Weekend in Atlanta
I just returned from another training seminar with Dani Johnson in Atlanta and we had a blast! While in Atlanta we stayed at the Red Roof Inn, located only 20 minutes from the airport and in the heart of downtown Atlanta. We were only a few blocks away from the actual seminar location, which was at the Sheraton Atlanta. We visited the Mall at Peachtree Center several times for lunch. We also visited the 24-hour Metro Cafe' Diner which invites it’s customers in with fun music, a bar and karaoke. On our last night we ordered food from Pittypat’s Porch, a place filled with Southern comfort, from the décor to the menu and place settings, to the hearty meals they serve. The walls are full of American antiques while the tables are adorned with heavy pewter serviceware. The menus are printed on fans, a staple of the south. And I have to tell you, the crispy fried chicken served with homemade garlic mashed potatoes and gravy just filled me up with delight!
Although our stay was short, everything we needed to sightsee was close by. The Atlanta Civic Center, which is currently running the King Tut Exhibit through May 2009, and Georgia Aquarium are both less than a mile away. The World of Coca-Cola Museum, only a mile away, offers guests the world’s largest collection of Coke memorabilia, tasting experience of over 60 different products, a 4-D Theater (3D movie with moving seats), as well as the world-famous Coca-Cola® Polar Bear and much more.
For more information visit the official Atlanta destination portal at http://www.atlanta.net/.
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Destination Weddings and Honeymoons
I was finally able to listen to the training seminar on Ask Me... About Destination Weddings. They work with travel professionals such as myself or directly with the bride & groom to handle every detail of the wedding arrangements, from deciding on the destination, the hotel and the amenities to be included. Destinations include the Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, and a multitude of islands in the Caribbean, as well as a handful of private island collections for the ultimate in privacy and comfort. Every destination wedding they plan is customized to the needs and wants of the bride & groom – ensuring every couple receives the individual attention they truly deserve. So stay tuned on more information about this company...
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Save Money on Airfare: Cruise from New York!
No need to fly, just cruise! 8-day cruises from New York onboard the Carnival Miracle offer two exciting options for 2009: visit San Juan, St. Thomas and Grand Turk or Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau. Interior rooms start at $689, balcony rooms from $1009. Contact me for sailing dates. Group rates available.
Speaking of Carnival… Have you visited www.vastvoyages.com lately? Carnival Cruises is offering spectacular deals on gift certificates through the end of the year. Certificates start at $418 for two guests on 3 and 4 day cruises. Most include all government taxes, fees and gratuities and all are upgradeable. Sale ends December 31, 2008 so check it out now.
Showing posts with label Honeymoon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Honeymoon. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
New Site Enhancements
The folks at YTB just keep it coming! New vendors have been added to VastVoyages.com to make your travel experience more enjoyable. Of course the lasting favorites are still there like YTB Flowers and the Honeymoon Registry. But check out the Branson, Missouri link on our homepage, which takes you to their official vacation guide. Road Trip? YES! Even with the high gas prices, it’s still cheaper than flying. Check out the Road Trip box under the “Cars” tab. Click on the “Extras” tab and find a link to Your Travel Wear, a great site for travel clothing and gear as well as gift ideas and wedding wear.
Speaking of weddings, this Friday I will be joining an online training seminar with the people from Ask Me About Destination Weddings. I’m hoping to establish myself as a honeymoon/destination wedding consultant so I’ll keep you posted on that.
Also, I finally uploaded our Myrtle Beach pictures so check out the slideshow!
Speaking of weddings, this Friday I will be joining an online training seminar with the people from Ask Me About Destination Weddings. I’m hoping to establish myself as a honeymoon/destination wedding consultant so I’ll keep you posted on that.
Also, I finally uploaded our Myrtle Beach pictures so check out the slideshow!
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Stretching Your Dollar; Plus a Princess' Romance
In my May 27th blog, “More “Bang” for Your Buck,” I posted a link on where to find information about traveling to inexpensive destinations. Well, Money magazines’ May issue also lists seven destinations around the world where the American dollar is really worth the trip. From Buenos Aires to Vietnam, visit The Best Places to Vacation.
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Cruise Spotlight: Princess Cruise Lines
Remember “The Love Boat?” The show, set aboard the Pacific Princess (formerly a Princess ship) featured passengers and crew having romantic and funny adventures every week. Suffice it to say, Princess is known as a leader in all things related to love. So Princess has added another notch by creating an online home for its Department of Romance. Here, relationship experts, such as Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Lisa Light - founder of DestinationBride.com, and even Gavin “Captain Stubing” MacLeod offer advice, trends and tips on how to add a little spark to your relationship. One of my favorite tips, provided by Trish McDermott, romance and dating expert for engage.com and formerly of match.com, is tip number 4: Flirt with each other at a party just as if you were single. It shows your partner you’re still attracted to them as you did when you first met. So check out Princess’ Department of Romance to help plan your wedding, a special getaway at sea or just an intimate evening at home.
