If you’re planning to celebrate a special occasion or wedding abroad and would like help making the all-important arrangements, trust an AITO operator to make it as special as possible. Whether you plan marry in a traditional village ceremony, celebrate a special wedding in a tropical paradise or honeymoon at a beachside retreat, the choices are endless. If you’ve ever dreamed of spending Christmas on a sandy white beach, or taking your loved one on a special valentines holiday, why not take a look at some of the fantastic special holidays the AITO operators have to offer.

• Take the children on a once in a lifetime trip to meet the real Santa on a family adventure to Lapland. Have fun on a reindeer sleigh ride, and cross the arctic circle to the land of the magical northern lights
• Indulge yourself and spend a weekend sampling cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood on a romantic valentines break to Paris or take your mum on a luxury spa-break and enjoy massages and hydrotherapy treatments, the ultimate Mother’s Day present
• Experience the magic and tranquillity of the Maldives at the Banyan Tree, Vabbinfaru, where honeymooners receive free partner massage lessons, room upgrade and romantic villa dining
• Opt for a wedding with a difference and say ‘I do’ on a white sandy beach in the Caribbean, or on board a luxury yacht in Cyprus 
• Receive a discount of up to 20% when celebrating you wedding anniversary on the Taj Denis island of the Seychelles, where each luxury cottage has a private sea-facing veranda and sundeck

Holiday periods can be very busy and you are advised to book early, especially around the Christmas and Easter school holiday periods. Many operators have dedicated weddings departments and offer both set packages and tailor-made trips for both civil and religious ceremonies. Most operators are happy to help with travel arrangements for an entire wedding party and some offer group discounts.

Be aware that you may need to obtain documents in the U.K and should allow plenty of time for them to be issued. Similarly, some destinations may require several weeks to process all the necessary paperwork. If you are spending your honeymoon abroad, make sure you take your marriage certificate with you as you may need it to receive special discounts or upgrades.