We're having an Ozzie moment

We've already started pulling out the woolies and wheat bags at home, but Port Douglas, Australia is the ticket to a hot hen party or wedding.

Between May to August the weather's not too hot to handle – it is the most popular time to walk down the aisle – and coincides with the one of the biggest parties in Australia, the Port Douglas Carnival (May 20-30). For 10 balmy days and nights the town comes alive with revelers set to enjoy some of Australia’s best food, wine, music and culture.

Top events include the Food and Wine Taste of Port (where a resourceful bride once hosted her wedding reception), Sheraton Mirage’s Longest Lunch and the fabulous Seafood Extravaganza held at the local marina.

For guests with young family in tow the Mile Beach Family Fun Day, Douglas Songwriters Competition and the entertaining Macrossan Street Parade is sure to entertain.

For more information visit www.weddingsportdouglas.com.au. If tying the knot in May, newly weds and their guests will have plenty of entertainment options at Port Douglas’ Canivale.  

For more information visit www.carnivale.com.au

Posted by Melissa Gardi on 16 April 2010 | 43 comments

No better time

What’s better than a tropical holiday? Two tropical holidays!

It’s the tail end of Valentine’s month and the good folks at the new InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa are feeling the love. Steal away to this heavenly hideaway, accept a proposal, and you could win a free wedding!

Propose (or convince your beau to propose) while staying at the InterContinental Fiji in February and the resort will treat you to a complimentary wedding, including a wedding coordinator, venue hire, marriage license, minister or celebrant, Fijian choir, flowers for the bride and groom, and a buffet dinner with a three-hour beverage package.

Sure, you have to shell out to be in to win, but flights are more economical than ever (check out www.airnz.co.nz) and we’d hardly call escaping to a picturesque paradise an imposition! Weddings may be held any time between now and next February. Conditions apply, so email weddings.fiji@interconti.com or visit www.intercontinental.com/fiji for details.

Posted by Melissa Gardi on 23 February 2010 | 78 comments