More and more couples are opting for a destination wedding over a traditional local wedding....why? The reason is quite simple! Destination weddings are unique and memorable events!

A destination wedding( carries all the advantages of a traditional one and more so meaning that they cost less, friends and family members get to celebrate the couple’s big day in a memorable way while having a holiday and the bride and groom don’t get overwhelmed with all the wedding preparations! Destination weddings offer couples the opportunity to tie the knot and actually join in the festivities as well! To all those dreaming of having the best wedding ever...there is only one path to take...Destination Wedding!
Here are ten reasons destination weddings are the way to go!

1. Guests get to stay at the hotel with you! Slumber party mode is one people! When was the last time you got all your closest and dearest friends together in one place? Well, this is your chance! When having a destination wedding, the handful of guests opt to stay in the hotel with you...so you get to spend time with them, create memories and share special moments! Plus, most resorts offer wedding guests better rates.

1. Less People, More Fun! Destination weddings automatically imply fewer guests! So great news to all couples opting for a destination wedding, there is no need to worry about cousin Bob ruining your wedding, he won’t be invited! Only your closest and dearest get to watch you tying the knot. Special moments are meant to be shared with special people...not the entire world!

2. Dress Code is up to you! Destination weddings are fun as there is no need to spend endless time on shopping for the right dress or worrying your hair will fall out of place. They are casual, light and fun! Couples who wish to exchange their vows barefoot on a beach somewhere can do so! There are no laws or conditions on what is appropriate when it comes to destination weddings; the couple gets to define them.

3. Say Cheese everyone! With stunning views and backdrops all around you, you won’t have to wait for your photographer to take the perfect shot of your wedding. The setting is stunning, you are stunning, your friends are stunning-the wedding pictures are bound to be stunning as well!

4. Shoes are not a Prerequisite! Wear your swimming suit, put on your flip flops (or not) and off you go to the beach to say I do! Can you think of a better wedding setting than a golden-brown beach with the sparkling emerald waters as a backdrop?

5. Honeymoon Time is around the corner! Once you tie the knot...guess what? It’s honeymoon time! No need to waste hours on travelling as you are right where you have to be to start your new life as husband and wife. Congrats guys!

6. Kill Two Birds with One Stone attitude! Destination weddings are unique in that couples get to combine a holiday with friends while getting married! Therefore, you got the time to be a tourist, go sightseeing, work on your tan and get hitched all at the same time! Pretty awesome, right?

7. Budget Friendly Weddings! It is a fact that destination weddings are far cheaper than traditional ones. Yeap it is true, even after the airplane tickets and hotel fees, destination weddings do not cost as much. Traditional weddings cost a bundle as couples splurge on decoration, wedding invitations, gala dinners, photographers and the list goes on and on. Leave all that and choose a destination you love, pick a stunning spot (beach, hotel, garden, ancient site) and tie the knot! That’s all you need!

8. Family bonding time! It’s a fact that families don’t always meet eye-to-eye right? well, when having a destination wedding, both the bride’s and groom’s families get to spend time together, work on their issues while and holiday and get to like each other hopefully!

9. Unforgettable Event! It’s hard to top a destination wedding. Your special day will be remembered for decades to come. You’ll be the couple that got married on a beach in Mykonos!
   So there you go,

10 reasons why destination weddings top traditional weddings in a blink of an eye! What will it be? It’s time to decide on the kind of wedding you want! What does your dream wedding look like?

A thousand-and-one images of blue waters and golden-brown bays pop to mind when thinking of beaches surrounding Paphos , right? Avid travellers jetting off to Paphos for a beach holiday are never disappointed as the city is home to striking bays, hidden coves and crystalline waters, making it hard not to explore all of them. Below are 10 of our favourite beaches made for chilling. All that’s left to do is pack your beach bag, put on your flip-flops and off you go...it’s beach chilling time!

1. Coral Bay Chilling

Coral Bay is stunning! Life is better when under an umbrella overlooking glimmering turquoise waters right?

2. Lara Bay

Lara Bay is renowned for its rough and unspoilt natural beauty. A ragged spot where the mountain meets the sea, Lara Bay is made for relaxation. Take a swim in deep blue water and who knows, you may find yourself swimming with sea turtles!