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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:
El Dorado Seaside Suites, Cancun, Mexico - 4 Diamonds Promotion
Free guaranteed upgrade; $50 Chichen Itza Tour Credit; $50 Spa Credit; $50 Romance Credit towards beachfront gourmet dinner; bottle of champagne on arrival; minimum 4-nt. stay required
Book by July 9, 2008
Travel by Aug. 31, 2008
Comfort Suites, Turks & Caicos - Summer Sale
Rates start at $45.00 pp/nt; Children 16 & under stay Free; Also 7th Night Free + more!
Book by July 15, 2008
Travel by Sept. 30, 2008
Sunshine Suites Resort, Cayman Islands - Summer Package Special
Rates start at $84.38 pp/nt; Children 17 & under stay Free
Book by July 28, 2008
Travel by July 31, 2008
Visit VastVoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.
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Cruise Spotlight: Princess Cruise Lines
Remember “The Love Boat?” The show, set aboard the Pacific Princess (formerly a Princess ship) featured passengers and crew having romantic and funny adventures every week. Suffice it to say, Princess is known as a leader in all things related to love. So Princess has added another notch by creating an online home for its Department of Romance. Here, relationship experts, such as Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Lisa Light - founder of DestinationBride.com, and even Gavin “Captain Stubing” MacLeod offer advice, trends and tips on how to add a little spark to your relationship. One of my favorite tips, provided by Trish McDermott, romance and dating expert for engage.com and formerly of match.com, is tip number 4: Flirt with each other at a party just as if you were single. It shows your partner you’re still attracted to them as you did when you first met. So check out Princess’ Department of Romance to help plan your wedding, a special getaway at sea or just an intimate evening at home.
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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:
El Dorado Seaside Suites, Cancun, Mexico - 4 Diamonds Promotion
Free guaranteed upgrade; $50 Chichen Itza Tour Credit; $50 Spa Credit; $50 Romance Credit towards beachfront gourmet dinner; bottle of champagne on arrival; minimum 4-nt. stay required
Book by July 9, 2008
Travel by Aug. 31, 2008
Comfort Suites, Turks & Caicos - Summer Sale
Rates start at $45.00 pp/nt; Children 16 & under stay Free; Also 7th Night Free + more!
Book by July 15, 2008
Travel by Sept. 30, 2008
Sunshine Suites Resort, Cayman Islands - Summer Package Special
Rates start at $84.38 pp/nt; Children 17 & under stay Free
Book by July 28, 2008
Travel by July 31, 2008
Visit VastVoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Honeymoon Trends and Hot Spots
This weekend I had the pleasure of attending the New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javitz Center. Over 500 exhibitors gathered for the public and trade to offer information about their destination and products. Some exhibitors included Homeric Tours, specialists in travel to Greece; Tourism Turkey; and Carnival Cruise Lines. Nearly all the islands of the Caribbean had a presence. SpaFinder.com had a long line of patrons waiting to receive a complimentary massage. For a special treat, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove presented "Wild Survivors," an entertaining show with penguins, a sloth, and a lynx.
I decided to attend The Knot’s Travel Seminar: Honeymoon Hot Spots: Trends in Honeymoon Travel from The Knot. The panel had representatives from Jamaica, St. Lucia and South Africa. Yes! South Africa. It may be hard to believe but it looks like honeymooners are really splurging on their romantic getaway and looking for something adventurous as well. There are very few places in the world where you can go on a jungle safari one day and have dinner under the stars the next (with park rangers standing guard of course). Couples are looking for more than just sand and surf at ultra-mega resorts. They are looking for a more personalized vacation where they can do the activities they enjoy (or thought of trying) or just enjoy each others’ company away from overcrowded pools and restaurants.
Speaking of enjoying each other’s company, couples are also looking at ultra-romantic spa getaways. According to SpaFinder, many couples want to able to take a massage together or book a lavish suite, complete with a Jacuzzi and spa room for a more private massage encounter. SpaFinder notes that when booking the hotel stay couples should also book spa treatments at the same time. Although there are many types of massages, many spas have simplified their spa menu as not to confuse clients. Couples can talk to their therapists and develop a personalized spa treatment based on certain pressure points, music, and spa products. But don’t fret: if you don’t see a watsu massage (that’s a water and shiatsu combination), that doesn’t mean it’s not offered. Most spa therapists are trained in a variety of techniques so just ask. Many hotels are also offering massage classes so that the spa/massage experience doesn’t end when the honeymoon does.
