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‘TODAY THROWS A WEDDING: 10 YEARS OF I DO’s’
Honeymoons by Virtuoso®, The Leading Luxury Travel Network
For the past nine years, Virtuoso® has provided honeymoons of a lifetime for the lucky couples who share their nuptials with America through ‘TODAY Throws A Wedding.’ And, this year is no exception! This year, the travel experts at Virtuoso have created four exceptional choices, from the exotic to perennial favorites, exclusively for TODAY’s lucky bride and groom, and each celebrating the 10th anniversary of ‘TODAY Throws A Wedding.’
WINNER:
G’Day Mate: The Ultimate 10-day Aussie Experience
Presented by: Kathy Burn Lamphier, CTC - President, POSH TRAVEL, LTD
- The Land Down Under attracts those with a slightly adventurous side. Visitors come for the breathtaking waters, but fall in love with the diversity of the country and the warm, fun-loving Aussies.
- Our couple will begin their stay by crossing the International Date Line while in luxe Business-Class aboard Qantas Airways’ new ultra-quiet, ultra-comfortable A380 jetliner.
- Upon arriving in Sydney, paradise awaits as these lucky honeymooners make their way to Hamilton Island’s most deluxe resort, Qualia. Imagine over 70 tropical islands dotted around the Coral Sea, on the edge of the South pacific, surrounded by crystal clear blue water.
- They will spend 4 nights in one of Qualia’s 60 individual luxurious pavilions, set in 30 acres of lush tropical gardens.
- From here, they can explore the Great Barrier Reef, sea kayaking, scuba diving, enjoy the spa, cuddle the local koalas, or do nothing at all.
- During their stay, TODAY’s couple will enjoy a 60-minute helicopter ride to Fantasea Reefworld for an underwater view of the reef, followed by a champagne picnic on Whitehaven Beach.
- The couple will then to fly back to Sydney for a look at the city life, arriving at The Observatory hotel in Sydney’s popular Rocks district, where they’ll enjoy gorgeous views of the water from their Jr. Suite.
 Whether dining at Galileo, Sydney’s leading five-star hotel restaurant or enjoying their 10 hours of spa treatments, the couple will be pampered at The Observatory!
- Our active couple will partake in The Sydney Classic bike tour to take in the sites as a local, as well as try out surfing at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach with a private instructor, and enjoy a Sydney harbor cruise.
- They’ll also climb the Sydney Harbor Bride at dusk, standing over 400 feet above sea level, allowing for spectacular views of the famed Sydney Opera House and Harbor.
- For the last day, the couple will enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbor and a VIP tour, including koala cuddle, of Sydney Wildlife World.
- All tours provided by Swain Tours.
Arabian Dreams Honeymoon in Oman
Presented by: Jessica Griscavage, CTA - Leisure Travel Consultant, McCabe World Travel
- Located just 90 minutes from Dubai, Oman is one of the most remarkable and unexpected honeymoon destinations. Given these two extraordinary resorts, it is the next “hot spot” for newlyweds in-the-know.
- Our couple will fly in style in Business-Class aboard Qatar Airways.
- Top 10 reasons to Honeymoon in Oman:
- The couple will arrive the Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay by tandem paragliding across the bay. The unbelievable culture & beauty set amidst swaying date palms, mountains to one side and almost a mile white sand beaches and bright blue water to the other
- A private Pool Villa Suite to call home for the next 5 days.
- Couples Massage & Sunset Cruise – this romantic journey for two includes an Aphrodite Bath, followed by an Oriental Massage & Facial, and finally a spectacular private sunset cruise
- Arabic Cooking Class with the master chef at the Chef’s table, and a spectacular 10-course dinner at the “Starlight Table”, set at 960 feet atop the hillside, designed especially for the couple
- Opportunity to visit local villages, some of which are filled with petroglyphs and ruins of ancient life
- After a day at the spa, the couple will transfer to The Chedi, Muscat in the capital of Oman, for another 5 days
- Known as “Arabia’s Jewel”, this is the perfect city for an adventurous couple, they may be enticed to explore underwater by snorkeling or scuba, or the city’s historic forts and souks
- Five days in a Chedi Club Suite overlooking the Gulf of Oman, the resort is set in a water garden on a stretch of private, sandy shore
- Visits to Al Alam Palace, residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and The Grand Mosque, home of the world’s largest Swarovsky chandelier
- Camel rides, desert camp-outs and “wadi-bashing” trips to the dunes for the more adventurous!
