Best for romance: Five wedding destinations loved by you

All winners of Hotels.com Loved by Guests Awards 2016

TORONTO, May 17, 2016 /CNW/ - Your wedding day should be a memory that will last a lifetime. To make it even more memorable, why not exchange your vows on a postcard-perfect tropical beach or in the elegant setting of an old-world city? To inspire your destination wedding dreams, here are five hotels from around the world that are winners of the prestigious Hotels.com™ Loved by Guests Awards 2016 and were among 50 in the world rated Best for Romance.*

The guests are the judges in this annual awards program from Hotels.com. Pulled from almost 20 million genuine and trusted reviews from guests who have actually checked-in, the Loved by Guests awards recognizes those hotels who have achieved the best average guest review rating. Many of the winners are hotels in resort areas popular with wedding couples.

"A destination wedding is a dream for many couples, but without the proper planning it can become a nightmare," said Emilie Waxman Mauer, a Montreal wedding planner. "Before picking a hotel or resort for your wedding, be sure to do your research before you spend your money."

Here is a selection of five hotels to consider from some of the world's most romantic places:

Peninsula Hotel in Paris
Guest Review Rating: 4.9/5.0 on Hotels.com
Nothing is more romantic than a wedding in the City of Love and few hotels are as glamourous as the five-star Peninsula Hotel in Paris' 16th Arrondissement. Located in the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, the hotel features stunning views of the nearby Eiffel Tower.  Let the hotel's Rolls-Royce Phantom limousine take you from the hotel to the altar then enjoy a reception catered by world-class chefs in the Peninsula's elegant Rotunda with its stained glass windows and crystal chandelier. It's guaranteed to be a day to remember. Rooms available from $1,271 per night. **

Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach in Cancun
Guest Review Rating: 4.6/5.0 on Hotels.com
Nestled on Cancun's finest stretch of private beach, the Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach is a resort that offers the perfect tropical setting for a wedding to remember. Not only is it a winner of the Hotels.com Loved by Guests Award, but it has won numerous other accolades to recognize its top-notch service and amenities. Their wedding planners will ensure that every aspect of your destination wedding, no matter how big or small, will be perfect. Rooms available from $313 per night.

The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
Guest Review Rating: 4.6/5.0 on Hotels.com
A wedding in Venice would be a dream for many couples, but a trip to Italy may be beyond their budgets. The next best thing is a ceremony at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas which captures the look and spirit of Venice, complete with a recreation of St. Mark's Square and your very own singing gondolier. The Venetian can cater to every aspect of your wedding and even makes a great place for your wedding proposal where you're guaranteed to get a "yes." Rooms available from $205 per night.

Half Moon, Jamaica in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Guest Review Rating: 4.7/5.0 on Hotels.com
Half Moon can cater weddings from the most intimate to the most grand, offering a diverse choice of spectacular indoor and outdoor venues. One option is their West Cottages set on a colourful, crescent-shaped bay where the resort first began. The cottages have been enjoyed in the past by JFK and Jackie as well as Queen Elizabeth II. That sort of white-gloved glamour is sure to satisfy any bride and groom. Rooms available from $386 per night.

The Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu, Hawaii
Guest Review Rating: 4.6/5.0 on Hotels.com
Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and a perfect white-sand beach are just one of the choices couples can select for their venue at the Kahala on Hawaii's Oahu Island. This five-star resort teams up with the best wedding planners, photographers and florists in the business to create the perfect day. Their own staff of chefs and servers brings the entire event to the next level of excellence making it a magnificent option for a destination wedding. Rooms available from $511 per night.

These stunning, award-winning hotels, plus hundreds of thousands more, can be booked online via Hotels.com or through the mobile apps available for multiple devices, where customers will also have access to Secret Prices to help them save even more on their next stay away.

Notes to Editors

* To receive a 'best for' award, the hotels with the highest average customer review score in different categories such as resort, spa and all-inclusive were chosen, based on a minimum of 20 reviews as of December 31, 2015.

** Prices quoted are subject to availability at the time of booking. All prices quoted are 'from' prices and are accurate as of 9 May, 2016.

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