Affordable romance in far flung places

Bailey Robinson.com, the holiday operator specialising in affordable luxury, has selected seven destinations - Fiji, South Africa, Mauritius, Malaysia, Antigua, Canada and India - ideal for weddings, honeymoons or romantic getaways.

INDIA - This proposed wedding itinerary starts from Shimla at the foot of the Himalayas featuring the Wildflower Hall's ornate glass-domed gazebo as the wedding location. This former Lord Kitchener residence, built in the grand colonial style, is now an Oberoi hotel. Next up, Agra, 16th and 17th century capital of India and home to the world's greatest monument built for love - the Taj Mahal - with accommodation in another Oberoi property, Amarvilas. The itinerary concludes in Rajhasthan with stays in both Jaipur and Udaipur.

Wedding Package price: 12-nights from £5,000 per person which includes international flights, the wedding ceremony and city tours.

ANTIGUA - WEDDING OFFER: book 10 nights at Blue Waters and receive a free wedding package which includes room upgrade, registration, fees, bouquet, button hole, decorated gazebo, champagne, wedding cake and wedding breakfast with champagne. Alternatively, for a 10-night honeymoon, silver or gold wedding anniversary receive a guaranteed room upgrade with a free champagne breakfast.

Price: 10 nights for the price of nine from £1,565 per person including accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and international flights.

FIJI - Voted "The Most Romantic Island Hideaway in the South Pacific, Caribbean and Atlantic" by Condé Nast Traveller two years running, the Royal Davui Island Resort is the perfect wedding/ honeymoon location. Various wedding options are available including a traditional Fijian ceremony.

Honeymoon offer: Seven- nights for the price of six from £3,880 per person on an all-inclusive basis and including international flights.

MAURITIUS - According to Condé Nast Traveller, there are few hotels in the world to rival the sheer physical beauty of Le Prince Maurice which stretches back from a private, reef-protected lagoon fringed by four white beaches. Facilities include a magnificent infinity pool surrounded by sixty acres of glorious gardens.

Honeymoon offer: The bride stays free with prices starting from £2,740 per couple, including accommodation on a half board basis with international flights.

SOUTH AFRICA - Nestling in the Makalali Conservancy, west of Kruger National Park, Garonga is an exclusive secluded, incredibly romantic safari camp offers nature lovers an intimate, holistic, unhurried wildlife experience. PRICE: five nights for the price of four from £1,320 per person on an all-inclusive basis including international flights.

CANADA - This suggested eight-night self-drive itinerary through British Columbia features beautiful Victoria, Clayoquot Sound, renowned for its bears, whales, sea lions, orca, porpoise, puffins and bald eagles, and Sonora Resort, the ultimate in scenic luxury, relaxation and gourmet dining.

Price: Eight nights from £7,800 per couple, including international flights; two nights at Abigail's Hotel including breakfast; three nights at Wickaninnish Inn; three nights at Sonora Resort including all meals, drink and a privately guided salmon fishing trip; car rental and a bear viewing tour.

MALAYSIA - Pangkor Laut, a stunning 300-acre private paradise island, boasts villas which are situated over water, on the beach and in the hills.

Price: Seven nights for the price of six from £1,230 per couple with accommodation on a room only and international flights and transfers.

In addition, Malaysian Airlines is offering free upgrades from business to first class on Asia and Australasia flights. Offer valid until 31st December 2009, must be booked by 30th September 2009.

For more information and reservations, visit baileyrobinson.com.