3. Latchi Beach

A quiet and peaceful oasis waits away from the crowded city at Latchi Beach. The beach was a popular sponge diving site in the past. One of the crowds all-time-favourite spots for scuba diving, swimming or simply watching the world go by under the sizzling sun! All you hopeless romantics should stay around till the sun hits the horizon, the view is simply priceless.

4. Pachyammos Beach

Found in heart of the city, Pachyammos Beach is the perfect spot to chill for a day. Made up of golden-brown sands and azure waters, the bay is hard to resist.

5. Yeroskipou Beach

a pebbled-sandy beach with glimmering blue waters, Yeroskipou Beach is the perfect spot to chill on a comfy sun bed, work on your tan and enjoy the view. The beach attracts all for its famous Volleyball Tournaments every summer. So, who is in for a game of volleyball?

6. Agios Georgios

Tucked away under dominating steep cliffs, the hidden small cove of Agios Georgios is a beach-haven! This little oasis is made for swimming and relaxing away from the hassle and bustle of busy bays. Surrender to the bays beauty and find yourself in a state of complete serenity.

7. Blue Lagoon

Words are too poor to describe this magical bay nestled in the Akamas Peninsula. Sparkling blue-green waters is all that surrounds you for miles on end. You have just found heaven on earth!

8. Petra Tou Romiou

Known as the bay where the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, emerged from the waves, Petra Tou Romiou attracts the hopeless romantics who a lured by its inspiring natural beauty.

9. Faros Lighthouse Beach

The pebbled-sandy stretch, Faros Lighthouse Beach, is a picturesque and serene spot ideal for a peaceful and relaxing beach day. High on the hilltop you will find the Paphos ancient Lighthouse, a great and popular spot to take a few pictures of the entire city beneath.

10. Laourou Beach

Pegeia’s famous Laourou Beach is a sight for soar eyes. The picturesque soft sandy bay fuses perfectly with the glistening blue waters creating the perfect beach vistas. Dozing off to the lyrical sound of the waves is a must!
There you have it everyone! Top 10 beaches made for chilling in Paphos! so, when does the chilling session begin?

You know He loves you, but is love all it takes to have a loving, blissful and fruitful marriage? NO! Things get tough when it’s time to take your relationship to the next level. Tough questions need to be answered. Is He the one? How can you tell? Are you sure? Read on and find out how you can tell whether you have found the ONE!

1. When you think of your future, do you imagine him by your side or is it blurry? If yes then you are on the right track. Go on! Move on to the next number!
2. When you visualise your future family, do you imagine him as the father of your children? Is HE a man you admire enough to be the role model to your unborn children? Will HE be a caring and supportive father? If yes, move to number three on our list!
3. Does the idea of being intimate with another man disgust you? Can you imagine being romantically involved with anyone else in the world? (Celebrities excluded!) If not, then you might have found the ONE! Move to the next level...
4. Do you find yourself thinking of what HE would say or do in random situations? Do you find yourself completing each other’s sentences? If yes, you might just be meant for each other!
   
5. Do you miss him when HE isn’t around? Do you miss the little things like waking up in the morning, making him a cup of coffee, making lunch or watching a movie? The little things in life are the ones that matter the most! If you feel you cannot live without these little details or if these little things make you smile than move to the next one!
6. Do you accept his critical mother and weird father? What about his loud friends no matter how dysfunctional you think their lives are? If yes, it means you accept his world...so move on to the next one!
7. Is HE the one that gets you no matter how weird or crazy you get? Do you communicate just by looking at each other? Yes? Move on to number 8!
8. Is HE the only person in the world you trust 100%? Can you share your deepest thoughts without feeling insecure or vulnerable? Move on!
9. Does every decision you make include him? Do you respond to invitations after asking him? Is HE completely and entirely part of your daily life? If the answer is yes again, then move to number ten!
10. You have found your soul mate! Don’t think twice about it...just plunge in and enjoy the ride! Without a single doubt in mind, you are as ready as it gets to take your relationship to the next level! If you have gone through all of the 10 numbers above then we have news for you...HE is the ONE and it's time to plan your wedding