2282008: Outdoor Wedding Advice from L'Auberge de Sedona
With our thoughts already on warm weather, we were happy to see this list of outdoor wedding suggestions in our in box. These come from Meghan Rudolph, wedding planner for Arizona's L'Auberge de Sedona:
1. Budget: Have an exact budget or specific dollar amount when you meet with your wedding planner. Make a prioritized list of what is necessary to create your wedding the way you envision it. This will help in deciding between calligraphy invitations and live music. It can be disappointing to make big plans and then have to cancel them because they're not affordable.
2. Date: Planning the date is extremely important. Have several in mind, since popular wedding months such as May, June, September and October may limit the choice of dates. At L'Auberge, which is in Sedona, we recommend winter weddings for better value. They can be spectacular at this time of year.
3. Comfort: Remember to ensure your guests' comfort by considering weather conditions on the big day. If hot, have ushers offer ice-cold water bottles as guests are seated, or print your wedding program on a hand-held fan to keep your guests cool. Colorful paper umbrellas shade the sun and add beautiful color as well.
4. Backup plan: What if it rains? The ideal outdoor wedding location should have an indoor plan just in case. However, an outdoor tent is another option, but only for light to moderate rainstorms. Or, the couple might have the ceremony outside and reception inside as a way to minimize the risk of bad weather.
5. Plan for Wind: Windy conditions can wreak havoc on attire, hair, and décor. If the location is typically windy, avoid fabrics such as chiffons or China silks. Also, advise your hairstylist that your wedding is outdoors so she/he can design an appropriate style for you and the bridal party. While unity ceremonies are important, wind can have an ill effect on the traditional unity candle. More recent ideas include the sand ceremony and water ceremony.
6. Décor: With natural beauty all around, outdoor weddings often use fewer decorations.Some to be considered, however, include an arch or trellis, strings of lights or lanterns in the trees, torches, and luminarias or farolitas. A flower petal walkway dense with deep colored rose petals creates a dramatic contrast to green grass. Note: for weddings on grassy areas, ensure the sprinkler system is disabled so guests don't receive an unwanted shower!
7. Food: At L'Auberge, we recommend a reception with food stations with delicious and beautiful options that are prepared and refreshed on a continual basis. Guests can enjoy the reception without worrying if the food is getting cold or that they'll miss a served food course.
8. Bugs: One way to limit bug disturbances is to use citronella candles. While insects are not typically a concern in Sedona's high dessert, we place citronella candles around the border of the event disguised with red rocks or other natural elements just in case.
9. Sunlight: Couples who consider timing their outdoor wedding to a beautiful sunset should ensure that chairs are oriented away from the sun so it won't shine directly in the eyes of their guests during the ceremony.
10. Attire: If hot weather is in the forecast, wear light fabrics to avoid unnecessary overheating or perspiration. Brides wearing trains should consider the ground they will be walking on to avoid grass and dirt. (An aisle runner can be helpful in avoiding stains.) Consult a makeup professional for makeup that won't cake, streak, or shine and will hold up well for photographs and throughout the event.
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2242008: Elite Island Resorts Offering Couples Destination Wedding Websites
Looking for a different way to tell guests you’re “going to the chapel and we’re gonna get married”? The answer just might be your own destination wedding website, a way to post your wedding plans, invite your guests and even book their flights and hotel rooms online.
To make that job easier for Caribbean brides, Elite Island Resorts is now offering a free password-protected personal destination wedding site along with the services of an on-site wedding planner at their Caribbean resorts:
• Antigua: Galley Bay, St. James’s Club and Villas and The Verandah Resort and Spa
• British Virgin Islands: Long Bay on Tortola
• St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Palm Island in the Grenadines
• St. Lucia: Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort
Get a Free Wedding Package: Couples booking an all-inclusive Caribbean premium luxury category honeymoon stay of seven nights or more can receive a complimentary, destination wedding package regularly priced at $899.
The Complimentary Wedding Package: The complimentary Caribbean destination wedding package, an $899 savings, includes a choice of romantic tropical settings for the wedding and reception, wedding cake, bottle of champagne, bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere; registrar and government fees, on-site wedding coordinator, ceremony fees and a personal wedding website. All taxes and gratuities are included.
For a fee, you can add on a photographer, sparkling wine for the wedding party, island music and videotaping as well as special group activities and amenities.
