Dreams do come true for those fortunate enough to marry in this one-of-a kind location.  Lovingly restored by its owner, this medieval castle complete with walls and turrets redefines elegance and perfection.  The variety of options open to you is considerable as hall after hall, each different in decor, awaits to be explored by your guests.  The views are incomparable, and best of all, you are under 1 hour from Rome and within easy access of all of its restaurants and shopping.  The castle is intimate and perfect both for bride and groom elopements or for large wedding celebrations over 100.

This Castle was probably constructed between the X and XI centuries, when the phenomenon of castle building began modifying the landscape of both Lazio and the whole of Italy. Little information exists regarding the first few centuries of the castle’s history, but we do know that in 1235 it became a fief of a royal family.

Fascinating rooms each with its history, ancient furniture and modern comfort. Open all year.

This Castle Hotel has comfortable and charming halls, luxury rooms, restaurant decorated with ancient frescoes, utilized now for conventions, meetings and celebrations. For these events the Castle offers a beautiful and special atmosphere. Walking through the little alleys and squares of a restored old village, you will reach the panoramic and specially furnished rooms. A wonderful garden, next to the wood, surrounds the panoramic swimming pool. A well-equipped Beauty Farm will let you discover again relaxation and beauty.

This is the perfect setting for those who want to live, with their imagination, the mysteries and old stories of a manor that bear witness to battles, intrigues, loves and crimes. Celebrations, at the castle, are the most important moments, not only for the prices but also the ordinary people: and these are the weddings, anniversaries, the dates and events to celebrate.

For these events the Castle has become the most beautiful and special on the scene: while maintaining its austere elegance, the castle/hotel offers reception rooms, comfortable and quiet meeting rooms, lunches and dinners amidst frescoes and old paintings, terraces, crenelated towers and secret passages.

The Rooms

The rooms are particular for their furnishing and charming views, that ranges over from the Castle to the Valley. You will discover charm, romanticism and relaxation walking in the beautiful garden to the woods, under the protection of the splendid sighting towers. Sitting in your deck chair in the sun, on a very green lawn, you are surrounded by the butterflies that have come back to witness the purity of the air and the equilibrium of the climate.

The rooms are particular for their furnishing and charming views, that ranges over from the Castle to the Valley. You will discover charm, romanticism and relaxation walking in the beautiful garden to the woods, under the protection of the splendid sighting towers. Sitting in your deck chair in the sun, on a very green lawn, you are surrounded by the butterflies that have come back to witness the purity of the air and the equilibrium of the climate.

At night, surrounded by the old street lights and the glow works, the illuminated manor will give you its reassuring strength and a little bit of dream and unreality.

The Pool

The pool can be opened or closed by a simple remote control. In winter there is direct entry through the lift and an underground tunnel.

SPA

A well-equipped SPA with gyms, thermal cave, avant-garde equipment, various treatments and exercises will let you be pampered and experience well being, beauty and serenity again.

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Built to international standards, Sea World Resort offers low-rise Gold Coast accommodation set amongst rich tropical gardens. There are 405 guest accommodation rooms at Sea World Resort Gold Coast which surround an atrium of dense tropical palms and other locally native flora. There are several room configurations available at Sea World Resort such as the Superior with 2 double beds which has a capacity for four people and a Studio Room with 2 double beds that can also sleep up to four people. Family Rooms are available and can sleep up to 8 guests. All rooms at Sea World Resort have a balcony or patio and offer views of the garden, pool or Broadwater. Guests booking their Gold Coast accommodation at Sea World Resort have free access to Sea World Water Park.

Located on the Gold Coast Broadwater Sea World can also offers a number of water sports and entertainment to keep everyone amused including parasailing, wave runners, jet skis, jet boat rides, fishing and kayaks are all available from the Broadwater. Sea World Resort offers a number of facilities including: Golf Driving Nets, Business centre, Conference facilities, Disabled facilities, Gymnasium, Laundry facilities, Parking (at cost), Room service, Sauna & Spa, Volleyball, Tennis court, Table tennis, Badminton, Intencity Game Zone and Beauty salon. Room facilities at Sea World Resort are extensive and include all the normal expectations plus robe, refrigerator, balcony or patio, air conditioning, in-house movies, direct dial telephone, cable / satellite TV, room safe and internet access. Guests also have free unlimited use of the Sea World theme park.

