Top 4 Saint Lucia Excursions – Romantic & Fun
If you’re staying at a resort or visiting for a day on a cruise ship, you’ll want to have at least one romantic and/or fun (you can have both, right?) Saint Lucia excursion planned. This makes the most of your experience and ensures that you bring treasured memories home with you. Here are my four most favorite romantic and fun Saint Lucia excursions that I’m sure you’ll enjoy, too! Piton [Read more...]
Rondovals at Sandals Resorts
The term rondoval, as Sandals Resorts uses it, refers to the shape, blending round and oval. Step away from the norm to these round villas with conical roofs; the Rondovals at Sandals Resorts. These are popular with guests who want something different from the usual, rectangular suite. They give you the feel that you are in the lap of luxury, just because of the shape. They are laid out for [Read more...]
Are Discount Travel Sites Discounts Worth It?
A guest attending a destination wedding in Cabo contacted me to book her room. She said “Sheila, I got a hook up on my flight so I will take care of that myself. Can you price me hotel? “. I did and booked her room for four nights, as she requested. She booked her own air through one of the main discount travel sites for airfare, which ended up being [Read more...]
Romantic 5 Top Getaways for $150 a Day or LESS
Here are our 5 top getaways for $150 a day or less per person for couples. Catalonia Royal Tulum Beach & Spa Resort - 4 ****STAR - Tulum, MEXICO The adults-only, all inclusive resort is located in the peaceful Xpu-Ha, Riviera Maya, on the Caribbean coast and surrounded by native jungle trees, local plants, mangroves and cenotes. The cutting-edge facilities include a great pool, divided into different sections for activities with four [Read more...]
For a Sexy & Sensual Honeymoon, Experience Zoetry
Have you heard of Zoetry hotels? Zoetry means “the art of life”, representing the highest level of luxury and offering an entirely new kind of vacation experience. These resorts are perfect for couples seeking a supremely sexy & sensual getaway, special anniversary or honeymoon focused on tranquility, luxury, wellness and nutrition, while being able to partake in unique cultural experiences and events. These are all-inclusive resorts, but they don’t call [Read more...]
Lobster Season at Sandals
If you're a lobster lover like me, you'll love one of the adult-only, all-inclusive Sandals Resorts in the Caribbean, because you can have as much lobster as you want and it's all included! Due to government lobster season closures, you cannot have it year round, except at Sandals Barbados. But, with a little pre-planning, you can make sure to only visit during lobster season, so you won't be disappointed! Some couples have even [Read more...]
Australia New Zealand Cruise – Part II
Tahune AirWalk, Tasmania On our Australia New Zealand Cruise, after we left the waters of New Zealand, we crossed the Tasman Sea to land at Hobart, Tasmania, after two days at sea. After picking up our rental car a short distance from the port, we drove about 1 ½ hours to the Tahune AirWalk. The Tahune AirWalk, set on the banks of the Huon River, is a raised [Read more...]
Strictly Overwater Bungalows with Glass Floors
I thought it would be fun to show you some different overwater bungalows with glass floors, aka Tahitian TVs. These are all located in the islands of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Le Tahaa Island Resort & Spa Le Tahaa Island Resort & Spa is a Relais and Chateau property and one of the finest in French Polynesia. It resides beside a white-sand beach on the lagoon side of the islet [Read more...]
Australia New Zealand Cruising
My husband and I just got back from a 12 night cruise from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia with a surprise stay in Fiji at the end. I’d like to share some of the highlights from our trip to give you some ideas for your next romantic vacation. (This is even a beautiful destination for a honeymoon. I just helped a couple arrange a similar cruise recently, along with [Read more...]
The Islands of Sandals Resorts
The Islands of Sandals Resorts There are 15 Sandals resorts in six different countries in the Caribbean. Below is a bit about each of these countries and a list of where the Sandals resort(s) are located. All of these countries are English speaking. This is great for North Americans, because there are no communication problems while they are relaxing on their vacation or honeymoon. Sandals resorts are all for adult [Read more...]
Off the Beaten Path Romantic Getaway or Honeymoon in Maui
I love to do lots of research for my clients and it often inspires me with romantic ideas to share. This week, I was working on a honeymoon for a couple who wanted a Hawaiian honeymoon that was off the beaten path, not in a touristy area and with a lot of pampering. One of the islands they decided on was Maui, which can be quite busy and crowded in [Read more...]
Want to Be Your Own Travel Agent?
Everyone with a camera thinks they are a photographer and everyone with a blog thinks they are a journalist. Likewise, everyone with a computer thinks they are their own travel agent. The difference in each instance is years of training, experience and intuition. January is typically the busiest month of the year for travel professionals. I guess couples are too busy shopping, attending holiday parties and spending time with family [Read more...]
