Weddings at Paris Las Vegas
Many couples don't realize that weddings in France are just about impossible unless one of you is a resident. Do you dream of an Eiffel Tower wedding, though? Thanks to Paris Las Vegas, that's no problem. Check out our new
article on weddings at Paris Las Vegas which includes the option to be married atop the hotel's own Eiffel Tower.
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Sensual Healing Package at Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino
Ready to work out the kinks? Here's a package that just came into us; it is offered by Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, a property on the Dutch side of Sint Maarten.
The new Sensual Healing Package at the resort's Good Life Spa includes the ultimate Four Hands Massage, where two therapists work together on each person. Next, you'll indulge your bodies in the Thaladerm Steamdome Treatment, Body Wrap or Facial of choice. Whichever you choose, each treatment is a couple's affair.
Travel Dates: The Sensual Healing Package is valid for travel April 15 through October 31, 2006.
Price: the package is priced at $525 per person on an EP basis. The all-inclusive rate is $795 per person. Both plans are based on double occupancy and exclusive of 21% tax plus gratuity.
The Plans: Both the all-inclusive and EP plans include the following:
- 3 nights accommodation
- Upgrade to a Deluxe Ocean or Pool View Guestroom, featuring ocean
views of the Caribbean Sea and/or tropical pools from your private balcony,
king bed, high-speed internet access and more; subject to availability
- Four Hands Massage for two
- Choice of additional couples spa treatment for two: Thaladerm
Steamdome Treatment, Body Wrap or Facial
The all-inclusive plan also includes:
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Ocean Terrace Restaurant,
featuring a different theme each evening; surcharge for lobster
- A la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Palms Grill
- Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 11:00 a.m. to bar
closing; surcharge for premium brand drinks
- Complimentary entrance to Casino theatre once per week
- Complimentary nightly entrance to Q Club, the island's hottest
nightclub
- Complimentary use of towels and chaise lounges at the pool or beach
- Complimentary use of mini-surfboards and snorkeling equipment
- Complimentary $20.00 US match play coupon daily per room
- Complimentary use of tennis courts
- Nightly entertainment
- Complimentary use of Kids club
- Complimentary use of fitness center equipment
- All taxes and gratuities
For More Information:• visit
www.sonesta.com/stmaarten • call 1-800-223-0757
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Prague for Lovers
With its historic buildings, streets perfect for strolling hand-in-hand, and many sidewalk cafes, Prague is a great destination for lovers. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this Czech Republic city which is seeing a growing number of tourists every year. Check out our new
Prague for Lovers special section for information on everything from recommended hotels to dining and shopping.
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20% Off Sale at all Sandals & Beaches Resorts
You can take a 20% savings at all Sandals Resorts for stays between July 1 and December 31, 2006 and at all Beaches Resorts for stays between July 1 and December 22, 2006. The discount applies to all published rack rate categories. Certain restrictions apply.
We always have readers ask if that time period is a good one for a romantic getaway...in other words, is that hurricane season? Yes and no. Hurricane season runs until November 30th (although November is usually a very quiet month.) December is a great month in the Caribbean.
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50% Sale at Sandals Dunn's River
Here's a nice sale that just came into us: you can save 50% at Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa. This resort (which was previously just Sandals Dunn's River) got a complete renovation and face lift last year and is better than ever before. We had a sneak preview of the renovated rooms last year and the Mediterranean-inspired look is quite nice.
The sale: When you book a minimum of 3 nights for stays between September 1 and December 31, 2006, you save 50% on all published rack rate categories.
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Turks & Caicos on TV Tonight
The Turks and Caicos (fast becoming THE place to go in the Caribbean thanks to new luxury resorts) will be featured on TV tonight. On Tuesday, March 28 at 11 p.m. (PST) and on Wednesday, March 29 at 2 a.m. (EST), check out BET for a look at the Turks and Caicos Music and Cultural Festival, produced by the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board in association with BET Event Productions. The event featured reggae dancehall pop star Shaggy, R & B vocalist Ashanti, soul singer Jeffrey Osborne, reggae star Gregory Isaacs, the Haitian Creole sounds of Tabou Combo, gospel/disco queen Candi Staton, contemporary gospel crooner BeBe Winans, as well as some of the Turks and Caicos' top local artists. (If you miss the broadcast, catch it on BET J on April 15, May 13 and 27, June 10 and 24, and July 8 at 1 p.m., 8 p.m. and 1 a.m. the following morning. All times are Eastern.)
