62807: Romance at Point Grace, Turks and Caicos
Now that the kids have had their summer vacations - couples, it's your turn! How about five nights with warm crystal turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, candlelight dinners, massages and more?
In the Turks and Caicos islands (just east of the Bahamas) Point Grace all-suite resortis offering a special romance package through next March.
The Package: Upon arrival in Providenciales, guests with the Romantic Escape will be welcomed with a refreshing drink and transportation waiting to whisk them away to their romantic adventure. The stresses of everyday life will begin to melt away as the lush Caribbean setting invades the senses.
Begin your five-night getaway with an evening under the stars at Point Grace's award winning restaurant, Grace's Cottage for an exotic candlelight Caribbean dinner. On the morning of your choice, stay in bed sipping champagne and enjoying a refreshing breakfast in the privacy of your own room.
Included in the Romantic Escape is a one-hour His and Her massage or spa treatment at Point Grace's Thalasso Spa, where the warm breeze and ocean views provide the perfect backdrop to unwind together. Afterward, couples can relax on the beach or the more adventurous type may choose to take advantage of the array of complimentary water sports available at the resort which include Hobie Cats, kayaks and snorkeling.
In addition to the above, the following amenities are also included in the Romantic Escape:
• Daily continental breakfast at Hutchings Terrace
• Unlimited Internet access
• Re-hydration service by the pool and beach
• Afternoon sorbet
• Evening cocktails and hors d'oeuvres daily
• Daily Times fax
• Private shuttle service to fitness center
• Private shuttle service to Golf Course and Tennis Club
• Library of CDs and DVDs
The Romantic Escape is available for bookings between through March 30, 2008. The following accommodations are available for the package:
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Cottage Suites - these romantic one-bedroom suites offer pool and garden views, living room and terrace.
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Ocean Front Suites - with two bedrooms and 1551 square feet, these suites offer magnificent ocean views and spacious living areas.
Prices: Prices for the package are as follows:
Ocean Front Suites:• Through November 18 - $4,500
• November 19 thru December 16 - $5,700
• December 17 thru January 3 - $8,300
• January 4 thru March 30, 2008 - $8,000
Atlantic Suite:• Through November 18 - $5,000
• November 19 thru December 16 - $7,000
• December 17 thru January 3 - $10,300
• January 4 thru March 30 - $9,900
For more information:• visit the website at
www.pointgrace.com • call 1-866-924-7223 or 1-970-513-8007
Labels: Caribbean
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061207: Romantic Package in Puerto Rico
Are the two of you caught up in the US passport tangle? If so, remember that you do not need a passport to travel to Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands.
We just received word of a new "Explore Old San Juan" package and a special romance package from the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel. Founded in the early 16th Century by Juan Ponce De León, San Juan, Puerto Rico is the second oldest city in the Americas. Situated in the heart of the seven-square-block historic district, the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel is surrounded by numerous museums, churches, historic sites and monuments.
Starting at $160* per night until November 30, 2007, the "Explore Old San Juan" package takes guests on a three-day/two-night getaway. The package includes:
• a passport booklet with discounts to area merchants, museums, retailers and restaurants
• exploration backpack with two water bottles
• deluxe accommodations
• unlimited use of the fitness center
• daily continental breakfast for two at Fogata Latino Bar & Grill
• casino match bet coupon. And, for families who want to experience the culture and history of the island
For couples wanting to enjoy the romance of the city, the "Sheraton Old San Juan Romance" package begins at just $79* per night through November 30, 2007. The package includes:
• deluxe accommodations
• turn-down spa amenity
• chilled bottle of champagne
• casino match bet coupon
Why It's Dreamy: Located on the picturesque waterfront of San Juan Bay, the Sheraton Old San Juan Hotel is just minutes from museums, art galleries and historical landmarks.
For more information:• call 866-653-7577
• visit sheratonoldsanjuan.com
Labels: Caribbean
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061507: A Second Honeymoon for Florida's The Moorings Village
In the Florida Keys, The Moorings Village has renovated its quaint Honeymoon Cottage, one of the resort’s original 1930s cottages. The one-bedroom Honeymoon Cottage has been restored in shades of pristine white and calming blue, and accented with rich hardwood furniture, plush throw pillows and luxurious linens. Set under a lush tree canopy of more than 700 coconut palms and punctuated with lazy hammocks, privacy is one of the main draws at this renowned island paradise.
