tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-192507622010-02-06T16:06:30.169-06:00News of honeymoon packages, romantic getaways, new romantic resorts and more of interest to romantic travelers around the world.Paris & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13884890908753131629noreply@blogger.comBlogger538125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19250762.post-41846358360989161992010-02-06T15:00:00.008-06:002010-02-06T16:06:30.175-06:00

Couples can celebrate the spirit of Valentine's Day throughout the month of February at a Gaylord Hotel by booking a Remember Romance package. Lovebirds nesting for one night or two in a Gaylord Hotel room will receive a welcome amenity of champagne with either fresh strawberries or iced cake balls; daily breakfast for two; a 20% discount on a select transcendental treatment at Relâche Spa;

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Planning to hit the road for Valentine's Day? Have you considered a getaway in a car made for two?If you're considering a two-seater getaway for two, we've got some ideas to get your planning in gear. We just received this list from AutoTrader.com of the 10 most popular new two-seater vehicles searched for on the site during the past year. Here are the top 10 new models of two-seater cars that

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Looking for an evening out but bored of the usual options? San Francisco's supperclub, which opened in 2005, offers couples a meal they won't forget. This out-of-the-ordinary restaurant:serves guests in bedoffers prix fixe multi-course gourmet menus that are kept a surprise showcases nightly entertainment that might include tight rope walkers, belly dancers, comedians or operatic arias has

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This Valentine's Day, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa celebrates your love with the “Fire and Water” package which includes:accommodation in a Fairmont fireplace room or suitetwo hot toddies (or cocktail of your choice) at the Lobby “Living Room” Fireplace Bar or at the outdoor fire pitaccess to the resort's signature geo-thermal bathing rituala $50 spa service creditPrice: Packages from

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Treat your special someone to a romantic getaway at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in the heart of New York City. With the Millennium Broadway Hotel Romance Package, guests will enjoy early check in and late check-out, a quiet breakfast for two at the Restaurant Charlotte, and in-room sparkling wine and chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival.Price: Rates start at $249 per night.Dates: Offer

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With the golden sands of Waikiki between their toes, guests of Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Outrigger Reef on the Beach will Hoi Hou Ke Aloha, "fall in love all over again," at the complimentary Valentine's Day Vow Renewal Ceremony on February 14, 2010.Price: During the Valentine's Day weekend, couples can take advantage of the bed and breakfast‚ rates of $229 at Outrigger Reef and $219 at

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Are you planning a trip to the Dominican Republic soon? The DR, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, is an important staging place for many aid groups in this difficult time.Just this morning, we received news from AM Resorts (Zoetry, Secrets, and Dreams), which has romantic resorts in the Dominican Republic, that "you can help contribute by bringing medical supplies with you, which

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Looking for a Valentine's Day getaway in the Dover, Delaware region? We've just received word of a whole menu of packages in this capital city sure to warm up your winter romance:Residence Inn Escape! Spa Package -- This package includes a 30-minute Swedish massage and express facial, mini manicure and pedicure and one tanning session. Relax and warm up at the Residence Inn in a spacious suite

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We've just received this word from Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International. Sandals Foundation has launched the Haiti Relief Fund to help their neighbors in Haiti:Jamaica Prime Minister, Hon. Bruce Golding (second from left) Addresses Lt. Col. Jamie Ogilvie (far right), Alongside Leader of the Opposition Hon. Portia Simpson-Miller (far left) and Information

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We've been closely following terrible news out of Haiti since yesterday evening, following along not only on the television but also on Twitter. NPR has created a special Twitter group we've been following for the news from on the island.Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic, a very popular destination for romantic travelers. We've just received this statement from the

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With Valentine's Day falling on a weekend, this is the perfect year to make a long distance romantic escape for the holiday.May Fair Hotel, London: The May Fair hotel, located in the heart of London's luxury quarter, is offering a special Valentine's Day package including spa treatments, a romantic dinner at the Amba Bar & Grill and hotel room extras like chocolate-dipped strawberries for an

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OK, as we continue into 2010, we've all got just about the same New Year's resolution, whether we've admitted it or not: lose weight. Maybe lose that holiday weight, maybe lose more than that, but, nonetheless, lose some weight.But did you realize that where you live might be impacting how you feel about weight? We just got the results of a new poll (commissioned by Reader's Digest) of 16,000