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Wed Aboard a Barbados Yacht
A new package just came across our desk: a new yacht in Barbados will be offering luxury weddings at sea. Even better, the yacht is part of the famous The Cliff Restaurant (named one of the world's 50 best) so you know the reception will be tasty. The wedding package also includes the services of a celebrity wedding planner.
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Eiffel Tower Proposals
Tom Cruise did it. So did Rod Stewart. How would you like to get engaged in Paris at the Eiffel Tower? Check out our tips for
planning an Eiffel Tower proposal with information on romantic restaurants and more.
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Journey's End Can Mean a New Beginning
Journey's End, a quiet getaway on Ambergris Caye in Belize, is custom made for lovers who are looking to unwind and relax in a beachside setting.
Read about our stay at this romantic resort.
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Heather and Paul McCartney Issue Statement on Canadian Seal Slaughter
We've enjoyed traveling to Canada's wilderness areas many times; these pristine areas are truly a romantic getaway for any couple who enjoys nature.
But sadly this weekend marks the start of an annual hunt of Canada's harp seals so we wanted to pass along this press news from the Humane Society of the US and Heather and Paul McCartney, who have issued a video statement urging the stopping of the annual hunt. Earlier this month, the McCartneys visited the harp seal nursery on the ice floes to observe the newborn pups.
"We're devastated to learn that 325,000 of these harp seals—almost all of them defenseless babies—will be clubbed and shot to death," said Heather McCartney. "Compassionate people from all around the world are opposed to this seal hunt, including the majority of Canadians, and we urge them to contact their Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, and ask him to ban the hunt."
"Heather and I chose to come out to the ice floes before the hunt began because it would break our hearts to have to see the cruelty of the hunt," said Paul McCartney. "But we are absolutely committed to making sure this is the last slaughter of baby seals in Canada anyone will ever have to witness."
The McCartneys pointed out that an important strategy to ending the hunt is closing down the global markets for seal products and that countries such as Greenland, Mexico, and Italy have taken steps to ban the import of sealskins. "When countries stop buying sealskins, there will be no reason for sealers to kill the seals," said Heather McCartney. "We are asking every single country to please, please stop buying seal products so this hunt will stop."
Paul McCartney offered an alternative to the hunt—"We're proposing a fair solution to all of this—a sealing license buy-back plan. This is a win-win solution: fishermen would be compensated for any lost revenue when the hunt is closed, and Canada would have a graceful way to put an end to a cruel and needless practice that should have been stopped many years ago."
To learn more about this and to see a video made by the McCartneys about this situation, visit
www.hsus.org.
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Real Wedding: Jason & Blair
Do you like to read about real weddings? Destinations played a role in the romance of Blair Burns and Jason Lewis who are planning a Georgia wedding on April 1 (hey, no April Fool's jokes now!)We thought you'd like to read more about the romance, the upcoming wedding and honeymoon of this dynamic couple.
Read more.
Are you planning an upcoming wedding? If you'd like your wedding and the destinations surrounding it featured on the pages of Lovetripper, contact us at editors@lovetripper.com .
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Off Peak Packages at Little Dix, Caneel Bay, and Jumby Bay
Two of our favorite Caribbean getaways--Little Dix Bay and Caneel Bay (both first developed by Laurance Rockefeller as part of RockResorts) as well as Antigua's Jumby Bay have announced their off-peak specials. The new "Escape to Luxury" Packages featuring great value throughout low season, making these resorts much more affordable:
• Caneel Bay:
Set on 170 acres deep in the Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John, Caneel Bay delights with seven pristine beaches and 166 charming guest rooms that blend seamlessly into the lush landscape. Enjoy a romantic dinner at the historic sugar mill ruins; a 1,000-bottle selection at The Wine Room in an 18th-century estate house; spicy Carib-Asian fare at The Equator; wellness for the mind, body and psyche at The Self Centre at Caneel, and much more. Escape to Luxury at Caneel Bay starts at $295 per night/double, including breakfast daily. Available July 5-October 27, 2006. For reservations, visit
www.caneelbay.com or call 888-ROSEWOOD.
