2013-08-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Every year, after the champagne has been popped and the engagement ring admired by excited well-wishers, almost 5,000 brides and grooms-to-be turn to Thomson and First Choice to help them plan their special day abroad. And now, Thomson and First Choice Weddings have added another top-spot to tie-the-knot to their weddings programme – the beautiful island of Mauritius.
From May 2014, Thomson and First Choice Weddings’ customers will be able to fly direct to the dream destination in the Indian Ocean on the Thomson 787 Dreamliner from London Gatwick airport. Year round sunshine makes Mauritius the obvious choice for those dreaming of a sun-kissed wedding day. There are seven hotels and a variety of packages to choose from which are sure to please even the most discerning bride and groom. And what’s more, the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters offer the happy couple the ideal honeymoon destination to relax and unwind after their big day.
Thomson and First Choice weddings in Mauritius offer excellent value with prices from just £515 for a legal ceremony. This includes a decorated venue and ceremony; registrar fees; a delicious wedding cake; two glasses of champagne; a room upgrade (subject to availability); breakfast in bed; a fruit basket, flowers and wine in the room; a candlelit dinner for two and, of course, the all-important marriage certificate.
First Choice offers 14 night holidays to Mauritius staying at the 4Sun Premier Lux Tamassa resort on an all-inclusive basis from £2,019 per person. Price is based on two adults sharing, and includes flights departing from Gatwick airport on 11 May 2014 and transfers. To find out more about this holiday or to book visit your local Thomson featuring First Choice travel shop, firstchoice.co.uk or call 0871 200 7799.
For those looking for something a little extra special the infinity package at the Thomson Platinum 5T Lux Grand Gaube is sure to make it an unforgettable day. As well as the above, for just £1,625 the lovebirds receive a beautiful bouquet and buttonhole; two bottles of champagne; a massage and body scrub for the groom; massage, pedicure, hair and make-up for the bride; musicians for the ceremony; pressing of the bridal bouquet; 50 photos to remember the day and a wedding couples massage.
Thomson offers 14 night holidays to Mauritius staying at the Platinum 5T Lux Grande Gaube hotel on an all-inclusive basis from £2,239 per person. Price is based on two adults sharing and includes flights departing from London Gatwick airport on the 11th May 2014. To find out more about this holiday or to book visit your local Thomson travel shop, thomson.co.uk or call 0871 230 2555.
Lindsey Spagnol, General Manager for Groups and Weddings at Thomson and First Choice, said: “With 20 years of experience, Thomson and First Choice are experts in designing and organising the perfect-fit wedding to meet each couple’s wish list. From destination inspiration and accommodation, to photographers and make-up artists, everything is taken care of. We’re delighted that we are now able to offer weddings in Mauritius, and look forward to welcoming our first wedding parties to our resorts.”
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Notes to Editors
THOMSON Thomson, part of TUI UK & Ireland, is one of the UK’s most well-known holiday brands, delivering unique and modern holiday experiences for its customers every year.
In 2013, 90% of hotels in the Thomson brochure will be exclusive to Thomson and these properties continue to be popular among our customers.
Flagship properties include; four Sensatori hotels in Crete, Tenerife, Mexico and Egypt with another planned to open in Turkey in 2013 – these hotels give customers a luxury holiday experience, featuring world class spas and gourmet dining; Thomson Couples resorts offering stylish hotels in beach front locations exclusively for adults with a real contemporary feel and Thomson Family Resorts which have been designed for families with younger children, featuring excellent kids clubs giving parents a care-free, relaxing holiday.
Thomson is the sister company of First Choice and uses Thomson Airways as its carrier to take over 5.5million people on holiday each year.
TUI UK & Ireland is part of the TUI Travel PLC Group.
FIRST CHOICE
First Choice, part of TUI UK & Ireland, became the first major holiday brand to offer 100% all-inclusive holidays in 2012. The brand offers exclusive hotels designed specifically following customer feedback and gives families, couples and groups the peace of mind they need when budgeting for a holiday.
Flagship hotels include; First Choice Holiday Villages, which deliver everything a family could want in one place – great entertainment, food, kids clubs and lots of activities such as swim academy and high ropes – enough to keep the whole family occupied; and First Choice SplashWorld hotels which have a water park either onsite or nearby that families have unlimited access to at no extra cost.
First Choice is the sister company of Thomson and uses Thomson Airways as its carrier to take over 5.5million people on holiday each year.
TUI UK & Ireland is part of the TUI Travel PLC Group.
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