The All-Inclusive Plan: Elite Island Resorts’ all-inclusive rates include meals, top-shelf liquor, non-motorized water sports (except Long Bay), numerous activities, tips, taxes and service charges. European Rate plans are available too.
For more information:• call (800) 345-0356
• visit
eliteislandresorts.com• To plan a destination wedding, contact Janine Hills, Elite Island Resorts, director of wedding planning, extension 126.
Photo courtesy The Verandah Resort and SpaLabels: Caribbean, weddings
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2242008: RockResorts Launches Green Weddings
We’re seeing more "green hotels" these days, properties that are making a serious effort to be eco-friendly in terms of everything from rooms to restaurants. We just received word that RockResorts, a luxury hotel company that emphasizes the natural settings of its resort locations, is launching a brand-wide “Green Weddings” initiative beginning this summer. From the majestic mountains of Vail to the authentic adobes of Santa Fe, the two of you will now be able to say “I Do” at a RockResort without saying “I Don’t” to Mother Nature.
Green Options: The “Green Weddings” offerings at RockResorts will give you plenty of options from initial planning until the last guest leaves the reception including:
• Suggestions for recycled paper invitations and creatively designed electronic “save the date” announcements
• Resources for the future bride and groom covering preferred vendors for wedding dresses, tuxedos, bridesmaid dresses, etc.
• Opportunities to partner with an environmental non-profit, such as the National Forest Foundation so the two of you can donate money in lieu of extra extravagances such as a Viennese table or cordial bar.
• Availability of environmentally-friendly car, limo and shuttle service to and from the airport and during the wedding and other related events
• Natural, indigenous spa treatments for the wedding party
• Access to community-based volunteer projects in the surrounding region for family and guests to partake in.
• Stylists that use natural/organic cosmetics and health care products
• Preferred photographers that solely use hi-res digital photography
• Use of cleaner-burning soy candles during the ceremony
• Resources for vendors that offer organic flower petal confetti and organic flowers that the bride and groom can use throughout the reception
• Eco-friendly table centerpieces
• Organic wines and beers, focusing on unique regional and local offerings
• The use of organic and locally-grown and produced food for menu options
• Organic wedding cake and other confections
• Suggestions on eco-friendly wedding favors
The various eco-friendly offerings mentioned above for the RockResorts “Green Weddings” program may vary depending on what resort you choose.
Environmentally Engaged Program: Not ready to tie the knot just yet? RockResorts is also offering an “Environmentally Engaged” program for those who are still on their way to tying the green knot. Couples planning their ceremony at any of the properties will be guided by the hotel’s event planning staff and supplied with green wedding planning resources that include various eco-friendly tips, such as information on vendors who supply environmentally-friendly wedding gowns and tuxedos, photographers and entertainment.
Why It’s Dreamy: RockResorts are casually elegant properties with plenty of luxe facilities such as RockResorts Spas™, renowned golf courses, award-winning dining and a variety of outdoor adventures.
The RockResorts collection includes Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colo.; The Pines Lodge in Beaver Creek, Colo.; Keystone Lodge & Spa in Keystone, Colo.; The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Vail, Colo.; The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera in the Vail Valley, Colo.; The Lodge at Vail in Vail, Colo.; La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in Santa Fe, N.M.; Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, Wyo.; and The Landings St. Lucia, Rodney Bay, St. Lucia.
Future RockResorts include; Eleven Biscayne Hotel & Spa in Miami, Fla. (scheduled to open in 2009); The Chateau at Heavenly Village in Lake Tahoe, Cali. (scheduled to open in 2009); One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge, Colo. (scheduled to open in winter 2009/2010); and Rum Cay, A RockResort Hotel & Spa in Rum Cay, The Bahamas (scheduled to open in 2010).
For More Information:• visit the
RockResorts website • visit the
wedding section of the RockResorts websitePhoto courtesy RockResortsLabels: Caribbean, USA, weddings
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2192008: Hilton Los Cabos Announces Spa Package
Are the two of you looking for a spa getaway? We just received a new spa package from the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. The 'Indulgence Package' offers guests a day of pampering at the newly renovated Spa Oasis as part of a four-day spa vacation getaway. One thing that makes this spa package different is that it features the healing powers of the Balsamic Total Wellness concept, an aromatic ritual that combines the fragrance of fresh grapes, blueberries and balsamic vinegar to deliver antioxidants that heal the skin and purify the body, mind and spirit.