· Little Dix Bay: This timeless boutique retreat on Virgin Gorda, Little Dix Bay is a stress-free respite from modern-day hassles, with lush and abundant foliage, a half-mile crescent-shaped beach and much more. What's new there? Three new hilltop villas and eight new Rosewood junior suites with newly renovated bathrooms and outdoor rain showers are just the latest developments in a five-year makeover for the luxury beachfront retreat to be completed December 2006. Enjoy fresh Caribbean cuisine at three restaurants, or chill out at The Spa at Little Dix Bay, with soothing treatments using indigenous botanicals from the resort grounds. Escape to Luxury at Little Dix Bay starts at $375 per night/double in an oceanview room, including breakfast daily. Available May 1-December 19, 2006. For reservations, call 888-ROSEWOOD or visit
www.littledixbay.com.
· Jumby Bay: Set on a 300-acre private island two miles off the coast of Antigua, this inclusive luxury retreat is a naturalistic paradise blooming with lush foliage and rare tropical plants. Diversions range from three white sand beaches to tennis to fine East-West fusion dishes at The Verandah Restaurant or modern European cuisine with Caribbean touches at The Estate House set in a 230-year-old English plantation manor. Every guest room, suite and villa comes with its own bicycles, and with no cars on the island, Jumby Bay is the perfect place to pedal in the soothing sea breeze. Escape to Luxury at Jumby Bay starts at $900 per night/double, including breakfast. Available June 1-November 11, 2006. For reservations, call 888-ROSEWOOD; or visit
www.jumbybay.com.
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Sandals Negril Offers 40% Sale
Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa (located on the dreamy seven-mile-long beach that Negril is known for) is offering a 40% sale. The couples-only resort, known for its distinctive two-story Loft Suites with spiral staircases, is offering the sale for travel from May 1 – August 31, 2006. The offer is available for a three-night minimum stay. All-inclusive rates begin at $247 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
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Antigua's Passion in Paradise Promotion
March 2006 -- Antigua has announced that it will be "Valentine's Day every day" during the month of June. Located in the heart of the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda, most recently named Best Wedding Island at the Caribbean Travel Awards, are quickly becoming one of the world's top wedding and honeymoon destinations with a 21 percent increase in the number of on-island weddings in 2005 alone.
Throughout Antigua and Barbuda, the "Passion in Paradise" will offer honeymooners, and anyone else looking for a little bit of passion or paradise a variety of romantic accommodation and entertainment packages. Select hotels will be offering special deals and romance packages that include such items as:
• Free champagne
• Spa treatments
• In room gifts such as massage oil and fresh flowers
• Romantic private picnics for two on the beach
• Candlelight dinners
• Complimentary/vouchers for activities on island such as a Wadadli Cats Cruise
• Souvenir key rings with their photo
During each of the four weeks of June's "Passion in Paradise" program, the islands will feature a calendar of special events customized to give newlyweds a chance to enjoy "paradise" together.
The first week of June will be culinary week--giving vacationers a chance to watch some of Antigua and Barbuda's top chef's compete in cook-offs with opportunities to sample the exotic flavors of the West Indian delicacies and island specialties. Festivities will include price-fixed menus by participating restaurants, barbecues on the beaches, a lobster fest in Barbuda and a wedding cake design contest. Week two will celebrate the rich cultural heritage flowing through the islands by offering dancing and steel drum instruction amidst the soulful sounds of the Caribbean beats.
During the third week, one special couple will experience the magic of the islands as they say, "I do" against a backdrop of turquoise seas, white sand beaches and a breathtaking sunset, all of which will be streamed onto the Romance Registry Web site. And finally, for the thrill-seeking couple, adventure week will highlight a variety of soft adventure activities such as sailing, scuba diving, cruising to Montserrat and witnessing an active volcano, an island-wide treasure hunt and much more.
And for those looking to find that special someone, Antigua and Barbuda will be hosting graphologist and author of "Finding Mr. Write" who will provide free consultations during the "Passion in Paradise" promotion.