The Melrose Restaurant, Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant, Shoreline Buffet Restaurant, Waterfall Cafe and the Lobby Lounge Bar all offer varying menus and dining options at Sea World Resort. Melrose Restaurant offers an impressive drinks list and has a menu which favours Asian and Mediterranean cooking flavours. The Hatsuhana Japanese Restaurant has an authentic Japanese theme and menu with sushi, sashimi, Teppanyaki and la carte selections. The family orientated Shoreline Restaurant has daily buffets or a la carte meals. Waterfall Caf offers light meals around the lagoon and the Lobby Lounge Bar serves snacks and drinks.

Located at Sea World Drive, Main Beach the Sea World Resort hotel Reception is open 24 hours. Guests can check in from 2.00pm and Check out is 10.00am with late check outs available. The theme Park at Sea World Resort is open daily (not Christmas Day) from 10am and closes at 5.00 pm.

Learn more about Seaworld Tickets. Stop by Bailey Jamieson’s site where you can find out all about Gold Coast Theme Park Passes and the best deals for you.

The traditional stag party set up of drinking copious amount of beer and dancing until you all pass out is not such a common thing any more. Nowadays stag weekends are extremely popular as they provide a longer period of carefree entertainment. The nights of the weekend will generally include the same old drink till you drop routine however during the day there may be many different activities to embark upon, depending on the venue you choose, such as golf, tennis, basketball or just hang out by a lake near a resort and do some fishing!

Some other ideas that you could have take place over the course of your stag weekend are arranging a BBQ or a small party in a nice setting such as by a lakeside or something, or you could take up one of the nights of the weekend by organising a poker game.

Some other stag party ideas involve inviting friends to outdoor events like camping, river rafting, gliding, climbing and hiking and adventure sports such as bungee jumping, snowboarding, skiing, skydiving, parasailing and many more depending on his interests and preferences.

Ideally stag party organization is no big deal as there are venues that can plan out the entire event for you depending on what the bachelor wants to do. You can also make stag party organization exclusive and challenging by arranging for go karting, quad biking, off road karting, clay shooting as well as target shooting activities where you can test the mettle of the groom. There are so many great ideas available for stag parties and all you need to do is to pick your choice!

For more stag party ideas as well as hen party, go to www.sportingtargets.co.uk

The perfect Auckland wedding and conference venue

Situated in 400 acres of rolling green parkland, with breathtaking views of Auckland and the Manukau Harbour, Sorrento in the Park offers a unique setting for your New Zealand event. We are well known as one of Auckland’s finest wedding and conference venues, but we also cater for wedding receptions, training seminars, product launches, wedding annniversaries and family reunions. In fact any corporate function or social celebration, but weddings and conferences are our speciality. Take a look at our photo album.

As you enter the grounds of Sorrento and pass under the majestic Pohutukawa trees which frame the entrance, you step into a world far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its central location (only 20 minutes by car from central Auckland) and parking, Sorrento in the Park provides a peaceful alternative for your event. We have full catering facilities and can meet all your needs.

Recently refurbished, Sorrento in the Park offers you one of Auckland’s finest wedding or conference venues. From the warm Mediterranean feel of the exterior, with its solid plaster and natural timbers, to the style and elegance of the interior with its soft warm tones. Of course to make sure our weddings and conferences are a complete success, Sorrento has a dedicated team of professional staff to look after every detail and to ensure your day is perfect.

Contact Sorrento in the Park today to arrange a venue visit or book your wedding or conference. Then relax in the knowledge everything will be just perfect.

We are located in the charming rural township of Ohaupo, Waikato – just a 5 minute drive from Mystery Creek and the Hamilton Airport, only 10 minutes from Cambridge, 20 minutes from the Waitomo Caves and just 10 minutes from Hamilton.

We offer a private and well-designed function room that seats up to 200 people and boasts its own bar, stylish decorating touches and an awesome outdoor entertainment area. Ideal for your wedding reception!

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What ever the occasion have it as the Windy Ridge in our private function room, for free…

We will provide free platters of food for you and your guests when you book at the bar or function room for a private function..

Stop by for a Latte (we only use the best espresso from Zee Coffee) or relax on our sun-drenched deck and tuck into something delicious from the menus.

