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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Italy’s Romantik Hotels Promotes Destination Weddings

Romantik Hoteliers in Italy are highlighting their most romantic properties as settings for destination weddings. The Romantik Hotel Laurin, an Art Nouveau villa, is situated on the outskirts of Saló with a view of Lago di Garda. Frescoes by Bertolotti and Landi, wrought iron details and refined wood inlays are only a few of the details at the hotel that add to the ambience for celebrations. Visits to nearby Milan and Venice make a trip to this area extra special.


The Romantik Hotel Capo la Gala is located on the water along the Sorrento coast, with hotel balconies overlooking the island of Capri. The Romantik Hotel Villa Giustinian is a Venetian mansion surrounded by an Italian-style park. The Villa is an ideal starting point for excursions to nearby medieval walled cities, wine and prosecco routes, and Venice, which is less than an hour away. Discover the various possibilities to make the most beautiful day even more beautiful, to make unforgettable moments even more memorable and to make togetherness even more romantic.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Magical Weddings in Yucatan’s Maya World

Imagine a place full of mysticism with the Mayan temples of Chichen Itza and Uxmal as witnesses of the most important day of your life. Say I do, surrounded by beautiful lush gardens, and create, together a lifetime date to remember.


An exquisite wedding destination, an exclusive setting, and a romantic resort where to spend your wedding night or your honeymoon are guaranteed when Mayaland takes care of every detail for you. Arrive at your ceremony in style; their fleet of brand new Mercedes Benz can add some glamour to your wedding day by arriving in a luxurious car class 280. Experience the magic of world class jungle resorts, located in the very heart of the archaeological sites of Chichen Itza and Uxmal.



Saturday, February 25, 2012

32 Islands 1000 Possibilites

Over the years, St. Vincent and the islands of the Grenadines have become a popular choice for destination weddings. As a result, there are now a number catering companies and photographers, along with a trusted network of reputable and reliable suppliers, whose combined experience and local knowledge ensure that the couple and their guests have ample time to relax and enjoy these lovely islands at their leisure. St. Vincent and the Grenadines possess all of the necessary ingredients to ensure a perfectly romantic wedding day. There are countless venues from which to choose:




• Sandy white beaches

• A hilltop at sunset

• Sailing around a picturesque harbor

• A lush tropical garden surrounded by colorful blooms

• Deserted island



St. Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the few countries where you can obtain a marriage license after being in the country for only one day. This license is issued in one day and can be obtained through the office of the Solicitor General in Kingstown which is open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:00pm. Isolated beaches, romantic moonlit evenings, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, walks, hikes, island explorations and island nightlife are but a handful of the possibilities available when you choose St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Live Large at Land's End

Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort entices guests to "live large at land's end". Perched beachside on the southernmost tip of Baja California, the Mediterranean-inspired, finds a restful spot in the tourist corridor between colonial San José del cabo and vibrant Cabo San Lucas.




Brightly decorated hacienda-style accommodations, first class service and spectacular surroundings create a dreamy setting for your wedding and romantic getaway. Lovers enjoy a luxury room with a private balcony and spectacular sea view. Or you can relax by the infinity pool, where attentive pool concierges distribute iPods and icy cocktails, at the full service oasis spa, or along the beach, diving into the glistening sea of Cortez from the resort's swimmable beach.



Brides and grooms promising forever at Hilton Los Cabos choose among several ceremony and reception locations and styles, from beachfront casual to ballroom formal. You also select from a long list of gourmet catering options, or you can work with the executive chef to create a custom menu. Hilton Los Cabos performs both legal and non-legal ceremonies in Spanish and English with your preference of judge or minister. Their ample wedding venues include traditional ballrooms, outdoor terraces and even a beachfront pavilion. The resort is dedicated to making sure the special day is designed, planned and executed according to each couple's unique dreams and wishes.



Saturday, February 11, 2012

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for your wedding

The destination wedding you've been dreaming of awaits you at a Wyndham Resort. Discover their seven seaside havens offering brides and grooms the perfect setting to say I do and their guests a tropical playground of sun, sand and nonstop activities. Wyndham Resort Collection destinations are also the idyllic honeymoon destination to celebrate your love in paradise where you will be well wined, well dined and well rested.




1. Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa Wyndham Grand Resort Rio Grande Puerto Rico - "Isle of Enchantment" created to pamper and impress



2. Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa St. Thomas US Virgin Islands - awe inspiring views for the Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands



3. Wyndham Nassau Resort Nassau The Bahamas - a location this beautiful is the perfect place to start a life together



4. Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Freeport Bahamas - no neighboring resorts, their beach is remarkably secluded so it makes a breathtaking location for a destination wedding



5. Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace La Romana Dominican Republic - an ocean view provides all the peace and quiet you need for the perfect romantic escape



6. Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Dominican Republic - care-free relaxation on the beach or at their pools



7. Viva Wyndham Azteca Playa del Carmen Mexico - the beach is not only white, its sugar fine; the sunsets are not just golden, they positively glow





Saturday, February 4, 2012

Weddings made in Paradise

Barbados is the perfect place to combine an island wedding with a romantic honeymoon escape; planning the wedding of your dreams, or the perfectly romantic honeymoon, can be as easy as saying "I do". Barbados has a long tradition of hosting newlyweds and the island can provide all the necessary ingredients to ensure the intimate sojourn you'll always remember with great pleasure.


Whether it's a traditional ceremony in an old country church, a serene beach at sunset, or an intimate gathering on the deck of a yacht under a star glittered sky choices of romantic settings abound. Recent legislation has eliminated the advance notice requirements to marry on the island, allowing couples to marry as soon as a license is obtained.

Romance in Barbados immerses discerning couples into the many facets of what makes them special and unique. Explore their ancient cultural history or some of the world's oldest rum distilleries and buildings. Reminisce in the splendor of a former plantation house or discover their world underwater. A romantic escape to Barbados is limitless and so are the possibilities. Adventurous couples will enjoy discovering the many facets of Barbados by indulging in the best spa experiences, exploring ancient sugar history or an exciting surf or scuba lesson or two.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Unleash your wedding honeymoon fantasies in the Bahamas

If you're dreaming of sweet romance, of being surrounded by dazzling white sand beaches and the bluest clearest sea imaginable, then visit the islands of the Bahamas. Choose from the glitz and glamour of Nassau and Grand Bahamas Island, with their sophisticated hotels and casinos, or the rustic escapism of the out islands where life slows down its pace and finding a deserted beach to enjoy alone is easy.


The Islands of the Bahamas are a perfect match for romantics planning the wedding of their dreams in an exotic location. It could be an extravagant event with all the trimmings or a simple ceremony on a deserted beach. Imagine a beautiful horse drawn carriage whisking you away to the wedding ceremony, limousine transfers to and from the hotel, swimming with dolphins or high tea at Government House. For a royal wedding bliss experience, colonial Nassau is the ideal location. Influenced by England and steeped in Bahamian culture, this island is rated among the best international cities in the world. Create your own cocktail this is your wedding and a chance to unleash your fantasies.

Whether you're looking to get married, enjoy an exotic honeymoon or simply seeking a romantic escape, The Bahamas will ensure and unforgettable experience. Whatever dreamy island you pick, you will find a host of leisure activities. That is, if you can drag yourself away from the luxury of your hotel or the idyllic palm lined beaches.