For More Information: • visit the
Antigua and Barbuda Tourist Board websiteLabels: Caribbean
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Antigua Honeymoon Registry
March 2006 -- If you're planning a honeymoon in Antigua, it's now easy to put your trip on your bridal registry thanks to Antigua's new romance registry at
www.antiguaromanceregistry.com> Here you can allow friends and families to purchase the perfect wedding gift for the two of you: airfare, accommodations, water sports, spa treatments and other activities.
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Bermuda's Pink Beach Club Offers Just the Two of Us Getaway
March 2006 -- Ready to destress for a while? Here's a relaxing package: Pink Beach Club & Cottages in Bermuda is offering the "Just The Two Of Us" package aimed at everyone from expectant couples to those sending off the kids to college.
The package includes four days/three-nights accommodations, a bottle of champagne served with the first dinner at the resort, two "Stress Release Massages" and a three-day bus pass or one-day moped rental to explore Bermuda.
Dates, Price: The package is available from April 16 to Oct. 31, 2006, and is priced from $2,350 for an Ocean View Junior Suite, based on double occupancy.
Why It's Dreamy: Nestled in 16-1/2 acres of rolling hills and lush gardens, overlooking two magnificent pink coral sand beaches on Bermuda‚s south shore, Pink Beach Club is comprised of 16 cottage buildings housing 94 luxurious rooms.
For more information:
• call (800) 355-6161, (203) 655-6161, fax: (203) 655-2797
• visit
Pink Beach Club websiteLabels: Caribbean
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Package Inspired by Wedding of Vivien Leigh & Sir Laurence Olivier
Here's an interesting package: Santa Barbara's San Ysidro Ranch, long a celebrity favorite, is offering the Midnight in Montecito package inspired by the wedding of Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier, who exchanged their vows in the resort's garden. The package includes:
• a two-night stay in a cottage or junior suite
• a bottle of champagne and chocolates upon arrival
• couple's massage in your suite or cottage
• a picnic basket lunch for the two of you to enjoy on the beach or in the gardens
• a deluxe continental breakfast daily
• evening valet service to and from area restaurants
• evening wine and cheese reception in the Hacienda
Price: Cottage: $2590; Junior Suite: $1990
For More Information:
• visit
San Ysidro RanchLabels: USA, weddings
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Paris in April--or May
We just got word of a nice package to France in April and May, a beautiful time for visiting that romantic country. TourCrafters is offering savings of up to $300 per person on packages to Paris, countryside châteaux and Normandy in April and May.
The Paris Package: The 5-day/4-night “Paris City Break Special” starts at $579 and includes round-trip transatlantic transportation, accommodations with private bath at the Hotel Kyriad Republique (which is a short walk from the smart Marais district), daily breakfast, hotel service charges and taxes. Upgrades to 3- and 4-star hotels are available.
How About A Castle Stay? The 7-day/6-night “Paris & French Castles” package starts at $949 and covers all the above plus a 3-day car rental and two nights at the Château de Choiseul in Amboise, which gives visitors a chance to tour the lovely landscape and historic châteaux of the Loire Valley. Hotel upgrades in Paris, as well as a choice of other châteaux near Chartres, in Burgundy, Alsace and other regions are also available.
Or the Loire Valley? The 7-day/6-night “Paris and Loire Valley” package starts at $1,145 and includes round-trip air, four nights in Paris at the 4-star Villa Alessandra, two nights at the 15th-century Château de la Bourdaisiere in Montlouis-sur-Loire, daily breakfast, hotel service charges and taxes, plus a 3-day car rental for touring the splendid châteaux in the “garden of France.” Hotel upgrades are available.
Prices: All packages include airfare from New York, Boston and Washington to Paris and are available from April 1 to May 31. The price from Chicago, Miami and Orlando is $50 higher; from Atlanta, $85 higher; from Houston, $75 higher; and from Los Angeles and San Francisco, $155 higher. Prices are per person, double occupancy, are subject to availability and do not include airport taxes or fuel surcharges. Reservations must be paid for within 72 hours.
For more information:• visit
www.tourcrafters.com• call 800-482-5995
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New Look for Romantic Travel News
Welcome to the new look for Romantic Travel News! We've gone to a more traditional blog format to make it even easier to find timely travel news.
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