1 to December 3.