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We've been getting in tons of Valentine's Day packages from hotels and resorts from around the world. For the next couple of weeks, we're going to run summaries of some of these offers with contact information if you'd like more info. (Don't forget: at some destinations--especially warm weather getaways where it's now high season--you need to book those Valentine's Day rooms plenty early.)Boston:

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We love Twitter (we're @lovetripper) so news of Twitter-only romantic travel promotions really caught our eye. Cyber-sweethearts have a variety of destinations from select from in these promotions, from the sunny Caribbean and Florida all the way to the ski slopes of Colorado and the beaches of California.Landings St. Lucia, St. LuciaIn the Caribbean, @LandingsStLucia, a RockResort (photo, right)

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If you've vacationed in Montego Bay, Jamaica at one of the Sandals resorts, you know Sandals Inn is the most economical of the island's numerous Sandals properties. It's the only Jamaica resort in the chain without its own beach (the public beach is just across the street plus you have free transportation to the two other Sandals resorts in Montego Bay) but prices are good.Now, Sandals Inn is

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We've had a busy holiday season; for the past few weeks, we've been putting the finishing touches on our new ebook, Making Money with Your Travel Website.Through the years, we've had a lot of readers--from other travel writers to hoteliers to wedding planners--ask us about how we make Lovetripper pay off...so we decided it was time to show everyone just how we've done it!This new ebook covers the

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It's hard to believe we're hours away from the end of 2009--and even harder to believe we're just hours away from Lovetripper's 10th year on the web! We've got big plans coming up to celebrate the 10th anniversary (which must be like a century in Internet years)...but, first, one last look back at 2009!It has been a tough year on the travel industry, a fact we've heard no matter where we've

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We received word of this change last Thursday...just hours before we were turning in the final changes to the revision of our Fodor's In Focus Jamaica guidebook! We're sad to see this one dropped from the Sandals family; we've stayed at this property several times and have fond memories of this Ocho Rios, Jamaica resort. If you'd like to stay there again while it's still part of the Sandals

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Planning a Caribbean getaway this winter? Here's a deal we just received: if you book a four-night Luxury Included® stay to the new Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas traveling between January 22 and June 23, 2010, you'll receive complimentary airfare for your companion!The grand opening of this resort (which was once a Four Seasons) is January 22, 2010. To qualify, you'll both need to be

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Have you made your New Year's Eve plans yet? Packages are starting to pour in of special interest to romantic travelers. Here are a few of our favorites from today's in box:Ten Years and Counting: Where were you at the turn of the millennium? Those fortunate enough to be on Beacon Hill had the chance to witness the opening night of XV Beacon, Boston’s authentic chic boutique hotel. Now newly “

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The traditional romantic winter getaway: a roaring fire, lace curtains, chintz and plenty of candles. A great alternative: an active winter vacation that makes your romance sizzle.Being active outside together – especially in winter – is such a complete change of routine that it can refresh even the most tired relationship. Even better, experts have found a direct link between exercise and sex.

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Kanantik, which means "to take care" in the Maya Mopan language, is custom designed for lovers--all the way down to its one-of-a-kind furniture. Surprising touches--from an Italian wood-fired pizza oven to two-person rock-lined showers--await. After a gourmet meal and relaxing evening under the stars, couples can then retreat to their secluded beachfront cabana with its charming four-poster

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We love vow renewals...they're romantic, so easy to plan compared to a wedding, and so very memorable. We've just received word of a new Renewal of Vows package at the boutique-style all-inclusive, Mango Bay, Barbados."We're honored to afford couples new romantic memories through Mango Bay's Renewal of Vows package," said Peter Odle, owner. "Our wedding services provide stress-free planning for

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The kids are back in school...are you ready to sneak off for a few days of sun, fun and romance? Then check out this package we just received from Atlantis, the mega-resort in the Bahamas. We've stayed at this property and know that it has something to offer all lovers, from spa to scuba, beaches to blackjack, dolphin interactions to disco action.The "Love Atlantis Style - Sun, Fun and Romance"

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Would you like your next Vegas getaway to be naughty...or nice? The Signature at MGM Grand is leaving the choice up to you with their two new "Naughty or Nice" packages starting November 1. Both offer plenty of activities plus a stay in the all-suite, non-smoking, non-gaming hotel that's just steps from the activity of MGM Grand. The primary difference in the packages is whether the fun you

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