The Package: The Balsamic Total Wellness experience begins with your choice of a gentle Swedish or revitalizing deep tissue massage to promote stress relief and muscle renewal and continues with an invigorating Vinotherapy body treatment and then a hydrating express facial. The day of pampering concludes by relaxing on the beach in a private palapa or alongside the Hilton's dramatic infinity pool, where guests will enjoy complimentary amenities including refreshing frozen-flavored ice treats and fresh fruit kabobs.
Price: Starts at $1,225 for four days based on a double occupancy, taxes not included. Additionally, guests will receive a welcome fruit basket upon arrival and daily breakfast for two.
Dates: Available now through May 19, 2008
Why It's Dreamy: The newly renovated Spa Oasis includes thirteen treatment rooms and two VIP suites with private lounge area and couples treatment room with spacious bathtubs for two. This is a AAA Four Diamond resort with 375 guest rooms and suites. Guests enjoy views of the Sea of Cortés, four ocean view dinng venues, the new Spa Oasis, draped beach front palapas, two lighted tennis courts, 'Vacation Station' children's program, a full service spa and fitness center, infinity edge swimming pool, and more.
For more information:• call 1-800-HILTONS
• visit
www.hiltonloscabos.comLabels: Mexico, spa
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New myLovetripper Submission Form Added
We've just added a new
myLovetripper submission form, making it easier than ever to send in the story of your honeymoon, destination wedding, travel article, or just the five most romantic things about your hometown! You can send a photo and caption, an article, a resort review...this is your section! The new form allows you to send your submission online and even to attach a photo.
Don't forget, one lucky myLovetripper contributor will be selected to win a romantic wall fountain valued at $150! For more details, see the
Contest page.Labels: Lovetripper news
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Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day! It seems like we're often on the road at Valentine's but this year we're happy to be staying home with our new dog, Irie, we just adopted from the shelter last weekend! (If you're wondering what Irie means, it's a Jamaican patois word, actually a Rastafarian word, that means everything's good. One look in that happy dog face and everything's definitely good!)
If the two of you are looking for a long term Valentine's present in the form of a four-legged friend, we'd suggest looking on
Petfinder.com; that's how we found Irie. For US readers, they've got nearly a quarter million pets--everything from horses and birds to cats and dogs--in shelters across the country!
Happy Valentine's! Paris and John
Labels: Lovetripper news
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2142008: Princess Cruises Launches Search for Greatest Romantic
Valentine's Day was a natural for the launch of the nationwide search by Princess Cruises asking "Are You the Greatest Romantic?" The contest is part of the new website section for the company’s
Department of Romance.
“Who better than the ‘Love Boat’ line to search for the greatest romantic?” asked Gavin MacLeod, the actor who played the series’ Captain Stubing. “’The Love Boat’ and Princess celebrated romance during every show for its 10-year run. And now as the show commemorates its 30-year anniversary, what a fitting celebration of love on the high seas.”
MacLeod is one of the members of Princess’ Department of Romance, which also includes experts Trish McDermott, “Vice President of Love” for Engage.com and former “Vice President of Romance” for Match.com; provocative couples therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer; and Lisa Light, destination wedding expert and author. Together they will select the five most inspiring finalists before the vote is put out to the general public.
The Contest: Starting today, Princess invites all romantics to submit a video telling why they deserve this honor. Videos can be entered until March 20, and then from April 1-14 the five finalists will be posted and the general public will have the chance to vote for their favorite “Greatest Romantic.”
Videos should be no longer than three minutes and convey why the person is the ultimate romantic. Contestants can nominate themselves, a spouse, friend or relative but can enter only once and must be at least 21 years of age. All videos become property of Princess Cruises. For a complete list of rules and video requirements, as well as sample video entries for romantic inspiration, visit
http://greatestromantic.princess.com.
The Winner: “The Greatest Romantic” will be chosen from entries narrowed down to five finalists determined by the line’s Department of Romance experts. After a public vote, he or she will become an “ambassador of love” for the department for one full year, in addition to receiving a romantic cruise for two.
The winner will be announced on April 15 and receive a romantic, seven-day cruise for two to Mexico or the Caribbean, including airfare. While onboard they will receive a special romantic couple’s package from Lotus Spa. “The Greatest Romantic” will also enjoy a year-long title of Princess’ “ambassador of love” as a member of its Department of Romance. They will be featured on the company’s website telling their story, offering advice and discussing romance on a special podcast.