• Are you a small group, but want to be part of a large party atmosphere this Christmas season?
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Not very often is this region of the world considered when you are thinking about a romantic getaway or a honeymoon destination and yet Australia is one of the most beautiful locations in the entire world.

Gold Coast is one of Australia’s, and the worlds for that matter, most romantic, eye pleasing destination. The scenery and beauty, combined with the sights and sounds make this the perfect getaway for couples. The beaches are breathtaking with there white sand and the natural surrounding allows you to escape from every day life and focus solely on each other.

There is much to do, no matter what type of couple you are. If you are a couple that enjoys adventurous activities there is surfing and snorkeling. For couples that like to just kick back and relax you can rest on the beach and listen to the waves as they hit the shore line. The beachfront is 70km, with lifeguards spread about for your safety. Each morning they will place flags on different areas of the beach to let you know what parts are safe to swim, good for surfing, should be avoided, and more.

If you do not want to spend your entire vacation on the beach there are many other areas for you to visit and enjoy. Surfers Paradise is great for excitement, food and drinks. It is a more touristy area, and tends to get crowded. If you want to enjoy a more quite and romantic day you can tour some of the local wineries, galleries and museums.

The Gold Coast region also offers much in the evening hours. The night clubs provide some of the best entertainment and allow you to take in the sounds and diversity of the area.

Visiting the Gold Coast of Australia is a once in a lifetime experience. After you have visited you will never think of any place else when it comes to planning the perfect romantic holiday.

Extravagant occasions call for extraordinary gifts. If you’re looking for something that will always be remembered for its beauty, elegance, and radiance, you should certainly look into acquiring some kind of eternity ring.

Eternity rings are easily recognized by their seemingly endless series of dazzling gemstones which run around the shimmering precious metal band of the ring. Whether with diamonds, rubies, or emeralds, this look is simply breathtaking.

Because eternity rings are so valuable, they tend to use more expensive precious metals for the band. You can easily find them in gold, but platinum is by far the most impressive material to use in order to enhance the elegance of the gemstones.

The reason most people choose an eternity ring, other than their obvious aesthetic qualities, is the symbolism this kind of jewelry represents. The endless string of gems represents endless love, devotion, and fidelity to someone precious to you.

Eternity rings can become quite expensive, especially with costly gemstones like diamonds. Yet without these precious stones, the eternity ring cannot quite fulfill its potential radiance and elegance. The price is well worth the beauty.

Full eternity rings are unparalleled in their beauty, but also in their costs. Choosing a half eternity ring instead is a good solution if you admire the beauty and symbolism of this kind of jewelry but don’t have the budget for something so expensive.

The occasions most strongly associated with eternity rings include weddings and special anniversaries. This kind of jewelry is often given for other events, though, from birthdays to engagements. There is no wrong time to give something beautiful.

Some gifts are easily forgotten, and others are treasured for a lifetime due to the important memories and symbolism which they represent. An eternity ring is certainly one gift that falls into this second category due to its style and beauty.

Way down in the southern most tip of Africa, lies one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. When the sun is shining, it is stunning. A picturesque city framed by the famous Table Mountain, white sandy beaches and the Pacific Ocean. Over 1000 meters high, Table Mountain towers over beautiful colonial buildings. The waterfront is decorated with brightly painted facades and the gorgeous coastline is framed by high cliffs making it one of the most magnificent in the world.

The waterfront is the place to be in this town, with the most happening place being the V&A. It is teeming with life from hosting performances on its outdoor stage to listening to buskers sing folk tunes on the sidewalk. Fine dining can be found as you sip world class wine on a patio and one can shop at the many boutiques or take a break inside the impressive mall. it is here that you will find the jumping off point to Robben Island. Not to be missed, you can catch a ferry to see where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for so many years.

The half hour boat ride will make you think of what little hope prisoners must have had as they were taken to isolation. Surrounded by frigid shark infested waters, freedom was within their sights, but escape was impossible. The guides are former inmates who make the experience that much more gripping as they tell personal stories of their time there. These men are true heroes. It is amazing to hear what they managed to accomplish from behind bars. They planned and schemed and somehow managed to get messages to their followers which eventually brought an end to Apartheid.