Amenities include the resort’s 1,100-foot velvety white sand beach, tennis court, 25-meter heated swimming pool, fitness facilities, kayaks and windsurfing equipment, and Island Body & Sõl Spa at The Moorings Village.
To add to the celebratory mood, Newlywed couples who book Honeymoon Cottage for a week or more through December 15, 2007 will receive a complimentary welcome package, complete with a gourmet basket designed to help start a sweet life together, and a couples massage in the resort’s Beachside Massage Hut.
The Newlywed Package is based on the availability and blackout dates may apply.
For more information:• visit
www.mooringsvillage.com• call 305.664.4708
Labels: USA
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777 Celebration at Las Vegas's Mandalay Bay
This July 7 will be a big time in Las Vegas...after all, it's 777! We've just received information on a 777 package from Mandalay Bay that features a 7/7/07 Beach wedding ceremony! Along with all the wedding details, the package includes a reception featuring KC and the Sunshine Band (hey, you'll be able to say KC played at your wedding reception!)
Package: The 7/7/07 Beach Wedding Package includes:
• Ceremony with officiate
• Champagne toast
• Flowered leis for couple
• Photo of couple
• 7/7/07 souvenir gift bag
• Catered buffet and complimentary bar
• Reception featuring KC & The Sunshine Band
• Ceremony and reception for two guests
When: The combined ceremony, offering weddings, renewals and commitment ceremonies, will take place on Mandalay Beach at 8 p.m. on July 7, 2007.
Price: The cost of the Beach Extravaganza package is $1,777.
Reception: The Beach Extravaganza buffet menu includes such delightful offerings as Mini Beef Wellingtons with a mustard aioli, Penne Pasta with Tomato Pescatore with bay scallops, mussels and clams, New York Strip Loin, cilantro marinated and chili rubbed, and assorted French pastries.
For booking information:• contact the wedding chapel at Mandalay Bay at (702) 632-7490 or (800) 632-7701, via email at weddings@mandalaybay.com or visit
www.mandalaybay.comLabels: Las Vegas, USA weddings
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Proposal Package from The James Chicago Hotel
You've no doubt seen a lot of romance packages--but how about one that includes a Van Cleef & Arpels engagement ring? We just received information from The James Chicago Hotel on their new PROPOSE package.
The Package: The PROPOSE package includes:
• 2 night’s stay in THE JAMES Penthouse Loft
• Van Cleef & Arpels Engagement Ring
• Private dinner for two including a personal Primehouse Chef, romantic private dining room for the couple and a special live serenade from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra four string quartet
• Spa Experience for two from THE SPA by Asha
• One year anniversary gift from THE JAMES
Dates: Available through December 30, 2007.
Price: The PROPOSE package starts at $60,000.
For More Information:• The James Chicago
55 East Ontario at Rush
Chicago, IL 60611
Toll Free: 877.JAMES.55
Local: 312.337.1000
• visit
www.jameshotels.comLabels: USA
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A Romantic Getaway at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
Have you been curious about taking a villa vacation? Villas give you a home away from home experience...but maybe you're not quite ready to turn loose of the resort amenities and facilities? For some couples, the answer is to take a villa vacation at a resort, like Jamaica's Sandals Grande Ocho Rios. Reader Tina La Rocca submitted an article to myLovetripper about
her romantic getaway in a villa at the Jamaica resort; read Tina's article to see what she liked and disliked about the north coast resort.
And be sure to send in your trip report! It just takes a second to
register as an author then you can upload your reports and photos!
Labels: Caribbean, Lovetripper news
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06072007: Blue Bay Club & Spa, Cancun Offering Summer Sale
Blue Bay Club & Spa, Cancun announces its Summer Sale promotion, one especially attractive for romantic travelers bringing the family along thanks to the kids' club.
Price: Save 15% off of regular rates, valid for travel July 1 - August 19, 2007, kids (ages 7 to 12) stay for $25 per child, per night and children under 6 years of age stay for free when sharing a room with two paying adults. Rates for a Superior Room start at $83 per person, per night and $91 for a Junior Suite per person, per night, based on double occupancy.
Rates include accommodations, all meals, gourmet dining, room service for continental breakfast, all drinks and cocktails, daily activities, nightly entertainment, non-motorized water sports, billiards and ping-pong, scheduled shuttle between the two resorts and hotel taxes and tips.