A Second Contest: At the same time, Princess is also conducting a sweepstakes giving one of the contest voters a chance to win their own romantic cruise for two. Visitors to the contest website during the voting period can sign up for a chance to win a seven-day cruise for two to the Caribbean or the Mexican Riviera. Other contest prizes include chocolates from Godivia Chocolatier, pampering products from Princess’ Lotus Spa, and flowers from Teleflora.
For More Information:• call 1-800-PRINCESS
• visit
www.princess.comLabels: cruises
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02132008: Build Your Own Adventure Package in Nevis
More and more couples are seeking to add some adventure to their sun and sand vacation and we just received a package from Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis that really gives couples a lot of options. Nisbet is a beautiful resort we've had the pleasure of staying at and it would be easy to hang out here for your whole vacation...but there's so much more to see on Nevis.
The Package: Build your own adventure by selecting five options for exploring the island. Enjoy an activity each day, and still have plenty of beach and relaxation time. For a rejuvenating vacation, Nisbet will help you plan your itinerary and secure advance bookings, so you just come and enjoy your holiday.
Choose four of these:
- Kayaking and snorkeling adventure (3 hours)
- Scuba Diving (2 tank dive, 9am-1pm, M-Sat)
- Horseback riding (1.5 hours on trails and beach)
- Taxi Island Tour (3 hours)
- Catamaran Sail (3 hours, am or pm)
- An invigorating full body massage in "The Palms" spa (60 minutes)
AND choose one of these:
- Rain Forest Nature Hike (2 hours)
- Hike to the peak of Mt. Nevis (3 hours)
- Mountain biking around the island (1 day)
Plus, enjoy complimentary nighttime star-gazing (at Nisbet)!
The hike to the peak of Mount Nevis is a memorable experience for couples. “Unbeknownst to many, Nevis Peak is the only Shield Volcano in the Caribbean, making it an exceptional mountain for hiking and exploring the rain forest,” says General Manager Glen Hurd.
Price: The Choose Your Adventure package is $425 per person and is combinable with all of Nisbet's room rates and packages.
Call hotel reservations to arrange at 1-800-742-6008 or 1-869-469-9325.
Additional activities may be scheduled during your stay.
Why It's Dreamy: Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is the Caribbean’s only deluxe plantation inn located directly on the beach. This was the ancestral home of Fanny Nisbet, the wife of Britain's most famous naval hero — Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson. The plantation’s restored Great House, which dates from 1778, and 36 cottages all with modern conveniences are set in 30 acres of lush tropical foliage. The resort recently completed a multi-million dollar renovation.
For more information:• visit
www.NisbetPlantation.com• call (800) 742-6008 toll free in North America
• call direct to Nisbet Plantation, Nevis (869) 469-9325
Labels: Caribbean
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02122008: Caneel Bay Celebrates Sports Illustrated Cover with Package
He might like what he sees on the cover of
Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue featuring Marisa Miller but you'll definitely love the place where the photo was shot: Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort on St. John in the US Virgin Islands.
The cover was shot by fashion photographer Raphael Mazzucco on a 12-day shoot this past October with bathing beauties Miller, Oluchi Onweagba and Melissa Baker. When not frolicking photogenically on the sands, the troupe retreated to Cottage #7 – the original quarters of founder Laurence Rockefeller and still the resort’s most requested accommodation. The quartet doubtless felt right at home within the exquisite surroundings of Caneel Bay.
Mazzucco, a Swimsuit Issue veteran, shot the cover of the 2006 edition featuring the famous “reunion” swimsuit models past, including Elle Macpherson, Rebecca Romijin, Rachel Hunter, Veronica Verekova and more. Marisa Miller, meanwhile, has appeared in every SI Swimsuit Issue since 2002, and was only photographed at Caneel Bay this time around. The 2008 issue is the fourth for Onweagba and the first for Baker.
The Package: To celebrate this
Sports Illustrated cover, Caneel Bay is offering a special “Suited for Sunshine” package including:
--Accommodations for 2 in a Beachfront guest room for four nights
--Full breakfast & dinner daily
--Private Champagne & hors d’oeuvres picnic
--Sunset cruise
--Half-day sail
--Watercolor lessons
--Massage for 2
--Romantic dinner for 2 in the Sugar Mill Ruins
--Tennis lessons for 2
--Welcome beach bag with hat or visor and certificate for 25% off any swimsuit purchase at the Caneel Bay Gift Shop
--Round-trip airport transfers
Price: The package price, for double occupancy, starts from $4,720 (includes 8% tax & 10% service charge). Subject to availability; restrictions and blackout dates apply.
