Press release - Bermuda Department of Tourism

Famous for its pink-sand beaches, couples tying the knot on the UK’s closest paradise island this year, will get their flights for free.

By registering their interest between 15 April – 15 June, British couples can take advantage of this fantastic offer, worth over £1,000. To qualify, weddings have to take place on island between 1 May – 31 October 2010.

With its world class facilities, sumptuous scenery and elegant colonial charm, Bermuda is the ideal backdrop for that special day.

To be eligible, the bride and groom to be must email ‘I can’t wait to get married in Bermuda’ to ukweddingsbermudatourism [dot] com. The cost of two return economy flights with British Airways will be refunded upon their return to the UK.

“We’re delighted to be able to offer British couples a little gift to make their wedding day extra special,” says William Griffith, Director or Tourism, Bermuda Department of Tourism. “Bermuda is a wonderful destination to exchange vows and traditionally, we’ve always gone that extra mile to provide the perfect back-drop for a perfect day.”

“We offer a fantastic range of luxury accommodation, the majority with secluded beaches or gardens, perfect for a romantic stroll.”

A tradition of romance reigns on the island, from the moongates where according to legend, couples who kiss under them will be assured a long and happy life together, to riding on a horse-drawn carriage from the ceremony to the reception.

For more information visit www.gotobermuda.co.uk. Terms and conditions apply.