The Almyra, Paphos, Cyprus.

On the isle of Aphrodite, goddess of love, there’s nowhere funkier to tie the knot than Almyra. This cleverly renovated ‘70s hotel now has an ultra trendy entrance with long slate infinity pools and a sleek boutique offering such delights as Paul & Joe and Prada daywear and Dolce & Gabbana and Pucci swimwear. New husbands might want to indulge in a pair of Vibebrequin shorts and there are Havaianas flipflops for everyone. The hotel interior is a combination of minimalism with trendy tangerine leather chairs and deliberately overblown touches like elaborate chandeliers. The slate grey pool with its double white sunloungers is sublime with a great Haagen Daz ice cream bar. There’s a choice of traditional taverna-style restaurant, Mosaics or Nobu-inspired Notios restaurant set on a sea view terrace under olive trees. Those in the know, head for the ‘Kyma’ (meaning ‘waves’) seafront suites. These self-contained minimalist palaces are the simplest of white boxes from the outside, but inside offer a spacious bedroom-cum-lounge area with gorgeous Tiffany-blue leather easychairs. A chic bathroom has monsoon shower and Crabtree & Evelyn ‘La Source’ goodies. Best of all is the patio leading to a wide grassy area and the sea beyond. An oversized mattress is yours to snuggle up on or sunbath. Each Kyma has its own roof terrace with plenty of space for lounging with cocktail as the sun goes down. Moroccan style lanterns and cushions add to the ambience. Almyra’s new spa opens on April 8 2008 designed by Parisienne Joelle Pleot, whose previous projects include a house for Karl Lagerfeld and the Coco Chanel apartment in Paris. Set in fragrant gardens with sea views, the spa features organic products and natural, marine-based skincare therapies by Just Pure and Osea.

With the cooling sea breezes and the spirit of Aphrodite all around, plus a heavy dose of designer cool, Almyra comes up trumps for the best of sophisticated weddings overseas. Fine food, attentive but discreet service and attention to detail is all guaranteed whether you want an intimate ceremony for two or a celebration for 250. Wedding style reflects the DNA of the hotel and are usually very clean and minimalist with Almyra colors - white, turquoise, blue and grey. The true colours dominating weddings here are the guests themselves. The most popular venue for intimate ceremonies is either on the sexy white Kyma rooftops with beautiful sea views or in the garden in front of them.

Receptions for up to 20 guests can be held at the outdoor Helios restaurant with its crisp white linen or larger parties of up to 250 can be hosted in the hip Mosaics restaurant. Of course if couples have a particular theme they want to follow, Almyra will accommodate their wishes with flair.

Almyra’s wedding package costs £279 and includes complimentaryroom upgrade subject to availability on arrival, welcome fruit, flowers and champagne, on arrival, one candlelit romantic 3-course dinner for two on your own terrace or balcony with wine, Almyra’s champagne breakfast for two the morning after the wedding. The price does not include accommodation.