Dates: The package is valid from May 1 - October 31, 2008.
Why It's Dreamy: With seven white-sand beaches, distinctive low-key elegance, and roots dating back to its founding by conservation-minded philanthropist Laurence Rockefeller in 1956, Caneel Bay has long been a favorite with lovers. Renovated in November 2007, the resorts one hundred and sixty-six charming guest rooms blend into the landscape in close proximity to any of the beaches that frame the resort. Four restaurants and a private Wine Room offer couples an array of dining experiences. Other amenities include The Self Centre, dedicated to nurturing the mind, body and spirit in addition to a fitness center, 11 tennis courts and more.
For More Information:• call (340) 776-6111
• visit
www.caneelbay.comLabels: Caribbean
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2122008: London's May Fair Hotel Offers Leap Year Proposal Package
Since by British tradition women can do the marriage proposals on Leap Day, it's only fitting that a British hotel offer a special Leap Year Proposal package. London's May Fair hotel is offering a special package that takes advantage of this tradition that dates back to the days when it was illegal for women to propose marriage...except on February 29th since it wasn't part of England's legal calendar.
The Package: The “Leap Year Proposal” package includes Proposal Butler service to help ladies plan and implement the perfect proposal. The package includes:
• One-night accommodation
• Breakfast for two
• Proposal Butler services to help plan and implement the proposal
• Bottle of Champagne upon arrival
• Chocolate-covered strawberries
• 17% Tax
Proposal Ideas: The hotel’s Proposal Butler offers a Proposal Menu, but will also help tailor proposals for each fiancé-to-be. Any purchases (tickets, reservations, etc.) made by the butler for the proposal will be additional to the package. (The Proposal Butler will help organize any special requests, but will not be able to accompany guests to external sites.)
The Proposal Menu includes:• Top-of-the-World Proposal. Propose from a private capsule on the London Eye, the world’s largest observation wheel, over a bottle of Champagne and Champagne Truffles.
• A–MAZE-ING Proposal. Get lost and find each other again in the Hampton Court Labyrinth, set in the beautiful gardens of the Hampton Court Castle alongside the River Thames. Surprise your beloved in the maze’s center with Champagne and a proposal.
• James Bond-Style Proposal. A private dealer is hired to host a card game in the hotel’s Palms Casino. Proposal is written on dealt card in game of Black Jack, Poker, etc.
• A Thames Proposal. Propose on a Bateaux dinner cruise along the River Thames, overlooking the breathtaking London cityscape.
• “Bottoms Up” Proposal. Have a Martini served with his wedding ring in the bottom of the Martini Glass.
• Proposal on the Big Screen. Create a proposal video, capturing key relationship moments, and feature it in The May Fair’s private theater.
• A Serpentine Proposal. Rent a row boat on Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park; bring some bubbly and propose in the center of the lake.
• The Kew for a Proposal. Visit the beautiful Princess of Wales Conservatory in Kew Gardens. Pop the question over dinner at the gorgeous Orangery restaurant.
• Sky’s the Limit Proposal. Take your beloved to Primrose Hill, or another high point, and hire a plane to fly by with your wedding proposal attached on a banner.
• Football Lover’s Proposal. Take your boyfriend to a football match and have your proposal written on the big screen.
Why It's Dreamy: Located in the exclusive Mayfair in the heart of London, The May Fair hotel is in close proximity to Piccadilly, Bond Street, Knightsbridge, Green Park and Buckingham Palace. Following a recent $150 million renovation, the hotel’s 406 guest rooms have been completely refurbished, bringing an eclectic luxury style to the historic West End hotel that first opened in 1927 with King George V and Queen Mary in attendance. Today the hotel includes touches ranging from Fendi furnishings; Baccarat chandeliers, including the largest Baccarat chandelier in Europe; the largest private theater in London, to ten new spacious signature suites, The May Fair Bar and the Asian-inspired May Fair Spa.
Dates: The package is available now through March 16, 2008.
Prices: Rates start at £540.00 (approx. $1,074 based on current exchange rate) for a deluxe studio suite, per night. For a more over-the-top proposal, ladies can reserve one of the hotel’s renowned one-bedroom signature suites, with rates starting at £1,495.00 (approx. $2,975 based on present exchange rate).