For an additional $30 per person, per night, upgrade to the Silver Plan, which includes everything in the all-inclusive plan, plus:
• Premier Menu at A la Carte Restaurants
• International brands in alcoholic beverages
• Room Service
• Lobster Dinner (seasonal)
• Bottle of water in the room daily
• Free use of Sauna, Steam-room and Jacuzzis at The Spa
• Safety box without charge
• 10% discount in all services and treatments at the Resort Spa
• 10% discount at the Beauty Parlor
• 10% discount in tours at the hotel Travel Agency
The Summer Sale promotion is based on double occupancy.
Dates: Rates are quoted per person, per night in US dollars and valid for travel July 1 through August 19, 2007. This offer is subject to hotel availability, may not be combined with any other offers and blackout dates may apply.
For More Information: • call 1-800-BLUE BAY
• visit
www.bluebaycancun.comLabels: Caribbean, Mexico
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06062007: St. Lucia's Super Summer Savers
Summer always means good savings in the Caribbean and this year's no exception. We just received word about St. Lucia Super Summer Savers (try saying that fast!) which offers discounts up to 40 percent off at participating hotels and up to 25 percent off tours, attractions, restaurants, golfing, spa and car rentals.
Hotels participating in the program are Villa Beach Cottages; Discovery at Marigot Bay; Bay Gardens Hotel; Bay Gardens Inn; Harmony Suites; Anse Chastanet Resort; Juliette‚s Lodge; Mago Estate; Rendezvous Hotel; The Body Holiday at Le Sport; Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort; Capri St. Lucia Ltd.; La Haut Plantation; St. Lucian by Rex Resorts; Royal by Rex Resorts; Papillion by Rex Resorts; Village Inn Resort and Spa; Coco Kreole; Coco Palm; Jalousie Plantation; Cotton Bay Village; Almond Smugglers Cove; Almond Morgan Bay; Coconut Bay Resort & Spa; Sandals Halcyon Beach St. Lucia, and Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort.
Restaurant partners include Scuttlebutts Bar and Grill, Charthouse, Red Snapper, Buzz, Iguana Wanna and Café Rio.
Hackshaw's Boats, Dive Fair Helen and Sea Spray Cruises are the tour partners, while car rental company participants are Courtesy Car Rentals, Vacation and Corporate Car Rentals, Hertz Rent-A-Car and Avis Rent-A-Car.
Other merchants include Taxi Trading Inc., Access Inc. and Harry Edwards Jewelers. At the J.Q. Charles Rodney Bay Mall, participants are Anju Silvers, Anthony‚s Jewellery, Body, Mind & Soul, Family Eye Care Centre, Afri Caribe Arts & Crafts, Fashion Diva, Intimate Secrets, Island Craft Plus, Mother Earth Health Care Centre, Natmed Ltd., Caribbean Lifestyles, New Beginnings, Sunshine Book Store, Valmont Chez-Nous and L‚Armoire; while at La Place Carenage, the participants are Pointe Break Store, Anju Silvers, Arts and Crafts and Diamonds International.
For more information:• call 1 (888) 4-STLUCIA (in the US), 1 (800) 869-0377 (in Canada)
• visit
the official St. Lucia Tourist Board websiteLabels: Caribbean
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Congratulations to the First myLovetripper Contributor!
Congratulations to Habeeb Salloum, the first contributor to the new myLovetripper section! Habeeb wins a US$25 gift certificate from Amazon.com for being the first contributor to this reader section for his article,
"Acapulco's Las Brisas: Idyllic Honeymoon Destination." And we've just received the first myHoneymoon story:
"My Punta Cana Honeymoon" from Carolyn Potter.
Be sure to send us your myDestination Wedding, myHoneymoon, myRomanticGetaway, or myStory contribution to be eligible to win a $100 gift certificate for the most popular myLovetripper piece! It just takes a second to
register as an author then you can upload your work. You'll find all the
guidelines online.
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An Interview with Paris and John
Summer means travel and, for a lot of romantic travelers, that also means family travel. There might not be a more traditional form of family travel than visiting a national park and, just in time for summer, our newest book is about to hit the shelves.
Best of National Parks with Kids is coming out this month from Open Road Publishing; if you pop over to their website, you'll see our new book featured along with a
question and answer interview with us about traveling to national parks and our lives as travel writers!
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06052007: Destress Your Wedding with Your Own Yoga Guru
We've seen a lot of bridal de-stress packages: massages, beauty treatments, you know the list. But how about your own yoga guru?
