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Showing posts with label mountain. Show all posts
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Friday, February 7, 2014

An Enchanting Occasion In Paradise


A wedding at the St. Regis Princeville Resort is a celebration beyond expectation. Every detail is attended to with intimate care.   Every moment is a cherished memory in the making.

A sanctuary of refined sophistication awaits you and your guests at the St. Regis Princeville Resort. They invite you to explore their captivating venue sites that celebrate the beauty that surrounds them. Whether you choose to dine alfresco beneath a canopy of stars or host an intimate gathering for friends and family, every moment is a cherished memory in the making. Let them provide all the elements necessary to surpass your expectations and create an enchanting occasion in paradise.

Astor Ballroom - For smaller gatherings, it can be divided into four sections. Soothing earth tones, contemporary cut-glass chandeliers, and sconces make this an ideal location for any occasion, while a custom carpet featuring a Monstera leaf and traditional Hawaiian kapa pattern recall the lush floors of Kauai.

Hanalei Suite - for more intimate gatherings, glass paneled doors open  to reveal the lush tropical landscape of Kauai with epic views of Makana Mountain; A neutral color palette of cream and ivory weave together against a dramatic backdrop of nature's beauty beside the sea.

Nalu Kai - For a more residential yet relaxed experience, the Nalu Kai Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor space in a garden setting where cabanas, torch lighting, and elegant furnishings create the perfect setting for a casual reception or rehearsal dinner.

Monday, December 23, 2013

Avigliano at Honora Winery & Vineyard

Honora Vineyard is a truly unique and unforgettable setting for your wedding, special event or wedding gathering.  The French doors that surround the building allow beautiful views from every direction. It is also complete with two hand crafted mahogany bars, six wrought iron chandeliers, and to enhance the ambiance of any event, there is a four sided cut stone fireplace in the center of the space.

Adjacent to Avigliano there is a luxurious stone patio overlooking the mountains, a perfect location for your ceremony and cocktail hour.  On the grounds there are many photo opportunity spaces from the vineyards, two traditional white gazebos, country roads, beautiful trees, white fences and more.

Your experience will begin as you drive up the country roads to their oasis in the mountains. Drive between the vineyards to their spacious events center where you will be welcomed to Honora with a glass of wine and partake in sumptuous crudités. Take a few moments to unwind, relax and distress from the rest of the world and be enveloped by the inspiring views of the vineyards and mountains.

Saturday, March 9, 2013

Wonder Weddings

Dreaming of celebrating that happiest of days your wedding in Puerto Rico? You'll be glad to know that tying the knot just got easier, now it is a snap to arrange the perfect destination wedding on the beach, in the mountains, even underwater, if that is what you want! It is always summer in Puerto Rico, so if you dream of balmy days running barefoot on the beach, waves murmuring over the sand, or nights that begin with a golden sunset and end with a champagne colored moon, forget about what season it is. This is the Caribbean: it is always a warm, exotic, and romance place to get married. And it is easy.
Many midsize or small hotels and country inns feature wedding packages and have hosted countless beachside and mountaintop events, so if you want something more intimate be sure to look into the islands of the beaten track locations. You may prefer a simple sunrise or sunset ceremony under the mango tree at the minimalist 20-room Casa Grande Mountain Retreat in Utuado or a barefoot on the beach party literally steps from your room at Hosteria del Mar in Ocean Park.

What will you find in Puerto Rico besides a couple hundred miles of beautiful beaches? Every watersport you can imagine, a score of championship golf courses, hot hotels with hotter casinos, a whole city that is a National Heritage Site, horseback riding, mountain bike and ATV trails, one of the highest and longest zip lines on the planet, a cave system with one of the world’s major underground rivers, the world’s best rums, a rainforest that is considered one of the natural wonders of the world, and much more.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Desert Springs Resort Weddings & Events

Surrounded by serene waters, beautiful greens and a natural backdrop of desert palm trees at the foot of their majestic mountains. The Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort & Spa is a beautiful setting in which to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Explore a lush, tropical setting populated by parrots, cockatoos and their signature hummingbirds. Take a romantic gondola ride along a tranquil lake. Play on the fairways, relax beside swimming pools and pamper yourself for a day or an hour at the luxurious spa.

Great photo opportunities add to the movie set background that is at the heart of the JW Wedding experience and include sparkling blue lagoons, beautifully manicured emerald green fairways, picturesque flamingos and charming little boats that take you around the property in style.  There are a variety of intimate or grand-indoor and outdoor locations which offer a multitude of choices to both impress and graciously entertain your guests.

Hold your destination wedding at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and they will award you with up to 150,000 Marriott Rewards® points (100,000 bonus + up to 50,000 base) which is enough for a future 6-night honeymoon at your choice of luxurious locations from the Caribbean to China.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Romantic India

For newlyweds, India spells the perfect start to a lifelong camaraderie.

Honeymooners seeking a journey of lasting memories should look no further than India to set the tone for a lifetime of magic and mystery. Where else can a couple lands on a beach, set off on an adventure in the mountains, and also gaze at the world's most monumental tribute to love, the Taj Mahal? They say under every stone in India lies a story waiting to be told. And the perfect way to find the romance of a bygone era and also kindle the same sparks in your own marriage is simply to set foot in any city or town in India. A thrilling journey through spectacular architecture, stately palaces, impregnable forts, and silent havelis private mansions awaits newlyweds in India. The excitement of unraveling moments of history is coupled with the pleasures of a romantic holiday in the lap of luxury.

Heritage properties in India whether they be palaces or forts are also some of the world’s most opulent. There can hardly be a better setting than a spa for a romantic escapade. Bonding in bliss finds a new dimension in the luxuriant spas of India, also the land of ayurveda. And yet another way of packing loads of romance into a honeymoon is to hit a shopping trail. A treasure trove of sorts, India offers everything a shopper could ask for from flea markets to local bazaars, cool malls to quirky boutique. Through the length and breadth of the country, there is a world of treasures to take back home.

A sunrise over a hilltop, a gentle cruise down a mighty river, hours of solitude in the wilderness, and close encounters with wildlife romance in the lap of nature is an evergreen idea. India, with its mountains, valleys, hills, dales, wildlife sanctuaries, and nature reserves is the perfect destination for honeymooners who want to connect with Mother Nature. And for the rush of adrenaline, there are options and more options of adventure sports. Whether you favor rafting or rock climbing, roughing it out in the wild cannot get more romantic than in India.

Of course, nothing evokes romantic feelings more than the Taj Mahal, the majestic domed marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife. One of the wonders of the world, it offers something of a blessing for every soul in love. Time shared in India is time well spent together, and for honeymooners, a trip to India may well be the first step towards an inspired lifetime.