For more information on the package:• call Christine Howarth, Director of Guest Relations, Direct Line + 44 (0) 20 7769 3183
• email howarthc@radisson.com
For more information on the hotel:• visit
www.radissonedwardian.com/mayfairLabels: Europe, Proposals
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2112008: Grenada's LaSource Reopens
If you want a luxury spa and a pampering resort experience and he wants activity in the form of land and watersports, there's a place where the two of you will both be happy: Grenada's LaSource. This Caribbean resort has reopened this month following three years of extensive renovations and offers a true body holiday with everything from seaweed wraps to windsurfing.
With its unique all-inclusive program, guests over the age of 16 receive a spa treatment each day of their stay and can be as active or laid-back as they choose in their free time.
Staying Busy: Guests at LaSource can enjoy a variety of land and water sports, which include snorkeling, diving, water skiing, windsurfing, hydro-boarding, tennis, archery and golf, among other activities.
The Spa: After a busy day of activities, guests can find their respite at the Oasis Spa to take advantage of their complimentary spa services. Soothing treatments at the Oasis include Swedish Massage, as well as back and full-body massages, Seaweed Wrap, Salt and Oil Loofah Body Buff, Chandra Massage, a special foot massage, facials and a couples’ massage for honeymooners. The Oasis Spa has been completely transformed and features 17 treatment rooms, including three wet rooms - 2 Vichy shower rooms and 1 hydro-tub, in addition to a new salon with cushy manicure and pedicure chairs.
Why It's Dreamy: The 100-room LaSource was always a dreamy destination; now, following several years of renovations, the resort is
dreamier. The resort added Oscar’s Beach Bar & Restaurant, a new pool with enlarged Jacuzzi, expanded pool deck and boardwalk, new dive and watersports center, a new Café Deli with courtyard and fountains, an expansive Terrace Bar and Lounge, and more. And to keep the atmosphere relaxed, the minimum age for guests at LaSource is 16 years, except from June 20 to September 8, 2008 when the minimum age is 10 years.
For more information:• visit
www.theamazingholiday.com• call 1-888-527-0044
Labels: Caribbean, spa
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272008: CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Offers Tee for Two Package
If the two of you love to golf...and love the sun and sand...this might be just the package for you. In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa (a beautiful resort we had the pleasure of visiting for lunch several years ago) is offering couples the "Tee for Two" Golf Package.
The Package: The Tee for Two package includes:
• Deluxe Ocean View Room
• Welcome drink at Lobby Bar upon arrival for two
• Daily full breakfast buffet for two at the resort’s La Estancia or Las Casitas restaurants
• Special Golf Gift with hotel logo and practice area
• 18 holes for two people per day at the Vista Vallarta Golf Club
• Hotel golf club storage
• Shared golf cart rental
• $100 Ohtli Spa credit
The two of you can get advance booking for tee times by calling or e-mailing hotel reservations directly.
Dates: Available now through March 15, 2008
Price: Starting at $315 per person, per night
For More Information:• call 1-888-PARADISE
• visit
www.casamagnapuertovallarta.comLabels: Mexico
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2062008: Keystone Lodge & Spa Offers Free Spa Treatment
What could be better after an afternoon on the slopes than a free massage? There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but at Keystone Lodge & Spa, A RockResort in Keystone, Colorado, there IS such a thing as a free massage!
This winter, guests staying three nights at the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Keystone Lodge & Spa will be rewarded with a free 50-minute spa treatment of your choice at the resort’s newly-enhanced and environmentally-friendly RockResorts Spa.
Price: Rates start at $209 per night for this offer based on double occupancy.
Dates: This special free massage offer is valid now through April 13, 2008. Blackout dates apply. Tax, gratuity, and parking are not included.
Why It's Dreamy: The 10,000-square-foot, 10-room RockResorts Spa opened in November 2007 and is 100 percent powered by wind. It features organic products, indigenous ingredients, natural light and a number of other elements that connect the spa to its mountain surroundings. It is one of the first spas in the country to commit to renewable energy sources. Signature treatments include the unique three-hour ritual called Li-Tya (Dreaming) which includes a full Mala Mayi body wrap, Paudi head massage, Miji Jina foot session, Kodo body therapy, Mirri facial and Miji Polma hand treatment.