South African Splendor
Presented by: Tamsyn Fricker - Travel Aristry Africa
- Coined the “World’s Best City,” Cape Town is a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon that combines luxury with the exotic.
- The first leg of the journey will begin on South African Airways, where the couple will enjoy Premium Business Class service.
- Upon arriving Cape Town, the couple will spend three fabulous nights at the new One&Only Cape Town located in the center of the fashionable Victoria & Alfred Waterfront overlooking the marina with panoramic views of the iconic Table Mountain standing guard on the horizon.
- Experience pristine beaches with breaching whales and world-renowned vineyards in the Cape wine region from the comfort of your spacious Island Suite located on its own private island complete with privileged access to the exclusive One&Only Spa
 (2 people/210 minutes): Enjoy 90 minutes in your own Private Treatment Suite with soaking bath, steam shower and relaxation area before 120 minutes of treatment tailored to your individual needs.
- Personal 24-hour Butler Service
- Private dinners at maze by Gordon Ramsay, world-class sushi at “Nobu” and award-wining wine from the 6,000 bottle tri-level wine loft housing the largest collection of South African wine in the world.
- South African Wine Tasting with the One&Only Sommelier with tasting menu from maze in the Wine Loft
- Private dinner at maze by Gordon Ramsay
- Private dinner at Nobu
- Travel to one of South Africa’s most award winning winemakers in the heart of the majestic Cape Winelands and experience a day in the life, including a meal in a historic homestead and visit to local village.
- Next, fly across the lush South African bush to the luxurious Singita Lebombo Lodge on the game-rich 33,000 acre property in Kruger National Park. Like the Lebombo Euphorbia tree after which it was named, the Lebombo lodge is one of a kind. This exclusive safari sanctuary is comprised of only 15 open-air suites elevated on stilts to give you
 the sensation of being in the trees. Groves of Acacia and Marula trees give way to open expanses of grassland where zebra, antelope and wildebeest graze freely as you explore the region in chauffeur driven open land rovers and personally guided walking tours. This area is particularly famous for leopard sightings and is located on the Park’s eastern border where large prides of lion thrive including the famous Mountain Pride of lions. After your safari, retire to the lodge for champagne from the comfort of your daybed with breathtaking views of the African sunset.
- An open-air suite
- Gourmet meals and drinks
- Two Open Land Rover Safaris per day and walking safaris with experienced guide
Two if By Land & Sea Honeymoon: A Celebration of 10 Years
- Virtuoso’s “Two if By Land & Sea Honeymoon” brings together the traditional 10th anniversary gift of metals by way of a Caribbean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas®, combined
 with a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, complete with treatments at the resort’s “Silver Rain” Spa.
- Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas: Five-Day Western Caribbean Cruise
- TODAY's honeymooners can be as active as they want while onboard the world's largest cruise ship. Activities include such innovations as the FlowRider surf simulator; H2O Zone water park; a full-size boxing ring; cantilevered whirlpools suspended 112 ft. above the ocean and much more.
- During their journey, the couple will depart Port Canaveral, Florida, and have a day at sea to enjoy their Jr. Suite and ship’s activities before continuing on to Labadee, Haiti, Ocho Rios, Jamaica and finally stopping in Georgetown Grand Cayman Island.
- The romance of the spectacular Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman awaits TODAY’s newlyweds. Spanning 144 acres from Seven Mile Beach to the North Sound, The Ritz-Carlton sets new standards for a world-class resort both in the Caribbean and beyond. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman unites the top names in every field to create a Caribbean resort without compare, collectively known as Seven Wonders on Seven Mile Beach. While there, the couple will enjoy …
 Five nights in the Opal Suite with a full kitchen, spacious living room and 1,400 square foot terrace overlooking Seven Mile Beach and the Caribbean Sea, also the premier vantage point for watching ships enter and depart George Town Harbour
- In celebration of winning the 10th Today wedding and as an homage to the modern 10th anniversary gift of diamonds, a couples Diamond Perfection Body Treatment at Silver Rain, a La Prairie Spa in the Two if By Sea private suite
- A private boat charter to renowned Stingray City and snorkeling adventure with an Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau naturalist as the guide
- Couples golf lesson and round on Blue Tip, the Greg Norman designed course
- Giveback Giveaway volunteer experience with the Blue Iguana Recovery Program and Ambassadors Naturalists to help preserve Cayman’s largest indigenous land animal from extinction
- Whether basking on the beautiful beaches, taking a plunge in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea, or enjoying the many facilities and activities of the resort, our honeymooners will be perfectly pampered. They can even renew their vows upon the sands of Seven Mile Beach if they like.
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