Looking for something more in tuned with Mother Earth? Opt for a “green” honeymoon. Hotels are beginning to make eco-friendly changes such as using recycled materials for pools, restaurants and furniture. Some hotels only offer bicycles as the mode of transportation in and around the property. Others are using alternative fuel options such as coconut oil to power their vehicles. Couples may also engage in charity work during their honeymoon to help the local community.
Whatever the option is, couples are urged to really research your interests, costs and activities to define the honeymoon that suits your wants and needs.
Note: www.vastvoyages.com offers a spa search with available online specials. Click on the Extras Tab and then click on Spa Finder to find your next spa getaway.
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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, USVI* - Book a 5 Night Stay in April and Receive $700 in Activities Incl. All Day Sail Outing, Sunset Cocktail Cruise, Scuba Lesson, Parasailing
Book by Mar. 31, 2008
Travel by April 30, 2008
*All-Inclusive Resort. Great for families!
Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico* - 4th & 7th Night Free
Book 4 Nights get 1 Nt. Free or Book 7 Nights get 2 Nts. Free
Book by March 30, 2008
Travel April 14 - Dec. 20, 2008
*Perfect for a destination wedding or honeymoon.
AMHSA Resorts, Dominican Republic* - Spring Sale, up to 35% off
Choose From 3 Resorts: Casa Marina Beach, Casa Marina Reef or Grand Paradise Bavaro & The Club Beach Resort Spa
Book Mar. 31, 2008
Travel by Sept. 30, 2008
*All-Inclusive Resorts.
Visit www.vastvoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.
I decided to attend The Knot’s Travel Seminar: Honeymoon Hot Spots: Trends in Honeymoon Travel from The Knot. The panel had representatives from Jamaica, St. Lucia and South Africa. Yes! South Africa. It may be hard to believe but it looks like honeymooners are really splurging on their romantic getaway and looking for something adventurous as well. There are very few places in the world where you can go on a jungle safari one day and have dinner under the stars the next (with park rangers standing guard of course). Couples are looking for more than just sand and surf at ultra-mega resorts. They are looking for a more personalized vacation where they can do the activities they enjoy (or thought of trying) or just enjoy each others’ company away from overcrowded pools and restaurants.
Speaking of enjoying each other’s company, couples are also looking at ultra-romantic spa getaways. According to SpaFinder, many couples want to able to take a massage together or book a lavish suite, complete with a Jacuzzi and spa room for a more private massage encounter. SpaFinder notes that when booking the hotel stay couples should also book spa treatments at the same time. Although there are many types of massages, many spas have simplified their spa menu as not to confuse clients. Couples can talk to their therapists and develop a personalized spa treatment based on certain pressure points, music, and spa products. But don’t fret: if you don’t see a watsu massage (that’s a water and shiatsu combination), that doesn’t mean it’s not offered. Most spa therapists are trained in a variety of techniques so just ask. Many hotels are also offering massage classes so that the spa/massage experience doesn’t end when the honeymoon does.
Looking for something more in tuned with Mother Earth? Opt for a “green” honeymoon. Hotels are beginning to make eco-friendly changes such as using recycled materials for pools, restaurants and furniture. Some hotels only offer bicycles as the mode of transportation in and around the property. Others are using alternative fuel options such as coconut oil to power their vehicles. Couples may also engage in charity work during their honeymoon to help the local community.
Whatever the option is, couples are urged to really research your interests, costs and activities to define the honeymoon that suits your wants and needs.
Note: www.vastvoyages.com offers a spa search with available online specials. Click on the Extras Tab and then click on Spa Finder to find your next spa getaway.
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Here are some specials only available at VastVoyages.com:
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, USVI* - Book a 5 Night Stay in April and Receive $700 in Activities Incl. All Day Sail Outing, Sunset Cocktail Cruise, Scuba Lesson, Parasailing
Book by Mar. 31, 2008
Travel by April 30, 2008
*All-Inclusive Resort. Great for families!
Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico* - 4th & 7th Night Free
Book 4 Nights get 1 Nt. Free or Book 7 Nights get 2 Nts. Free
Book by March 30, 2008
Travel April 14 - Dec. 20, 2008
*Perfect for a destination wedding or honeymoon.
AMHSA Resorts, Dominican Republic* - Spring Sale, up to 35% off
Choose From 3 Resorts: Casa Marina Beach, Casa Marina Reef or Grand Paradise Bavaro & The Club Beach Resort Spa
Book Mar. 31, 2008
Travel by Sept. 30, 2008
*All-Inclusive Resorts.
Visit www.vastvoyages.com to book these and other fabulous getaways! Also don’t forget to sign up on our homepage to receive our Travel Deals and Steals sent to your inbox every week.
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