You will see Nelson Mandela’s tiny cell in the maximum-security wing, the quarry where he chipped away with crude tools and where the secret meetings took place. How anyone could survive this way for years on end is a testimony to the strength and determination of these brave men.

Once you have taken in all of the sights that Cape Town has to offer, take a drive south. One of the most famous drives on earth is right outside of town. Chapman’s Peak is a drive that is both a thrill and beautiful. Highway is carved right into the side of giant cliffs. It is a journey you will always remember.

Most people head to Simon’s Town where you can view penguins in their natural habitat. This seaside village has made an entire industry out of these guys, but they have protected them from exploitation and harm. Walk along the lovely boardwalk to the viewing platform where you can watch the penguins play in the surf and bask in the sun.

One of the most famous Capes on earth is just a little farther south. A place of myth and legend, The Cape of Good Hope is not to be missed. There is a train that will transport you to the top which is a blessing since you are going up to the top of one of the highest sea cliffs on the planet. There are boardwalks and paths to explore giving you different views of the sea and even the old lighthouse keepers quarters are in tact.

Cape Town is a must see for anyone that visits South Africa. It has everything you could possible want from the continent. Big Game drives, world class diving and award winning winery’s. If you are looking for and adventure destination or simply a relaxing vacation, it can give you whatever you are looking for in your travel needs.

Any talk about preparations for a forthcoming wedding begins with the selection of a marriage venue. The venue, whether traditional or contemporary, always sets the tone for the marriage, which in turn is captured in the photographs.

Bridal photography is an important part of the marriage ceremony and the photographer must be clearly told about what the couple’s expectations are. An established bridal photographer must know how to capture the beauty of the bride as well as of the venue in his pictures. A right balance between the bridal photography and venue photography can only be struck by an experienced photographer.

Different venues differ a lot in their characteristics and facilities and all of them are exclusive in their own way. Those with a traditional bent of mind want weddings to take place inside churches or other places of worship, while others prefer contemporary venues. The religious venues are generally very rich in architectural beauty, which presents a good chance to wedding photographers to take visually appealing photographs.

However, it is tough to use the interiors of most venues for bridal photography. The vicinity of the venue can be looked for a scenic outdoor site that can be made use of to shoot the bridal and wedding photographs in this case. Experienced bridal and wedding photographers, by virtue of their vast experience can guide you well in your hunt for the appropriate venue.

Don’t forget that the task has only just begun even after picking the venue as far as bridal photography is concerned. Most good venues have some kind of natural attractiveness about them and the next step for wedding photographers is to enhance that beauty. Thus it all boils down to the expertise of the photographer who can deliver precisely what you expect from him.

Since titanium rings are somewhat new to the jewelry scene, many people feel uncomfortable giving them. It’s as though they’re unsure whether the particular occasion warrants such a gift. This is a completely understandable feeling to have.

There are many different occasions in life that are just perfect for giving titanium rings. It’s exceptionally rare for a gift that’s both beautiful, elegant, and enduring not to be well received. Here are a few of the popular occasions when this kind of jewelry is given.

Many a birthday has been brightened by the gift of a graceful titanium ring. This kind of ring is perfect for birthdays because they are a clear reminder of a particular age and time. Titanium doesn’t fade or dull over time, unlike memories.

Anniversaries are another perfect time for giving a titanium ring. Celebrate the strength of your relationship with a ring that’s equally strong. The symbolism of titanium is ideally suited for anniversaries, no matter how long your relationship has been going on for.

Titanium weddings rings have become increasingly popular over the past few years as many couples choose to abandon more traditional metals. Starting off a marriage with an enduring and beautiful titanium ring is an excellent idea.

If you’re looking for something unique, there are titanium engagement rings available as well. These tend to feature rather brilliant diamond centerpieces. Engagements are about forging new ties of love – make those ties as strong as titanium.

Sometimes the best occasion to give a titanium ring is no occasion at all. Giving a ring on any particular day is sure to bring a smile to the face of someone close to you. Don’t over analyze the situation – go with your gut feelings.

Titanium rings make great gifts for just about any occasion because they’re incredibly strong and stunningly elegant. You can always customize the ring to the particular occasion you have in mind. Whenever you choose to give one, you’re sure to set that as a truly joyful occasion.