Exploring Asia's 'Romance Route' with Relais and Chateaux

Romantic escapes and enchanting weddings can be celebrated along a Relais andamp; Chateaux ‘Romance Route’ at four of the most charming hotels in the Far East.

Private ceremonies can be arranged in traditional Khmer-style with blessings by monks within Cambodia’s world famous Angkor Wat in Siem Reap by The Heritage Suites Hotel.With chauffeured transportation in a vintage 1962 Mercedes,andnbsp; the two night ‘Romantic Escape’ includes accommodation in a peaceful bungalow suite with daily breakfast for two and a candlelit dinner.

Against the backdrop of Guilin’s enchanting scenery and dramatic karst mountain landscape in China, design hotel HOMA Chateau specialises in ‘Romantic Escape’ packages including wedding ceremonies at scenic spots or even the neighbouringYuzi Paradise Art Park.

Complete with VIP hosting, a two night package priced at RMB 7,600 includes a sculpture park tour, outdoor yoga, ceramics art class, Wind Forest lunch, lakeside and cave candlelight dinners and spa pampering.A three-night package priced at RMB 10,800 additionally includes wedding photography and extra sightseeing. Both offers are open until October 31.

On peaceful Bangrak Beach in Koh Samui, The Scent Hotel’s ‘Romantic Island Escapade’ is on offer until July 15 and from September 16 to December 20 at THB 17,010 for three nights.With accommodation in a Sea Breeze suite, it includes airport transfers, breakfast, dinner and oil massage for two – with both western and Thai-style wedding ceremonies available on request.

In the renowned tiger reserve of Bandhavgarh National Park in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, The Mahua Kothi has 12 luxurious guest houses in one of the most beautiful natural sanctuaries on the subcontinent.

Tucked between the picturesque Vindhya and Satpura ranges, the lodge has it all – nature, tranquility, hospitality and eco-friendliness – with twice daily expeditions included to spot tigers and wild game amid a dramatic landscape of dense jungle, steep rocky hills, grasslands and valleys.

Mahua Kothi’s ‘Romance Package’ for two offers six nights for the price of five.Guests can use the recently launched iPhone application to book their romantic escapes or visit the multi-lingual Relais andamp; Chateaux websites to find their perfect holiday.

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