Yep, you can hire your own personal Yoga instructor with LUXE Destination Weddings' new Mindful Weddings program. LUXE, which coordinates nuptials in the Caribbean and Mexico, embraces Yoga for pre-wedding relaxation with Mindful Weddings. Aiming to infuse the principles of patience, acceptance and serenity within the wedding group, LUXE sends certified Yoga instructor Geoff Soloway onsite to craft personalized wellness regimes.
A scholar in philosophy and mindfulness-based education, Soloway's expertise includes Hatha Yoga, mindfulness meditation, vibrational reiki healing and stress reduction. Accompanying the wedding group to their destination abroad, Soloway leads specially tailored private and group Yoga, meditation and wellness sessions.
Price: LUXE's Mindful Weddings program is available for $1,000 (plus travel costs). This comes in addition to the company's variety of detailed planning packages, ranging from $500 to $7,000.
For more information:• call 1-888-LUXE-WED
• visit
LUXE Destination Weddings Labels: Caribbean, Mexico, weddings
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Share Your Story!
Did you have a dreamy destination wedding or honeymoon? Or have you planned a great romantic getaway? Then it's time to share your story! We've just launched a new section on Lovetripper.com called myLovetripper...it's all about the trips
you have planned with your advice for fellow romantic travelers.
myLovetripper includes four special sections:
• myDestinationWedding: Tell us the story (and share your pictures!) of your destination wedding.
• myHoneymoon: Share the story of your dreamy honeymoon, from why you selected the destination to what you wish you'd known in advance.
• myRomanticGetaway: Tell us about that romantic getaway you enjoyed recently, whether it was a weekend at a local B&B, an unforgettable cruise, or a vacation the two of you shared.
• myStory: This section features your travel stories. Unlike the other three sections, you don't have to be the focal point of the story...just write about a romantic destination that others would enjoy!
Your article can be any length (even just an extended caption with a photo of your getaway). We've got some questions you can use to get started if you'd like to turn your article into a question and answer interview. Read all about
contributing your piece on our new guidelines page. You'll also have to
register (it just takes about 30 seconds) then you can start uploading your work.
And, last but not least, we're going to be running a contest for the best myLovetripper piece! Readers will vote on their favorite story; the winner will receive a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate. (And we're not forgetting the voters, either; one lucky voter chosen at random will receive a $50 Amazon.com certificate!)
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06012007: Agua Resort Offers Gentlemen's Retreat Package
Looking for a luxury bachelor getaway for your guy and his closest friends? Check out the new Gentlemen's Retreat Package at Agua Resort and Spa in the Dominican Republic. The property, which just opened in May, is one of the island's most elite...perfect for the guy who deserves the best! (We had the pleasure of staying at Agua just before its opening and can testify that this resort knows how to pamper with everything from fine dining to personalized service.)
The Package: The Gentlemen's Retreat Package includes:
· Three nights accommodations in a junior suite
· Private, round-trip airport transfers
· Daily breakfast en suite or in Arieto restaurant
· Round of golf
· Dominican cigar night
· Brugal rum tasting
Price: Rates for the Gentlemen's Retreat Package are $1,500 per room, per night based on double occupancy for travel though June 30, 2007 and $1,350 for travel from July 1-November 1, 2007. Rates do not include taxes and service charges.
Why It's Special: Agua Resort & Spa is an oasis of seclusion and serenity. Its 18 villas create 53 suites...and with the introduction of a 24-hour butler service, Agua
Resort & Spa has elevated the art of personal service to a new level.
Executive Chef Edgar González Barrado brings with him a prestigious career in gourmet cuisine restaurants at world renowned luxury hotels including the three-star Michelin rated Arzak restaurant in San Sebastin, Spain.
Agua Resort & Spa features two delightful restaurants, two lounges, two large freshwater swimming pools including a beachfront infinity pool, a fitness room and meeting facilities. For true indulgence, a private helicopter is available upon request for airport transfers and to explore the island; a courtesy SUV with driver is also on offer. Spa facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool with water circuit, Finnish and steam sauna, bubble inox beds, sensations shower, five treatment rooms and an ice fountain. A gourmet restaurant will open in fall 2007. For recreation, guests can serve it up on the resort's tennis court integrated into the garden or enjoy world-class golf, just minutes away.
For More Information:• visit
www.aguaresort.comLabels: Caribbean
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