As the wedding season kicks in, WORLDHOTELS, the global hotel group for independent hotels, has launched a series of new honeymoon packages in 45 of its hotels around the world in exciting destinations such as Bintan, Beijing, Hong Kong, Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Rome, Amsterdam, Granada, Lucerne, and Prague. All of these special offers can be booked on worldhotels.com and are available until December 31, 2009.

Couples looking for a luxurious hideaway will find just that amidst lush tropical gardens at the Indigo Pearl in Phuket, Thailand. The five-star resort, part of the WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection is offering a �Lovers Escape� package. Newlyweds will enjoy two night�s accommodation, breakfast in bed, a bottle of champagne, a special honeymoon spa package for two, a four-course candlelight dinner, personalized bathrobes and a special gift set. The couple will also receive a 20 per cent discount on all food and beverages. Prices start at around 480 EUR (approximately: US$640) per couple.

Couples wishing to discover premier world-class attractions in Beijing can enjoy the extensive wellness and dining facilities at the Loong Palace Resort & Spa in north Beijing, China. The Honeymoon 2009 Package at the WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection�s five-star hotel includes one night accommodation, in-room breakfast, a bottle of wine upon arrival, a 15 minute couples massage, complimentary use of the hotel�s wellness and fitness facilities and a special gift. Prices start at around 110 EUR (approximately: US$ 145).

The Grand Hotel Karel V in Utrecht, Netherlands has created the �I Do� package, a special offer for honeymooners. During a minimum stay of one night in one of the Empire Suites, newlyweds will enjoy in-room breakfast, a small bottle of champagne and a miniature wedding cake. In addition, a set of �Just Married� T-shirts and a luxury bath and shower gift set is provided for the couple. The Grand Hotel Karel V is part of the WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection and uniquely located in a former monastery in the historical centre of Utrecht. Prices start at 350 EUR (approximately: US$466) per couple.

Another WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection property, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort in Monte Carlo, Monaco, has introduced a stunning package for honeymooners. This special offer includes three nights accommodation, in-room breakfast, a romantic dinner for two at the Blue Bay restaurant and free access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the resort�s spa facilities. In addition, guests receive a 50 per cent discount at Monte-Carlo Golf Club and Monte-Carlo Country Club. The couple is also treated to champagne, chocolate and flowers upon arrival. The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is located directly by the waterfront and offers an in-house casino as well as a stunning saltwater lagoon. The three-night package is available from 1,284 EUR (approximately: US$1,711) per couple.

The Hotel Bellevue in Vienna, Austria offers a special package for couples looking for a romantic city trip for their honeymoon. It includes three nights� accommodation, in-room breakfast, red roses and a chocolate cake upon arrival, as well as a candlelight dinner for two. The couple will be able to explore the city during a complimentary sightseeing tour in a traditional Fiaker and pay a visit to famous Grinzing, as well as the restaurant Passauer Hof afterwards. What�s more, the newlyweds will experience a whole day of complimentary treatments in their own private spa suite at the Rennaissance castle, Weikersdorf. Prices start at 1,012 EUR (approximately: US$1,348) per couple.

With the deluxe package �Inspired at Madero �, the luxurious Hotel Madero in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is offering the utmost in romance and relaxation. It provides one night�s accommodation in a beautifully appointed Superior or Zen guestroom, a celebratory bottle of champagne and petit fours upon arrival, breakfast in-room and dinner for two at the hotel�s stylish �Red & Resto Lounge� restaurant. What�s more, couples can also enjoy full use of the Madero Spa and Health Center, which comes equipped with an indoor pool and stunning river views. Prices start from 222 EUR (approximately: US$296) per couple.

More packages at www.worldhotels.com/offers-honeymoon-packages.html.

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