Keystone is home to three mountains with distinctive experiences for snowriders – groomed trails for carving on Dercum Mountain, big bumps on North Peak and deep powder and gladed terrain on Keystone’s Outback. Adventure seekers also can hike to the steeps and glades of the Windows or get on board for a guided snowcat tour to Bergman and Erickson bowls for untouched powder. Keystone boasts one of the largest night skiing/riding operations in the country, as well as one of the largest night parks. Off the slopes, Keystone offers great dining, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.
For more information:• visit
www.rockresorts.com or
www.keystoneresort.com• call 866-455-ROCK (7625) OR 877-753-9786
Photo courtesy Keystone Lodge & Spa, A RockResortLabels: spa, USA
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2032008: Sarasota's Siesta Key Offers “Say I Do Again” Vow Renewal
Are you looking for a way to make this Valentine's Day truly memorable? Consider a vow renewal. We've had two vow renewals and each one was incredibly special...and much easier to arrange than a wedding!
You can make your vow renewal even easier to arrange by participating in a group vow renewal. Every year, over 400 couples gather on Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida (one of the only places in the world where the soft, sugary sand is 99% pure quartz) to renew their vows of marriage. The ceremony takes place on the beach at sunset.
When: The "Say 'I Do' Again: A Renewal of Marriage Vows" event takes place at 6:00 pm on Feb. 14.
How to Participate: The vow renewal is open to anyone who would like to attend– locals and visitors alike. Couples can pre-register for event by calling 941-861-7275, and will receive a special personalized certificate and flowers.
After the ceremony couples can enjoy light refreshments, live music, a walk on the beach or can join in the Valentine Stoll to Siesta Key Village, where shopkeepers stay open and there are plenty of outdoor cafes for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal.
For More Information:• visit
www.colonybeachresort.comLabels: Valentine's, vow renewals
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2022008: Discovery Cove Offers Last Minute Valentine's Package
It's not too late to snag a romantic Valentine's package to make the day truly memorable! Orlando's Discovery Cove® has three Valentine's packages with spaces still available the week of February 11 and packages valid through February 29, 2008.
The Packages:Valentine's Honey PackageThis sweet deal includes a souvenir 6 x 8 photo and frame; boxed chocolates; and a keepsake buoy with a personalized message delivered to your honey by one of Discovery Cove's Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Price: starting at $74.95
Valentine's Sweetheart PackageThe two of you can upgrade to the Sweetheart Package to enjoy the souvenir photo and frame, chocolates, and dolphin "love note" delivery, plus a private cabana overlooking the Dolphin Lagoon, a bottle of champagne, and two souvenir toasting flutes. Price: $149.95
Valentine's Romance PackageThe Romance Package gives guests the ultimate experience, combining Honey and Sweetheart package amenities with a champagne chiller, one dozen red roses, and a souvenir DVD of your Discovery Cove® experience. Price: $299.95
Details: Be sure to note that package prices are in addition to park admission and require the purchase of at least one dolphin-swim package. Park admission during February is $269 (plus tax) for a dolphin-swim package, and just $169 (plus tax) for a non-dolphin swim package.
Why It's Dreamy: Located in the heart of Orlando, Discovery Cove® provides a secluded, tropical retreat for only 1,000 guests per day. Here couples can enjoy once-in-a-lifetime adventures together through up-close encounters with exotic marine life and other animals. In the Ray Lagoon, couples have unlimited time to snorkel, swim and wade hand-in-hand among hundreds of cownose and southern rays. The Coral Reef provides an incredible underwater playground full of thousands of colorful, tropical fish and other marine life. In the free-flight aviary, shady walkways lead through a lush jungle where guests can observe and hand-feed more than 250 exotic birds. The park also has sandy beaches, a winding river and a pool.
The centerpiece of the park is the dolphin interaction. Here, guests learn about, play with and ride alongside a bottlenose dolphin. Each visitor enjoys up-close interactions, such as kissing, petting and feeding the gentle dolphins ˆ for most guests, a dream come true. With each of the Valentine's packages, a dolphin will help you make a lasting impression by personally delivering a "love note" buoy to your sweetheart.
With only 1,000 guests per day, couples can spread out to enjoy the all-inclusive benefits of a full continental breakfast, freshly-prepared lunch, all snacks and beverages throughout the day. Admission also includes the use of all park amenities such as snorkel gear, towels, lockers and parking, as well as a seven-day, unlimited-use pass to either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
For More Information:• call 1-877-4-DISCOVERY
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