Among all of the great destinations I get to visit, one pair of islands stands out: the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini in the Aegean Sea. When you arrive on either island, you feel a sense of calm. Most people call this “island time,” when everything seems to slow down, and you begin to … Continue reading
As travel agents, we make many trips every year. And when people hear we have just returned from one, their first question is, “How was your vacation?” Little do they know that when we travel, it can be hard work, with little time for relaxation. Many times, when we get to a destination, we are … Continue reading
In my previous post, I told you about my favorite Sandals location in Nassau, Bahamas, the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort . It makes one of the best locations for a destination wedding or honeymoon. Its secret weapon? Its sister property in Exuma. Sandals Emerald Bay is a real gem in the southern part of the … Continue reading
In an earlier blog post, I mentioned the romantic resorts from Sandals. There are twenty different Sandals resorts in the Caribbean. As a travel agent focusing on romance with destination weddings and honeymoons, I have a favorite. Down in the Bahamas, Sandals has two locations. One is Sandals in Exuma, with a Greg Norman designed … Continue reading
A destination wedding is a big event, but it doesn’t have to be a staggeringly big expense. If you are working within a specific wedding budget, consider these 9 cost saving strategies: 1. Choose any day but Saturday. Instead of centering your festivities around a Saturday ceremony, plan for a Sunday afternoon, a Friday evening, … Continue reading
Photography is one of the few wedding expenses that will leave you with something more tangible than memories after the event. Though you’ve probably heard all the usual advice for picking a wedding photographer, having a destination wedding adds another layer of specialization to the mix. Here are our best tips for making sure you … Continue reading
Leaving Mexico, let’s head down to the waters in the Caribbean and find Sandals resorts. Most of the major islands have at least one Sandals resort, and islands like Jamaica have many resorts flying the Sandals flag. Sandals resorts are really another definition of true romance. They build their resorts with couples in mind. From … Continue reading
The bride and her bridesmaids are spending the day at your wedding resort’s spa, getting pampered, primped, styled and dressed for the ceremony. So what is the good groom to do to keep his groomsmen happy and busy while waiting for the ladies? The first suggestion always seems to be “play a round of golf.” … Continue reading
We covered Cancun in our last blog, so this time, we travel south to Riviera Maya. This area is truly unbelievable! The resorts are way off the main highway, and most have an impressive entrance that draws you in, so you know your experience is going to be special. Resorts in Riviera Maya have more … Continue reading
Let’s take a closer look at options in Mexico for a memorable destination wedding. Mexico has a history like no other, and a culture rich in tradition. The people, music and customs make this a romantic paradise for couples and families. Of the many possibilities in Mexico, Cancun is a favorite choice for wedding couples, … Continue reading
